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 listedSaint-Louis Polytechnic Institute
Private4 programs· Private Île-de-France school of excellence in engineering and IT.
UniLaSalle Polytechnic Institute
Private4 programs· Private engineering school in IT, sciences, and environment.
Dauphine Practical Institute of Journalism
Private1 program· Private Parisian school in journalism and media, affiliated with Paris-Dauphine.
Clorivière Higher Institute
Private3 programs· Private Parisian school in tourism, management, and agri-food.
Toulouse Higher Institute of Arts (ISDAT)
Public1 program· Public Toulouse school of excellence in fine arts, design, and creation.
Lyon Higher Institute of Optics
Private4 programs· Private Lyon school in optics, vision, and commercial management.
ISCT Toulouse - Higher Institute of Commerce
Private3 programs· Private Toulouse school in management, commerce, and entrepreneurship.
ISCG Paris - Higher Institute of Communication and Management
Private5 programs· Private Parisian school in communication, marketing, and management.
Higher Institute of Journalism Training
Private1 program· Private French school in journalism and information sciences.
Toulouse School of Journalism
Private1 program· Private Toulouse school in journalism and digital media.
ISM Paris - Higher Institute of Management
Private3 programs· Private Parisian school in management, administration, and entrepreneurship.
Besançon Higher Institute of Fine Arts
Public1 program· Public Besançon school dedicated to fine arts and graphic design.
Higher Institute of Performing Arts Techniques (ISTS)
Public1 program· Public Avignon institute in live performance techniques.
European Institute of Music Professions (ITEMM)
Public1 program· Public Mans institute specializing in technological music professions.
Saint-Pie X University Institute
Private3 programs· Private Parisian school in history, humanities, and teaching.
Saint-Alyre Institution
Private3 programs· Private Parisian school in fundamental sciences and research.
IPAG Business School
Private6 programs· Recognized business school with Paris and Nice campuses, training managers in management, finance, accounting, and engineering.
IPSA
Private4 programs· Private engineering school in Paris and Toulouse specializing in aeronautics and space.
Ircom
Private4 programs· Specialized establishment in communication, journalism, and media offering Bac+3 to Bac+5 programs in Paris and Angers.
IRSS Rennes
Private2 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 programs· Private Parisian school specializing in insurance and finance.
ISARA Lyon
Private4 programs· Engineering school training experts in agriculture, food, and environment committed to sustainable transitions.
ISART DIGITAL
Private3 programs· Higher school specializing in 3D animation and video games, offering professional programs from Bac+3 to Bac+5.
ISC Paris
Private5 programs· Business school founded in 1963, training agile and responsible managers through professional immersion pedagogy.