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The Best Universities for Ecology in France (2024)

Written by Vincent Hedman

Why Study Ecology in France

There are many reasons why someone might want to study Ecology at a university in France. Here are just a few:

  • France is home to internationally recognised universities and research centers with experienced faculty members and state-of-the-art facilities, ensuring a high-quality education for students pursuing a degree in Ecology.
  • A Masters degree in Ecology in France provides a diverse and interdisciplinary education, covering subjects such as conservation biology, evolutionary ecology, ecosystem management, and landscape ecology.
  • Engage in innovative research projects led by leading experts in the field of Ecology. French institutions provide numerous opportunities for students to contribute to groundbreaking studies related to ecological preservation, restoration, and sustainability efforts.
  • Develop an interdisciplinary skillset by combining ecological theory with related fields such as environmental policy making or sustainable development – expanding your professional opportunities across various sectors concerned with biodiversity conservation & ecosystem governance.

The Best Universities in France for Ecology

The following tables gives the 10 best French universities for Ecology, according to global and local university rankings. It can show you which French universities are amongst the best in the world and help you compare institutions on an international level.

This information is based on the latest rankings tables, researched and published by Times Higher Education, QS and Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU).

Each ranking system uses its own methodology, with different factors having more or less influence on a university's result.

For more information on using international rankings as a postgraduate, see our guide.


Top 10 French Universities for Ecology (Times Higher Education)
University France Rank Global Rank
Sorbonne University 1 60
Université Paris-Saclay 2 62
Université PSL 3 79
Montpellier University 4 126-150
Université Paris Cité 5 126-150
Ecole Polytechnique 6 151-175
Aix-Marseille University 7 201-250
University of Bordeaux 8 201-250
École Normale Supérieure de Lyon 9 201-250
University of Toulouse 10 251-300
This information is based on the latest rankings tables, researched and published by Times Higher Education. Visit their website for more information.

What should I know about the Times Higher Education rankings?

The Times Higher Education rankings are strong in academic focus and diverse teaching metrics, but do not include employer-specific metrics. Additionally, the rankings may not include all specialist institutions.


Top 10 French Universities for Ecology (QS)
University France Rank Global Rank
Sorbonne University 1 =100
Université PSL 2 126
Université Paris-Saclay 3 142
Ecole Polytechnique 4 151-200
Université Grenoble Alpes 5 151-200
Montpellier University 6 151-200
Aix-Marseille University 7 251-300
Ecole des Ponts ParisTech 8 251-300
Université Paul Sabatier Toulouse III 9 251-300
Grenoble Institute of Technology 10 301-350
This information is based on the latest rankings tables, researched and published by QS World University Rankings. Visit their website for more information.

What should I know about the QS rankings?

The QS World University Rankings are designed to meet the needs of prospective students, with more weight given to student-centric metrics such as staff/student ratio, international recruitment and employer opinion. The rankings are balanced between qualitative and quantitative data, but give less weight to research than some other rankings.


Top 10 French Universities for Ecology (ARWU)
University France Rank Global Rank
Montpellier University 1 2
Université PSL 2 4
Institut Agro 3 13
Sorbonne University 4 22
Universite Paul-Valery Montpellier 3 5 31
Université Paul Sabatier Toulouse III 6 44
Paris-Saclay University 7 51-75
Université Paris Cité 8 51-75
Université Grenoble Alpes 9 76-100
Claude Bernard University Lyon 1 10 101-150
This information is based on the latest rankings tables, researched and published by Academic Ranking of World Universities. Visit their website for more information and a comprehensive list of engineering subject rankings.

What should I know about the ARWU rankings?

The ARWU rankings reflect the presence of elite academics and the future academic success of graduates. However, they do not directly assess the quality of education at a university or take into account other aspects of university performance.

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Last updated: 19 April 2024