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Study in France

World-class universities and grandes écoles at highly accessible tuition rates.

3,500+ higher education institutions including elite grandes écoles
Public university tuition from €2,770/year for non-EU students
APS residence permit gives 1 year to find work after graduation

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Why students choose France

Elite institutions

France's grandes écoles (HEC, Sciences Po, École Polytechnique, INSEAD) are globally renowned in business, engineering, and public policy.

Affordable public tuition

Public university tuition is subsidised - non-EU Master's students pay around €3,770/year, a fraction of UK or US costs.

Cultural capital of Europe

Studying in France means access to unmatched art, cuisine, architecture and history - plus an easy launchpad to careers across the EU.

Best for

Business and management studentsEngineering and mathematics studentsStudents seeking European lifestyle

Costs and funding

Tuition

€2,770–3,770/year at public universities (non-EU) · €15,000–45,000/year at grandes écoles and private business schools.

Living costs

€10,000–15,000/year outside Paris; €14,000–20,000/year in Paris. Lyon, Toulouse, and Montpellier offer better value.

Scholarships

Eiffel Excellence Scholarship, Charpak Scholarship, Erasmus+, and Campus France scholarships for international students.

Entry requirements

Admissions

Bachelor's degree in a related field. Grandes écoles have competitive selection including interviews and additional tests (GMAT/GRE for business).

English language

IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL iBT 80+ for English-taught programmes. French-taught programmes typically require DELF/DALF B2 or higher.

Pathways

French language courses and pre-Master's programmes are offered by many universities to help international students prepare.

Work and visa

Part-time work

Student visa holders can work up to 964 hours per year (~20 hours/week) without additional authorisation.

Post-study work

APS (Autorisation Provisoire de Séjour) gives Master's graduates 1 year to find a job or start a business in France.

Visa requirements

Long-stay student visa (VLS-TS) required for non-EU students. Requires acceptance from a recognised institution and proof of funds (~€615/month).

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