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
64programs
List of universities in France in 2026
792 universities listedIFMK Montpellier
Private1 1 program· Private Montpellier institute of excellence in physiotherapy.
IFMK Nantes IFM3R
Private1 1 program· Based in Nantes, IFM3R's IFMK trains qualified physiotherapists through a demanding program leading to the State Diploma.
IFMK Saint-Michel
Private1 1 program· Private historic Parisian institute in physiotherapy.
Physiotherapy Institute - Claude Bernard University Lyon 1
Public1 1 program· Public Lyon physiotherapy program at Lyon 1 University, linked to medical research.
IFPEK Rennes
Private1 1 program· Private Breton institute in physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and podology.
IFRES/IFMK Alençon
Private1 1 program· Private Norman institute in physiotherapy, modern and immersive pedagogy.
IKPO Lille
Private1 1 program· Private associative Lille institute in physiotherapy, podology, and orthoptics.
IRFSS Limousin - French Red Cross IFMK
Private1 1 program· Humanist private institute of the Red Cross in Limoges for physiotherapy.
ICART - School of Cultural Management and Art Market
Private4 4 programs· Private pioneer school in cultural management and art market.
ICD Business School
Private6 6 programs· Business school founded in 1980 offering programs in business, marketing, and management in Paris and Toulouse.
ICN Business School ARTEM
Private4 4 programs· Private management school combining innovation, art, and engineering.
IDRAC Business School
Private5 5 programs· Private multi-campus school in commerce, marketing, and management.
IESA Art and Culture
Private1 1 program· Private Parisian reference school in art market and cultural management.
IÉSEG School of Management
Private6 6 programs· Private Lille and Paris business school, triple-accredited.
IESM – Higher Institute of Music Europe and Mediterranean
Public1 1 program· Public Marseille institute of excellence in professional music training.
IFAG Paris - School of Management and Entrepreneurship
Private3 3 programs· Private Parisian school in management, entrepreneurship, and business development.
IFEC - Franco-European Institute of Chiropractic
Private3 3 programs· Private Franco-European school specializing in chiropractic.
IFEPSA
Private4 4 programs· Private Angers institute in STAPS, sports, and health.
IFFCAM - French Institute of Animal Cinematographic Training
Private3 3 programs· Private Norman school in animal cinema and audiovisual production.
Grenoble Alpes University Physiotherapy Institute
Public1 1 program· Public Grenoble physiotherapy program at Grenoble Alpes University, linked to research.
Abbeville Nursing School
Public1 1 program· Abbeville nursing school training future nurses through theory, practice, and clinical internships.
Ajaccio Nursing School
Public1 1 program· Ajaccio nursing school preparing for the State Nursing Diploma with theory, practice, and hospital internships.
Albi Nursing School
Public1 1 program· Albi nursing school preparing future nurses with theory, practice, and clinical internships.
Ambroise Paré Nursing School (AP-HP)
Public1 1 program· Ambroise Paré Nursing School (AP-HP) trains nurses in a demanding university hospital environment in Clichy.