12–15 Months Before Intake
Profile assessment, course research, English preparation, budget planning, scholarship research and passport preparation.
Study in France
Study in France from India
France offers Indian students a distinctive combination of publicly subsidised universities, Grandes Écoles, engineering schools, business schools and specialist institutions.
Study in France with Clear University, Campus France & Visa Guidance
Explore programmes in business, engineering, AI, data science, finance, luxury management, fashion, hospitality, biotechnology, design, sustainability and scientific research. Many programmes are also available in English, particularly at postgraduate level.
How ANAAD Worldwide Supports You
ANAAD Worldwide helps students with profile assessment, university and course shortlisting, applications, scholarship research, offer evaluation, financial-document planning, Genuine Student preparation, visa-document coordination and pre-departure guidance.
France Study Support
- Profile Evaluation
- University & Programme Selection
- English-Taught Programme Research
- Scholarship Research
- Campus France Preparation
- VLS-TS Visa Guidance
- Pre-Departure Planning
Plan Your France Application Timeline
Start early so you have enough time for programme research, language tests, applications, Campus France procedures, finances and visa preparation.
8–12 Months Before Intake
Shortlist universities and schools, prepare SOP/CV, transcripts, language scores and submit applications through the appropriate route.
5–8 Months Before Intake
Evaluate offers, research scholarships, prepare finances and complete applicable Études en France procedures.
3–5 Months Before Intake
Complete the Campus France process, France-Visas application, VFS appointment, accommodation planning and pre-departure preparation.
Why France ?
Why Study in France?
France combines publicly supported higher education, internationally oriented institutions, English-taught programmes and access to major European business, technology and creative industries.
Publicly Subsidised Higher Education
The French government funds a substantial proportion of education costs at public institutions, allowing many public universities to charge lower registration fees than private institutions.
Diverse Higher Education Options
Choose from public universities, Grandes Écoles, engineering schools, business schools, art and design institutions, hospitality schools and specialist institutions.
Choose the Right Study Level in France
Undergraduate Study in France
A standard French Licence or bachelor-level programme commonly lasts three years. Students can apply to public universities, business schools, engineering schools, art and design schools and other specialist institutions.
Master's Study in France
France offers postgraduate programmes through universities, Grandes Écoles, engineering schools, business schools and specialist institutions.
Options include National Master, Master in Management, Master of Science, MBA, engineering diplomas and research or professional master’s programmes.
Licence
Typical 3-Year Undergraduate Study
Master
Typical 2-Year National Structure
September–October
Primary Intake
VLS-TS
Main Long-Stay Student Visa
Our France Services
France Study Support from Assessment to Arrival
ANAAD Worldwide supports students through profile evaluation, course and institution selection, applications, scholarship research, financial planning, GS preparation, visa-document coordination and pre-departure guidance.
Plan the Financial Side of Studying in France
Cost of Studying in France
For 2025–26, the document lists differentiated non-EU public registration fees of approximately:
€2,895/year – Licence
€3,941/year – Master
€397/year – Doctoral
Exemptions and institution-specific policies may apply, so students should confirm fees directly for their intended academic year.
Explore France Scholarship
Private-institution tuition, particularly at business schools, commonly ranges around €6,000–€18,000 per year, although some programmes can cost considerably more.
Scholarship options include France Excellence Charpak, Eiffel Excellence, Erasmus Mundus and institution-specific scholarships.
Programme & Qualification Recognition
Check whether your chosen programme awards a national diploma, Grade de Licence, Grade de Master, engineering diploma, RNCP certification or another institutional qualification.
Campus France & Études en France
India is covered by the Études en France procedure, which manages important parts of the application and pre-visa process for French higher education.
Financial Evidence
Students should provide genuine and consistent evidence showing available funds, sponsorship or education loans and the source and accessibility of those funds.
Key Requirements for Studying in France
Your academic profile, programme recognition, language requirements, finances, Campus France process and visa documentation should all be assessed before making a final commitment.
Student Visa & Work
Study, Work and Plan Beyond Graduation
France provides international students with regulated work rights during study and post-study pathways for eligible graduates.
Work While Studying
Non-EU students holding a valid student VLS-TS or residence permit may generally work up to 964 hours per year, equivalent to 60% of the standard annual working period.
Student Visa
Students planning courses longer than three months generally require a French long-stay student visa. A correctly validated VLS-TS may serve as the student’s residence permit during its initial validity.
After Arrival
Students must validate their VLS-TS online within three months of arriving in France.
Post-Study Opportunities
Eligible graduates may have access to a one-year job-search or business-creation permission, depending on their qualification and current immigration requirements.
Start Your France Study Planning
Share your academic background, preferred course and intended intake. An ANAAD Worldwide counsellor will review your profile and help you understand the most suitable next step.
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FAQs
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Find clear answers about Australian universities, eligibility, CRICOS, CoE, English requirements, Student visas, costs, work rights and post-study options.
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Yes. France offers many English-taught programmes, particularly at postgraduate level. However, students should confirm whether the entire programme is taught in English and whether French is needed for internships or professional requirements.
Not necessarily for admission to a fully English-taught programme. However, French is valuable for daily life, housing, internships, networking, part-time work and graduate employment.
The primary intake is September/October, while selected programmes may also offer a January/February intake.
No. Admission and visa decisions are separate. French consular authorities independently assess the visa application.