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41 Best Computer Science & IT Universities in France

PSL University leads the 41 Computer Science & IT universities in France at #28 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come Institut Polytechnique de Paris (QS World #38) and Université Paris-Saclay (QS World #71). Across the whole list there are 127 courses to choose from.

41 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
26Ranked
ES Ecole Supérieure d'Electronique de l'Ouest logo
#142 in France France
#142 in France · by research impact
15,353 citations · h-index 52
27Ranked
EE EPF Ecole d'Ingénieurs logo
#143 in France France
#143 in France · by research impact
14,802 citations · h-index 52
32Ranked
EF Ecole Française d'Electronique et d'Informatique logo
#159 in France France
#159 in France · by research impact
3,638 citations · h-index 27
33Ranked
EP Ecole pour l'Informatique et les nouvelles Technologies logo
#170 in France France
#170 in France · by research impact
1,986 citations · h-index 29
36Ranked
EB ESLSCA Business School Paris logo
France
Not yet ranked No QS position or research record found

How these universities are ranked

4 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #28 (PSL University) to #580 (Université de Toulouse-le-Mirail (Toulouse III)); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Université Paris-Saclay is cited most (15,531,107 citations). 7 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

41 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Île-de-France (3) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is PSL University, founded in 2010. Université Paris-Saclay is the largest, with 48,000 students.

What the courses look like

By level: 62 master's, 53 bachelor's, 5 professional and 1 diploma. The usual length is 1–2 years and 4 years. 95% are full-time and 3 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (98% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (92% of courses with a stated intake). Ecole Française d'Electronique et d'Informatique offers the widest choice, with 14 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 3 of these universities. PSL University is the least expensive at USD 4,000 a year and Institut Polytechnique de Paris the most at USD 13,000; the middle of the range is about USD 4,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in France for Computer Science & IT?

PSL University (QS World #28), Institut Polytechnique de Paris (QS World #38) and Université Paris-Saclay (QS World #71) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Computer Science & IT in France?

Of those with published fees, PSL University is the least expensive at about USD 4,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Computer Science & IT in France?

41 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Computer Science & IT course take in France?

Most listed courses run 1–2 years, with 4 years the next most common.

When do Computer Science & IT courses start in France?

Fall is the main intake — 98% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Computer Science & IT online with a university in France?

3 of these courses are listed as online.

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