France offers a great multicultural study experience, bringing together cultures from all over the world. Students appreciate the beautiful, developed cities and the great variety of social life available.

The richness and diversity offered by the French system make it easy to find an educational program that matches your background and goals. Programmes are professionally oriented and combine theory and practice and use professional tools in real-world settings.

The French educational system is rapidly developing as one of the most efficient and successful in the world. Students studying in France have the opportunity to complete their degree programmes in some of the most beautiful and historically significant educational institutions in the world.

Undergraduates can expect to pay around €500-1200 per year for most under-graduate degrees

Post-graduate Degrees begin from €750-1500 per year and MBA Degrees are about €850-1750 per year

At some public universities, no tuition fees

The Visa Fee for Long Stay National Visa for Study purposes is €99 for students applying for bachelors/ masters courses. For dual course applicants as well as exchange students, the fee is the same.

Visa application process:

The following steps are to be followed for visa application:

1. Two passport size photographs
2. Passport
3. Proof of funds - tuition fees + a minimum of 615 Euros/month, for the complete academic term
4. Proof of medical insurance with coverage valid in France €30,000
5. Copies of the degree and academic diplomas, certificates
6. An official acceptance letter onto an accredited program at a French institution. This should be on officially headed paper, featuring your full details, the details of your program of study and the start and end dates of study.
7. Proof of accommodation. Can be shown in the form of student housing confirmation or a certificate of board and lodging or ‘attestation d’accueil’ (if you’re living with friends or relatives).

Scholarship to Study in France for Indian Students:

LA FEMIS: The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development and La Fémis have annually joined together to offer a summer program aimed at foreign film and television students, along with young film industry professionals, who wish to develop their practical and theoretical knowledge of documentary filmmaking in France. The summer university program runs for 9 weeks of intensive classes 5 days per week. It takes a maximum of 15 students from different countries: North Africa, Africa, Chili, Russia, India.

MAKE OUR PLANET GREAT AGAIN (MOPGA): The MOPGA scholarship is offered by the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs (MEAE) and the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation (MESRI) to international students who wish to pursue a master degree program at a French institution in specific fields of study. The scholarship is offered at master's degree level to Indian applicants.

EIFFEL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM OF EXCELLENCE: The Eiffel Scholarship is offered by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MEAE) and International Development through Campus France Paris to the best international students. The University/Institution applies on behalf of the student for the scholarship. the scholarship programme is applicable only for Master’s and PhD studies. The awardees receive 1,181 euros (master degree) and 1,400 euros (PhD) per month, plus additional allowance for life expenditures.

RAMAN CHARPAK FELLOWSHIP (PhD): The Embassy of France in India, the Department of Science and Technology (DST) of the Government of India and Ministry for Europe & Foreign Affairs, Government of France award the Raman - Charpak Fellowship. It aims to provide Indian and French students an opportunity to carry out part of their research work in a University / Research & Development Institute based in France or India respectively. Indian and French citizens residing in India or France, respectively, registered for a PhD in a recognized university/institution in their respective countries can apply

The residences managed by France's regional centers for student services, known as CROUS (regional centers for university and school works), are publicly owned and subsidized by the French government. CROUS buildings are the first choice of many students for the advantages they offer: the monthly rent is low (€ 450 in Paris; € 350 on average elsewhere in France) and occupants qualify for housing assistance from CAF (France's family assistance fund); the buildings are close to campus; and the opportunities for social interaction with other students are plentiful. In fact, the only drawback to CROUS rooms is that they are hard to get, because demand far exceeds supply.

Most people associate French culture with Paris, which is a center of fashion, cuisine, art and architecture, but life outside of the City of Lights is very different and varies by region. ... Historically, French culture was influenced by Celtic and Gallo-Roman cultures as well as the Franks, a Germanic tribe.