Study in France
Surrounded by Spain, Italy, Germany and more, France pairs world-famous culture with one of the strongest higher education systems on the planet. French is the main language, but over 1,620 programs are taught fully in English — and a French student visa lets you travel across all 26 Schengen countries.
Why Study in France?
State-funded quality education, globally ranked institutions and one of Europe’s strongest research ecosystems — at a fraction of UK or US tuition.
1 World-Class Education
Ranked #3 in the world (Shanghai Ranking 2024). The world’s leading university in Mathematics is French, and the top 5 Masters in Finance (Financial Times) are all French.
2 Research & Innovation Leader
2nd in the world for Fields Medals and 4th for Nobel Prizes, and the 2nd most innovative country in Europe according to the European Patent Office.
3 Affordable State-Funded Education
Non-European students pay under €4,000 a year for a Master’s, while European students pay almost nothing. A wide range of scholarships is available.
4 Huge Choice of Programs
3,500+ public and private institutions with government-accredited diplomas recognised worldwide, plus 700+ distance learning courses and strong internship pathways.
5 Top Host for International Students
Nearly 400,000 international students from five continents chose France in 2022, making it one of the leading study destinations in the world.
6 Study in English, Learn French
1,620+ fully English-taught programs. French is the 5th most spoken language and the 3rd language of business — a real long-term career advantage.
Required Documents
- Academic Transcripts & Certificates
- CV / Resume
- Passport (first & last page)
- Passport-size Photograph (white background)
- Recommendation Letters (1 for Bachelor’s, 2 for Master’s)
- Medium of Instruction (MOI)
- Statement of Purpose / Motivation Letter
Duration, Intakes & Tests
- Bachelor’s: 3–4 years
- Master’s: 1–2 years
- Summer Intake: January / February
- Winter Intake: September / October
- Summer Deadline: up to 15 November
- Winter Deadline: up to 15 July
- English: 55% in 12th, or IELTS / PTE (B2)
- MOI certificate is accepted
Popular Universities in France
Leading business schools and public universities that regularly admit international students across business, engineering and social sciences.
- Kedge Business School
- Audencia
- Sud Paris
- Collège de Paris
- INSEEC Business School
- ISC Paris Business School
- ESCE International Business School
- EMLV Business School
- IPAG Business School
- Université Grenoble Alpes
- Université de Rennes
- Université Jean Monnet — Saint-Étienne
- Université Toulouse Capitole
- Sorbonne Université
Ready to Study in the Heart of Europe?
Complete guidance for admission, visa and scholarship applications for France — from document preparation to your first day in Paris.