France

Yes, Indian students can get a PR in France upon meeting the specific eligibility requirements. This typically involves living and woring in Framce for a minimum of 5 years.  

SMIC or Salaire Minimum Interprofessionnel de Croissance is the term for minimum wage for employees in France. As of 01 January 2026, it was €12.02 gross per hour. Employers are supposed to give atleast this much amount to their workers irrespective of their experience or age. If you're an overseas student in France, you can take up part-time employment and can expect to obtain at least the SMIC rate every hour, provided after deductions. Which industry are you working in will also decide your compensation. So, those in retail and hospitality might obtain a bit more than the minimum wage.

The Campus France India charges a processing fee when the student is going to study for more than 90 days in France. The Campus France processing fee in  this case is INR 18,000.

However, there is no processing fee if one wishes to study for less than 90 days. 

Once the academic interview with Campus France is over, the Campus France Manager will validate your file (if applicable) and you will start receiving responses from universities. Then, choose the university in which you can take admission. Once you get your acceptance letter, start the visa procedure. Now, complete the online visa application. Then, you will be asked to create France-Visas account. Then, take an appointment for VFS through the France visa portal. Lastly, collect your visa from VFS.

The country has some of the top-business schools that offer internationally recognised MBA programmes. Pan-European networking opportunities are also offered to future professionals and entrepreneurs.

Choosing between ESC Clermont, France, and UPES, Dehradun for an MBA depends on your goals. ESC Clermont offers international exposure, European market insights, and global networking. It's ideal for those seeking global career opportunities. On the other hand, UPES is well-regarded in India, especially for specialised MBA programs in energy and infrastructure. If you prefer global exposure, ESC Clermont is better; for regional industry connections, UPES is a good choice.

Indeed, on the aspect of tuition fees, ESC Clermont is always cheaper than INSEAD. The cost for an ESC Clermont MBA will run from about €15,000 to €20,000 every year depending on the study programme and its course. Whereas INSEAD has highly stratospheric fees with charges for its full-time global MBA at about €90,000. While INSEAD offers a more renowned international network and higher global recognition, for those looking to enter the European job market or the local marketplace, ESC Clermont offers them a more affordable option with sound education.

To get a student visa to attend ESC Clermont, Indian students normally require a valid passport, acceptance letter from the school, proof of sufficient funds in most cases in the form of a blocked account, health insurance, proof of accommodation, and possibly additional documents like academic transcripts and scores from the language proficiency test.