France at a glance

The education system in France is flexible and allows you the option to design your courses in a way that fits into your goals and background. The country offers a multicultural study experience and has academic standards.

French universities invest heavily, lay a lot of emphasis on research and provide excellent opportunities for students to perform research in modern facilities. The competitive outlook and high-quality education make France a fantastic destination for higher studies. The universities of France offer academic, professional and technical degree programs across a multitude of disciplines.

France is reputed to have the best public healthcare in the world. This student-friendly destination boasts of some of the most breathtaking architecture in the world. Its culture, history and heritage make it one of the most widely visited tourist destinations in the world.

It is located in the centre of Western Europe. There are many European as well as African countries nearby. The art museums and palaces make it a charming destination, particularly for art lovers, coupled with its “Joie de Vivre” aka “the Joy of Life” culture.

France has been consistently ranked among the top worldwide student destinations for years, thanks to its enticing French lifestyle and quality education.

When to Apply: At least 6 months prior to the course commencement date.

Tuition Fees: €10k to €28k per year

Food and Living Cost: 8k to €12k per year

Scholarship: Upto 50%

Exams: IELTS for a few institutions / Medium of Instruction Certificate.

Course Duration: UG – 3 and 4 years, PG -1 and 2 Years

Part-Time Job: 20 hours on campus.

Post Study Work: Possible.

You will require the following documents to apply for FranceVisa.

1. Passport
2. Letter of acceptance from a recognized institution
3. Passport-sized colour photographs
4. The score of an English language proficiency test such as IELTS
5. Proof of fee payment
6. Submission of the financial papers

Indian students in France can stay there after the completion of their studies. A student after graduation in France can stay back only when he has paid employment. After completion of the degree, if the student doesn’t have a job offer he/she can apply for a 12-month temporary resident permit to look for employment in France.

Why study in France?

There is no need for IELTS or TOEFL scores for admission or visa application for France. A staggering 3500 reputed institutes are offering higher studies to students. What is more, you can get access to visit Schengen countries with the aid of the same visa.

There are plenty of internship opportunities to take advantage of. France offers its students internships in multinational companies. The part-time work permit is valid for up to 20 hours per week. Did you know France is the only country whose government offers its students assistance with accommodation? 

Popular Universities & Courses

France Rank 2023  World University Rank 2023  University City
1  47 Paris Sciences et Lettres – PSL Research University Paris Paris
2  90 Sorbonne University Paris
3  93 Université Paris-Saclay Paris
4  =95 Institut Polytechnique de Paris Paris
5  =114 Université Paris Cité Paris
6  251–300 École des Ponts ParisTech Paris
7  301–350 Aix-Marseille University Marseille
7  301–350 University of Bordeaux Bordeaux
7  301–350 École Normale Supérieure de Lyon Lyon
7  301–350 Montpellier University Montpellier
11  351–400 IMT Atlantique Brest
12  401–500 Claude Bernard University Lyon Lyon
12  401–500 Université Grenoble Alpes Grenobles
12  401–500 Institut Agro Paris
15  501–600 Centrale Nantes Nantes
15  501–600 University of Côte d’Azur Nice
15  501–600 École des Mines de Saint-Étienne Saint-Étienne
15  501–600 Federal University of Toulouse Midi-Pyrénées Toulouse
15  501–600 University of Lille Lille
15  501–600 Sciences Po Paris
21  601–800 Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté (UBFC) Besançon
21  601–800 ENSTA Bretagne Brittany
21  601–800 University of Lorraine Nancy
21  601–800 University of Nantes Nantes
21  601–800 University of Strasbourg Strasbourg
26  801–1000 University of Clermont Auvergne Clermont-Ferrand
26  801–1000 CY Cergy Paris University Cergy-Pontoise
26  801–1000 National Institute of Applied Sciences of Lyon (INSA Lyon) Lyon
26  801–1000 École Nationale des Travaux Publics de l’État (ENTPE) Vaulx-en-Velin
26  801–1000 Panthéon-Sorbonne University Paris
26  801–1000 University of Rennes Rennes
32  1001–1200 Arts et Métiers Paris
32  1001–1200 École Centrale de Lyon Lyon
32  1001–1200 IMT Nord Europe Nantes
35  1201–1500 Université Polytechnique Hauts-de-France Valenciennes
35  1201–1500 Lumière University, Lyon Lyon
35  1201–1500 Paris Nanterre University Nanterre
35  1201–1500 University of Pau and Pays de l’Adour Pau
35  1201–1500 Université Sorbonne Nouvelle Paris
35  1201–1500 University of Technology of Compiègne Compiègne
35  1201–1500 University of Technology of Troyes Troyes
42  1501+ Jean Moulin University – Lyon Lyon

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