Universities in France

Explore the uniRank League Table and University Ranking of 231 Universities in France

The French Republic is divided into 18 administrative regions (French: régions), with 13 located in metropolitan France and five as overseas regions. Each region is further subdivided into departments (French: départements). The largest concentration of higher education institutions meeting the uniRank selection criteria is found in the Île-de-France region, home to the capital and largest city, Paris, renowned for its prestigious universities and vibrant academic culture. Other regions with significant numbers of higher education institutions include Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (with Lyon as its capital), Occitanie (centered around Toulouse), and Hauts-de-France (with Lille). The following uniRank league tables and sub-rankings consider all regions that include at least one French higher education institution meeting the uniRank selection criteria.

Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes (28)  
Bourgogne-Franche-Comte (7)  
Bretagne (15)  
Centre-Val de Loire (3)  
Corsica (1)  
Grand Est (12)  
Hauts-de-France (19)  
Ile-de-France (74)  
Normandie (9)  
Nouvelle-Aquitaine (15)  
Occitanie (25)  
Pays de la Loire (16)  
Provence-Alpes-Cote d Azur (7)  

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• Oldest Universities in France
  Explore the most traditional and long-established French post-secondary institutions according to uniRank's original research.
• A-Z Universities in France
  Search for French higher education institutions listed alphabetically from A to Z.
• French Universities by Town
  Look for tertiary institutions located in a particular French town or city.
• Top Public Universities in France
  Discover French public higher education institutions with potentially lower tuition fees.
• Top Private Universities in France
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• Top Non-Profit Universities in France
  Explore French not-for-profit higher education institutions that may offer lower tuition fees.
• Top For-Profit Universities in France
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• Top French Universities on Facebook
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• Top French Universities on Twitter
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• Top French Universities on Instagram
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• Top French Universities on YouTube
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