Understand the award
Compare universities and specialist schools. Check the qualification, academic level and recognition relevant to your next step.
Your ambitions. A new perspective.
Study in France.
Let your next chapter
take shape.
Explore French universities and schools through the course, city and experience that fit you. Plan admissions, funding and student visa preparation with the details in view.
Undergraduate · Postgraduate · Research study
EXPLORE FRANCELook beyond the destination.Find the course that connects with you.
Study languageFrench or English · course specific
Common start periodSeptember / October
India application planningCheck Études en France steps
Your first stepA personal study discussion
Why study in France?
A wider perspective.
A course with purpose.
Explore programmes through the subjects you enjoy and the skills you want to develop. Compare the qualification, learning experience and practical commitments.
Read the curriculum
Look at modules, teaching language, assessment and project options. Check the conditions of any advertised internship or placement.
Consider the city
Compare housing, transport, campus support and everyday costs. Consider French language learning alongside your programme.
What would you like to study?
Subject areas to explore in your shortlist.
Business & management
Compare subject depth, quantitative content, project work and the qualification awarded.
Engineering & technology
Explore technical specialisations and check mathematics, science and other prerequisites.
Data & computer science
Review programming foundations, mathematical preparation and research or project options.
Arts, design & culture
Investigate studio or portfolio requirements, course content and teaching language.
Hospitality & tourism
Compare practical learning, campus facilities and the conditions of any placement component.
Sciences & humanities
Explore subject-focused programmes and match your previous studies to their entry requirements.
Universities & schools in France
Find the fit behind the name.
Use these examples as research starting points. They are not a ranking or a claim of partnership; compare the exact course and admission requirements.
Paris · check your campus
Sorbonne University
Explore the institution's programmes and teaching language. Review subject prerequisites, qualification requirements and the application route for your level.
Discuss this institutionJouy-en-Josas · check your programme
HEC Paris
Compare management programme content, experience requirements, selection stages and full tuition. Check the exact award and campus arrangements.
Discuss this institutionParis-Saclay · check your institution
Institut Polytechnique de Paris
Explore science and engineering study options. Confirm the programme provider, academic prerequisites, teaching language and admission process.
Discuss this institutionCheck the qualification and actual programme. Similar titles can refer to different awards. Confirm recognition, teaching language, campus, entry requirements and fees.
Explore course selectionFrance tuition fees & living costs
Budget for the whole experience.
Use the published tuition for your course, academic year and fee status. Add realistic city-specific expenses rather than relying on a single national average.
Your fee assessment matters
Start with the actual programme quote.
Public registration fees, differentiated non-EU fees and exemptions depend on the applicable rules and your circumstances. Private institutions set their own tuition. Confirm your fee status and any waiver directly with the institution.
What belongs in the full study budget?
- Tuition and student chargesCheck annual versus programme fees, payment dates and any applicable CVEC or other charges.
- Housing and daily expensesInclude deposits, rent, utilities, meals and transport for your actual city.
- Insurance and arrivalReview health cover, travel, visa-related costs and initial setup expenses.
- Confirmed resourcesSeparate awarded funding from pending applications and expected earnings.
Reference: Campus France tuition and CVEC guidance; reviewed October 18, 2026. Visa financial evidence is separate from your full study budget.
Keep the practical questions in view.
Your full course feeCheck the exact award, programme duration, fee status and any additional costs.
City and housing choiceCompare student housing and private options, deposits, availability and check-in arrangements.
Award and fee conditionsRead scholarship coverage, renewal conditions, deposit terms and refunds before paying.
Funding evidenceCheck permitted sources and document requirements for your actual visa route. Do not assume housing aid or work income will cover your costs.
Scholarships for Indian students
Investigate Charpak, Eiffel and institutional awards.
Check the current Charpak category and application cycle for your study plans. Eiffel nominations are submitted by French higher education institutions, so ask about the institution's own selection timetable. Compare eligibility, coverage and conditions for any institutional award.
Explore scholarship preparationFrance admission requirements
Begin with your background.
There is no universal grade threshold or language-test score for every French course. Match your evidence to the actual programme's instructions.
Undergraduate study
Check how your Class 12 qualification meets the course's entry requirements, including subjects, language evidence and any selection process. Confirm the application route for your qualification and study level.
Master's study
Review whether your bachelor's qualification and subject preparation meet the programme's requirements. Check any test, interview, portfolio or experience requirements and the exact qualification awarded.
Doctoral study
For research study, explore the doctoral school's requirements, relevant supervision and funding arrangements. A research proposal and academic fit need separate consideration from a taught programme application.
French-taught or English-taught?
Confirm the teaching language, accepted evidence and any documented exemption for your course. Do not assume that a medium-of-instruction letter replaces a required test.
Explore test preparationWhat should I prepare for an application?
- Passport details and academic records
- Accepted language or admissions test evidence, where required
- Statement, CV and references requested by the programme
- Portfolio, research proposal or other subject-specific evidence
- Translations and qualification checks as instructed
Use the institution and Campus France India instructions for your actual route and application cycle.
France university intakes
Choose a start you can prepare for.
Track course admission, scholarship calls and visa preparation separately. Check the dates for the exact programme and academic year.
Main academic start
September / OctoberThe academic year commonly begins in autumn. Confirm the programme's actual start date and admission rounds.
Selected other starts
Programme specificSome programmes have additional starts. Do not assume a January or February intake exists for every course.
Separate deadlines
Admission · awards · visa preparationCheck the institution and Campus France India instructions for the relevant application cycle, alongside funding and visa steps.
From course choice to arrival
Understand the sequence before you apply.
Admission, Campus France processing and the visa decision serve different purposes. Follow the current instructions for your route; an offer does not guarantee a visa.
- 01
Choose your programme
Compare curriculum, award, campus, language requirements and the full study cost.
- 02
Confirm the admission route
Check the institution and Campus France India instructions for your level and whether admission is through Études en France or a direct institutional process.
- 03
Complete relevant Campus France steps
Follow the applicable Études en France process, including records, fee and interview instructions where required. Direct admission does not automatically remove pre-consular steps.
- 04
Prepare the visa application
Use France-Visas and the applicable India submission instructions to identify your route, documents and appointment process.
- 05
Review the decision and travel details
Check the permission issued, entry dates and university arrival instructions before finalising arrangements.
- 06
Complete arrival formalities
If issued a VLS-TS, validate it online within three months of arrival. Follow the instructions for any different permission, plus university enrolment and relevant student-life formalities.
Bring visa preparation into your plan.
Explore the dedicated guide, then check current requirements for your circumstances before applying.
Work & your next chapter
Build your skills.
Keep the conditions in view.
Choose your course for its educational fit. Consider language learning and relevant experience alongside your studies without assuming employment or future residence.
Working during your studies
France-Visas states that foreign students are generally authorised to work up to 964 hours per year, with different rules for some nationalities and situations. Check your own permission and any applicable conditions.
Part-time work is supplementary. It does not guarantee an income or replace a realistic funding plan.
After graduation: check the appropriate route
Eligible graduates may explore job-search, business-creation or employment-related residence options. Qualification, nationality, current permission and other conditions matter; check the route that applies before your permission expires.
Admission or graduation does not guarantee a job, further residence or permanent residence.
Your questions, answered
Planning to study in France?
How much does it cost to study in France for Indian students?
Use the tuition quoted for your exact programme, academic year and fee status. Public registration fees, differentiated non-EU fees and exemptions have specific conditions; private institutions set their own fees. Add housing, daily expenses, applicable student-life charges, insurance, travel and arrival costs.
Can I study in France in English?
France offers English-taught programmes as well as French-taught options. Check the actual teaching language and accepted language evidence for each course. There is no universal IELTS score or exemption that applies to every institution; French can also be useful for daily life.
What is the Études en France procedure?
Études en France is the application and pre-consular framework used for relevant applicants from countries including India. The steps depend on your study level, programme and whether you apply through the platform or already hold direct admission. Follow Campus France India's current instructions.
Are Charpak and Eiffel scholarships guaranteed or always open?
No. Check the current award cycle, eligibility, coverage and deadlines. Charpak has different award categories. Eiffel applications are submitted by French higher education institutions, so contact the institution about its selection and nomination process. Include only confirmed awards in your funding plan.
What grades do I need for a bachelor's or master's in France?
Requirements are programme specific. Check accepted qualifications, relevant subjects, language evidence and any test, interview, portfolio or work experience conditions. Do not rely on a single percentage threshold for every French institution.
Can international students work in France?
France-Visas states that foreign students are generally authorised to work up to 964 hours per year, with different rules for some nationalities and situations. Check your permission and applicable conditions. Part-time work is supplementary and should not be assumed to cover your study costs.
What should I do after arriving with a VLS-TS student visa?
Campus France states that a VLS-TS must be validated online within three months of arrival. Follow the instructions for the permission actually issued to you, complete university enrolment and check any applicable CVEC, health-cover and other arrival steps.
Can I stay in France after graduating?
Eligible graduates may have a job-search, business-creation or other residence option, depending on the qualification, nationality, existing permission and current conditions. Check the appropriate route before your permission expires. A French degree does not guarantee employment, further residence or permanent residence.
Free initial France study counselling
Your direction.
A plan around you.
Discuss your background, course interests, intake and budget. Organise a shortlist and the questions to resolve before applying.
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