Usage Note
Université is always feminine. French universities are state-funded and tuition fees are very low by international standards. Students typically say à la fac (short for faculté) in everyday speech rather than the full université. Passer un concours rather than just attending a university is key for the most prestigious paths (grandes écoles).
Examples
"Elle étudie à l'université de Lyon."
Natural Translation
She studies at the University of Lyon.
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