How many universities does Besançon have?

Our index lists 2 universities in Besançon with 323 study programmes between them.

Is Besançon affordable for students?

Besançon scores 8/10 on affordability in our City Life Index. Students in France spend roughly €945 a month on living costs. Full breakdown: Cost of studying in France.

Universities in Besançon

Besançon has 2 universities in our index, offering 323 study programmes. Here's how the city scores for student life, and who teaches what.

City Life Index

Affordability8/10

Safety8/10

Student vibe7/10

English-friendly5/10

Weather6/10

Transport9/10

Out of 10. The line on each bar is the average across the 99 student cities we score.

Besançon is an affordable and safe French city with a good student population and cultural events, offering excellent walkability and public transport, though winters are cold and English proficiency is moderate.