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France offers everything from big-city life in Paris to Mediterranean Marseille and Montpellier, Atlantic Rennes and Nantes, and Alpine Grenoble and Lyon. Its public universities are heavily subsidised and its business and engineering schools are known worldwide.

FindMyUni lists 603 English-taught programmes at 56 universities in France (31 bachelor's, 544 master's, 28 PhD).

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Université Paris-Saclay logo

Université Paris-Saclay

Flag of FranceParis-Saclay, France

A research university south of Paris bringing together faculties, grandes écoles and research institutes.

  • Art, Design & Media
  • Business & Management
  • Computer Science & IT
  • +5

44 programmesView university

TBS Education logo

TBS Education

Flag of FranceToulouse, France

  • Art, Design & Media
  • Business & Management
  • Computer Science & IT
  • +2

24 programmesView university

Audencia Business School logo

Audencia Business School

Flag of FranceParis and Nantes, France

  • Art, Design & Media
  • Business & Management
  • Computer Science & IT
  • +2

22 programmesView university

emlyon business school logo

emlyon business school

Flag of FranceÉcully, France

  • Art, Design & Media
  • Business & Management
  • Computer Science & IT
  • +3

22 programmesView university

Tuition fees and cost of living in France

At public universities, EU students typically pay about €170 to €600 a year for bachelor's and master's degrees. Non-EU students usually pay around €3,000 to €4,000 a year at public institutions. Private institutions and the leading business schools often charge €8,000 to more than €20,000 a year.

Paris is the most expensive city, where students usually need €1,000 to €1,500 a month, mainly because of rent. Toulouse, Nantes and Strasbourg are cheaper. Subsidised student housing and the CAF housing allowance can reduce accommodation costs considerably.

Top reasons to study in France

  1. 1

    Subsidised public universities

    About €3,000 to €4,000 a year for non-EU students.

  2. 2

    Business and engineering schools

    Internationally known grandes écoles and business schools.

  3. 3

    Variety of cities

    From Paris to the Mediterranean, Atlantic and Alpine regions.

Student life in France

Paris Charles de Gaulle is the busiest airport in continental Europe, and trains reach every region. France borders Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Spain, and the UK is just across the Channel.

Working after graduation

French is close to essential for finding a job after graduation. Even on an English-taught degree, learning the language will help in daily life and in your career.

Visa and English requirements

Non-EU students need a long-stay student visa; Campus France guides applicants through the procedure.

English-taught programmes typically require B2-level English.

How to apply

  1. 1

    Apply to programmes

    Check the procedure that applies to your country.

  2. 2

    Apply for a long-stay student visa

    Apply through the French authorities.

Study programmes in France

All 603 programmes

Programmes by discipline

Student cities in France

All 37 cities in France

Guides for France

Studying in France: common questions

Can I study in France in English?

Yes. FindMyUni lists 603 English-taught programmes at 56 universities in France (31 bachelor's, 544 master's, 28 PhD).

How much does it cost to study in France?

At public universities, EU students typically pay about €170 to €600 a year for bachelor's and master's degrees. Non-EU students usually pay around €3,000 to €4,000 a year at public institutions. Private institutions and the leading business schools often charge €8,000 to more than €20,000 a year.

Which universities in France offer the most English-taught programmes?

Université Paris-Saclay, Grenoble Ecole de Management, Neoma Business School, TBS Education, Audencia Business School. FindMyUni lists 56 universities in France in total.

Which cities in France have the most English-taught programmes?

Paris (234), Lille (42), Toulouse (38), Nantes (35), Lyon (32).

Universities in France

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