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26 Best Professional Universities in France

Sorbonne University leads the 26 Professional universities in France at #63 in the QS World University Rankings 2025. Sciences Po (QS World #319) and Université de Toulouse-le-Mirail (Toulouse III) (QS World #580) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 47 matching courses between them.

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How these universities are ranked

3 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #63 (Sorbonne University) to #580 (Université de Toulouse-le-Mirail (Toulouse III)); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Sorbonne University is cited most (37,965,256 citations). 6 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

26 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Île-de-France (2) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Sciences Po, founded in 1872. Sorbonne University is the largest, with 44,000 students.

What the courses look like

The most common subjects are Business & Management (24), Computer Science & IT (5), Engineering (4) and Professional Accounting & Finance (3). The usual length is 3–4 years and 1 year. 64% are full-time and 3 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (91% of courses with a stated intake). SKEMA Business School offers the widest choice, with 13 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 2 of these universities. Sorbonne University is the least expensive at USD 4,000 a year and Sciences Po the most at USD 15,000; the middle of the range is about USD 15,000. 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 Professional?

Sorbonne University (QS World #63), Sciences Po (QS World #319) and Université de Toulouse-le-Mirail (Toulouse III) (QS World #580) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Professional in France?

Of those with published fees, Sorbonne 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 Professional in France?

26 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Professional course take in France?

Most listed courses run 3–4 years, with 1 year the next most common.

When do Professional courses start in France?

Fall is the main intake — 91% of courses with a stated start date begin then.

Can I study Professional online with a university in France?

3 of these courses are listed as online.

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