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7 Best Foundation Universities in France

Of the 7 Foundation universities in France, Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon ranks highest on research impact (1,396,901 citations). It is followed by Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts et Industries Textiles (#113 in France) and Institut Supérieure d'Electronique de Paris (#134 in France). The universities on this list offer 10 matching courses between them.

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How these universities are ranked

The rest are ordered by research impact. Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon has the largest research record in this group, with 1,396,901 citations and an h-index of 312. 2 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

The split is 7 public to 0 private institutions.

What the courses look like

The most common subjects are Engineering (6), Arts, Design & Architecture (2), Science (1) and Medicine & Health Sciences (1). The usual length is 1 year and 8 months. 90% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Institut Supérieure d'Electronique de Paris offers the widest choice, with 3 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in France for Foundation?

Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon (#45 in France), Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts et Industries Textiles (#113 in France) and Institut Supérieure d'Electronique de Paris (#134 in France) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Foundation in France?

7 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Foundation course take in France?

Most listed courses run 1 year, with 8 months the next most common.

When do Foundation courses start in France?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Foundation courses in France?

Institut Supérieure d'Electronique de Paris, with 3, ahead of Ecole Supérieure d'Electronique de l'Ouest (2).

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