Study Literature in France

149 programmes in literature at 87 universities in France are open to international students; 11% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 208 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 208 USD and 208 USD.

Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Literature programmes

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Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
International LLASIC Université Grenoble Alpes — —
Literary DAEU Université Jean Monnet — 2,700 USD
Master in Literature Université Côte d'Azur Master's —
Master in Letters Université de Tours Master's —
Bachelor in Literature Université Le Havre Normandie Bachelor's —
Bachelor in Letters - Distance Learning Online Université Bourgogne Europe Bachelor's —
Master Lettres — Recherche en littérature (histoire et valeurs) Université Bourgogne Europe Master's 292 USD
University Access Diploma in Literary Studies Université Paris-Est Créteil — —
Master Arts, Lettres Et Civilisations — M1 - Comparatisme, imaginaire, socio-anthropologie Université Grenoble Alpes Master's 292 USD
Master Lettres — De la Renaissance aux Lumières (en partenariat avec Sorbonne Université) Université Sorbonne Nouvelle Master's 292 USD
Bachelor in Licence - Lettres Université Angers Bachelor's 208 USD
Master Lettres — Métiers de la rédaction et de la traduction majeure Lettres Université Paris-Est Créteil Master's 292 USD
Bachelor in Licence - Lettres - Parcours Lettres classiques Université Marie et Louis Pasteur Bachelor's 208 USD
Bachelor in Double licence - Lettres / Histoire - ICES - Institut Catholique de Vendée Bachelor's —
Bachelor in Licence - Lettres - Parcours Enseignement Institut Catholique de Lyon Bachelor's —
Bachelor in Licence - Lettres - Parcours Lettres et Arts Université Paris Cité Bachelor's 208 USD
Master Arts, Litteratures, Langages École des hautes études en sciences sociales Master's 292 USD
Master Litterature Generale Et Comparee Université Rennes 2 Master's 292 USD
Bachelor in Licence - Lettres Université de Perpignan Via Domitia Bachelor's 208 USD
Bachelor in Licence - Lettres - Parcours LETTRES CLASSIQUES Sorbonne université Bachelor's 208 USD
Bachelor in Licence - Lettres Avignon Université Bachelor's 208 USD
Bachelor in Licence - Langues, littératures et civilisations étrangères et régionales - Parcours LLCER : PORTUGAIS Sorbonne université Bachelor's 208 USD
Master Arts, Lettres Et Civilisations — Littératures, Civilisations, Théories Université Sorbonne Paris Nord Master's 292 USD
Bachelor in Licence - Langues, littératures et civilisations étrangères et régionales - Parcours LLCER Portugais Aix-Marseille Université - Site d'Aix-en-Provence Bachelor's 208 USD

Literature in France by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 80 208 USD 208 USD 208 USD
Master's 65 292 USD 292 USD 292 USD
PhD 1 — — —

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.

Specialisations within literature

Literature 126 Language and Literature 23

Universities for literature in France

Study Literature in France: common questions

How many literature programmes are there in France?
149 literature programmes at 87 universities in France are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
How much does a literature degree in France cost?
The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in literature in France is 208 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 208 USD and 208 USD per year.
Can I study literature in France in English?
Yes — 11% of the literature programmes in France in our catalogue are taught in English (17 of 149).
Are any of these literature programmes available online?
1 of the 149 programmes in France are delivered online or by distance learning.

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