Grandes Écoles. Iconic cities. A qualification recognised in every boardroom on earth.
3,500+
Higher Ed Institutions
370k+
Intl Students
€170
Public Tuition / yr
1yr
APS Visa
France combines elite academic prestige with near-free public tuition and life in one of the world's greatest cultural capitals.
HEC Paris, Sciences Po, École Polytechnique. French grandes écoles carry unique global prestige in business, politics, and engineering that no other system can replicate.
Public university fees start at €170/yr for EU students. Non-EU pay €2,770 (Bachelor's) to €3,770 (Master's) — still far cheaper than the UK or US.
The Autorisation Provisoire de Séjour lets graduates stay 1 year to find work or start a business — no job offer needed to apply. Renewable in many cases.
France is the #1 Erasmus+ host country in Europe. Its central location means weekend trips to Spain, Italy, Germany, and Switzerland are routine. You don't just study in France — you experience all of Europe.
Unrivalled for fashion, fine arts, architecture, and culinary arts. Paris is the undisputed global capital of creative industries — and the network you build here lasts a lifetime.
We have active partnerships with leading French institutions across all tiers, from grandes écoles to public universities.
Sorbonne University
Paris · QS #83
EEC Partner ✓HEC Paris
Jouy-en-Josas · FT #1 MBA Europe
EEC Partner ✓Sciences Po
Paris · QS #260
EEC Partner ✓École Polytechnique
Palaiseau · QS #61
EEC Partner ✓PSL University
Paris · QS #24
Open for appsEMLYON Business
Lyon · FT Top-30 MBA
Open for appsUniv. Grenoble
Grenoble · QS #301–350
Open for appsAix-Marseille Univ.
Marseille · QS #291
Open for appsFrance offers some of the lowest university fees in Europe. Public universities charge heavily subsidised rates; grandes écoles charge more but offer strong ROI and bursaries. Campus France is the official gateway for all applications.
Bachelor's (Public)
€2,770
per year (non-EU)
EU students: €170/yr
3-year degree
Master's (Public)
€3,770
per year (non-EU)
EU students: €243/yr
2-year program
Grandes Écoles
€15–60k
total program cost
Need-based bursaries available
Strong salary ROI
Many Grandes Écoles offer need-based bursaries. Campus France is the official gateway for all applications to French institutions.
France has strong government scholarship programs and generous aid from the grandes écoles themselves. EEC identifies your best funding options before you apply.
Eiffel Excellence Scholarship
Awarded by the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs. Covers tuition and living costs for Master's and PhD programs. Highly competitive — EEC alumni have a strong track record with this award.
Erasmus+
EU mobility funding for joint programs and exchanges. France is the #1 Erasmus+ host country, offering hundreds of partnerships with European universities and monthly living allowances.
Grandes Écoles Bursaries
HEC Paris, INSEAD, and Sciences Po all offer needs-based aid up to 70% fee waiver for eligible international students. Apply through each school's financial aid office — EEC guides every step.
The main French intake is September/October, with a smaller February intake for some Master's programs. All applications go through Campus France for most nationalities.
September / October
Main intake — all programs
February
Some Master's programs
Must create a Campus France account and complete an interview before visa is issued. This applies to most African and Asian nationalities. EEC handles all preparation.
Paris is the most expensive city; Lyon, Bordeaux, and smaller cities offer significant savings. France's CAF housing allowance can reduce rent by €80–200/month.
Paris
€1,200
estimated per month
Lyon / Bordeaux
€900
estimated per month
Smaller Cities
€700
estimated per month
The CAF housing allowance (Aide Personnalisée au Logement) can reduce rent by €80–200/month. Apply online within your first month of arrival.
Register at campusfrance.org. Complete your country-specific procedure (CEF or non-CEF) and attend the mandatory interview at your local Campus France office.
EEC prepares your full dossier
Apply for a Long-Stay Student Visa (VLS-TS) at the French consulate. Fee: €99. Attach your Campus France acceptance letter and financial proof (€615/month).
Processing: 2–4 weeks
Within 3 months of arrival, validate your visa online at ofii.fr and attend a short medical appointment. This step is required to remain legally resident in France.
Mandatory within 3 months
For stays beyond 1 year, apply for your residence permit at the prefecture. EEC handles all paperwork preparation and appointment booking on your behalf.
EEC handles all prep
Typical requirements across French universities and grandes écoles. Exact thresholds vary by institution and program.
Minimum monthly funds
€615
per month shown in bank account at consulate
CAF Benefit (after arrival)
€80–200
monthly housing allowance — apply within first month
Acceptable sources
Personal / family savings
Official scholarship letter
Eiffel Excellence award
Government sponsor letter
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