Study in France from India

What does it cost to study in France?

Public university tuition (non-EU rate) is €2,902/year for a Bachelor's and €3,941/year for a Master's, plus a ~€100/year CVEC student and campus contribution; grandes écoles and private schools range €3,000–20,000/year; proof of funds for the visa is ~€615/month (~€7,380/year); estimated cost of living is ~€1,000/month, with students typically needing €900–1,100/month.

How does the student visa for France work?

Applicants complete the Campus France "Études en France" procedure and academic interview, secure an admission letter, and show proof of funds of around €615/month (~€7,380/year) before applying for the long-stay student visa (VLS-TS) via VFS; the visa must be validated online within three months of arrival and students must register with French student social security.

What English or language scores do you need?

English-taught bachelor's courses require IELTS 6.0–6.5 or TOEFL, while French-taught bachelor's programmes require DELF/DALF B2; master's programmes require IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL (GRE/GMAT for some programmes), with French proficiency needed for French-taught master's.

Can you work during and after your studies?

Master's graduates can access a 24-month stay-back permit (APS) to find work or start a business, with a Talent Passport route offering a multi-year residence permit for qualified graduates and professionals; students may work up to 964 hours per year (about 20 hours a week) alongside their studies.

When are the intakes?

• September
• January

What do Indian students usually study there?

• Business & Management
• Engineering & Aerospace
• Fashion & Luxury
• Culinary & Hospitality
• Computer Science & AI
• Sciences & Research

Which universities and cities are best known?

Universities

• Université PSL
• Institut Polytechnique de Paris
• Sorbonne University
• Université Paris-Saclay
• Sciences Po
• Université Grenoble Alpes

Cities

• Paris
• Lyon
• Marseille
• Nice
• Bordeaux
• Strasbourg
• Toulouse