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 listedSaint-Étienne School of Art and Design (ESADSE)
Public1 program· Public Saint-Étienne school in graphic, object, and space design.
Grenoble-Valence School of Art and Design (ÉSAD)
Public1 program· Public Alpine school in graphic, object, and space design.
Le Havre-Rouen School of Art and Design (ESADHaR)
Public1 program· Public Norman school in graphic, object, and space design.
ESA School of Insurance and Wealth Management
Private5 programs· Paris-based school of reference in insurance, banking, and wealth management.
ESILV Graduate School of Engineering
Private10 programs· Innovative engineering school in Paris La Défense, expert in digital, finance, and mechanics.
ISOstéo Lyon School of Osteopathy
Private4 programs· Osteopathy training in Lyon, 5-year program in human and animal osteopathy.
Limoges School of Business and Commerce
Private8 programs· Business and commerce school in Limoges, focused on work-study and employability.
La Rochelle School of Design
Private5 programs· Design school in product, graphic, and interior design.
Limoges School of Art and Design (École Estienne)
Public2 programs· Public Limoges school in design, innovation, and eco-responsibility.
Lyon School of Design
Private5 programs· Lyon-based school offering graphic, spatial, and product design programs in work-study.
Ecole Supérieure de Fonderie et de Forge
Private5 programs· Unique French engineering school specializing in foundry and forge in Sèvres.
ESGI School of Computer Science and Digital Technology
Private9 programs· Computer science and digital school, offering programs from high school to Master’s in work-study.
Lille School of Journalism (ESJ Lille)
Private4 programs· Recognized journalism school in Lille, training media professionals since 1924.
Paris School of Journalism (ESJ Paris)
Private4 programs· Historic journalism school in Paris, training media professionals since 1899.
ESI School of Real Estate
Private5 programs· Paris-based real estate school, work-study programs.
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Higher School of Music
Public1 program· Public regional school in music, performance, and music pedagogy.
ESP School of Advertising
Private5 programs· Historic school in communication, marketing, and advertising, founded in 1927.
ESRA School of Audiovisual Arts
Private5 programs· Reference school in cinema, audiovisual, sound, and animation in Paris, Nice, and Rennes.
School of Image Consulting and Personal Styling
Private3 programs· Training in image consulting and personal styling from Associate’s to Master’s.
Riviera School of Tourism and Hospitality
Private5 programs· Nice-based school in tourism, hospitality, and event management from Associate’s to Master’s.
Paris School of Social Work (ETSUP)
Private5 programs· Historic Paris-based school in social work, founded in 1911.
Bordeaux School of Fine Arts (EBABX)
Public1 program· Public Bordeaux school in fine arts and innovative design.
Nîmes School of Fine Arts
Public1 program· Public Nîmes school in fine arts and contemporary design.
ESMA School of Applied Arts
Private6 programs· Reference school in applied arts, 3D animation, video games, and design.