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 listedSciences Po Paris
Public9 9 programs· Sciences Po Paris trains tomorrow's leaders through excellence in humanities and social sciences.
SKEMA Business School
Private13 13 programs· Triple-accredited business school offering an international excellence program across French and global campuses.
Sorbonne University
#62Public17 17 programs· Academic excellence in Paris: sciences, humanities, medicine, and cutting-edge research.
Spéos Photography School
Private3 3 programs· World-renowned Paris photography school, training from Bac+1 to Bac+3 with bilingual teaching.
Strate School of Design
Private1 1 program· Strate trains innovative designers through project-based pedagogy focused on creativity and business.
Operating Room Nurse Training Structure - Clermont-Ferrand University Hospital
Public1 1 program· Public Auvergne training in operating room nursing.
Sup de Com
Private4 4 programs· Sup de Com trains for communication and marketing careers with professionalizing pedagogy and work-study programs.
Sup de Création
Private5 5 programs· School training for design, advertising, audiovisual, and motion design careers through project-based pedagogy.
Sup de Pub
Private4 4 programs· Reference school training for communication, marketing, and advertising careers from Bachelor to Master.
Sup de Vente
Private5 5 programs· Sup de Vente trains professionals in business and management with strongly work-study oriented programs.
Sup de Web
Private4 4 programs· Sup de Web prepares students for digital careers with professional training in development and digital marketing.
SUP des RH
Private3 3 programs· SUP des RH trains HR specialists with professional programs from Bac+3 to Bac+5.
Sup'Biotech
Private7 7 programs· Sup'Biotech is an engineering school specializing in biotechnologies and scientific, medical, and industrial applications.
SUPCAD
Private7 7 programs· SUPCAD, formerly Webstart, trains for digital, design, development, and marketing careers in a professionalizing environment.
SUPINFO
Private6 6 programs· SUPINFO offers professional programs in IT, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, cloud, and digital technologies.
TBS Education
Private7 7 programs· TBS Education is an international business school recognized for its programs in commerce, finance, entrepreneurship, and management.
American University of Paris
Private14 14 programs· The American University of Paris offers international liberal arts training in the heart of Paris, with programs oriented toward global careers.
University of Angers
Public17 17 programs· Multidisciplinary training and dynamic study environment in Anjou.
Bordeaux Montaigne University
Public13 13 programs· Excellence in arts, literature, languages, and humanities at the heart of Bordeaux.
Burgundy Europe University
Public14 14 programs· Academic excellence in Dijon: historical tradition, research, and student life.
Burgundy Franche-Comté University
Public25 25 programs· Multidisciplinary excellence hub in Burgundy-Franche-Comté with innovative training and research.
Catholic University of the West
Private12 12 programs· The Catholic University of the West offers over 100 multidisciplinary programs across several campuses, from Bachelor to Doctorate.
Catholic University of Lille
Private14 14 programs· The Catholic University of Lille offers a multidisciplinary program on an international urban campus combining training, research, and professionalization.
Catholic University of Lyon
Private11 11 programs· UCLy offers multidisciplinary programs combining academic excellence, humanistic values, and international openness.