France has been welcoming more and more Indian students each year: 10,000 in 2019 with the aim to welcome 20,000 by 2025. The country is ranked consistently among the top foreign destinations for education by QS and Shanghai rankings making it a real appeal to foreign students.
France is one of the most sought-after study-abroad destinations, inviting abundant number of students every year from all over the world. KEDGE welcomes students in its campuses in Paris, Marseille, Bordeaux and Toulon.
Popular programmes in France for international students
The quality of education in France for Indian students is high, and the country is known for its world-class education system. France has a long tradition of excellence in education, and its universities offer a wide range of programmes in diverse fields such as management, business, the arts, and the sciences.
- Master in management: The Master in Management at KEDGE Business School offers a progressive and personalised learning path. This programme, which awards a Master's degree, is built upon an action learning approach, where the student takes charge of their education and career in an international context. Upon completion, 94% of graduates secure employment within 6 months.
- MAI-International purchasing & innovation management: While getting the cheapest price used to be the core concern for those in the purchasing profession, today’s professionals are more concerned with strategic factors such as innovation and speed to market. Key suppliers are vitally important. This shift in thinking requires an entirely different type of buying professional, and KEDGE is at the forefront of training this new cohort of buyers.
- International Trade & Logistics: With 60 years of expertise in transport and logistics, and commercial optimisation, KEDGE offers international trade training with a unique specialisation in the maritime industry.
- International Business: In a highly globalised economic context, it’s essential to train professionals who can thrive in this international business environment. From economics to management to geopolitics, the aspects of international trade are incredibly varied – but all are of great importance.
Cost of study in France for Indian students
In France, you can benefit from a world-class higher education system with affordable tuition fees, as well as quality research facilities and a unique innovation network.
The average tuition fees at public universities for international students range from EUR 2,500 to EUR 4,000 a year. However, autonomous universities have the ability to set tuition fees of their choice.
Scholarships opportunities to study in France
The French Ministry awards many different scholarships to foreign students.
The French government scholarship programme in India is called Charpak and is run by the Embassy of France in India. The programme is named after Georges Charpak (1924 - 2010). He was a French physicist and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1992.
The Charpak scholarship programme offers four types of funding for Bachelor's and Master's level studies : Bachelor’s Degree Programmes / Master’s Degree Programmes / Research Internships / Exchange programmes.
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.
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Requirements to study in France for Indian students
Language requirement
You do not need to speak fluent French to study in France, many programmes are taught in English.
The EU university that you are planning to study in would require an aptitude test – IELTS, TOEIC or TOEFL for language skills and GRE, GMAT, SAT or PAT for academic and intellectual skills. These tests follow a fixed format and pattern.
Visa requirement
France has developed a highly attractive visa policy for Indian students, which includes eligibility for a 2-year post-graduation employment visa in France.
5-year short-stay visas are granted to all Indian alumni who hold a Master’s or higher state-recognised degree from French institutes.
Education requirement
Baccalauréat (equivalent to AISSCE) License (equivalent to Bachelor's in India) Master's and Master's level qualifications (equivalent to Master's in India)
Financial requirement
Do I need to supply a bank statement? At the time of writing, the current amount required to demonstrate these financial requirements is €615 per month, which can be shown with a bank statement, alternatively through a guarantor's letter, a notice of funding from a loan, from a scholarship or grant
Career opportunities after graduation
Study in France for Indian students leads them towards good career opportunities internationally after graduation.
Indian alumni with French degrees enjoy many career opportunities in India as well.
Tips to succeed in France as an Indian students
Keep in touch. France alumni: France helps former foreign students to stay in touch through the dedicated France Alumni platform. Every year, 1,000,000 foreign students graduate under the French education system. Through France Alumni, they can network and access job opportunities.
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