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
64
Programs
Fields offered in France
64programs
List of universities in France in 2026
792 universities listedESTACA
Private3 3 programs· Private engineering school specializing in sustainable mobility and aeronautics.
ESTIA - Higher School of Advanced Industrial Technologies
Private4 4 programs· Private Bidart school in general engineering and trilingual education.
ESTP Paris
Private5 5 programs· Private historic engineering school in BTP, public works, and development.
ESUP Business School
Private5 5 programs· Private multi-campus school in business, management, and communication.
ESUPCOM
Private3 3 programs· Private school specializing in communication, marketing, and public relations.
ATMAN Higher School of Osteopathy
Private3 3 programs· First private French school of human and animal osteopathy.
ETNA - School of Advanced Digital Technologies
Private4 4 programs· Private Parisian school in IT and engineering, project-based pedagogy.
Euridis Business School
Private4 4 programs· Private school specializing in sales, negotiation, and commercial management.
Excelia
Private6 6 programs· Private multidisciplinary school in management, finance, and new technologies.
FACO Paris
Private3 3 programs· Private Parisian school in law, economics, and management.
FERRANDI Paris
Private1 1 program· Private Parisian school of excellence in gastronomy and hotel management.
Gobelins Paris
Private4 4 programs· Private Parisian reference school in animation, design, and digital creation.
Green Management School
Private4 4 programs· Private Parisian school in sustainable management and CSR.
Grenoble École de Management
Private6 6 programs· Private Grenoble business school in management, finance, and engineering.
ESPI Group - Higher School of Real Estate Professions
Private3 3 programs· Private school specializing in real estate, management, and property law.
Hautes école des arts du Rhin (HEAR)
Public1 1 program· Public Strasbourg school in multidisciplinary arts and design.
HEC Paris
Public8 8 programs· HEC Paris: World-renowned business school offering excellence programs for tomorrow's leaders.
HEIP - School of International and Political Studies
Private3 3 programs· Private school in political science and international relations, multi-campus.
HETIC
Private5 5 programs· Private Parisian school of excellence in digital careers and digital creation.
Holistea - European College of Osteopathy
Private3 3 programs· Private school specialized in osteopathy, five-year post-high school program.
Reims University Hospital Physiotherapy Institute
Public1 1 program· Public physiotherapy training at Reims University Hospital, linked to medical research.
Annick Labonne Physiotherapy Institute
Public1 1 program· Public Martinique physiotherapy institute adapted to local challenges.
Jacques Puel Hospital Physiotherapy Institute
Public1 1 program· Public physiotherapy training in Rodez, linked to Jacques Puel Hospital.
Rouen University Hospital Physiotherapy Institute
Public1 1 program· Public Normandy physiotherapy institute, linked to Rouen University Hospital and research.