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France offers public universities, engineering institutions and specialist schools with different admissions and fee structures.

Editorial review: 21 October 2026 · Confirm your exact course before applying

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Your France study pathway.
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Why explore France?

A destination is only right when the course fits.

France offers public universities, engineering institutions and specialist schools with different admissions and fee structures. Identify the qualification and awarding institution, then check whether your Indian application needs the Études en France process alongside the university's own selection.

  • University and specialist-school pathways
  • Engineering, business and creative study choices
  • Public-degree and institution-specific funding possibilities

Major subjects to research

  • Engineering
  • Management
  • Computer Science
  • Fashion and Design
  • Social Sciences

Start with the subjects that interest you, then compare specialisations, course modules, teaching language and practical learning at your shortlisted universities.

Connect your subject with a course stream

Admission, timing & budget

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Choose a topic to explore the details that matter to you.

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Entry requirements

  • Undergraduate: An accepted secondary qualification, language proof and the correct application route are needed; selected schools use examinations or additional review.
  • Postgraduate: A relevant first degree, course prerequisites and the institution's selection apply.
  • Check whether the qualification is a national master's, engineering award or another type of credential.

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Teaching language & tests

  • French and English programmes are both available.
  • Verify the full degree language and any French requirements for placements or regulated practice.

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Major intakes

  • September/October is the principal intake; some schools offer January or other entries.
  • University and Études en France deadlines are not interchangeable.

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Tuition & fee planning

  • Campus France's June 2026 guidance lists 2026/27 differentiated public fees of EUR 2,902 yearly for bachelor's and EUR 3,950 for master's study for affected non-EU students.
  • Status-based exemptions exist; private schools and some specialist institutions charge different fees.
Plan beyond tuition

Include tuition, accommodation, food, transport, health cover, travel, visa charges, deposits and required financial evidence. Confirm currency, annual increases and refund conditions. Do not assume part-time work will fund your education.

Scholarships: a separate timeline

Ask about university, government, programme and research funding. Awards have their own eligibility and closing dates and may cover only part of your costs. No scholarship is guaranteed by a counselling or application service.

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Student immigration

  • An eligible long-term student normally obtains the appropriate VLS-TS/student authorisation; admission, resources and insurance requirements remain separate from university acceptance.
  • Validate the authorisation after arrival as instructed.

Work and future scope

  • Eligible student status generally permits salaried employment up to 964 hours yearly; nationality-specific exceptions exist.
  • It is not a guarantee of work or enough income to finance the degree.

Career outcomes depend on skills, experience, language, recognition, local demand and employer decisions. A degree is not a job, visa or permanent-residence guarantee.

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How we guide you
01

Discover your fit

Match your background, interests and career direction with realistic study options.

02

Compare precisely

Check programme content, recognition, teaching language and the complete budget.

03

Prepare to apply

Confirm the actual deadline, collect documents and submit a carefully prepared application.

04

Plan the next steps

Review offer conditions, funding, immigration requirements and arrival arrangements.

Helpful answers

Your France questions, answered.

Practical answers to help you plan your course, destination and next intake.

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Which courses can Indian students explore in France?

Subjects to research include Engineering, Management, Computer Science, Fashion and Design, Social Sciences. Compare the exact programme, modules, teaching language, accreditation and entry requirements before shortlisting.

What are the admission requirements to study in France?

Undergraduate: An accepted secondary qualification, language proof and the correct application route are needed; selected schools use examinations or additional review. Postgraduate: A relevant first degree, course prerequisites and the institution's selection apply. Check whether the qualification is a national master's, engineering award or another type of credential.

How much does it cost to study in France?

Campus France's June 2026 guidance lists 2026/27 differentiated public fees of EUR 2,902 yearly for bachelor's and EUR 3,950 for master's study for affected non-EU students. Status-based exemptions exist; private schools and some specialist institutions charge different fees. Add accommodation, daily living, insurance, travel, visa costs and any required financial evidence. An offer-specific budget is more reliable than a national average.

When should I apply to universities in France?

September/October is the principal intake; some schools offer January or other entries. University and Études en France deadlines are not interchangeable. A start month is not an application deadline. Check your exact programme and scholarship closing dates, then allow time for documents and immigration processing.

Can I work while studying or after graduating in France?

Eligible student status generally permits salaried employment up to 964 hours yearly; nationality-specific exceptions exist. It is not a guarantee of work or enough income to finance the degree.

Can Vidhyarthi Mithram help me apply to France from Kerala?

Yes. Our Kochi-based team can help compare your profile with course options, plan application documents, explore funding and prepare your next steps. Admission, scholarships and visas are decided by the relevant institutions and authorities, not guaranteed by a consultant.

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