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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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9.5K
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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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66.65M (2025)
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1%
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French
Weather
July
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Popular LocationsMinMax
Paris1625
Lille1323
Nantes1425
Lyon1627

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.
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  • 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

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Sorbonne University

Paris, Other - FrancePublic

5 courses
0 - 0
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#1
Ecole Polytechnique

Paris, Other - FrancePublic

15 courses
6 L - 24 L
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#11
University of Bordeaux

Bordeaux, Other - FrancePublic

1 courses
4 L - 4 L
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#4
University of Nantes

Nantes, Other - FrancePublic

4 courses
26 K - 8 L
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#9
University of Lorraine

Nancy, Other - FrancePublic

1 courses
9 L - 9 L
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#7
HEC Paris

Paris, Other - FrancePrivate

6 courses
22 L - 74 L
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ESSEC Business School - France

Paris, Other - FrancePrivate

6 courses
13 L - 50 L
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Ecole Normale Superieure

Paris, Other - FrancePublic

3 courses
0 - 0
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#6
INSEAD - France

Paris, Other - FrancePrivate

4 courses
53 L - 1 Cr
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#21
NEOMA Business School

Mont-Saint-Aignan, Other - FrancePrivate

17 courses
13 L - 25 L
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Popular Courses in France

M.Sc. in Financeicon7 - 24 months

₹4 L - 66 L

MBA/PGDM in Financeicon7 - 24 months

₹4 L - 66 L

₹3 L - 52 L

₹4 L - 24 L

₹3 L - 35 L

₹10 L - 25 L

M.Sc. in Supply Chainicon12 - 24 months

₹10 L - 25 L

₹6 L - 35 L

MS in AI & Roboticsicon12 - 24 months

₹25 K - 25 L

₹6 L - 30 L







Find Universities in France

MBA/PGDM
M.Sc.
MS
BBA
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3 Year Degree acceptable29 universities
Offering Scholarship16 universities
Fall intake13 universities
Publicly Funded12 universities
With Accommodation8 universities

Top ranked universities in France

All courses
MBA/PGDM
MS
MIM
UniversitiesRanking1st year tution fees
Sorbonne University1No Fees
PSL University2₹25.2 K
Paris-Saclay University3₹25.2 K
University of Bordeaux4₹3.9 L
Aix Marseille University5₹3.9 L - 4.8 L
Ecole Normale Superieure6No Fees
University of Lorraine7₹9.1 L
Paris Cite University8₹24.5 K
University of Nantes9₹25.6 K - 7.6 L
University of Strasbourg10₹4.2 L - 4.5 L

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

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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
Semester University Fee Icon

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 ₹ 35 L
Master's From ₹ 0 to ₹ 1 Cr
Doctorate 7 L
Popular courses in FranceAccordion Icon
Course NameAverage Fee
MBA/PGDM From ₹ 2 L to ₹ 1 Cr
M.Sc. From ₹ 4 L to ₹ 66 L
MS From ₹ 0 to ₹ 30 L
BBA From ₹ 7 L to ₹ 28 L
B.E. / B.Tech From ₹ 8 L to ₹ 15 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

Early Bird Waiver

Scholar Iconby Ecole de Management Léonard de Vinci
3.4 L
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All universities
VariesMerit Based
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23 L
2025-01-19
All universities
VariesMerit Based
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43.7 L
2025-01-19
All universities
VariesMerit Based
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All universities
VariesMerit Based
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13.3 L
– / –
All universities
VariesMerit Based
View & Apply

Early Bird Scholarship for International MBA

Scholar Iconby IESEG School of Management
3.6 L
– / –
All universities
VariesMerit Based
View & Apply
3.6 L
2024-05-01
All universities
VariesMerit + Need Based
View & Apply

Devinci Excellence Scholarship

Scholar Iconby Ecole de Management Léonard de Vinci
13.9 L
– / –
All universities
VariesMerit Based
View & Apply
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Student Visa in France

5,048Cost 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
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Intakes in France

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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 IconOct' 25
Nov-Dec' 25
Jan-Mar' 26
Apr-May' 26
Jun-Aug' 26
Sep-Oct' 26

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Work Opportunities in France

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