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
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List of universities in France in 2026
792 universities listedLyon Higher Institute of Optics
Private4 4 programs· Private Lyon school in optics, vision, and commercial management.
ISCT Toulouse - Higher Institute of Commerce
Private3 3 programs· Private Toulouse school in management, commerce, and entrepreneurship.
ISCG Paris - Higher Institute of Communication and Management
Private5 5 programs· Private Parisian school in communication, marketing, and management.
Higher Institute of Journalism Training
Private1 1 program· Private French school in journalism and information sciences.
Toulouse School of Journalism
Private1 1 program· Private Toulouse school in journalism and digital media.
ISM Paris - Higher Institute of Management
Private3 3 programs· Private Parisian school in management, administration, and entrepreneurship.
Besançon Higher Institute of Fine Arts
Public1 1 program· Public Besançon school dedicated to fine arts and graphic design.
Higher Institute of Performing Arts Techniques (ISTS)
Public1 1 program· Public Avignon institute in live performance techniques.
European Institute of Music Professions (ITEMM)
Public1 1 program· Public Mans institute specializing in technological music professions.
Saint-Pie X University Institute
Private3 3 programs· Private Parisian school in history, humanities, and teaching.
Saint-Alyre Institution
Private3 3 programs· Private Parisian school in fundamental sciences and research.
IPAG Business School
Private6 6 programs· Recognized business school with Paris and Nice campuses, training managers in management, finance, accounting, and engineering.
IPSA
Private4 4 programs· Private engineering school in Paris and Toulouse specializing in aeronautics and space.
Ircom
Private4 4 programs· Specialized establishment in communication, journalism, and media offering Bac+3 to Bac+5 programs in Paris and Angers.
IRSS Rennes
Private2 2 programs· Rennes campus offering specialized programs in sports, health, social work, and early childhood with professional work-study.
ISA Paris - Higher School of Insurance
Private3 3 programs· Private Parisian school specializing in insurance and finance.
ISARA Lyon
Private4 4 programs· Engineering school training experts in agriculture, food, and environment committed to sustainable transitions.
ISART DIGITAL
Private3 3 programs· Higher school specializing in 3D animation and video games, offering professional programs from Bac+3 to Bac+5.
ISC Paris
Private5 5 programs· Business school founded in 1963, training agile and responsible managers through professional immersion pedagogy.
ISCID-CO
Private3 3 programs· Higher school of international trade training expert managers in management, marketing, and global logistics.
ISCOM
Private3 3 programs· Higher school of communication offering marketing, advertising, digital, and brand creation programs across France.
ISEFAC
Private2 2 programs· School of communication and media offering professional training in journalism, combining theory and field immersion.
ISEG - School of Commerce and Marketing
Private4 4 programs· Commerce and marketing school offering Bachelor to MBA programs focused on digital, innovation, and professionalization.
ISEN
Private4 4 programs· Leading engineering school in digital technologies, cybersecurity, and AI across multiple campuses.