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 listedValence School of Business
Private8 8 programs· Business school in Valence, offering commerce, marketing, and management programs in work-study.
Nantes Atlantique School of Design
Private6 6 programs· Design school in Nantes, training innovative and responsible creators.
EGC Vendée School of Management
Private8 8 programs· Management school in La Roche-sur-Yon, training operational managers in 3 years, work-study focus.
Paris School of Management and Finance
Private8 8 programs· Paris-based school in management, finance, and business, work-study focus.
Toulouse School of Journalism
Private5 5 programs· Journalism school in Toulouse, professional programs from Associate’s to Master’s.
Paris School of Physiotherapy - A.D.E.R.F.
Private4 4 programs· Paris-based physiotherapy school, training highly qualified practitioners.
EMLV Business School
Private9 9 programs· Innovative business school in Paris La Défense, interdisciplinary focus.
School of Clinical Psychologists
Private4 4 programs· Clinical psychology training in Paris and Lyon since 1959.
Savignac School of Hotel and Tourism Management
Private5 5 programs· Renowned school for hotel and tourism management with international exposure.
School of Information Professions (EMI)
Private5 5 programs· Training in publishing, bookselling, journalism, and communication since 1946.
École des Mines de Saint-Étienne
Public5 5 programs· School of engineering excellence training leaders in science, technology, and innovation.
Nice School of Journalism (EDJ Nice)
Private4 4 programs· Journalism school in Nice, training media professionals with a practical approach.
Louvre School (EDL)
Public3 3 programs· Public Paris school of excellence in art history and museology.
Émile Cohl School
Private5 5 programs· Lyon-based school in illustration, 2D/3D animation, video games, and comics.
European School of Professions
Private11 11 programs· Professional training school in Paris and Lyon, work-study programs.
Brittany Higher School of Art and Design (EESAB)
Public1 1 program· Public Brittany school in fine arts and multidisciplinary design.
HEAD School of Applied Law
Private4 4 programs· Paris-based applied law school for future lawyers and legal professionals.
École Hexagone
Private8 8 programs· Computer science school, work-study programs across France.
Jacques Lecoq International Theatre School
Private4 4 programs· International theatre school in Avignon, focused on physical performance and improvisation.
MOPA School
Private5 5 programs· Pioneer in 3D animation and CGI, globally recognized.
National School of Chartes (ENC)
Public3 3 programs· Public Paris school of excellence in archival studies, heritage, and humanities.
National School of Public Works (ENTPE)
Public6 6 programs· ENTPE: Grande école for sustainable territorial planning, training expert engineers in civil engineering and urbanism.
Bretagne National School of Architecture
Public2 2 programs· Public Rennes school training future architects in contemporary project, territory, and ecological transition challenges.
Clermont-Ferrand National School of Architecture
Public2 2 programs· Public school training state-registered architects focused on creation, city, ecological transition, and territorial memory.