Study in France

Experience world-class education, rich culture, and culinary excellence in the heart of Europe. Public universities are heavily subsidized, making it highly affordable for international students.

Universities in France

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The highest-ranked university in France, a collegiate university bringing together elite Grandes Écoles and research institutes in central Paris.

Tuition Fee (Per Year)€243 - €3,770
Acceptance Rate15%
Min. IELTS Required6.5 Band

Top Programs

Master in Economics (Data Science track)
MasterComputer Science & IT🎓 IELTS 6.5+2 Years€3,770/yr
Bachelor in CPES (Multidisciplinary)
BachelorHumanities & Social Sciences🎓 IELTS 6.5+3 Years€2,770/yr

Institut Polytechnique de Paris

🏆 QS World Rank #38
Public

A world-class institute of science and technology comprising five prestigious French engineering schools, including École Polytechnique.

Tuition Fee (Per Year)€3,770 - €15,000
Acceptance Rate10%
Min. IELTS Required6.5 Band

Top Programs

MSc in Cybersecurity
MasterComputer Science & IT🎓 IELTS 6.5+2 Years€3,770/yr
MSc in Energy Environment: Science Technology and Management
MasterEngineering🎓 IELTS 6.5+2 Years€14,000/yr

Sorbonne University

🏆 QS World Rank #59
Public

A world-renowned multidisciplinary research university located in the heart of Paris, carrying on the historic legacy of the Sorbonne.

Tuition Fee (Per Year)€2,770 - €3,770
Acceptance Rate20%
Min. IELTS Required6.5 Band

Top Programs

Master in Physics
MasterHealthcare & Life Sciences🎓 IELTS 6.5+2 Years€3,770/yr
BA in Applied Foreign Languages
BachelorHumanities & Social Sciences🎓 IELTS 6.5+3 Years€2,770/yr

Université Paris-Saclay

🏆 QS World Rank #71
Public

Famous globally for its Mathematics and Physics departments, located in the research-heavy cluster south of Paris.

Tuition Fee (Per Year)€2,770 - €3,770
Acceptance Rate25%
Min. IELTS Required6.5 Band

Top Programs

Master in Artificial Intelligence
MasterComputer Science & IT🎓 IELTS 6.5+2 Years€3,770/yr
Private

Consistently ranked as one of the best business schools in the world, producing leading CEOs and politicians.

Tuition Fee (Per Year)€28,000 - €45,000
Acceptance Rate8%
Min. IELTS Required6.5 Band

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Master in Management (Grande École)
MasterBusiness & Finance🎓 IELTS 6.5+2 Years€28,000/yr
Private

A global powerhouse for MBA and executive education, located in Fontainebleau with campuses worldwide.

Tuition Fee (Per Year)€90,000 - €98,000
Acceptance Rate30%
Min. IELTS Required6.5 Band

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Master in Business Administration (MBA)
MasterBusiness & Finance🎓 IELTS 6.5+1 Years€98,000/yr

Sciences Po

🏆 QS World Rank #319
Public

The preeminent university for political science, international relations, and law in France.

Tuition Fee (Per Year)€14,210 - €19,670
Acceptance Rate18%
Min. IELTS Required6.5 Band

Top Programs

Master in International Security
MasterHumanities & Social Sciences🎓 IELTS 6.5+2 Years€19,670/yr

Université de Paris Cité

🏆 QS World Rank #236
Public

Created from the merger of Paris Descartes and Paris Diderot, highly respected for health, science, and humanities.

Tuition Fee (Per Year)€2,770 - €3,770
Acceptance Rate30%
Min. IELTS Required6.5 Band

Top Programs

Master in Public Health
MasterHealthcare & Life Sciences🎓 IELTS 6.5+2 Years€3,770/yr

Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA)

🏆 QS World Rank #294
Public

Located in the Alps, it is a leading hub for technology, engineering, and environmental sciences.

Tuition Fee (Per Year)€2,770 - €3,770
Acceptance Rate35%
Min. IELTS Required6.5 Band

Top Programs

Master in Nano-engineering
MasterEngineering🎓 IELTS 6.5+2 Years€3,770/yr

An elite Grande École focused on training researchers and professors in sciences and humanities.

Tuition Fee (Per Year)€3,770
Acceptance Rate15%
Min. IELTS Required6.5 Band

Top Programs

Master in Biosciences
MasterHealthcare & Life Sciences🎓 IELTS 6.5+2 Years€3,770/yr

Aix-Marseille University (AMU)

🏆 QS World Rank #387
Public

The largest university in the French-speaking world, situated in the beautiful South of France.

Tuition Fee (Per Year)€2,770 - €3,770
Acceptance Rate45%
Min. IELTS Required6.5 Band

Top Programs

Master in Oceanography
MasterHealthcare & Life Sciences🎓 IELTS 6.5+2 Years€3,770/yr

Université de Strasbourg

🏆 QS World Rank #421
Public

A highly international university located on the border with Germany, rich in history and EU ties.

Tuition Fee (Per Year)€2,770 - €3,770
Acceptance Rate40%
Min. IELTS Required6.5 Band

Top Programs

Master in European Affairs
MasterHumanities & Social Sciences🎓 IELTS 6.5+2 Years€3,770/yr

A pioneering business school known for its flexible curriculum and deep corporate partnerships.

Tuition Fee (Per Year)€25,000 - €35,000
Acceptance Rate12%
Min. IELTS Required6.5 Band

Top Programs

Master in Finance
MasterBusiness & Finance🎓 IELTS 6.5+1 Years€26,000/yr

Université de Bordeaux

🏆 QS World Rank #465
Public

A leading university in southwestern France, famous for its research in health, science, and wine studies.

Tuition Fee (Per Year)€2,770 - €3,770
Acceptance Rate50%
Min. IELTS Required6.5 Band

Top Programs

Master in Vineyard & Winery Management
MasterBusiness & Finance🎓 IELTS 6.5+2 Years€3,770/yr

INSA Lyon

🏆 QS World Rank #392
Public

One of the top post-baccalaureate engineering schools in France, combining strong tech focus with humanities.

Tuition Fee (Per Year)€2,770 - €3,770
Acceptance Rate20%
Min. IELTS Required6.5 Band

Top Programs

Diplôme d'Ingénieur (Master of Engineering)
MasterEngineering🎓 IELTS 6.5+5 Years€3,770/yr

Scholarships

France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship Program

Amount: €1,181 (Master) or €1,700 (PhD) monthly + travel/insurance

Deadline: Varies by University (Usually Nov-Dec)

Established by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs to attract top foreign students to enroll in masters and PhD courses.

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Emile Boutmy Scholarship (Sciences Po)

Amount: Tuition grants ranging from €3,000 to €14,210/year

Deadline: Mid-April (Bachelor) / Early Dec (Master)

A highly prestigious scholarship named after the founder of Sciences Po, designed for the very best international students from outside the EU.

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Université Paris-Saclay International Master’s Scholarship

Amount: €10,000 per year + €1,000 travel/visa allowance

Deadline: May (By Invitation Only)

Provides significant funding for outstanding international students admitted to Master’s programs at Université Paris-Saclay.

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Working While Studying

Information on student work rights and average earnings in France.

Legal Working Hours

20-30 hours/week

Minimum Wage / Earnings

€10 - €15/hour

Post-Graduation & ROI

Explore career opportunities and earning potential after graduation in France.

Post-Study Work Visa

1-2 Years (APS)

Average Starting Salary

€35,000 - €45,000/year

Visa & Immigration Rules

As an international student, you must adhere to the official embassy requirements below.

VLS-TS (Long-stay visa equivalent to a residence permit)

Official Document

Required for stays over 90 days. You must apply via Campus France (Études en France) procedure if your country is part of the network. Requires proof of funds (min. €615/month).

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