France

Minimum GMAT score for Global MBA programme is 585 but exceptions can be made if other elements of your application stand out. ESSEC Academic Excellence scholarship is offered to all international students and can cover up to 40% of total tuition fees. You also have to show academic excellence in your file and in required tests and obtain minimum GPA requirement of 2.0 out of 4.0 for BBA. 25%+ international students are awarded scholarships for UG programs at ESSEC Business School France.  

According to Financial Times Best European Business School ranking for 2025, ESSEC Business School in France is ranked #7 and #29 in Europe for EMBA.

According to QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, ESSEC Business School is ranked #39 in world for Business and Management Studies.

According to TopMBA Rankings 2025, ESSEC Business School is ranked #29 in the world for Full-time MBA programs.

According to Payscale, after doing MS in France, the average salary of a graduate will be €44,000 per year. The average salary of the popular companies for MS in France are:

An international student from outside the EU can work for a maximum of 964 years in any given year provided. Some of the ways to get part-time jobs in France from the university in which the applicant is studying, confirmation of positions from jobs and professors, newspapers and bulletin boards, job portals, etc. Some of the part-time jobs off campus are:

• Personal Tutor
• Cashier
• Customer Service
• Driver
• Babysitter

Given below are some of the best specializations to consdier before going for an MS from the universities in France:

• Data Analytics
• Computer Science Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Materials Science
•  Cyber Security

Numerous factors like beauty, culture and rich heritage, affordable education system contributes as to why France is a good study destination for MS. Some of the reasons to study MS in France are:

• Affordable education
• English taught programs
• An opportunity to learn French
• Strong economic base

Also Read: Benefits of Studying in France for Indian Students 

International students willing to pursue a MS in France must make a budget for tuition cost as well as living cost. The tuition cost for MS in France is between INR 26K and INR 33L per year. the cost of living can lie between INR 72K and INR 1,26L per month. Students can check the tuition cost of popular universities offering MS in France below

Listed below are some of the best institutes in the country for Indian students to consider: