Accredited universities in France

SubjectsArts, Languages, Humanities and Social Sciences · Law and Political Sciences · Economics and Management · Health · Sciences and Technology

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Public unis since 2019: EU/EEA/Swiss ~EUR 175/yr Bachelor's, EUR 250/yr Master's. Non-EU ~EUR 2,770/3,770/yr (among Europe's lowest). Cost of living EUR 800-1,500/mo (higher Paris).

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Formed in 2012 through the merger of the three Aix-Marseille universities (Université de Provence, Université de la Méditerranée, Université Paul Cézanne), Aix-Marseille University is the LARGEST university in France. Approximately 80,000 students. Heritage to 1409 founding of the University of Aix. Two main campus poles: Aix-en-Provence (humanities, law) and Marseille (sciences, medicine).

SubjectsBusiness Administration · Sustainability and Responsibility · Finance · Marketing · Management · MBA

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999); AACSB + EQUIS + AMBA — TRIPLE CROWN. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Private tuition similar range.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Founded in 1900 in Nantes, Audencia is one of France's oldest business schools and Triple Crown accredited. Approximately 5,500 students. Distinguished for early sustainability focus — one of the first business schools to integrate Corporate Social Responsibility into core curriculum.

SubjectsEngineering · Computer Science · Mechanical Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Industrial Engineering · Energy · Aerospace

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999); CTI. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Grandes Écoles charge higher: engineering EUR 600-12,000/yr public, EUR 8,000-15,000/yr private; top business schools EUR 15,000-50,000/yr Master's.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Formed in 2015 through the merger of École Centrale Paris (founded 1829) and Supélec (École supérieure d'électricité, founded 1894), CentraleSupélec is one of France's top engineering schools. Approximately 4,500 students. Part of Université Paris-Saclay.

SubjectsSciences · Mathematics · Engineering · Medicine · Pharmacy · Sport Sciences

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Public unis since 2019: EU/EEA/Swiss ~EUR 175/yr Bachelor's, EUR 250/yr Master's. Non-EU ~EUR 2,770/3,770/yr (among Europe's lowest). Cost of living EUR 800-1,500/mo (higher Paris).

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Founded in 1971 as part of the 1968 university reform, Lyon 1 is named after Claude Bernard (1813-1878), the founder of modern experimental medicine and pioneer of the concept of milieu intérieur (internal environment, precursor to homeostasis). Approximately 47,000 students. Distinguished particularly in medicine, pharmacy, and life sciences.

SubjectsEngineering · Mechanical Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Materials Science · Aerospace · Biomedical

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999); CTI. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Grandes Écoles charge higher: engineering EUR 600-12,000/yr public, EUR 8,000-15,000/yr private; top business schools EUR 15,000-50,000/yr Master's.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Founded in 1857, École Centrale de Lyon is one of the historic French engineering grandes écoles. Approximately 1,800 students. Particular strength in fluid mechanics, acoustics, and tribology research.

SubjectsMathematics · Physics · Chemistry · Biology · Computer Science · Humanities · Social Sciences · Philosophy · Literature

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999); PSL University member; LERU associate. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

ENS concours admits PAID civil-servant salary (~EUR 1,500/mo) while studying, with 10-yr public-service commitment. International admits via separate selection pay no/low tuition.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Founded in 1794 during the French Revolution to train the nation's intellectual elite, the École Normale Supérieure (ENS Paris, also called 'Ulm' after rue d'Ulm) is one of the most prestigious institutions in France. Component of PSL (Paris Sciences et Lettres) University since 2010. Approximately 2,500 students. Highly selective admission via the 'concours' competitive exam — perhaps the most competitive academic admission in France. ENS Paris has produced **14 Fields Medalists** (mathematics' highest honour — more than any other institution worldwide), 14 Nobel laureates, and most of France's modern intellectual leadership including Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, Henri Bergson, Louis Pasteur, Michel Foucault. ⚠️ NOTE: ENS Paris was MISSING from the collector file — added as essential curator entry.

SubjectsMathematics · Physics · Chemistry · Biology · Computer Science · Earth Sciences · Humanities · Social Sciences · Languages

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

As with ENS Paris: civil-servant salary for admitted concours students with public-service commitment.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Founded in 1987 (sciences) and 2000 (humanities), the ENS Lyon is one of the four Écoles normales supérieures of France (Paris, Paris-Saclay, Lyon, Rennes). Approximately 2,200 students. Highly selective admission via competitive concours. Particularly distinguished in mathematics, theoretical physics, and humanities. ⚠️ Added by curator (collector omission).

SubjectsMathematics · Physics · Chemistry · Mechanical Engineering · Computer Science · Economics · Biology

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999); Institut Polytechnique de Paris (IP Paris) member. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Several programmes fully English. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

French cadets receive military salary during studies; international students typically EUR 13,000-16,000/year.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Founded in 1794 during the French Revolution as the École centrale des travaux publics, becoming École polytechnique by Napoleon's 1804 decree and gaining military status. France's most prestigious engineering school — known simply as 'l'X'. Approximately 3,500 students. Cadets of the polytechnique programme are still Army officers (Lieutenants) during their studies. 8 Nobel laureates and 3 Fields Medalists associated. Notable alumni include Henri Becquerel, Henri Poincaré, Sadi Carnot (founder of thermodynamics), Augustin-Louis Cauchy, and Carlos Ghosn. Component of Institut Polytechnique de Paris (IP Paris).

SubjectsBusiness Administration · Finance (top globally) · Marketing · Management · Data Analytics · Family Business · MBA

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999); AACSB + EQUIS + AMBA — TRIPLE CROWN. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Many English-medium programmes. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Private tuition: similar to ESSEC range.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Founded in 1906 by Catholic University of Lille, EDHEC became secular. Approximately 9,000 students. Triple Crown accredited. Particularly distinguished in finance — EDHEC-Risk Institute is one of the world's leading research centres for asset management.

SubjectsBusiness Administration · Finance · Marketing · Strategy · Management · Luxury Management · Hospitality · MBA

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999); AACSB + EQUIS + AMBA — TRIPLE CROWN. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Many English-medium programmes. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Private tuition: Grande École programme EUR 18,000-22,000/year; MBA EUR 75,000+ total.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Founded in 1907 by Jesuit priests as a Catholic business school, ESSEC became secular in 1981. Approximately 7,000 students. Triple Crown accredited; consistently FT European top 5. Campuses in Cergy (Paris region), Singapore, Rabat (Morocco).

SubjectsBusiness Administration · Management · Finance · Marketing · Strategy · Entrepreneurship · MBA · International Business

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999); AACSB + EQUIS + AMBA — TRIPLE CROWN; consistently FT #1 European business school. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

Many programmes English-medium. IELTS 7.0+ / TOEFL iBT 100+ typical for MBA/MSc.

Tuition

HEC Paris private tuition: Grande École programme EUR 22,000-25,000/year; MBA EUR 90,000+ total; substantial financial aid available.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Founded in 1881 by the Paris Chamber of Commerce, HEC Paris is consistently ranked the #1 business school in Europe (Financial Times) and a top global business school. Approximately 4,500 students. Triple Crown accredited. Notable alumni include numerous CEOs of major French and global corporations, and political figures.

SubjectsEngineering · Computer Science · Mechanical Engineering · Civil Engineering · Biotechnology · Materials Science · Industrial Engineering

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999); CTI. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Grandes Écoles charge higher: engineering EUR 600-12,000/yr public, EUR 8,000-15,000/yr private; top business schools EUR 15,000-50,000/yr Master's.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Founded in 1957 by Gaston Berger as the first INSA — pioneering a new model of engineering education based on five-year integrated programmes (skipping the classes préparatoires step). Approximately 5,500 students. France's largest engineering school by enrolment.

SubjectsEngineering · Computer Science · Mechanical Engineering · Mathematical Engineering · Biotechnology · Industrial Engineering

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999); CTI. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Grandes Écoles charge higher: engineering EUR 600-12,000/yr public, EUR 8,000-15,000/yr private; top business schools EUR 15,000-50,000/yr Master's.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Founded in 1963 as the second INSA. Approximately 3,000 students. Strong industry ties to the Toulouse aerospace cluster.

SubjectsAerospace Engineering · Aeronautics · Space Systems · Avionics · Spacecraft Design

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999); EUR-ACE (European Accreditation of Engineering Programmes). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Aerospace programmes fully English. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Grandes Écoles charge higher: engineering EUR 600-12,000/yr public, EUR 8,000-15,000 private; top business schools EUR 15,000-50,000/yr Master's. ISAE-SUPAERO Master's ~EUR 9,000-12,000/yr.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Founded in 1909 as SUPAERO (the world's first aerospace engineering school), merged with ENSICA in 2007 to form ISAE-SUPAERO. Approximately 1,800 students. Consistently ranked as one of the world's top aerospace engineering schools — Toulouse is the European aerospace capital (Airbus, CNES, Thales Alenia Space, ATR are all headquartered or have major presence here). ⚠️ Added by curator (collector omission of one of France's most internationally prestigious engineering schools).

SubjectsLaw · Political Science · Letters · Languages · Philosophy · Management

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Public unis since 2019: EU/EEA/Swiss ~EUR 175/yr Bachelor's, EUR 250/yr Master's. Non-EU ~EUR 2,770/3,770/yr (among Europe's lowest). Cost of living EUR 800-1,500/mo (higher Paris).

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Founded in 1973, Lyon 3 is named after Jean Moulin (1899-1943), the legendary leader of the French Resistance who unified resistance forces under De Gaulle's authority before being tortured to death by the Gestapo. Approximately 30,000 students. Particularly strong in law and philosophy.

SubjectsBusiness Administration · Wine and Spirits Management · Supply Chain · Marketing · Finance · Sustainability

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999); AACSB + EQUIS + AMBA — TRIPLE CROWN. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Many English-medium programmes. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Private tuition similar range.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Formed in 2013 from merger of BEM Bordeaux Management School (founded 1874) and Euromed Marseille (founded 1872). Approximately 13,000 students. Campuses in Bordeaux, Marseille, Paris, Toulon, Bayonne, Dakar (Senegal), Suzhou (China). Particularly distinguished for Wine and Spirits Management (uniquely strong given Bordeaux location).

SubjectsSciences and Technology · Letters, Languages and Humanities · Law-Economics-Management

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Public unis since 2019: EU/EEA/Swiss ~EUR 175/yr Bachelor's, EUR 250/yr Master's. Non-EU ~EUR 2,770/3,770/yr (among Europe's lowest). Cost of living EUR 800-1,500/mo (higher Paris).

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Founded in 1977, Le Mans University serves the Sarthe region. Approximately 11,500 students.

SubjectsHumanities · Social Sciences · Arts · Languages · Economics-Management · Psychology

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Public unis since 2019: EU/EEA/Swiss ~EUR 175/yr Bachelor's, EUR 250/yr Master's. Non-EU ~EUR 2,770/3,770/yr (among Europe's lowest). Cost of living EUR 800-1,500/mo (higher Paris).

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Founded in 1973, Lyon 2 is named after the Lumière brothers (Auguste 1862-1954 and Louis 1864-1948) — Lyon natives who invented cinema (first public film screening in 1895). Approximately 27,000 students. Particularly strong in humanities, social sciences, and economics.

SubjectsMathematical and Systems Engineering · Energy · Earth Sciences · Materials Engineering · Mechanical and Civil Engineering · Mineral Engineering · Geosciences

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999); PSL University member. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Grandes Écoles charge higher: engineering EUR 600-12,000/yr public, EUR 8,000-15,000/yr private; top business schools EUR 15,000-50,000/yr Master's.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Founded in 1783 by King Louis XVI, Mines Paris (often called 'Mines ParisTech' or 'École des Mines') is one of the most prestigious engineering schools in France and globally. Component of PSL University. Approximately 1,500 students. Highly selective admission via the prestigious Concours commun Mines-Ponts. Notable alumni include Henri Becquerel (Physics Nobel 1903 for discovery of radioactivity), as well as a substantial proportion of France's industrial and engineering leadership. ⚠️ Added by curator (collector omission).

SubjectsSciences and Technology · Medicine · Pharmacy · Humanities · Law-Economics-Management

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Public unis since 2019: EU/EEA/Swiss ~EUR 175/yr Bachelor's, EUR 250/yr Master's. Non-EU ~EUR 2,770/3,770/yr (among Europe's lowest). Cost of living EUR 800-1,500/mo (higher Paris).

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Founded in 1962 (with heritage to 1460), restructured as Nantes Université in 2022 through expanded scope. Approximately 38,000 students. Western France's principal university.

SubjectsBusiness Administration · Management · Marketing · Finance · International Business

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999); AACSB + EQUIS + AMBA — TRIPLE CROWN. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Many English-medium programmes. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Private tuition similar range.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Formed in 2013 from merger of Reims Management School (founded 1928) and Rouen Business School (founded 1871). Approximately 9,500 students. Campuses in Rouen, Reims, and Paris.

SubjectsLaw · Economics · Management · Political Science · Information and Communication

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Public unis since 2019: EU/EEA/Swiss ~EUR 175/yr Bachelor's, EUR 250/yr Master's. Non-EU ~EUR 2,770/3,770/yr (among Europe's lowest). Cost of living EUR 800-1,500/mo (higher Paris).

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Founded in 1971 as Paris 2 — Panthéon-Assas is widely regarded as France's #1 law university. Approximately 20,000 students. Specialised in law, economics, and political science. Distinguished alumni include numerous French judges, magistrates, and senior civil servants.

SubjectsLaw · Economics · Management · Political Science · Humanities · Arts · Geography · History

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Public unis since 2019: EU/EEA/Swiss ~EUR 175/yr Bachelor's, EUR 250/yr Master's. Non-EU ~EUR 2,770/3,770/yr (among Europe's lowest). Cost of living EUR 800-1,500/mo (higher Paris).

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Founded in 1971 as Paris 1 from the law and economics faculties of the historic Sorbonne — Panthéon-Sorbonne is THE Sorbonne-heritage university for law, economics, and humanities (separate from Sorbonne University which is the science+letters+medicine merger). Approximately 41,000 students. The Sorbonne building near the Panthéon dates to the 17th century.

SubjectsSciences · Humanities · Engineering · Business · Arts · Performing Arts

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999); LERU associate. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Public unis since 2019: EU/EEA/Swiss ~EUR 175/yr Bachelor's, EUR 250/yr Master's. Non-EU ~EUR 2,770/3,770/yr. Cost of living EUR 800-1,500/mo. Component schools may have higher fees.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Founded in 2010 as a federation of elite Paris institutions, PSL University brings together ENS Paris, Mines Paris, Dauphine, Observatory of Paris, Chimie ParisTech, ESPCI, EHESS, École Pratique des Hautes Études, École Nationale des Chartes, Beaux-Arts de Paris, La Fémis (cinema), and Conservatoire de Paris. Approximately 17,000 students total across components. QS World University Rankings consistently top 40 globally — France's highest-ranked institution in QS. 38 Nobel laureates across the federation's history; 10 Fields Medals; 50+ Crafoord and Abel Prize laureates.

SubjectsPolitical Science · International Relations · Economics · Law · History · Sociology · Journalism · Public Affairs

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Many programmes for international students. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Sciences Po has variable tuition by family income (one of few French institutions with progressive fees) — typically EUR 0-15,000/year for EU students based on income; non-EU EUR 13,000-19,000/year.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Founded in 1872 by Émile Boutmy as the École libre des sciences politiques, becoming a public 'grand établissement' in 1945, Sciences Po is France's premier institution for political science, international relations, and social sciences. Approximately 14,000 students from 150+ countries — among the most international French institutions. QS top 5 globally for Politics and International Studies. Distinguished alumni include 8 of the past 9 French Presidents (Macron, Hollande, Sarkozy, Chirac, Mitterrand, Pompidou, etc.) plus numerous foreign heads of state and IMF/World Bank/UN leadership.

SubjectsBusiness Administration · Management · International Business · Finance · Marketing · Project and Programme Management

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999); AACSB + EQUIS + AMBA — TRIPLE CROWN. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Multilingual campuses. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Private tuition: typical of Triple Crown schools.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Founded in 2009 from merger of CERAM Sophia Antipolis and ESC Lille (founded 1892), SKEMA operates a global network of campuses (Lille, Paris, Sophia Antipolis, Belo Horizonte Brazil, Raleigh USA, Suzhou China, Cape Town South Africa). Approximately 10,000 students. Triple Crown accredited.

SubjectsLetters · Medicine · Sciences and Engineering · Bachelor's of Medicine · Pharmacy · Computer Science

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999); League of European Research Universities (LERU). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Public unis since 2019: EU/EEA/Swiss ~EUR 175/yr Bachelor's, EUR 250/yr Master's. Non-EU ~EUR 2,770/3,770/yr (among Europe's lowest). Cost of living EUR 800-1,500/mo (higher Paris).

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Formed on 1 January 2018 through the merger of Paris-Sorbonne University (Paris IV, humanities — heir to the historic Sorbonne tradition tracing to ~1150) and Pierre and Marie Curie University (Paris VI, sciences and medicine). Approximately 55,000 students across three faculties: Arts and Humanities; Sciences and Engineering; Medicine. QS World University Rankings consistently top 60 globally. Through Pierre and Marie Curie heritage, Sorbonne University inherits the legacy of Pierre Curie and Marie Curie (Physics Nobel 1903, Chemistry Nobel 1911 — Marie is the first person to win Nobels in two sciences). Member of LERU (League of European Research Universities). ⚠️ NOTE: Sorbonne University (formed 2018) was MISSING from the AlmiStudy collector file; the collector included Panthéon-Sorbonne (Paris 1) which is a different university despite the shared 'Sorbonne' name. Added as critical curator entry.

SubjectsInformation Technology · Telecommunications · Data Science · Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science · Network Engineering · Digital Economics

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999); Institut Polytechnique de Paris (IP Paris) member. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Grandes Écoles charge higher: engineering EUR 600-12,000/yr public, EUR 8,000-15,000/yr private; top business schools EUR 15,000-50,000/yr Master's.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Founded in 1878 as the École Supérieure de Télégraphie, Télécom Paris is one of France's leading engineering schools for telecommunications, computer science, and digital technologies. Component of Institut Polytechnique de Paris (the federation including École Polytechnique, ENSTA Paris, ENSAE Paris, etc.). Approximately 1,800 students. Located on the Palaiseau campus south of Paris. ⚠️ Added by curator (collector omission).

SubjectsEngineering · Agricultural Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Industrial Engineering · Chemical Engineering · Electronics · Computer Science

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999); CTI (Commission des titres d'ingénieur). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Grandes Écoles charge higher: engineering EUR 600-12,000/yr public, EUR 8,000-15,000/yr private; top business schools EUR 15,000-50,000/yr Master's.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Founded in 1969, Toulouse INP is a federation of seven engineering grandes écoles. Approximately 6,500 students. Includes ENSEEIHT (electrical/telecoms), ENSAT (agronomy), ENSIACET (chemistry), and other specialised engineering schools.

SubjectsSciences · Medicine · Law-Economics-Management · Humanities and Social Sciences · Arts

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Public unis since 2019: EU/EEA/Swiss ~EUR 175/yr Bachelor's, EUR 250/yr Master's. Non-EU ~EUR 2,770/3,770/yr (among Europe's lowest). Cost of living EUR 800-1,500/mo (higher Paris).

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Formed in 2019 through transformation of the earlier Université Nice Sophia Antipolis into Université Côte d'Azur. Approximately 30,000 students. Located on the French Riviera. Distinguished particularly in computer science (Sophia Antipolis tech park) and astronomy.

SubjectsLetters and Humanities · Sciences · Law-Political Science-Management · Medicine · Pharmacy

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Public unis since 2019: EU/EEA/Swiss ~EUR 175/yr Bachelor's, EUR 250/yr Master's. Non-EU ~EUR 2,770/3,770/yr (among Europe's lowest). Cost of living EUR 800-1,500/mo (higher Paris).

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Founded in 1432 by King Henry VI of England (during the Hundred Years War, when Normandy was English-occupied), the University of Caen is one of France's oldest universities. Approximately 27,000 students. Located in Caen in Normandy. 🕯️ Honest context: Caen was largely destroyed during the Battle of Normandy in June-August 1944 — the medieval university buildings included. The modern campus was rebuilt post-war and the university is a symbol of regional recovery. ⚠️ Added by curator (collector omission).

SubjectsFederation - all subjects via constituent institutions

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Public unis since 2019: EU/EEA/Swiss ~EUR 175/yr Bachelor's, EUR 250/yr Master's. Non-EU ~EUR 2,770/3,770/yr (among Europe's lowest). Cost of living EUR 800-1,500/mo (higher Paris).

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Université de Lyon is the COMUE (Communauté d'universités et établissements) federation of Lyon-area higher education institutions including Lyon 1 Claude Bernard, Lyon 2 Lumière, Lyon 3 Jean Moulin, ENS Lyon, INSA Lyon, and other partners. Together approximately 140,000 students across the federation.

SubjectsFederation - all subjects via constituent institutions

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Public unis since 2019: EU/EEA/Swiss ~EUR 175/yr Bachelor's, EUR 250/yr Master's. Non-EU ~EUR 2,770/3,770/yr (among Europe's lowest). Cost of living EUR 800-1,500/mo (higher Paris).

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Heritage to the founding University of Toulouse in 1229 (one of Europe's oldest), modern federation reorganised multiple times. Université de Toulouse is the federation bringing together Toulouse 1 Capitole (law/economics), Toulouse 2 Jean Jaurès (humanities), Toulouse 3 Paul Sabatier (sciences/medicine), Toulouse INP, ISAE-SUPAERO, INSA Toulouse, and others. Together approximately 100,000 students across federation.

SubjectsSciences · Engineering · Medicine · Pharmacy · Law-Economics-Management · Humanities and Social Sciences

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Public unis since 2019: EU/EEA/Swiss ~EUR 175/yr Bachelor's, EUR 250/yr Master's. Non-EU ~EUR 2,770/3,770/yr (among Europe's lowest). Cost of living EUR 800-1,500/mo (higher Paris).

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Founded in 1339 (with continuous operation reorganised through various structures), the University of Grenoble traces back to one of the oldest universities in France. Modern Université Grenoble Alpes formed in 2016 through merger. Approximately 60,000 students. Particularly distinguished in physics, mathematics, computer science, and Alpine sciences. Located at the foot of the Alps.

SubjectsHealth · Sciences · Society and Humanities

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Public unis since 2019: EU/EEA/Swiss ~EUR 175/yr Bachelor's, EUR 250/yr Master's. Non-EU ~EUR 2,770/3,770/yr (among Europe's lowest). Cost of living EUR 800-1,500/mo (higher Paris).

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Formed in 2020 through the merger of Université Paris Descartes (Paris 5), Université Paris Diderot (Paris 7), and the Institut de physique du globe de Paris. Approximately 64,000 students across three faculties. Heritage to Paris Descartes (medicine, founded as the medical faculty of the Sorbonne in 1253).

SubjectsEconomics · Finance · Management · Mathematics · Computer Science · Law · Political Science · Sociology

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999); PSL University member; AACSB + EQUIS accredited. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Public unis since 2019: EU/EEA/Swiss ~EUR 175/yr Bachelor's, EUR 250/yr Master's. Non-EU ~EUR 2,770/3,770/yr. Cost of living EUR 800-1,500/mo. Executive education programmes may charge higher.

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Founded in 1968 as the University of Paris IX, becoming Université Paris-Dauphine in 2004 and a 'grande établissement' (selective university with special status) — making admission competitive unlike standard French public universities. Component of PSL University. Approximately 9,500 students. Particularly distinguished in economics, finance, and management — holds AACSB + EQUIS business school accreditations. ⚠️ Added by curator (collector omission).

SubjectsSciences · Engineering · Medicine · Pharmacy · Law-Economics-Management · Humanities and Social Sciences · Sport Sciences

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Public unis since 2019: EU/EEA/Swiss ~EUR 175/yr Bachelor's, EUR 250/yr Master's. Non-EU ~EUR 2,770/3,770/yr (among Europe's lowest). Cost of living EUR 800-1,500/mo (higher Paris).

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Formed in 2019 through the integration of Université Paris-Sud (Paris XI), other regional institutions, and associated grandes écoles and research bodies (CEA, CNRS, INRAE, etc.). Approximately 48,000 students. QS World University Rankings consistently top 70-80 globally. Particularly distinguished in mathematics (multiple Fields Medalists work here) and physics. Campus in the Saclay 'science cluster' south of Paris — France's primary research concentration.

SubjectsSciences · Health · Law-Economics-Management · Humanities · Tourism Studies · Plant Biology

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Public unis since 2019: EU/EEA/Swiss ~EUR 175/yr Bachelor's, EUR 250/yr Master's. Non-EU ~EUR 2,770/3,770/yr (among Europe's lowest). Cost of living EUR 800-1,500/mo (higher Paris).

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Founded in 1971 (heritage to 1364 medieval University of Angers), serving western France. Approximately 25,000 students. Particularly distinguished for tourism and hospitality studies (ESTHUA — one of Europe's leading tourism schools).

SubjectsSciences and Technology · Medicine · Pharmacy · Health Sciences · Law-Political Science · Economics-Management

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Public unis since 2019: EU/EEA/Swiss ~EUR 175/yr Bachelor's, EUR 250/yr Master's. Non-EU ~EUR 2,770/3,770/yr (among Europe's lowest). Cost of living EUR 800-1,500/mo (higher Paris).

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Founded in 1441, the University of Bordeaux is one of France's oldest universities. Modern unified university formed 2014 through merger of Bordeaux 1, 2, and 4. Approximately 56,000 students. Distinguished particularly in oncology research, neuroscience, and wine science (given Bordeaux's wine heritage).

SubjectsSciences and Technology · Health · Law-Economics-Management · Humanities · Sport Sciences · Food Sciences (Wine)

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Public unis since 2019: EU/EEA/Swiss ~EUR 175/yr Bachelor's, EUR 250/yr Master's. Non-EU ~EUR 2,770/3,770/yr (among Europe's lowest). Cost of living EUR 800-1,500/mo (higher Paris).

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Founded in 1722, the University of Burgundy serves the Burgundy region from Dijon. Approximately 33,000 students. Distinguished particularly for wine sciences (Institut Universitaire de la Vigne et du Vin) given Burgundy's wine heritage.

SubjectsSciences and Technology · Letters and Sciences of Man · Law-Economics-Management · Corsican Studies

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Corsican-language programmes also offered. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Public unis since 2019: EU/EEA/Swiss ~EUR 175/yr Bachelor's, EUR 250/yr Master's. Non-EU ~EUR 2,770/3,770/yr (among Europe's lowest). Cost of living EUR 800-1,500/mo (higher Paris).

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Originally founded in 1765 by Pasquale Paoli (1725-1807), Corsican national hero during the brief Corsican Republic period (1755-1769) — closed when France annexed Corsica in 1769, refounded 1981. Approximately 4,500 students. Corsica's only university. Programmes available in French and Corsican (a Romance language related to Italian).

SubjectsSciences and Technology · Health · Law-Economics · Humanities · Sport Sciences

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Public unis since 2019: EU/EEA/Swiss ~EUR 175/yr Bachelor's, EUR 250/yr Master's. Non-EU ~EUR 2,770/3,770/yr (among Europe's lowest). Cost of living EUR 800-1,500/mo (higher Paris).

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Founded in 1423 by Pope Martin V (the same Pope who founded KU Leuven 2 years later), the University of Franche-Comté is one of France's oldest universities. Approximately 25,000 students. Located in Besançon.

SubjectsLetters · Sciences · Law-Economics-Management · Amazon Studies

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Public unis since 2019: EU/EEA/Swiss ~EUR 175/yr Bachelor's, EUR 250/yr Master's. Non-EU ~EUR 2,770/3,770/yr (among Europe's lowest). Cost of living EUR 800-1,500/mo (higher Paris).

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Established as independent university in 2014 (previously part of University of the French West Indies and Guiana), the University of French Guiana serves France's South American overseas department. Approximately 4,000 students. Located in Cayenne. Adjacent to the Amazon rainforest, with unique research orientation in tropical ecology and Amazonia studies. Note: French Guiana hosts the European Space Agency's Guiana Space Centre (Kourou) — Europe's main launch site for the Ariane rockets and the James Webb Space Telescope launcher (Dec 2021).

SubjectsLetters and Humanities · Sciences and Technology · Law-Economics-Management · Medicine · Indian Ocean Studies

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Public unis since 2019: EU/EEA/Swiss ~EUR 175/yr Bachelor's, EUR 250/yr Master's. Non-EU ~EUR 2,770/3,770/yr (among Europe's lowest). Cost of living EUR 800-1,500/mo (higher Paris).

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Founded in 1982 (heritage to earlier institutions on the island), the University of La Réunion serves the French overseas department in the Indian Ocean. Approximately 17,000 students. La Réunion has a multicultural population (French, African, Indian, Chinese, Malagasy heritage). Unique research orientation in tropical biodiversity and Indian Ocean studies.

SubjectsHumanities and Social Sciences · Health · Sciences and Technology · Law-Economics-Management

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Public unis since 2019: EU/EEA/Swiss ~EUR 175/yr Bachelor's, EUR 250/yr Master's. Non-EU ~EUR 2,770/3,770/yr (among Europe's lowest). Cost of living EUR 800-1,500/mo (higher Paris).

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Formed in 2018 through the merger of the three Lille universities (Sciences and Technology, Health-Medicine, Humanities), the University of Lille is one of France's largest universities. Approximately 75,000 students. Located in Lille near the Belgian border.

SubjectsSciences and Technology · Law-Economics · Letters and Humanities · Medicine · Pharmacy

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Public unis since 2019: EU/EEA/Swiss ~EUR 175/yr Bachelor's, EUR 250/yr Master's. Non-EU ~EUR 2,770/3,770/yr (among Europe's lowest). Cost of living EUR 800-1,500/mo (higher Paris).

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Founded in 1968, the University of Limoges serves central France. Approximately 15,000 students. Limoges is famous for its porcelain tradition (since the 18th century).

SubjectsHumanities and Social Sciences · Law, Economics and Management · Sciences and Technology · Health

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Public unis since 2019: EU/EEA/Swiss ~EUR 175/yr Bachelor's, EUR 250/yr Master's. Non-EU ~EUR 2,770/3,770/yr (among Europe's lowest). Cost of living EUR 800-1,500/mo (higher Paris).

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Formed in 2012 through the merger of Henri Poincaré University Nancy 1, Nancy 2, Paul Verlaine - Metz, and the National Polytechnic Institute of Lorraine. Approximately 60,000 students — one of France's largest universities. Operates across two main poles (Nancy and Metz) and serves the Grand Est region near the German and Luxembourg borders. ⚠️ Added by curator (collector omission of one of France's largest universities).

SubjectsMedicine · Pharmacy · Sciences · Sport Sciences · Law-Economics-Management · Education

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Public unis since 2019: EU/EEA/Swiss ~EUR 175/yr Bachelor's, EUR 250/yr Master's. Non-EU ~EUR 2,770/3,770/yr (among Europe's lowest). Cost of living EUR 800-1,500/mo (higher Paris).

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Founded in 1289 (medical teaching dates to 1180), the University of Montpellier is one of the OLDEST universities in Europe still in operation. Modern continuous university formed 2015 through merger of Montpellier 1 and 2. Approximately 50,000 students. The Faculty of Medicine of Montpellier (founded 1180) is the **OLDEST CONTINUOUSLY OPERATING MEDICAL SCHOOL IN THE WORLD**. François Rabelais studied medicine here in 1530.

SubjectsSciences and Technology · Letters and Languages · Law-Economics-Management

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Public unis since 2019: EU/EEA/Swiss ~EUR 175/yr Bachelor's, EUR 250/yr Master's. Non-EU ~EUR 2,770/3,770/yr (among Europe's lowest). Cost of living EUR 800-1,500/mo (higher Paris).

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Heritage to 1306 founding by Pope Clement V, refounded modern 1962. Approximately 19,000 students. Orléans was where Joan of Arc lifted the English siege in 1429.

SubjectsSciences and Technology · Letters and Languages · Law-Economics-Management · Sport Sciences

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Public unis since 2019: EU/EEA/Swiss ~EUR 175/yr Bachelor's, EUR 250/yr Master's. Non-EU ~EUR 2,770/3,770/yr (among Europe's lowest). Cost of living EUR 800-1,500/mo (higher Paris).

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Founded in 1970, UPPA serves southwestern France from Pau in the Pyrenees foothills. Approximately 13,000 students.

SubjectsArts and Humanities · Law-Economics-Management · Medicine · Pharmacy · Sciences · Education

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Public unis since 2019: EU/EEA/Swiss ~EUR 175/yr Bachelor's, EUR 250/yr Master's. Non-EU ~EUR 2,770/3,770/yr (among Europe's lowest). Cost of living EUR 800-1,500/mo (higher Paris).

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Founded in 1969, named after Jules Verne (1828-1905), the pioneering science fiction author who lived in Amiens for the last 30 years of his life. Approximately 25,000 students.

SubjectsSciences and Engineering · Medicine · Pharmacy · Law-Economics-Management · Humanities and Languages · Sport Sciences

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Public unis since 2019: EU/EEA/Swiss ~EUR 175/yr Bachelor's, EUR 250/yr Master's. Non-EU ~EUR 2,770/3,770/yr (among Europe's lowest). Cost of living EUR 800-1,500/mo (higher Paris).

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Founded in 1431 by Pope Eugene IV and Charles VII of France, the University of Poitiers is one of France's oldest universities. Approximately 30,000 students. Distinguished alumni include François Rabelais (16th-century humanist), Joachim du Bellay (poet), and René Descartes (philosopher, briefly).

SubjectsSciences and Engineering · Medicine · Pharmacy · Law-Economics-Management · Humanities · Sport Sciences

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Public unis since 2019: EU/EEA/Swiss ~EUR 175/yr Bachelor's, EUR 250/yr Master's. Non-EU ~EUR 2,770/3,770/yr (among Europe's lowest). Cost of living EUR 800-1,500/mo (higher Paris).

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Founded in 1969, URCA serves the Champagne-Ardenne region. Approximately 30,000 students. Located in Reims — the historic coronation city of French kings (most French monarchs were crowned at Reims Cathedral) and the heart of Champagne wine country.

SubjectsSciences · Medicine · Pharmacy · Law-Economics-Management · Humanities and Social Sciences

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Public unis since 2019: EU/EEA/Swiss ~EUR 175/yr Bachelor's, EUR 250/yr Master's. Non-EU ~EUR 2,770/3,770/yr (among Europe's lowest). Cost of living EUR 800-1,500/mo (higher Paris).

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Formed in 2023 from merger of Université de Rennes 1 with ENSCR, ENSAI, EHESP, INSA Rennes partnership, the University of Rennes serves Brittany from Rennes. Approximately 36,000 students. Heritage to 1735 when teaching began in Rennes.

SubjectsArts and Humanities · Law-Economics-Management · Sciences and Engineering · Medicine · Pharmacy

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Public unis since 2019: EU/EEA/Swiss ~EUR 175/yr Bachelor's, EUR 250/yr Master's. Non-EU ~EUR 2,770/3,770/yr (among Europe's lowest). Cost of living EUR 800-1,500/mo (higher Paris).

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Founded in 1966, the University of Rouen Normandy serves Upper Normandy. Approximately 30,000 students. Located in Rouen — Joan of Arc was tried and executed here in 1431.

SubjectsTheology (Catholic + Protestant) · Law · Medicine · Pharmacy · Sciences · Humanities · Social Sciences · Languages

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999); LERU member. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Public unis since 2019: EU/EEA/Swiss ~EUR 175/yr Bachelor's, EUR 250/yr Master's. Non-EU ~EUR 2,770/3,770/yr (among Europe's lowest). Cost of living EUR 800-1,500/mo (higher Paris).

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Founded in 1538 by Johannes Sturm as a Protestant Gymnasium, becoming a university in 1631 — the University of Strasbourg is France's only LERU member (League of European Research Universities). Approximately 55,000 students. Located in Strasbourg — the EU's institutional seat (European Parliament, Council of Europe). **4 Nobel laureates among alumni/faculty** including Albert Schweitzer (Peace 1952). Strasbourg's unique status: until 1918 it was part of Germany — University of Strasbourg has been French-German-French again in turbulent history.

SubjectsEngineering · Computer Science · Mechanical Engineering · Biological Engineering · Information and Systems Engineering · Urban Engineering

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999); CTI. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Public unis since 2019: EU/EEA/Swiss ~EUR 175/yr Bachelor's, EUR 250/yr Master's. Non-EU ~EUR 2,770/3,770/yr (among Europe's lowest). Cost of living EUR 800-1,500/mo (higher Paris).

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Founded in 1972 as the first French 'université de technologie' — pioneering a hybrid model combining engineering grande école standards with broader university scope. Approximately 4,500 students. Strong international partnerships and exchange programmes.

SubjectsLetters and Humanities · Law-Economics-Management · Sciences · Medicine · Caribbean Studies

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Public unis since 2019: EU/EEA/Swiss ~EUR 175/yr Bachelor's, EUR 250/yr Master's. Non-EU ~EUR 2,770/3,770/yr (among Europe's lowest). Cost of living EUR 800-1,500/mo (higher Paris).

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Founded in 1982, the University of the French West Indies serves Guadeloupe and Martinique (French overseas departments in the Caribbean). Approximately 11,000 students. Campuses in Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) and Schoelcher (Martinique). 🕯️ Honest context: French Caribbean territories carry the historical legacy of slavery — France abolished slavery in 1848 after centuries of brutal plantation economy. Contemporary social and economic disparities persist; Caribbean studies and decolonial scholarship are actively taught.

SubjectsLetters and Languages · Medicine · Sciences · Law-Economics-Management · Pharmacy · Arts and Humanities

Accreditation

Hcéres (Haut Conseil de l'évaluation de la recherche et de l'enseignement supérieur); French Ministry of Higher Education and Research; European Higher Education Area (EHEA / Bologna Process since 1999). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

English

French is primary. Public unis: Bachelor's mainly French, Master's often English. Grandes Écoles often fully English. Typical: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL iBT 90+.

Tuition

Public unis since 2019: EU/EEA/Swiss ~EUR 175/yr Bachelor's, EUR 250/yr Master's. Non-EU ~EUR 2,770/3,770/yr (among Europe's lowest). Cost of living EUR 800-1,500/mo (higher Paris).

Scholarships

Yes

Contact

University contact page

Deadlines

View official deadlinesFrench academic year begins September. Non-EU/EEA applicants apply via 'Études en France' platform (CampusFrance) typically by mid-December to mid-January for autumn entry.

Founded in 1969 (heritage to a 13th-century studium), the University of Tours serves the Centre-Val de Loire region. Approximately 30,000 students. Located in Tours in the Loire Valley. ⚠️ Added by curator (collector omission).