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 listedLyon National School of Fine Arts
Public1 1 program· Public Lyon school of excellence in fine arts and design.
Alfred Cortot Normal School of Music
Private3 3 programs· Prestigious music school in Paris, offering excellence in music training since 1919.
Lyon Normal School
Public10 10 programs· ENS de Lyon: School of excellence training elites in sciences, humanities, and arts, recognized for research and multidisciplinary approach.
ENS Paris-Saclay
Public10 10 programs· ENS Paris-Saclay: Academic excellence institution in Paris training French and international scientific and intellectual elites.
Pivaut School
Private6 6 programs· Reference in applied arts, design, illustration, and 2D/3D animation.
EPF School of Engineering
Private7 7 programs· General engineering school, training innovative and responsible talents.
Practical School of Social Work (EPSS)
Private5 5 programs· Historic Paris-based school in social work, training committed professionals for over a century.
Special School of Architecture
Private5 5 programs· Private architecture school in Paris, training creative and committed architects.
Avignon School of Art and Design
Public1 1 program· Public Avignon school in fine arts and contemporary design.
Reunion Island School of Art and Design
Public1 1 program· Public Reunion Island school in fine arts and graphic design.
Lorraine School of Art and Design (ESAL)
Public1 1 program· Public Lorraine school in fine arts and contemporary design.
Nancy National School of Art and Design
Public1 1 program· Public Nancy school of excellence in art, design, and visual communication.
Dunkerque-Tourcoing School of Art
Public1 1 program· Public regional school in fine arts and contemporary design.
Orléans School of Art and Design
Public1 1 program· Public Orléans school in graphic design and visual arts.
Reims School of Art and Design (ESADHaR)
Public1 1 program· Public Norman school in graphic, object, and space design.
Pyrenees School of Art and Design
Public1 1 program· Public Pyrenees school in contemporary art and multidisciplinary design.
TALM School of Art and Design (Tours-Angers-Le Mans)
Public1 1 program· Public regional school in multidisciplinary design and applied arts.
Toulon Provence Méditerranée School of Art and Design
Public1 1 program· Public Var school in graphic design and applied arts.
Saint-Étienne School of Art and Design (ESADSE)
Public1 1 program· Public Saint-Étienne school in graphic, object, and space design.
Grenoble-Valence School of Art and Design (ÉSAD)
Public1 1 program· Public Alpine school in graphic, object, and space design.
Le Havre-Rouen School of Art and Design (ESADHaR)
Public1 1 program· Public Norman school in graphic, object, and space design.
ESA School of Insurance and Wealth Management
Private5 5 programs· Paris-based school of reference in insurance, banking, and wealth management.
ESILV Graduate School of Engineering
Private10 10 programs· Innovative engineering school in Paris La Défense, expert in digital, finance, and mechanics.
ISOstéo Lyon School of Osteopathy
Private4 4 programs· Osteopathy training in Lyon, 5-year program in human and animal osteopathy.