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 listedParis - PSL University
#39Public17 programs· Academic and scientific excellence in Paris: elite programs.
Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University
Public14 programs· Global reference in law, economics, and humanities at the heart of the Latin Quarter.
Paris 3 - Sorbonne Nouvelle University
Public13 programs· Excellence in humanities, arts, languages, and communication at the heart of Paris.
Paris 8 University - Vincennes-Saint-Denis
Public15 programs· Multidisciplinary and globally engaged: humanities, arts, law, and technologies.
Paris Cité University
Public18 programs· Multidisciplinary excellence in Paris: health, sciences, humanities, and social sciences.
Paris Dauphine University - PSL
Public16 programs· Academic excellence in Paris: organizational sciences, law, economics, management, and journalism.
Paris Nanterre University
Public16 programs· Multidisciplinary and dynamic university with a green campus in Île-de-France.
Paris-Est Créteil University (UPEC)
Public16 programs· Multidisciplinary hub in Île-de-France: innovative training and cutting-edge research.
Paris-Panthéon-Assas University
Public16 programs· Excellence in law, political sciences, and management: elite training in Paris.
Paris-Saclay University
#152Public19 programs· Global excellence hub in research and higher education, heart of French innovation.
Paul Valéry Montpellier 3 University
Public17 programs· Excellence in humanities, arts, and languages in Montpellier at the heart of the Mediterranean.
Polytechnic University of Hauts-de-France – Valenciennes
Public16 programs· UPHF Valenciennes: excellence in engineering, sciences, and business.
Savoie Mont Blanc University
Public14 programs· Exceptional study environment between lakes and mountains: academic excellence and quality of life.
Sorbonne Paris North University
Public19 programs· Academic excellence and innovative research in Île-de-France with multidisciplinary programs.
Toulouse - Jean Jaurès University
Public12 programs· Public Toulouse university specializing in humanities and social sciences.
Toulouse 3 - Paul Sabatier University
Public16 programs· Excellence in sciences, health, sports, and engineering: innovation and research in Toulouse.
Toulouse Capitole University
Public13 programs· Excellence in law, economics, and management in Toulouse, heir to 800 years of history.
Vatel Nîmes
Private2 programs· Vatel Nîmes trains future managers in hospitality and tourism through theory, practice, and professional immersion.
Web Tech Institute
Private8 programs· Professional training in digital: web development, digital marketing, and project management.
Web@cadémie
Private3 programs· Web@cadémie intensively trains for web development careers through practical pedagogy accessible without prerequisites.
WIN Sport School Paris
Private5 programs· Private school of sport management, from Bachelor to MBA, focused on marketing and sports events.
Y Schools
Private7 programs· Member of Grandes Écoles, Y Schools trains in management, design, and tourism across 3 campuses.
Y SCHOOLS School of Design
Private1 program· Troyes design school: creativity, innovation, and professional projects.
Ynov Campus
Private8 programs· Digital and creation programs, from Bachelor to Master, in work-study across 11 campuses.