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
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Best universities
Ranked by overall average
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787
The cheapest
Universities with the lowest fees
787universities
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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 listedValentin Haüy Vocational Training Center for the Visually Impaired
Private1 1 program· Paris-based private center training visually impaired in physiotherapy.
Salève Adventist University
Private5 5 programs· Private university near Geneva, academic excellence and Christian values since 1921.
Campus Landes
Private8 8 programs· School in Mont-de-Marsan and Dax, offering business, marketing, HR, tourism, and sports programs.
Saint-Marc Campus
Private13 13 programs· Rouen-based school offering health, social work, education, management, commerce, and IT programs.
CASS Europe
Private14 14 programs· Institution of excellence, international approach, and innovative programs.
CEESO Paris
Private6 6 programs· Paris osteopathy school, 5-year program combining scientific rigor and clinical practice.
CEFEDEM Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Public1 1 program· Public regional center for professional music pedagogy training.
Normandy CEFEDEM
Public1 1 program· Public Norman center in music pedagogy and instrumental practice.
CentraleSupélec
Public6 6 programs· CentraleSupélec: School of engineering excellence, leader in scientific and technological training in France and internationally.
Center for Diplomatic and Strategic Studies (CEDS)
Private7 7 programs· Paris institution in international law, diplomacy, and geopolitics, training leaders.
French School of Journalism (CFJ Paris)
Private4 4 programs· School of journalistic excellence in Paris, training media professionals since 1946.
Professional Music Training Centers (CFPM)
Private4 4 programs· Professional training in music and sound for musicians and sound engineers.
Cesacom Le Mans
Private5 5 programs· Business, communication, and marketing school in Le Mans, from Associate’s to Master’s, work-study.
CESI School of Engineering
Private9 9 programs· National network of engineering schools, work-study programs and excellence.
Hubert Curien Vocational Training Center
Private7 7 programs· Work-study training center, preparing students for careers of tomorrow.
CLCF Paris School of Cinema
Private5 5 programs· Paris-based cinema and audiovisual school, training directors, editors, and screenwriters.
Coding Factory
Private6 6 programs· School of web and mobile development, intensive and professional programs.
Collège de Paris
Private8 8 programs· Paris-based school offering international management and business programs from Bachelor’s to Master’s.
Bordeaux College of Osteopathy
Private7 7 programs· Bordeaux-based osteopathy college, 5-year program leading to Osteopath Diploma.
Com'Art
Private5 5 programs· School of communication, multimedia arts, and design from Bachelor’s to Master’s.
Lyon National Conservatory of Music and Dance
Public1 1 program· Public Lyon conservatory of excellence in music and contemporary dance.
Paris National Conservatory of Music and Dance
Public1 1 program· Prestigious public Paris conservatory in music and contemporary dance.
COP Aix-Marseille School of Osteopathy
Private5 5 programs· Osteopathy training in Aix-Marseille, combining scientific rigor and clinical practice.
Cours Florent
Private4 4 programs· Drama school in Paris, training in theatre, cinema, and musical comedy.