Universities in Paris
Paris has 17 universities in our index, offering 3,242 study programmes. Here's how the city scores for student life, and who teaches what.
City Life Index
Affordability4/10
Safety6/10
Student vibe9/10
English-friendly7/10
Weather7/10
Transport9/10
Paris offers a vibrant and culturally rich experience for international students with excellent transport, though it is an expensive city where vigilance against petty crime is advised.
Universities in Paris
| University | Research rank (EU) | Programmes | English-taught |
|---|---|---|---|
| Université Paris Cité | #5 | 715 | — |
| Sorbonne University | #15 | 693 | — |
| PSL University | #63 | 150 | — |
| Collège de France | #106 | — | — |
| Université Sorbonne Paris Nord | #186 | 280 | — |
| Chimie ParisTech | #279 | 7 | — |
| AgroParisTech | #289 | 12 | — |
| Institut Universitaire de France | #298 | — | — |
| Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers | #368 | 85 | — |
| École Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Paris | #393 | 2 | — |
| École Pratique des Hautes Études | #423 | 8 | — |
| Arts et Métiers | #465 | 8 | — |
| Université Paris Dauphine-PSL | #518 | 39 | — |
| Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne | #551 | 347 | — |
| Sciences Po Paris | #576 | 136 | — |
| Université Sorbonne Nouvelle | #603 | 565 | — |
| Université Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas | #617 | 195 | — |
How it compares in France
| City | Life score | Universities | Programmes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon | 7.7/10 | 5 | 1,251 |
| Montpellier | 7.7/10 | 3 | 779 |
| Rennes | 7.7/10 | 2 | 658 |
| Toulouse | 7.7/10 | 5 | 1,017 |
| Bordeaux | 7.5/10 | 2 | 506 |
| Caen | 7.3/10 | 2 | 406 |
| Champs-sur-Marne | 7.3/10 | 2 | 241 |
| Palaiseau | 7.3/10 | 3 | 90 |
What you can study in Paris
- Linguistics and Languages (935)
- Law (315)
- Management (178)
- History (134)
- Computer Science (105)
- Sociology (89)
- Geography and GIS (87)
- Physics (83)
- Arts and Design (82)
- Biology (71)
- Education (70)
- Media and Communication (52)
- Philosophy (52)
- Political Science (49)
- Biomedical Sciences (48)
- Economics (46)
- Engineering (45)
- Mathematics (44)
- Earth Sciences (36)
- Physiotherapy (33)
- Chemistry (33)
- Psychology (33)
- Sports Science (29)
- Medicine (29)
- Natural Sciences (26)
- Music (22)
- Cultural Studies (18)
- Public Health (15)
- Mechanical Engineering (15)
Frequently asked questions
- How many universities does Paris have?
- Our index lists 17 universities in Paris with 3,242 study programmes between them.
- Is Paris affordable for students?
- Paris scores 4/10 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.
Last updated 2026-09-15.