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
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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
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335
Private universities
The private institutions in France
335universities
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Best universities
Ranked by overall average
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787
The cheapest
Universities with the lowest fees
787universities
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University fees
Tuition fee analysis
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Fields offered in France
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List of universities in France in 2026
792 universities listedLe Cordon Bleu Paris
Private2 programs· World reference in culinary training since 1895, transmitting French gastronomy excellence in Paris.
Le Mans University
Public15 programs· Academic excellence and dynamic student life in the heart of Sarthe.
Le Pont supérieur – Higher Education Pole for Performing Arts Brittany/Pays de la Loire
Public1 program· Regional public pole in Brittany/Pays de la Loire for music, dance, and theater.
LISAA - Higher Institute of Applied Arts
Private4 programs· Multi-campus school of applied arts specializing in design, interior architecture, fashion, animation, graphics, and video games.
MediaSchool Paris
Private5 programs· Multi-campus school training from Bachelor to Master in journalism, communication, and digital with strong professional immersion.
Mines Paris - PSL
Public6 programs· Mines Paris - PSL: prestigious engineering school, pioneer in sciences, technology, innovation, and research.
MJM Graphic Design
Private4 programs· Private higher school founded in 1979 training for creation and design careers across nine French campuses.
MO.CO ESBA – Montpellier Higher School of Fine Arts
Public1 program· Public Montpellier school in fine arts and contemporary design.
Mod'Art International
Private4 programs· Parisian school of fashion and luxury, training from Bachelor to Master with dual creative and managerial expertise.
Montpellier Business School
Private7 programs· Triple-accredited reference institution training innovative and responsible leaders in management since 1897.
MyDigitalSchool Paris
Private4 programs· Parisian school specializing in digital, offering Bac+3 to Bac+5 programs in initial or work-study.
Nantes University
Public19 programs· Multidisciplinary institution of excellence in Nantes with varied programs.
NEOMA Business School
Private7 programs· Leading management school from Rouen-Reims merger, recognized for programs combining rigor and pragmatism.
NextU
Private6 programs· Private multi-campus school offering Bachelor to Master programs in IT, business, and design.
Penninghen
Private3 programs· Private Parisian school of art, illustration, and design offering recognized programs from Bac+3 to Bac+5.
Pigier Nice
Private5 programs· Business and management school in Nice offering work-study programs from high school to Master level.
Paris Boulogne-Billancourt Higher Education Pole (PSPBB)
Public1 program· Public Parisian pole in visual arts, design, and artistic pedagogy.
Pôle Léonard de Vinci
Private9 programs· Excellence campus in Paris La Défense grouping three engineering, management, and design schools.
PPA Business School
Private8 programs· PPA Business School, leader in work-study, trains from Bachelor to Doctorate across France.
PPA SPORT Toulouse
Private4 programs· School specializing in sports management and events in Toulouse, from Bac+3 to Bac+5, in initial or work-study.
Prépa'Art
Private1 program· Preparatory school of excellence in Paris, Toulouse, and Marseille for art and design school entrance exams.
PSTC
Private4 programs· Parisian school specializing in tourism and hospitality, offering professional programs in initial or work-study.
Rocket School Paris
Private5 programs· Innovative Paris school in work-study programs for digital, sales, and marketing careers, no degree required.
Sciences Po Paris
Public9 programs· Sciences Po Paris trains tomorrow's leaders through excellence in humanities and social sciences.