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 listedESTA School of Technology and Business
Private8 programs· School for business engineers and innovation managers, blending technology and management.
EST - School of Transport, Logistics and Supply Chain
Private4 programs· Paris-based school specializing in transport, logistics, and supply chain.
ESB Wood and Forestry School
Private6 programs· Nantes-based engineering school, expert in sustainable construction and biosourced materials.
ESCE International Business School
Private9 programs· International business school training global business leaders.
ESCE International Business School
Private9 programs· International business school for excelling in global business.
Digital School of Paris
Private7 programs· Digital school offering programs from Bachelor’s to Master’s in work-study.
Perfumery School of Paris
Private5 programs· Excellence in olfactory creation and luxury management training.
Hauts-de-France Higher School of Music and Dance – Lille (ESMD)
Public1 program· Public Lille school in music, dance, and performing arts.
Travelling School of Cinema and Audiovisual Arts
Private4 programs· Lyon-based school training professionals in cinema and audiovisual arts.
Tunon School of Law
Private4 programs· Paris-based school offering law, legal management, and notary programs from Bachelor’s to Master’s.
Centre Val de Loire University Physiotherapy School
Public1 program· Public physiotherapy program at the University of Orléans, linked to health sciences.
Webstart School
Private7 programs· School in IT, design, and digital marketing, project-based learning.
Creative Schools
Private6 programs· Network of design, communication, and digital schools in 9 French cities.
Condé Schools
Private6 programs· Network of schools in design, illustration, photography, and applied arts.
ECS Paris - School of Business and Strategy
Private8 programs· Paris-based business and strategy school, focused on business and marketing.
ECV School of Visual Communication
Private7 programs· Reference school in visual communication, graphic design, animation, and video games.
EDC Paris Business School
Private10 programs· Pioneering business school in entrepreneurship, located in La Défense.
EDHEC Business School
Private12 programs· French business school of excellence, globally recognized for its entrepreneurial spirit.
Eduka Valence
Private7 programs· Valence-based school in business, management, and digital, from Associate’s to Master’s, work-study.
EEGP School of Real Estate and Property Management
Private5 programs· Training in real estate expertise and property management from Bachelor’s to Master’s.
EEMI - Innovative Academy for Digital Success
Private7 programs· EEMI: school of excellence in digital, combining innovation, concrete projects, and professional integration.
EFAB - Higher School of Real Estate Professions
Private5 programs· EFAB: school specializing in real estate professions, from Bachelor to MBA.
EFAP - School of New Communication Professions
Private6 programs· EFAP: reference school in communication, marketing, media, and digital since 1961.
EFFICOM
Private7 programs· EFFICOM: business and management schools, professional programs from High School to Bac+5.