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
64
Programs
Fields offered in France
64programs
List of universities in France in 2026
792 universities listedClaude Bernard Lyon 1 University
Public16 16 programs· Leader in sciences, health, and sports: excellence programs in Lyon.
Clermont Auvergne University
Public18 18 programs· Academic excellence and innovative research in the heart of Auvergne.
Côte d'Azur University
Public18 18 programs· Academic excellence and innovative research on the French Riviera.
University of Artois
Public18 18 programs· Multidisciplinary training and innovative research in Hauts-de-France across 5 campuses.
University of Orléans
Public13 13 programs· Historical tradition and innovation since 1306 with an exceptional wooded campus.
University of Bordeaux
Public22 22 programs· Multidisciplinary excellence in Bordeaux: research, innovation, and unique quality of life.
University of Burgundy
Public20 20 programs· Multidisciplinary excellence hub in Dijon with cutting-edge training and research.
University of Brest
Public28 28 programs· Excellence hub in Brittany: multidisciplinary programs and sea-focused research.
University of South Brittany
Public16 16 programs· Multidisciplinary training and research excellence in South Brittany.
University of Caen Normandy
Public24 24 programs· Academic and research excellence hub in Normandy with multidisciplinary programs.
CY Cergy Paris University
Public20 20 programs· CY Cergy Paris University: multidisciplinary, innovative, and career-focused.
University of Corsica Pasquale Paoli - Corte
Public10 10 programs· Excellence hub in Corsica: unique environment and quality programs since 1765.
University of Franche-Comté
Public15 15 programs· Multidisciplinary training and cutting-edge research in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté since 1423.
University of Franche-Comté
Public19 19 programs· Academic excellence and innovative research in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté since 1423.
University of French Guiana
Public13 13 programs· Academic and local training in French Guiana adapted to the Amazonian context.
University of Upper Alsace (UHA)
Public20 20 programs· Multidisciplinary and dynamic training in the heart of Alsace since 1975.
University of New Caledonia
Public11 11 programs· Academic and local training in New Caledonia, anchored in the South Pacific.
University of La Réunion
Public14 14 programs· Academic and local training in La Réunion, anchored in the Indian Ocean.
University of Lille
Public20 20 programs· Multidisciplinary excellence hub in Hauts-de-France with innovative training and research.
University of Limoges
Public17 17 programs· Academic excellence and innovative research in Nouvelle-Aquitaine with multidisciplinary programs.
University of Lorraine
Public21 21 programs· Multidisciplinary excellence hub at the heart of Europe: innovative training and research.
University of Lyon
Public16 16 programs· Academic and research excellence hub in Lyon with diversified programs.
University of Mayotte
Public11 11 programs· Academic and local training in Mayotte, anchored in the Indian Ocean.
University of Montpellier
Public18 18 programs· Historic institution (1289): excellence in research and multidisciplinary programs.