Universities in France
France's main universities and grandes écoles, from the French Ministry of Higher Education's own list. Biggest first, so the names Indian families hear most are near the top.
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- 245French universities and schools
- 69of them universities
- 160run by the state
- 19regions
Official list only so far: fees and entry rules for Indian students haven't been checked on each institution's own site yet.
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Nothing matches that.Try one word, or a short name like PSL, ESSEC or Sciences Po. Some schools are part of a bigger university: CentraleSupélec is in Paris-Saclay, Dauphine is in PSL. Still stuck? Ask us on WhatsApp.
Applying to France from India
Campus France comes firstStudents from India go through Campus France's “Études en France” process before the visa. Many courses are applied for there too.Campus France India ↗
Universities and grandes écolesPublic universities take large numbers and cost less. Grandes écoles (engineering and business) are smaller, selective and often private, with higher fees.
Check the teaching languageMost bachelor's are taught in French. Many master's are in English. Check the course page, and plan the money first.France cost in rupeesMaster's abroad guide
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Source: French Ministry of Higher Education, list of main higher-education institutions (Licence Ouverte 2.0), last updated by the ministry on 26/02/2025; checked 23/10/2026. Some private business schools are not on this list yet.