France

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.