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 listedCPE Lyon Graduate School of Engineering
Private9 9 programs· Prestigious multidisciplinary engineering school in Lyon, founded in 1883.
CREAD School of Design and Applied Arts
Private5 5 programs· Leading school in design and interior architecture, creative and professional programs.
Créapole
Private5 5 programs· Paris school of design and creation from Bachelor’s to Master’s.
CY School of Design
Private5 5 programs· Training tomorrow’s creators, innovation and employability focus.
CY Tech
Public5 5 programs· CY Tech: CY Cergy Paris University’s engineering school, excellence in sciences, technologies, and management.
D.school Paris
Public5 5 programs· D.school Paris: innovation through design thinking and entrepreneurship at the heart of École des Ponts ecosystem.
Nantes University Hospital Operating Room Nursing Department
Public1 1 program· Public Pays de la Loire school for specialized operating room nurses.
DeVinci Executive Education
Private8 8 programs· Continuing education for executives, developing skills and leadership.
Digital College
Private8 8 programs· School in web design, development, and digital marketing from Bachelor’s to Master’s.
e-artsup
Private7 7 programs· School of design and digital, offering creative and innovative programs.
EFOM Boris Dolto Foundation
Private4 4 programs· Renowned Paris foundation in physiotherapy and podiatry.
E2SE Business School
Private7 7 programs· Business and management school, programs from Associate’s to Master’s, initial or work-study.
EAC School of Art and Culture
Private5 5 programs· Specialized school in cultural management, art market, and luxury in Paris and Lyon.
EBS Paris
Private9 9 programs· International business school training managers and entrepreneurs since 1967.
ECAM LaSalle School of Engineering
Private8 8 programs· Lyon-based engineering school, training innovative industry leaders.
ECAM Rennes School of Engineering
Private8 8 programs· Rennes-based engineering school, training experts in engineering and management.
ECAM-EPMI Graduate School of Engineering
Private8 8 programs· General engineering school focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, and work-study programs.
ECE Paris School of Engineering
Private8 8 programs· General engineering school in Paris, expert in digital technologies and innovation.
ECITV
Private7 7 programs· Reference school in audiovisual, cinema, and digital, professional and creative training.
3A School of International Management
Private9 9 programs· International management, sustainable development, and entrepreneurship, campuses in France and abroad.
École Bleue
Private5 5 programs· School of design, interior architecture, and architecture, creative and professional programs.
Camondo School
Private5 5 programs· Reference school in interior architecture and design, state-recognized diploma.
École Centrale de Lille
Public5 5 programs· Lille engineering school training innovative generalist engineers with a global outlook.
École Centrale de Lyon
Public5 5 programs· École Centrale de Lyon trains innovative scientific and technical leaders in the heart of the Lyon metropolis.