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Among the Most Affordable Study Destinations in Western Europe
Annual tuition at public universities starts from €2,895/year for international students - a fraction of UK and US university costs.
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Study in France
Gain internationally recognised degrees and unlock global career pathways
Why France
Why France?
From Sciences Po to École Polytechnique, France offers elite grandes écoles and research universities at a fraction of the cost of the UK or USA - alongside unmatched culture, cuis...
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4 Universities in the Global QS Top 200
PSL Research University (#24), Institut Polytechnique de Paris (#48), Sorbonne (#59) and CentraleSupélec rank among the world’s best (QS 2026).
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Work Up to 964 Hours Per Year
International students can work up to 964 hours annually (approximately 20 hours/week) on a student visa.
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APS Visa - Stay 12 Months After Graduation
France’s Autorisation Provisoire de Séjour (APS) allows graduates to remain for 12 months to find a job or launch a business.
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French + English Programs Available
1,500+ programs are taught entirely in English; French proficiency is not required for many courses.
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3rd in Europe for Research Publications
France is a global leader in mathematics, physics, and life sciences, home to over 300 Nobel laureates.
Indian Students in France
France is an emerging favourite for Indian students seeking European prestige at low tuition
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10,000+
Indian students enrolled in French universities and grandes écoles in 2023/24
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+25%
Growth in Indian student visas issued by France between 2022 and 2024
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€2,770/yr
Europe's lowest public university tuition for English-medium degrees.
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€200/mo
Maximum CAF housing subsidy available to eligible international students - a significant cost offset
Top Courses
Top Courses to Study in France
MIM Suppy Chain Management and Purchasing
05 Top Courses
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Master's
MSc Luxury Management and Innovation
Burgundy School of Business
1 Year
Master's
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Bachelor's
BBA Data, AI and Management
Audencia Business School
4 Years
Bachelor's
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Master's
MIM Suppy Chain Management and Purchasing
ESDES Business School
2 Years
Master's
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Master's
MSc Business Development and Growth Hacking
Audencia Business School
1 Year
Master's
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Master's
MSc International Business
KEDGE Business School
1 Year
Master's
Intakes
Intakes in France 2026-27
French universities primarily follow the September–October intake, with some institutions offering a January/February intake for specific master’s and MBA programs.
Intakes in France 2026-27
Intakes in France 2026-27
French universities primarily follow the September–October intake, with some institutions offering a January/February intake for specific master’s and MBA progr...
Primary Intake
Autumn / Fall Intake
September – October 2026 —
Application Opening Soon
Spring Intake
January – February 2027
Plan Ahead
Autumn / Fall Intake
September – October 2027
Costs
Cost of Studying in France
Tuition fees and living costs vary by institution, location, and program. Use this as a planning guide.
Program Level
MBA (INSEAD, HEC, PhD / Doctoral Typically funded with stipend (~€1,800/month) * France has some of the lowest public university tuition in Western Europe for international students.
Public University (UG)
€2,770 - €3,770
Public University (PG / Master's)
€3,770 - €5,000
Grandes Écoles (Engineering/Business)
€8,000 - €20,000
ESCP)
€25,000 - €85,000
Average Monthly Living Costs
Paris
€1,200 - €1,800 / month
Lyon
€900 - €1,300 / month
Marseille
€800 - €1,200 / month
Toulouse
€850 - €1,250 / month
Bordeaux
€850 - €1,200 / month
Strasbourg
€800 - €1,150 / month