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Universities in France
803 universities
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Higher Education in France
France has one of the world's most distinctive higher education systems, with 803 institutions divided between universities, Grandes Ecoles, and specialized institutions. The Grandes Ecoles, including Ecole Polytechnique, HEC Paris, and Sciences Po, operate separately from the university network and select students through competitive entrance examinations. The Hceres agency evaluates research and higher education quality. Most instruction is in French, though English-medium programs are expanding at business schools.
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Polytechnic Institute Grand Paris
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Sciencescom School of Communication & Media
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Bordeaux Polytechnic Institute
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National Mountain Sports School
National School of Meteorology INP ENM
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Paris notarial professional training center CFPNP
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Institute of Social Development
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Private French School of Dental Prosthetics
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Westford Business School
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Kedge Design School Design School
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National Higher School of Chemistry of Clermont Ferrand
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Atlantic School of Business
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NEAR Nantes Angers Le Mans University
Higher Institute of Agriculture Lille
Pau Higher School of Business
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Regional Institute of Social Work of Nord Pas de Calais
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ISEN Rennes Engineering School
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University Institute of Technology of Nimes
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National Higher School of Wood Technologies & Industries
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Paris Seine University
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Martinique School of Management & Commerce
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Institute for Educational & Social Work
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France Business School
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Marne la Vallee School of Management
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Higher School of Fine Arts of Toulouse
Caen Higher School of Construction Works Engineers
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ISEN Nantes Engineering School
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Saint Jean Institute
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Brive School of Management & Commerce
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Higher School of Teaching & Education ESPE Clermont Auvergne
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National & University Library of Strasbourg
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School of Business & Management in Paris
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ECAM Strasbourg
School of Environmental Professions
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ECRICOME
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Europe Asia Management Institute
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College de Paris French School of Decor
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Higher School & Application of Engineering
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Superior School of Fine Arts of Montpellier Agglomeration
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National School of Architecture of Paris La Villette
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National School of Architecture of Paris Belleville
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La Roche sur Yon Vendee School of Management & Commerce
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French Language Institute
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Val de Grace School
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Valencia Business School
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National School of Architecture of Clermont Ferrand ENSACF
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Saint Etienne National School of Architecture
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National School of Architecture of Paris Val de Seine
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BTS Audiovisual Lycee Rene Cassin Bayonne
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Higher School of Optics & Eyewear
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Riviera University
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Center for Resources, Expertise & Sports Performance CREPS
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Michel de Montaigne University Institute of Technology Bordeaux
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Institut national du service public
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Michel Vogler Research & Training Center
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National School of Chemistry of Paris
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Central School of Lille
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College of Paris Ascencia HR
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University of the West Indies
University of Rennes I
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Schools of Saint Cyr Coetquidan
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National School of Maritime Safety & Administration
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Notarial Professional Training Center of Rennes & Angers
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Sciences Po Strasbourg Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Strasbourg
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National School of Art of Dijon ENSAD Dijon
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Lyon Business School
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Aix en Provence Art School
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Bachelor EGC
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Engineering School Joseph Fourier University Grenoble 1 Polytech Grenoble
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Montpellier Agro Institute
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Dijon Agro Institute
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IMT Mines Ales
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National School of Registries
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Sup de Co Group La Rochelle
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Villa Arson Nice Ministry of Culture University Cote d'Azur
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ESPI Group Higher School of Real Estate Professions
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Telecom Saint Etienne
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National Institute of Applied Sciences Hauts de France
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ESPE from the Lille academy
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INSPE of the Montpellier Academy
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Lyon Regional Institute of Administration
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ESPE from the Bordeaux academy
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Metz Regional Institute of Administration
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ESPE from the Guadeloupe academy
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Grand Ouest School of Lawyers
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Higher School of Entertainment Techniques GRIM EDIF
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Lille Regional Institute of Administration
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Nantes Regional Institute of Administration
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School of lawyers of the North West region IXAD
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Rhone Alpes School of Lawyers
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BESIGN Design School
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ESPE from the Martinique academy
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Regional Institute of Administration of Bastia
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EGC Normandy
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Higher Technical Institute of International Management ITSMI Paris
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ESPE from the Versailles academy
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Ferrandi School Paris
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Clermont Ferrand University 2 Blaise Pascal
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AURA International School Of Management
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NEAR Paris Grand Ouest University
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National Higher School of Industrial Ceramics
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Higher School of Teaching & Education ESPE Bretagne
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Brittany Loire University
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Charles de Gaulle University Lille 3
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Albi Carmaux School of Mines
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Atelier Chardon Savard
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Institut Culinaire de France
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Ducasse School
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Groupe ESC Troyes Champagne Higher School of Commerce
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Higher School of Fine Arts of Tours Angers Le Mans
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Clermont Auvergne University & associates
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Community of Universities & establishments Lille Nord de France
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Higher school of teaching & education ESPE Academy of Toulouse
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IFA Paris - International Fashion Academy
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French Institute of Management IFG CNOF
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CNR of Boulogne Billancourt
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Cachan Higher School of Construction Works Engineers
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Business School of Marseille
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CNAM Midi Pyrenees
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ICN Business School Nancy
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DEGEST Doctoral School Nantes Angers Le Mans
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College de Paris Ascencia Sport
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Center for Higher Studies of Music & Dance
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Center for Hospital Studies & Training
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Community of Universities & establishments of Aquitaine
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Franche Comte School of Management & Commerce
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European Management Center
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Ascencia Sport
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Grenoble Alpes University Community
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Cote d’Opale Littoral Engineering School
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Engineering School in Mathematical & Mechanical Modeling
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Higher Institute of Technology & Management
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Higher School of Surveyors & Topographers
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Bordeaux National School of Computer Electronics & Radiocommunications ENSEIRB MATMECA
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Industrial Training Center of the Paris Chamber of Commerce & Industry
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Paris 4 Sorbonne University
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Nantes School of Mines
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Rennes Higher School of Commerce
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Lille Telecom Engineering School
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La Rochelle Higher School of Commerce
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Regional Institute of Social Work of Languedoc Rousillon
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Lannion University Institute of Technology
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Paris University Teacher Training Institute
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National Higher School of Arts ENSA Limoges
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Nancy Higher School of Engineering Sciences & Technologies
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PSL Research University Paris Sciences & Letters
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Languedoc Roussillon Universities
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NEAR UniverSud Paris
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PRES Provence Mediterranee Aix Marseille University
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Masso Kinesitherapy Training Institute
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Letters Sorbonne University
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National School of Magistracy
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National School of Art of Nice Villa Arson
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Joseph Fourier University Grenoble 1
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Pierre Mendes Grenoble 2 University
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Reims Management School
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Polytech Clermont Ferrand
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Lasalle Beauvais Polytechnic Institute
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PRES University Lille Nord de France
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Institute of Business Administration of Aix En Provence
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Mod'Art International School in Fashion Creation & Management
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PGSM Grande School of Commerce & Management
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Maryse Eloy Art School
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Regional Institute of Social Work of Lower Normandy
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Leonardo da Vinci Confederal University
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NEAR Agreenium
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Junia ISEN Lille
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PRES Burgundy Franche Comte ESTH Innovation University
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Studio Bercot
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Purpan Engineering School
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Sustainable Design School
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ESSEC Business School
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The EA
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University of Paris XI
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University of Paris VII
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University of Paris V
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University Institute of Teacher Training of Antilles & Guyana
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University of Sciences & Technologies Lille 1
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Université Paris Cité
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Belfort Higher School of Technology & Business
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IDRAC Business School
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University of Paris West Nanterre La Defense
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University of Grenoble 3 Stendhal
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Universite Federale Europeenne Champagne Ardenne Picardie
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University Polytechnic School Marseille Polytech Marseille
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University Institute of Teacher Training Auvergne
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University of Valenciennes & Hainaut Cambresis
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University of Law & Health Lille 2
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University Henri Poincaré - Nancy I
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Saint Etienne Higher School of Commerce
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University of the West Indies and Guyana French Guiana
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Telecom School of Management
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Douai School of Mines
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Telecom Bretagne National School of Telecommunications of Brittany
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University of Auvergne
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Agreenium Agronomic, Veterinary & Forestry Institute of France
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Sorbonne Universities
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Michel de Montaigne University Institute of Technology Bordeaux 3
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Institute of Political Studies Sciences Po Lille
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University of Cergy Pontoise
Frequently Asked Questions
France has approximately 70 public universities and over 250 Grandes Ecoles (elite higher education institutions). The system also includes specialized engineering schools (Ecoles d'Ingenieurs), business schools, and research institutes.
Public university tuition for EU students is very low: approximately 170 EUR per year for bachelor's and 243 EUR for master's programs. Non-EU international students pay differentiated fees of about 2,770 EUR (bachelor's) and 3,770 EUR (master's) at public universities. Grandes Ecoles and private institutions charge significantly more.
Grandes Ecoles are prestigious French higher education institutions that operate parallel to the university system. They include elite engineering schools (Ecole Polytechnique, Mines ParisTech), business schools (HEC Paris, ESSEC), and ENS (Ecole Normale Superieure). Admission is highly competitive, typically requiring 2 years of preparatory classes (Classes Preparatoires).