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 listedUniversity of Pau and Pays de l'Adour (UPPA)
Public16 programs· Multidisciplinary training and innovative research in the heart of Southwest France.
University of Perpignan Via Domitia
Public16 programs· Academic excellence and research in Pyrénées-Orientales with a unique Mediterranean setting.
University of Picardie Jules Verne
Public17 programs· Multidisciplinary hub in Hauts-de-France: arts, literature, sciences, and health.
University of Poitiers
Public16 programs· Historical institution (1431): multidisciplinary programs and exceptional study environment.
University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne
Public21 programs· Academic excellence and research in Grand Est with diversified programs.
University of Rennes
Public18 programs· Excellence hub in Brittany: cutting-edge research and dynamic student life.
University of Rennes 2
Public16 programs· Multidisciplinary programs in Brittany: humanities, arts, languages, and law.
University of Rouen Normandy
Public26 programs· Multidisciplinary programs and research excellence in Normandy with dynamic student life.
University of Strasbourg
#101Public20 programs· Multidisciplinary excellence at the heart of Europe: research and extensive programs.
University of Technology of Compiègne
Public4 programs· UTC: public engineering school recognized for its multidisciplinary approach and excellence in technological sciences.
University of Technology of Troyes
Public10 programs· Specialized in engineering and digital technologies since 1994.
University of Toulon
Public23 programs· Academic excellence and innovation at the heart of the Mediterranean.
University of Tours
Public18 programs· Multidisciplinary hub in the Loire Valley: heritage and innovation.
University of Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (UVSQ)
Public18 programs· Excellence in Île-de-France: Paris-Saclay member, leader in climate sciences.
University of the Antilles
Public12 programs· Multidisciplinary training in Guadeloupe and Martinique, anchored in Caribbean realities.
University of Le Havre
Public17 programs· Academic excellence and innovative research in Normandy at the heart of Le Havre.
University of the Littoral Côte d'Opale (ULCO)
Public16 programs· Multidisciplinary training across 5 dynamic campuses of Côte d'Opale.
University of Grenoble Alpes
#251Public22 programs· Global excellence hub in Grenoble: innovative research and unique Alpine setting.
Gustave Eiffel University
Public20 programs· Multidisciplinary approach focused on cities, environment, and transportation.
Schiller International University
Private5 programs· International university in Paris offering English-language excellence programs in business, international relations, and IT.
Jean Monnet University - Saint-Étienne
Public20 programs· Academic excellence and innovative research in the heart of Loire.
Jean Moulin Lyon 3 University
Public14 programs· Excellence in law, humanities, and management at the heart of Lyon.
Lumière Lyon 2 University
Public13 programs· Multidisciplinary and human-centered: humanities, social sciences, and more in Lyon.
Marie and Louis Pasteur University
Public15 programs· Excellence in health and well-being in Strasbourg, heir to Marie Curie and Louis Pasteur.