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 listedLimoges School of Business and Commerce
Private8 8 programs· Business and commerce school in Limoges, focused on work-study and employability.
La Rochelle School of Design
Private5 5 programs· Design school in product, graphic, and interior design.
Limoges School of Art and Design (École Estienne)
Public2 2 programs· Public Limoges school in design, innovation, and eco-responsibility.
Lyon School of Design
Private5 5 programs· Lyon-based school offering graphic, spatial, and product design programs in work-study.
Ecole Supérieure de Fonderie et de Forge
Private5 5 programs· Unique French engineering school specializing in foundry and forge in Sèvres.
ESGI School of Computer Science and Digital Technology
Private9 9 programs· Computer science and digital school, offering programs from high school to Master’s in work-study.
Lille School of Journalism (ESJ Lille)
Private4 4 programs· Recognized journalism school in Lille, training media professionals since 1924.
Paris School of Journalism (ESJ Paris)
Private4 4 programs· Historic journalism school in Paris, training media professionals since 1899.
ESI School of Real Estate
Private5 5 programs· Paris-based real estate school, work-study programs.
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Higher School of Music
Public1 1 program· Public regional school in music, performance, and music pedagogy.
ESP School of Advertising
Private5 5 programs· Historic school in communication, marketing, and advertising, founded in 1927.
ESRA School of Audiovisual Arts
Private5 5 programs· Reference school in cinema, audiovisual, sound, and animation in Paris, Nice, and Rennes.
School of Image Consulting and Personal Styling
Private3 3 programs· Training in image consulting and personal styling from Associate’s to Master’s.
Riviera School of Tourism and Hospitality
Private5 5 programs· Nice-based school in tourism, hospitality, and event management from Associate’s to Master’s.
Paris School of Social Work (ETSUP)
Private5 5 programs· Historic Paris-based school in social work, founded in 1911.
Bordeaux School of Fine Arts (EBABX)
Public1 1 program· Public Bordeaux school in fine arts and innovative design.
Nîmes School of Fine Arts
Public1 1 program· Public Nîmes school in fine arts and contemporary design.
ESMA School of Applied Arts
Private6 6 programs· Reference school in applied arts, 3D animation, video games, and design.
ESTA School of Technology and Business
Private8 8 programs· School for business engineers and innovation managers, blending technology and management.
EST - School of Transport, Logistics and Supply Chain
Private4 4 programs· Paris-based school specializing in transport, logistics, and supply chain.
ESB Wood and Forestry School
Private6 6 programs· Nantes-based engineering school, expert in sustainable construction and biosourced materials.
ESCE International Business School
Private9 9 programs· International business school training global business leaders.
ESCE International Business School
Private9 9 programs· International business school for excelling in global business.
Digital School of Paris
Private7 7 programs· Digital school offering programs from Bachelor’s to Master’s in work-study.