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 listedVerdun Nursing School
Public1 1 program· Nursing training in Meuse with a complete program and hospital immersion.
Virginie Olivier Nursing School - GHU Paris Sainte-Anne Hospital
Public1 1 program· GHU Paris nursing training with expertise in mental health and neurosciences.
IHECF - Paris Institute of Accounting and Financial Higher Studies
Private2 2 programs· Private Parisian school specializing in accounting, management, and finance.
IIM Digital School
Private4 4 programs· Private Parisian pioneer school in digital careers and digital creation.
ILEPS
Private2 2 programs· Private Cergy-Pontoise institute in sports, education, and sports management.
ILERI
Private6 6 programs· Private French reference school in international relations and geopolitics.
IMC European Business School Nancy
Private3 3 programs· Private Nancy school in management and European commerce.
IMSI - Institute of Real Estate Services Management
Private3 3 programs· Private school specializing in real estate management and administration.
IMT Atlantique
Public6 6 programs· School of engineering excellence in Nantes, Brest, and Rennes, leader in digital, energy, and environment.
INES Expertise
Private2 2 programs· Private school specializing in IT, technological sciences, and engineering.
INSA Strasbourg - Architecture Department
Public3 3 programs· INSA Strasbourg Architecture Department trains architect-engineers through innovative pedagogy.
INSA Toulouse
Public6 6 programs· Public engineering school of excellence, INSA Toulouse trains innovative and responsible profiles.
INSEAD
Private8 8 programs· Private international business school, global leader in management.
INSEEC
Private5 5 programs· Private multi-campus business school in management and finance.
Amaury de la Grange Aeronautical Institute
Private2 2 programs· Private northern school specializing in aeronautics, maintenance, and piloting.
Catholic Institute of Arts and Trades
Private4 4 programs· Private engineering school combining technical excellence and ethics.
Catholic Institute of Paris
Private4 4 programs· Private Parisian multidisciplinary university campus of excellence.
Catholic Institute of Rennes
Private2 2 programs· Private Rennes multidisciplinary institution combining academic rigor and humanistic education.
Catholic Institute of Toulouse
Private3 3 programs· Private Toulouse multidisciplinary institution of academic excellence.
Catholic Institute of Vendée (ICES)
Private3 3 programs· Private Vendée institution combining university demands and personalized support.
Operating Room Nurse Training Institute - Bordeaux University Hospital
Public1 1 program· Public Bordeaux training in operating room nursing.
AP-HP Operating Room Nurse Training Institute
Public1 1 program· Paris public reference training in operating room nursing.
Avignon Institute of Osteopathy Training
Private3 3 programs· Private Avignon school in osteopathy and therapeutic manual practices.
Operating Room Nurse Training Institute - Besançon University Hospital
Public1 1 program· Public Franche-Comté training in operating room nursing.