Study in France
56 universities in France are listed on Pathyras, led by Paris-Saclay University. Compare institutions, the student visa route, and scholarships below.
Plan your studies in France on Pathyras →Top universities by QS rank
- Paris-Saclay University · Gif-sur-YvetteQS #15
- École Polytechnique · PalaiseauQS #61
- Sorbonne University · ParisQS #63
- Aix-Marseille University · MarseilleQS #192
- University of Bordeaux · BordeauxQS #201
- University of Strasbourg · StrasbourgQS #281
- University of Grenoble Alpes · GrenobleQS #298
- University Claude Bernard Lyon 1 · LyonQS #301
Student visa
- Fee
- Check current France-Visas fees
- Processing
- Check the France-Visas application path
- Work rights
- Check current student work conditions
Browse degree programmes by field
1,715 crawled programmes across France's universities, by field of study.
- Natural Sciences & Mathematics 145
- Engineering & Technology 135
- Healthcare & Medicine 131
- Arts & Humanities 131
- Computer Science & IT 124
- Law 118
- Social Sciences 115
- Business & Management 111
- Education 101
- Media & Communications 99
- Agriculture & Environment 98
- Architecture 93
- Psychology 87
- Public Policy 86
- Finance & Accounting 54
- Pharmacy 40
- Hospitality & Tourism 35
- Theology 12
Scholarships
3 scholarship options are listed for France. Browse funded and institutional scholarships and confirm eligibility on the official source.
Frequently asked questions
What visa do I need to study in France?
International students usually apply for the Student visa. Check the official student visa page for current requirements.
What are the top universities in France for international students?
Pathyras lists 56 universities in France. Highly ranked options include Paris-Saclay University, École Polytechnique, Sorbonne University, Aix-Marseille University and University of Bordeaux.
Are there scholarships to study in France?
Yes. 3 scholarship options are listed for France, including government, university and foundation awards. Confirm eligibility on each official source.