Study Public Administration in France: programmes, fees and entry requirements

France has 66 undergraduate programmes in Public Administration at 49 universities in 47 cities. At public institutions EU students typically pay €178 a year; non-EU students €2,902 a year (€178–€2,902).

Always check current information on the official website of the university before you apply.

• Taught in: French (66)
• Selection: application file, Parcoursup
• Language certificate: Français B2 (TCF / DELF / DALF)

All Public Administration programmes in France

How admission works in France

Applications go through Parcoursup. Non-selective bachelor's degrees (licence) admit everyone while places last, then by ranking; selective programmes (BUT, schools, health tracks) assess the application file. There is no cutoff score: the card shows the 2025 access rate — the share of applicants who received an offer. Non-EU citizens living abroad usually apply through the 'Études en France' / DAP procedure instead of Parcoursup and need French at B2 level.

See also: Study in France · Public Administration in other countries