
Study Abroad
Study in France
France pairs world-class academics with one of Europe’s richest cultural and intellectual settings. Its public universities charge remarkably low tuition, and a fast-growing selection of English-taught programmes — especially at master’s and doctoral level — has made the country increasingly accessible to students from around the world.
English Requirement
IELTS / TOEFL for English
DELF / DALF for French
Main Intake
September and January
Tuition
Low fees at
public universities
Why Study in France
- Prestigious universities and specialised grande écoles with strong global reputations.
- Low tuition fees at public universities compared with most other Western destinations.
- A growing number of English-taught master’s and doctoral programmes.
- Generous funding options, including the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship and Erasmus+ schemes.
- A central location for exploring the rest of Europe.
Education System
- Public universities offer a broad range of subjects at low cost, while private institutions and business schools charge higher fees.
- International students usually apply directly through each institution’s admissions portal.
- Programmes taught in French require proof of language ability through the DELF or DALF; English-taught programmes accept IELTS or TOEFL.
- Some master’s and doctoral programmes may also request standardised tests such as the GRE or GMAT.
Entry & English Requirements
IELTS or TOEFL for English-taught programmes, or DELF/DALF for French-taught ones, plus transcripts and supporting academic documents.
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