Studying in France
Grande école tradition and very low public fees
French public universities are very affordable, while the grandes écoles are selective and prestigious. Business schools offer English-taught bachelor's; engineering remains largely French-taught.
Who is it for?
- •Those targeting business and luxury/fashion management
- •French speakers or those willing to learn
- •Those seeking low-fee public education in Europe
Watch out for
- •Not speaking French makes daily life and internships harder
- •Housing costs in Paris are high
Strong fields
Education system
Application system
Exam requirements
Costs
Scholarships
- •Eiffel Scholarship
- •Campus France and embassy grants
- •CAF housing subsidy
Visa & work rights
Universities
Top universities in France
Each university page lists programs, tuition and admission profile.
École Polytechnique
Palaiseau · Technical
French public universities are very affordable, while the grandes écoles are selective and prestigious. Business schools offer English-taught bachelor's; engineering remains largely French-taught.
19–25 bin $ / yıl
Explore the university →Sciences Po
Paris · Research
French public universities are very affordable, while the grandes écoles are selective and prestigious. Business schools offer English-taught bachelor's; engineering remains largely French-taught.
21–29 bin $ / yıl
Explore the university →Université PSL
Paris · Research
French public universities are very affordable, while the grandes écoles are selective and prestigious. Business schools offer English-taught bachelor's; engineering remains largely French-taught.
15–21 bin $ / yıl
Explore the university →HEC Paris
Paris · Business
French public universities are very affordable, while the grandes écoles are selective and prestigious. Business schools offer English-taught bachelor's; engineering remains largely French-taught.
26–35 bin $ / yıl
Explore the university →Sorbonne University
Paris · Comprehensive
French public universities are very affordable, while the grandes écoles are selective and prestigious. Business schools offer English-taught bachelor's; engineering remains largely French-taught.
13–17 bin $ / yıl
Explore the university →INSA Lyon
Lyon · Technical
French public universities are very affordable, while the grandes écoles are selective and prestigious. Business schools offer English-taught bachelor's; engineering remains largely French-taught.
12–16 bin $ / yıl
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