France offers different institutional and fee structures. A useful shortlist explains the qualification awarded, the teaching language and the actual charges for your status, then connects those choices to a practical enrollment plan.
Country guidance reviewed · 19 September 2026
Eiffel Tower, ParisCountry-specific facts and practical questions to build a stronger study plan.
Ask about the qualification awarded, programme content and language of instruction. Compare the institution and degree together, especially when looking at specialist or private schools. Request written confirmation of any prerequisites or language waivers.
Campus France · tuition fees ↗Campus France distinguishes public, private and other institutional fees, with different rules for non-EU students and exemptions. Do not use an EU fee as your international budget. Ask the institution to confirm your fee category for the intended academic year.
Campus France · tuition fees ↗CVEC is a separate annual student contribution for many initial degree enrollments. Some students are exempt or outside its scope. If it applies, obtain the payment or exemption certificate required for administrative registration.
Campus France · CVEC contribution ↗Keep tuition, CVEC, housing deposits, insurance questions and travel in separate budget lines. Ask your university which arrival and registration steps must be completed first. Use its current instructions rather than a checklist from another programme.
Campus France · CVEC contribution ↗We turn the requirements into a clear plan for your profile, your budget and your next step.
We help you compare the actual degree and study content across the French institutions on your shortlist.
We help clarify your international fee category, written exemptions and enrollment charges.
We support document preparation and a checklist for housing, registration and the questions to take to your international office.
Our role is preparation and guidance. Universities, scholarship bodies and immigration authorities make their own decisions.
| QS Rank | University Name & Location | Annual Tuition Fee | Admission Requirements | Popular Courses | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #15 |
HEC Paris
Paris, France
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$38,000/yr |
Min CGPA: 3.3
Tests: IELTS, TOEFL, PTE
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Master in Management (MiM) MBA MSc Finance
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| #38 |
Institut Polytechnique de Paris
Palaiseau, France
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$16,000/yr |
Min CGPA: 3.2
Tests: IELTS, TOEFL, PTE
|
MSc Computer Science Data Science
|
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| #59 |
Sorbonne University
Paris, France
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$3,500/yr |
Min CGPA: 3.0
Tests: IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo
|
MSc Computer Science MSc AI Physics
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| #71 |
Université Paris-Saclay
Paris, France
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$4,000/yr |
Min CGPA: 3.1
Tests: IELTS, TOEFL
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MSc AI Mathematics Quantum Physics
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| #184 |
Ecole Polytechnique
Palaiseau, France
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$18,000/yr |
Min CGPA: 3.3
Tests: IELTS, TOEFL
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MSc Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity
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| #236 |
Sciences Po Paris
Paris, France
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$22,000/yr |
Min CGPA: 3.2
Tests: IELTS, TOEFL
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Master in International Affairs Public Policy
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| #285 |
University of Paris
Paris, France
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$3,200/yr |
Min CGPA: 2.8
Tests: IELTS, TOEFL
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MSc Biomedical Engineering Computer Science
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| #315 |
Grenoble Alpes University
Grenoble, France
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$3,000/yr |
Min CGPA: 2.7
Tests: IELTS, TOEFL
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MSc Informatics Microelectronics
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Existing university comparison: fees, entry conditions and ranking editions must be confirmed with the university for your chosen programme and intake. The research below covers country planning, not a fresh verification of every table entry.
Scroll to explore the milestones. We help you understand what to prepare and what comes next.
A typical international degree-student route where immigration permission is required. Steps can overlap; nationality, course and official decisions determine your exact route. This is a planning guide, not your application status.
Check whether your application uses Études en France, a university portal or another specified route.
Prepare academic and language documents and complete any required Campus France steps.
Read conditions and payment terms, then obtain the admission evidence for your visa file.
Use the visa assistant to identify evidence for your circumstances, including funds and accommodation.
Complete the online process and the appointment or document submission required locally.
Review the visa type, dates and required arrival formalities before travelling.
Validate a VLS-TS when applicable, complete enrolment and obtain the CVEC certificate if required.
No. Fees vary by institution type, programme and student status. Obtain the relevant international fee schedule before accepting.
If your enrollment is within its scope, you may still need an exemption certificate. Follow the CVEC instructions and your institution’s registration checklist.
