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About France - Highlights

Key Facts About France

Insights on education, demographics & weather.
Education in France
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75+
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10K
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964 Hours per year
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1 Year
Country stats
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Paris
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68.2M (2023)
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1%
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French
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October
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Popular LocationsMinMax
Paris1016
Lille815
Nantes917
Lyon917

Why study in the France?

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  • Alternative Star IconFrance is home to the top universities and colleges in the world.
  • Alternative Star IconMultiple business schools in France enjoy Triple Accreditation.
sheildHeart Key Fact IconLow Cost of Studying
  • Alternative Star IconPublic Universities in France offer quality education at subsidized rates
  • Alternative Star IconCost of studying in France is low compared to the UK and USA.
faceSmile Key Fact IconScholarships
  • Alternative Star IconFrench companies award scholarships totaling up to lakhs every year.
  • Alternative Star IconIndians with outstanding academic records have a number of funding options

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Universities and Courses

Popular Universities in France

All courses
MBA/PGDM
M.Sc.
MS
BBA
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A++Shiksha Grade
Sorbonne University

Paris, Other - FrancePublic

4 courses
0 - 0
BShiksha Grade
Ecole Polytechnique

Paris, Other - FrancePublic

15 courses
5.59 L - 22.4 L
AShiksha Grade
University of Bordeaux

Bordeaux, Other - FrancePublic

1 courses
3.62 L - 3.62 L
HEC Paris

Paris, Other - FrancePrivate

6 courses
20.64 L - 68.58 L
B+Shiksha Grade
University of Nantes

Nantes, Other - FrancePublic

3 courses
22.67 K - 7 L
B++Shiksha Grade
University of Lorraine

Nancy, Other - FrancePublic

1 courses
8.4 L - 8.4 L
ESSEC Business School - France

Paris, Other - FrancePrivate

6 courses
11.75 L - 46.63 L
AShiksha Grade
Ecole Normale Superieure

Paris, Other - FrancePublic

3 courses
0 - 0
CShiksha Grade
INSEAD - France

Paris, Other - FrancePrivate

4 courses
48.99 L - 1.33 Cr
NEOMA Business School

Mont-Saint-Aignan, Other - FrancePrivate

17 courses
11.75 L - 22.85 L







Popular Courses in France

3 L - 48 L

MBA/PGDM in Financeicon7 - 24 months

4 L - 63 L

3 L - 32 L

9 L - 24 L

11 L - 33 L

MS in AI & Roboticsicon12 - 24 months

8 L - 26 L

6 L - 19 L

6 L - 20 L

8 L - 24 L

Find Universities in France

MBA/PGDM
M.Sc.
MS
BBA
MIM
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3 Year Degree acceptable24 universities
Offering Scholarship16 universities
Publicly Funded11 universities
With Accommodation8 universities
Spring intake2 universities
Fall intake1 universities

Top ranked universities in France

All courses
MIM
MBA/PGDM
MS
UniversitiesRanking1st year tution fees
Sorbonne University1No Fees
University of Bordeaux2₹3.6 L
Ecole Normale Superieure3No Fees
University of Lorraine4₹8.4 L
University of Nantes5₹22.7 K - 7 L
University of Jean Moulin Lyon 36₹11.2 L
Ecole Polytechnique7₹5.6 L - 22.4 L
IMT Nord Europe8₹8.4 L
Montpellier Business School9₹10.3 L - 14.9 L
EPITA School of Engineering and Computer Science10₹9.7 L - 13.8 L

Info IconThe ranking is done based on Shiksha's own scoring algorithms

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Intakes in France

Recommended

Upcoming intakes

Fall intake
Spring intake

Pro IconPros of Fall Intake in France

  • Alternative Star IconAll top universities are open for admissions during this time.
  • Alternative Star IconMore universities mean more courses are on offer for students looking to apply for fall intake.
  • Alternative Star IconHigh acceptance rate across universities and bigger class size.

Con IconCons of Fall Intake in France

  • Alternative Star IconHuge competition among students for seats.
  • Alternative Star IconLower chance of getting admission to preferred university.
  • Alternative Star IconLarger number of applications mean a longer wait time for university acceptance decision.

September Intake Timelines

Active step IconDec' 23-Feb' 24
Feb-Mar' 24
Mar-Apr' 24
May-Jun' 24
Jul-Aug' 24
Aug-Sep' 24

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Cost of Studying in France

Cost of studying in France

Fee components Per annum
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Books and Supplies

7,787
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Hostel & Meals

4,37,512
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Health & Insurnace

3,20,384
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Services & Amenities Fee

74,351
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Semester & University Fee

11,352

Info IconThe course you choose may have additional components

Annual tuition fee as per

Education LevelAccordion Icon
Course LevelAverage Fee
Bachelor's From ₹ 0 to ₹ 27 L
Master's From ₹ 0 to ₹ 1 Cr
Popular courses in FranceAccordion Icon
Course NameAverage Fee
MBA/PGDM From ₹ 1 L to ₹ 97 L
M.Sc. From ₹ 4 L to ₹ 63 L
MS From ₹ 0 to ₹ 28 L
MIM From ₹ 4 L to ₹ 49 L
BBA From ₹ 6 L to ₹ 26 L

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Cost of Living in France

Major expenses Per annum
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Accommodation

3,92,376

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France Scholarships for Indian Students

3.4 L
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23.7 L
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44.6 L
2024-08-19
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3.6 L
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14.3 L
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8.1 L
– / –
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20Merit Based
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22.8 L
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All universities
1Merit Based
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Student Visa in France

4,665Cost of visa application
ModerateVisa application process
2 Months before course startsWhen to apply?

Documents Required for Visa Application

Document Checklist
  • iconValid passport
  • iconA printout of your Campus France NOC
  • iconLetter of registration from the academic Institution
  • Blue Download Icon+ 7 more documents
Download the complete
France Study Guide to view full checklist
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Work Opportunities in France

Exams Required to Study in France
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