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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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
Universities for literature in France
- Sorbonne université (6)
- Université Jean Monnet - Saint Etienne (5)
- Université Bourgogne Europe (5)
- Université Côte d'Azur (5)
- Université Angers (4)
- Université Sorbonne Nouvelle (4)
- Université de Bretagne Sud - Site de Lorient (4)
- Université Grenoble Alpes (3)
- Université Paris Cité (3)
- Université Clermont Auvergne (3)
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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