All universities in France
France has one of Europe’s most diverse higher education systems, with institutions ranging from large public universities to highly selective grandes écoles and internationally recognised business schools.
Public universities form the foundation of the French system. They offer a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral degrees across almost every academic discipline. Many now provide programmes taught in English and welcome students from around the world.
Alongside these are the grandes écoles, a distinctive group of highly selective institutions specialising in areas such as engineering, business, political science and public administration. They generally have smaller class sizes, strong employer links and excellent graduate outcomes.
France is also home to specialist engineering schools, internationally accredited business schools, art and design institutions and hospitality schools. Many have close partnerships with industry and attract large numbers of international students every year.
Whether you are looking for a traditional university experience, a research-focused degree or specialist professional training, France offers study options to suit a wide variety of academic interests and career ambitions.
Public universities
- Aix-Marseille Université
- CY Cergy Paris Université
- Nantes Université
- Sorbonne University
- Université Bourgogne Europe
- Université Clermont Auvergne
- Université Côte d’Azur
- Université Grenoble Alpes
- Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3
- Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne
- Université de Lille
- Université de Lorraine
- Université de Montpellier
- Université de Rennes
- Université de Strasbourg
- Université Paris Cité
- Université Paris-Est Créteil (UPEC)
- Université Paris Nanterre
- Université Paris-Saclay
- University of Bordeaux
Grandes écoles
- École Normale Supérieure Paris
- École Polytechnique
- École des Ponts ParisTech
- École des Mines de Paris (Mines Paris – PSL)
- Sciences Po
- CentraleSupélec
- Télécom Paris
- INSA Lyon
- Grenoble INP
- Arts et Métiers
Business schools
- Audencia Business School
- Burgundy School of Business
- EDHEC Business School
- emlyon business school
- ESCP Business School
- ESSEC Business School
- Excelia Business School
- Grenoble Ecole de Management
- HEC Paris
- ICN Business School
- KEDGE Business School
- Montpellier Business School
- NEOMA Business School
- Rennes School of Business
- SKEMA Business School
- TBS Education
Engineering schools
- CESI
- ECE Paris
- EFREI Paris
- ENSEEIHT
- EPF Engineering School
- ESILV
- ESTACA
- IMT Atlantique
- Junia
- Polytech Network
Art, design and creative institutions
- BESIGN The Sustainable Design School
- École Camondo
- École de Condé
- École Intuit Lab
- ESRA Film School
- LISAA School of Design
- Paris College of Art
- Rubika
- Strate School of Design
Hospitality and culinary schools
- Ferrandi Paris
- Institut Lyfe
- Le Cordon Bleu Paris
- Vatel Hotel and Tourism Business School
Specialist institutions
- Institut Français de la Mode
- PSL University
- École des Chartes
- Institut Polytechnique de Paris
France’s higher education system gives international students access to a broad range of study options. Whether you choose a public university, a grande école or a specialist institution, you can find programmes that combine academic excellence with strong links to research, industry and employers across France and internationally.
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