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 listedCatholic Institute of Vendée (ICES)
Private3 programs· Private Vendée institution combining university demands and personalized support.
Operating Room Nurse Training Institute - Bordeaux University Hospital
Public1 program· Public Bordeaux training in operating room nursing.
AP-HP Operating Room Nurse Training Institute
Public1 program· Paris public reference training in operating room nursing.
Avignon Institute of Osteopathy Training
Private3 programs· Private Avignon school in osteopathy and therapeutic manual practices.
Operating Room Nurse Training Institute - Besançon University Hospital
Public1 program· Public Franche-Comté training in operating room nursing.
Operating Room Nurse Training Institute - Lille University Hospital
Public1 program· Public Nord training in operating room nursing.
Operating Room Nurse Training Institute - Poitiers University Hospital
Public1 program· Public Poitou training in operating room nursing.
Operating Room Nurse Training Institute - Toulouse University Hospital
Public1 program· Public Occitanie training in operating room nursing.
Genech Institute
Private7 programs· Private northern school in agriculture, environment, and landscape management.
ISIT Paris - Institute of Management and Intercultural Communication
Private4 programs· Private Parisian school in multilingual management and intercultural communication.
Institute of Comparative Philosophy
Private2 programs· Private Parisian school in philosophy, humanities, and languages.
Institute of Administration and Management Studies
Private2 programs· Private Parisian school in management and strategic leadership.
Institute of Higher Notarial Law Studies
Private2 programs· Private Parisian school in notarial law and real estate.
IED France - European Institute of Design
Private1 program· Private Parisian school of reference in design and innovation.
European Institute of Journalism
Private1 program· Private French school in journalism and contemporary media.
IFFDEC - French Institute of Decisional Training
Private2 programs· Private Rennes school in economic sciences and strategic management.
French Institute of Fashion
Private4 programs· Private Parisian school of excellence in fashion, luxury, and textile design.
Limayrac Institute
Private2 programs· Private Toulouse school in management, tourism, and gastronomy.
Lyfe Institute
Private4 programs· Private Parisian and Lyon school in business and management.
IMT Business School
Public7 programs· Paris region management school combining digital expertise, technological innovation, and sustainable transition.
National Institute of Gemmology (ING)
Private2 programs· Private Parisian and Lyon school in gemmology and jewelry.
National Heritage Institute (INP)
Public2 programs· Public institution of excellence in conservation and restoration of artistic heritage.
Toulouse National Polytechnic Institute
Public6 programs· Toulouse INP: excellence hub in engineering and sciences, training tomorrow's leaders.
Paris Polytechnic Institute
Public10 programs· Paris Polytechnic Institute is a global excellence hub in sciences and engineering with five schools on Paris-Saclay.