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 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Literature programmes

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Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
Bachelor in Licence - Lettres - Parcours Lettres modernes Université de Lorraine - UFR Arts, Lettres et Langues - Site de Metz (57) Bachelor's 208 USD
Bachelor in Licence - Lettres Université de Mayotte Bachelor's 208 USD
Bachelor in Licence - Lettres - Parcours Lettres modernes Université du littoral - Site de Dunkerque Bachelor's 208 USD
Bachelor in Licence - Lettres - Parcours Lettres modernes Université du littoral - Site de Boulogne-sur-Mer Bachelor's 208 USD
Master Lettres — De la Renaissance aux Lumières Sorbonne université Master's 292 USD
Master Lettres — Mondes du document : supports, contenus, médiations Université Côte d'Azur Master's 292 USD
Master Lettres — Littérature de jeunesse Université de Lille Master's 292 USD
Bachelor in Licence - Humanités - Parcours Lettres Institut Saint-Pie X Bachelor's —
Master Lettres Et Humanites — Littérature, Histoire et Société Université Paris Cité Master's 292 USD
Master Lettres — Lettres Médiévales : littératures, langues et savoirs Sorbonne université Master's 292 USD
Master Lettres Et Humanites — Lettres et Arts Université Paris Cité Master's 292 USD
Master Lettres — Langue française, Texte, Style Sorbonne université Master's 292 USD
Master Litterature Antique Francaise Comparee M2 Université d'Amiens - Antenne de Beauvais Master's 3,236 USD
Bachelor in Licence Générale Lettres Université Clermont Auvergne - Site de Vichy Bachelor's —
Master Lettres et Création littéraire Université Clermont Auvergne - Site de Vichy Master's —
Master in M1 Recherche et Création Littéraire Université Paris-Saclay, Campus de Sceaux Master's —
Bachelor in DAEU A : Littéraire Université Jean Monnet - Saint Etienne Bachelor's —
Master in Diplôme d'Accès aux Études Universitaires (DAEU) - Arts, Lettres, Langues Université de Bretagne Sud - Site de Lorient Master's —
Doctorat Littérature comparée Université Jean Monnet - Campus de Roanne PhD —
Bachelor in Licence Lettres Modernes Université de Bretagne Sud - Site de Vannes Bachelor's —
Master in Certificat d'universite de preparation aux etudes litteraires (CUPE) Université Paris- Est- Créteil Val de Marne UPEC - Antenne de Sénart Master's —
Bachelor in Licence Lettres modernes Université Paris- Est-Créteil Val de Marne - UPEC (Paris 12) Bachelor's —
Master – Lettres Université de La Réunion - Saint Denis Master's —
Master in M1 Recherche et Création Littéraire Université Paris-Saclay, Campus d'Orsay Master's —

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 28, 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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