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Study in France

9 universities · 23 verified programmes

In France the centre of gravity is Sciences Po, whose Paris School of International Affairs runs a full suite of English-taught master's in development, environment, energy and human rights, joined by PSL and ESCP. Official minimum-resources requirements for the student visa are among the lowest of the major destinations.

What it costs to live there

EUR 615/mo

Minimum resources for long-stay student visa/residence permit

Mostly the official figure the student visa makes you prove — a floor to budget against, not a lifestyle estimate. official source

By city

Estimated monthly student living costs for the cities we cover here, from official university or government sources — costs vary a lot within a country.

CityLiving cost
ParisEUR 1,235/moSciences Po estimated minimum monthly student budget (incl. avg rent EUR 885)official source

Universities we have verified here (9)

Every university in this country with at least one master's programme we checked against its official page. Schools past our data gate link to a full page.

UniversityCityQSVerified programmes
Sciences PoParis#3678
Université PSLParis#284
ESCP Business SchoolParis / Berlin—3
École PolytechniquePalaiseau#412
Université Paris-SaclayGif-sur-Yvette#702
HEC ParisJouy-en-Josas—1
EDHEC Business SchoolLille / Nice—1
Audencia Business SchoolNantes—1
International Space UniversityStrasbourg—1

What this destination is strong in

Fields ranked by how many verified programmes here map to them — the honest shape of the country, not a brochure claim.

Sustainability Science 5AI and Public Policy 2Climate Governance 2Development Economics 2Energy Economics 2Energy Transition 2Environmental Policy 2International Development 2Public Policy 2Social Entrepreneurship 2AI Ethics and Society 1Biodiversity Conservation 1Circular Economy 1Climate Finance 1Data Journalism 1Digital Governance 1Global Governance 1Humanitarian Action 1International Human Rights Law 1Space Policy 1Sustainable Finance 1Sustainable Supply Chain Management 1Urban Governance 1

Scholarships that fund study here

Schemes whose verified destinations include this country. Check each scheme's rules for your programme and nationality.

Ampere Excellence ScholarshipsEiffel Excellence ScholarshipEmile Boutmy ScholarshipErasmus Mundus Joint Masters Scholarship
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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to live in France as a student?

The official reference figure is about EUR 615/mo (Minimum resources for long-stay student visa/residence permit) — mostly the amount a student visa makes you prove, a budgeting floor rather than total spend.

How many universities can I study a master's at in France?

We have verified 9 universities in France against their official pages — 23 master's programmes in total.

What is France strong for studying?

Ranked by the number of verified programmes, France's strongest fields here are: Sustainability Science, AI and Public Policy, Climate Governance, Development Economics, Energy Economics.

Are there scholarships to study in France?

Yes. Scholarships whose verified destinations include France: Ampere Excellence Scholarships, Eiffel Excellence Scholarship, Emile Boutmy Scholarship, Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Scholarship.

Counts reflect only what we have verified against official pages and dated in our database — they are a floor, not the country's full offer. Nothing here is a paid placement.