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 listedTenon Nursing School (AP-HP)
Public1 program· AP-HP nursing training in Paris with clinical practice and comprehensive patient care.
Thonon-les-Bains Nursing School
Public1 program· Nursing training in Thonon-les-Bains with reflexive analysis and clinical reasoning.
Troyes Nursing School
Public1 program· Excellent nursing curriculum in Troyes, supported by Aube Hospital Center.
Valentine Labbé Nursing School
Public1 program· Reference nursing training in the Lille region, combining theory and practice.
Vannes Nursing School - Atlantic Brittany Hospital Center
Public1 program· Modern nursing training in South Brittany with diverse internships and personalized support.
Verdun Nursing School
Public1 program· Nursing training in Meuse with a complete program and hospital immersion.
Virginie Olivier Nursing School - GHU Paris Sainte-Anne Hospital
Public1 program· GHU Paris nursing training with expertise in mental health and neurosciences.
IHECF - Paris Institute of Accounting and Financial Higher Studies
Private2 programs· Private Parisian school specializing in accounting, management, and finance.
IIM Digital School
Private4 programs· Private Parisian pioneer school in digital careers and digital creation.
ILEPS
Private2 programs· Private Cergy-Pontoise institute in sports, education, and sports management.
ILERI
Private6 programs· Private French reference school in international relations and geopolitics.
IMC European Business School Nancy
Private3 programs· Private Nancy school in management and European commerce.
IMSI - Institute of Real Estate Services Management
Private3 programs· Private school specializing in real estate management and administration.
IMT Atlantique
Public6 programs· School of engineering excellence in Nantes, Brest, and Rennes, leader in digital, energy, and environment.
INES Expertise
Private2 programs· Private school specializing in IT, technological sciences, and engineering.
INSA Strasbourg - Architecture Department
Public3 programs· INSA Strasbourg Architecture Department trains architect-engineers through innovative pedagogy.
INSA Toulouse
Public6 programs· Public engineering school of excellence, INSA Toulouse trains innovative and responsible profiles.
INSEAD
Private8 programs· Private international business school, global leader in management.
INSEEC
Private5 programs· Private multi-campus business school in management and finance.
Amaury de la Grange Aeronautical Institute
Private2 programs· Private northern school specializing in aeronautics, maintenance, and piloting.
Catholic Institute of Arts and Trades
Private4 programs· Private engineering school combining technical excellence and ethics.
Catholic Institute of Paris
Private4 programs· Private Parisian multidisciplinary university campus of excellence.
Catholic Institute of Rennes
Private2 programs· Private Rennes multidisciplinary institution combining academic rigor and humanistic education.
Catholic Institute of Toulouse
Private3 programs· Private Toulouse multidisciplinary institution of academic excellence.