France — university guide
The 792 universities in France in 2026
An informative guide to the 792 higher education institutions in France: international rankings, tuition fees, programs and practical information for your orientation.
792
Universities
457
Public
335
Private
#39
Best ranking
Paris - PSL University
245 EUR
Min bachelor fee
64
Programs
Bachelor fee range in France
Based on the 787 universities in France that published their fees.
Min245 EURMax120,470 EUR
Universities in France: public, private, rankings, fees and programs
457
Public universities
The public institutions in France
457universities
335
Private universities
The private institutions in France
335universities
6
Best universities
Ranked by overall average
6universities
787
The cheapest
Universities with the lowest fees
787universities
792
University fees
Tuition fee analysis
792universities
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Programs
Fields offered in France
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List of universities in France in 2026
792 universities listedESO Paris - Higher School of Osteopathy
Private3 programs· Private Parisian school of excellence in osteopathy and clinical research.
ESPAS
Private5 programs· Private school in Lille and Paris specializing in biosciences and business.
ESPOL - European School of Political and Social Sciences
Private4 programs· Private bilingual school in political science and international relations.
ESSCA School of Management
Private9 programs· Recognized business school training future leaders with innovative programs and strong international dimension.
ESSEC Business School
Private9 programs· Business school of academic excellence and innovation with campuses in Paris, Singapore, and Rabat.
ESTACA
Private3 programs· Private engineering school specializing in sustainable mobility and aeronautics.
ESTIA - Higher School of Advanced Industrial Technologies
Private4 programs· Private Bidart school in general engineering and trilingual education.
ESTP Paris
Private5 programs· Private historic engineering school in BTP, public works, and development.
ESUP Business School
Private5 programs· Private multi-campus school in business, management, and communication.
ESUPCOM
Private3 programs· Private school specializing in communication, marketing, and public relations.
ATMAN Higher School of Osteopathy
Private3 programs· First private French school of human and animal osteopathy.
ETNA - School of Advanced Digital Technologies
Private4 programs· Private Parisian school in IT and engineering, project-based pedagogy.
Euridis Business School
Private4 programs· Private school specializing in sales, negotiation, and commercial management.
Excelia
Private6 programs· Private multidisciplinary school in management, finance, and new technologies.
FACO Paris
Private3 programs· Private Parisian school in law, economics, and management.
FERRANDI Paris
Private1 program· Private Parisian school of excellence in gastronomy and hotel management.
Gobelins Paris
Private4 programs· Private Parisian reference school in animation, design, and digital creation.
Green Management School
Private4 programs· Private Parisian school in sustainable management and CSR.
Grenoble École de Management
Private6 programs· Private Grenoble business school in management, finance, and engineering.
ESPI Group - Higher School of Real Estate Professions
Private3 programs· Private school specializing in real estate, management, and property law.
Hautes école des arts du Rhin (HEAR)
Public1 program· Public Strasbourg school in multidisciplinary arts and design.
HEC Paris
Public8 programs· HEC Paris: World-renowned business school offering excellence programs for tomorrow's leaders.
HEIP - School of International and Political Studies
Private3 programs· Private school in political science and international relations, multi-campus.
HETIC
Private5 programs· Private Parisian school of excellence in digital careers and digital creation.