French

Yes. Over 1,000 master's programs across business schools, engineering Grandes Écoles and public universities are delivered entirely in English and French is not required for admission. That said, learning conversational French (A2-B1 level) is strongly recommended for daily life, internships and improving your job prospects after graduation, since under 40% of the local population speaks English fluently.

Nearly 1000-1300 master's degrees in France are taught in English. All universities in France, including public, private and the highly selective Grandes Écoles, offer entirely English taught master's degrees to foster internationalisation in education in France. In year 2024-25, over 12,000 Indian students were enrolled in France - most of these students were enrolled on English-taught programs only. 

Most of the programs at HEC Paris are taught in English. But, there are a few courses that require French proficiency. The courses at this university require C1 English language level proficiency. Students can submit TOEFL / IELTS scores. The minimum scores required vary as per the courses at HEC Paris. 

It's possible to study in France at a public university without knowing French. This is especially possible at the postgraduate level - as more public universities now offer English-taught master's programmes. However - proficiency in the French language significantly widens your course options and helps with daily life, part-time work and long-term settlement.

Rejection rate for a French student visa processed via the Campus France / Études en France procedure typically ranges between 10% and 15%. This yields a French student visa success rate of 85% to 90% for well-prepared applications.

Applications for most French universities usually open in October or November of the preceding year for the main September intake. However submission deadlines may vary based on the different courses. 

No, learning French is not universally mandatory, but it depends entirely on your chosen program.

No, learning French is not universally mandatory, but it depends entirely on your chosen program.