World-Renowned Business Schools & Affordable Public Universities

France is home to some of Europe's best-known business and engineering schools, alongside a large network of public universities. At public universities, non-EU students pay national fees of €2,902 a year for a bachelor's (licence) and €3,950 a year for a master's in 2026–27 β€” much lower than in the UK or USA.

Many programs are taught in English, especially at master's level, and students can work part-time alongside their studies.

€2,902 Bachelor's per Year (public, non-EU, 2026–27)
€3,950 Master's per Year (public, non-EU, 2026–27)
964 hrs/year Work While Studying
Sep (some Jan) Main Intakes

Business schools and private institutions set their own fees. Some public universities grant fee exemptions to a limited share of international students.

What You'll Typically Need

Requirements vary by institution and program level β€” we confirm the exact list for your chosen courses.

RequirementUndergraduatePostgraduate
Academic RecordClass 12 with good marks in relevant subjectsRecognised bachelor's degree in a related field
LanguageIELTS/TOEFL for English-taught programs, or French (DELF/DALF/TCF) for French-taught programsIELTS/TOEFL for English-taught programs, or French (DELF/DALF/TCF) for French-taught programs
Campus FranceÉtudes en France application and interview (required for Indian students)Études en France application and interview (required for Indian students)
DocumentsMotivation letter, CV, financial proofSOP, CV, LORs, financial proof

VLS-TS Student Visa β€” Step by Step

1

Apply via Campus France

Create your Γ‰tudes en France account and submit your applications.

2

Campus France Interview

Attend the academic interview; we help you prepare beforehand.

3

Apply for Visa

After admission, apply for the long-stay student visa (VLS-TS).

4

Validate on Arrival

Validate your VLS-TS online within 3 months of arriving in France.

Universities in France

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Queen Mary University of London, Paris Emlyon Business School INSEEC Business School NEOMA Business School ESCE International Business School ECE Engineering School SupdePub School of Creation and Communication HEIP, School of International and Political Studies Excelia Group ICN Business School Montpellier Business School ESSCA School of Management

France Study FAQs

At public universities, non-EU students pay €2,902 a year for a bachelor's and €3,950 a year for a master's in 2026–27. Business schools and private institutions charge their own fees, which are usually higher. Living costs depend on the city, with Paris the most expensive.

Not for English-taught programs, which are common at master's level and in business schools. For French-taught programs you will need to prove your French level. Learning some French helps with daily life and part-time work.

Yes. Students with a VLS-TS student visa can work up to 964 hours a year, which is roughly 20 hours a week.

Graduates with a master's-level degree can apply for a temporary residence permit of up to 12 months to look for a job or start a business in France.

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