France

France is a very popular study-abroad destination amidst Indian students and is home to several globally renowned universities that offer world class education. Usually, Indian students pursue Business & Management courses in France as it is a hub of the best business schools in the world. When it comes to the cost of studying in France, it is relatively affordable as compared to other popular study abroad options for Indian students. On average, the annual tuition fee of a major chunk of universities in France stands below INR 10 L, making France an ideal choice for international students. 

France is home to a number of top-ranked universities that students across the world desire to study in. Getting into reputated universities is usually very challenging. However, a number of top universities in France are less selective and thus, easier to get into. Listed below are some the best universities in France with high acceptance rate:

Given below are the best institutes in the country for post-graduation:

Both Paris School of Business and Kedge Business School offer MIM programmes across a diverse range of specialisations. The average first-year tuition fee for pursuing the MIM programme at the Paris School of Business ranges between INR 9 Lacs and INR 19 Lakh, depending on the specialisation a student chooses. Whereas, the average annual tuition fee for pursuing MIM programmes at Kedge Business School ranges between INR 13 Lacs and INR 24 Lakh. This aspect is one of the reasons to choose the Paris School of Business for MIM programmes.

One student who studied abroad at ESSEC Business School through direct enrollment program said that they had some good teachers who shared real world experience. They also noted that school had partnerships with many famous companies and organizations providing students with employment opportunities. 

Also, blog post from student who attended ESSEC Business School for their MBA program in 2020 said that school had given them opportunity to get out of their comfort zone and communicate and collaborate with far more people than they were used to.  

ESSEC Business School fees for the Global BBA programme at ESSEC Business School are EUR 17,383 (INR 19.12 L) for 1 year. There is a registration fee of EUR 50- EUR 180 (INR 5,500 - INR 19,800) per year. Here are the approximate tuition fees in Indian Rupees as per October 2026 conversion rates for the following programs:

To get visa for Indian students at ESSEC Business School in France, documents that are required are mentioned below-

1. Passport- Must be valid for entire duration of your stay in France
2. Proof of acceptance from ESSEC: You will receive a letter of acceptance after being admitted to the school
3. Proof of financial support- Required amount of financial resources is set by each embassy with avg of about EUR 800 per month for living expenses
4. Proof of health insurance coverage- Private medical insurance for entire period of your stay in France is required.

IELTS score of 5.5 may not be sufficient for admission to UG programs at ESSEC Business School France. Min IELTS score for UG programs at ESSEC Business School is 6.5. For PG programs also, IELTS requirement is 6.5 for PG degree. Please note that the English test is mandatory for admission to the Master in Management (MIM) programme at ESSEC Business School.