• Intakes in France

  Intake	Duration	Details
  Fall	Sept–Dec	Main intake with most course & scholarship options.
  Spring	Jan–Apr	Limited programs at selected universities.

  • During Studies:
    Work up to 964 hours/year (~20 hrs/week) at ~€11.65/hour.
  • After Graduation:
    • 1-year APS visa for Master’s grads
    •   Apply for a work visa upon securing a job
    • In-demand fields: Engineering, IT, Business, Luxury, Hospitality
  • EU Blue Card:
    For highly skilled professionals seeking long-term employment in France/EU.

     

  • 💼 Job Opportunities in France

    🎓 Top Scholarships in France

    Scholarship	Coverage
    Eiffel Excellence	Up to €1,181/month + travel, housing
    Émile Boutmy (Sciences Po)	€3,000–€13,000/year
    Université Paris-Saclay Scholarship	€10,000/year + travel grant
    ENS Lyon/Ampère Scholarship	€1,000/month
    MOPGA (Climate Research)	Full funding for sustainability fields

     

  • 💰 Tuition Fees & Cost of Living

    🎓 Tuition Fees (Public Universities)

    Level	EU Students	Non-EU Students
    Bachelor’s	~€170/year	~€2,770/year
    Master’s	~€243/year	~€3,770/year
    PhD	~€380/year (same for all students)

    Grandes Écoles & Private Schools: €5,000–€20,000+/year

     

  • 🏠 Living Costs (Monthly Averages)

    City	Cost (EUR)
    Paris	€1,200–€1,800
    Lyon/Toulouse	€800–€1,200
    Smaller Cities	€700–€1,000

     

  • Breakdown:

    • 🏠 Rent: €300–€800
    • 🍽️ Food: €200–€300
    • 🚇 Transport: €30–€75 (student discounts)
    • 📚 Miscellaneous: €100–€200

       

      💡 Save More With:

      • CROUS student housing
      • CAF (up to 40% housing subsidy)
      • Student discount cards

🌟 Conclusion

• Low-cost education at prestigious institutions
• English-taught Master’s and research programs
• Immersive cultural and academic environment
• Strong job prospects and pathways to stay in France or the EU