EDHEC Business School

If you wish to study at the Esade Business School, below are the general cost requirements -

1) Undergraduate programs - The annual tuition fee for Esade's Global Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) programme is €22,000, equivalent to around INR 17.6 lakhs.

2) Graduate degrees- Master's programs at Esade usually have tuition fees ranging from €22,000 to €32,000 per year, approximately converting to INR 17.6 Lacs to INR 25.6 Lacs per year.

Apart from the above, you also need to consider living expenses -

1) Housing - Student accomodation can cost anything between INR 32,000 to INR 64,000 per month. 

2) Food - Around €200 to €300 per month, or INR 16,000 to INR 24,000 per month. 

3) Transportation - Public transport is relatively cheaper and can cost you around INR 3,200.

A score of 85 in the TOEFL exam is a decent score, however, the minimum required TOEFL score for admission to EDHEC Business School varies depending on the programme of study.

However, the school wants students who are really good at English for their programs. Specifically, if you're applying to the full-time MBA program, they're looking for a minimum TOEFL score of 93. Some of the other course-specific requirements are Executive MBA: 95, MSc: 100+, Master's programs: 100+.

The typical TOEFL score falls at about 90, ranging between 85 and 95. A score of 100 or more is seen as quite good. Esade Business School also accepts alternative English proficiency tests such as TOEIC, IELTS, Certificate in Advanced English, GMAT, and GMAT Focus Edition Test.

Yes, EDHEC Business School offers various scholarships to international students. In India, the French Embassy, together with the French enterprises, awards scholarships of up to INR 10 crore every year to more than 500 excellent young Indian graduates to study in France.

Indian applicants in France with exceptional academic records have several financing choices for their courses.

Charpak Scholarship Program —

Benefits:

• Covers EUR 700 per month as living expenses
• A waiver of tuition fees up to EUR 5,000
• Help to find affordable accommodation for students (priority access to CROUS residences, subject to availability)
• Release of student visas and studies in France

Eligibility:

• The applicant must be an Indian and reside in India
• A student currently enrolled at an Indian institution of higher education or a young professional employed at an enterprise for a term of not more than three years at the time of application and must not be more than 30 years old
• The course must take place in France. If a student has one semester or more of study in another country, he/she will not be provided with the scholarship during that period
• An exception will be the Charpak scholarship holders currently completing their M1 in France. They may reapply for the second year of funding to complete their M2
• There is no automatic renewal of the scholarship at the M2 level. Acceptance will be subject to academic performance at the M1 level and a new statement of purpose
• Non-scholarship holders currently pursuing M1 in France are not eligible for the scholarship

Raman Charpak Fellowship —

Benefits:

• For an Indian Fellow: A bursary support for day-to-day, local transit, and accommodation fees of €1500 per month is given
• For a French fellow: Fellowship supports INR 40,000 per month, with accommodation costs not exceeding INR 45,000 per month for everyday expenses and local journeys
• One return ticket between India and France in economy class
• Travel and health insurance are given, where necessary
• Visa and administrative registration charges are given, if applicable

Eligibility:

• Indians who have undertaken PhD studies at a renowned university or research institution in India must be Indian citizens living in India
• French applicants who have registered for a PhD/Master’s at an academic or research establishment in France must reside in France
• Applicants must have an MA from a recognised university/institute (in science, technology, or medicine)
• Age: 30 years maximum
• Students once supported by CEFIPRA projects and those who have a permanent position in institutions/universities are not eligible

There are many more scholarships like these dedicated to international students.

Note: Scholarship deadlines and amounts may vary. For more details on the scholarship application process and deadlines, please visit the university’s scholarship webpage.