World-class universities and grandes écoles at highly accessible tuition rates.
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Find my matchesFrance's grandes écoles (HEC, Sciences Po, École Polytechnique, INSEAD) are globally renowned in business, engineering, and public policy.
Public university tuition is subsidised - non-EU Master's students pay around €3,770/year, a fraction of UK or US costs.
Studying in France means access to unmatched art, cuisine, architecture and history - plus an easy launchpad to careers across the EU.
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.
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.
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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