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Prestigious Grandes Écoles. Affordable Public Universities. Industry Leaders.

Public university tuition starts at €170/year. Home to HEC Paris, Sciences Po, and leaders in luxury, aerospace, and nuclear energy.

₹2-10L/year
Tuition Range
₹10-12L/year
Living Cost
20 hrs/week
Work Rights
2 Years
Post-Study Work
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The Strategic Choice

Why France Is Strategic for Indian Students Right Now.

Subsidised public university tuition (€170–€380). Elite Grandes Écoles for business and engineering. 2-year post-study work visa for Indian Master's graduates.

Financial Reality

What France Actually Costs. The Honest Numbers.

Tuition: ₹2–10L (Public) or ₹10–30L (Grandes Écoles). Living: Paris is higher (€1,200/mo), others are lower (€800/mo).

Requirement: Show €615/month for the first year.

Where Indian Students Are Getting In.

Recent successes for Reknown Edu Services® students.

Elite Business (Grandes Écoles)

  • HEC Paris
  • ESSEC
  • INSEAD
  • EDHEC Business School

Public Research

  • Sorbonne University
  • Paris-Saclay
  • Université PSL
  • University of Strasbourg

The Long-Stay Student Visa (VLS-TS).
What It Requires. What Gets It Rejected.

Common Rejection Reasons
  • •Campus France interview failure
  • •Poor articulation of "Why France"
  • •Documents not properly translated
  • •Financial proof inadequate

Our visa prep process: We audit your complete file before submission, identify every flag, and prep you for the interview until you can answer every question without hesitation.

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Working While Studying

Work Rights in France

964 hours per year (approx. 20 hrs/week). Internships longer than 2 months are mandatory to be paid.

Post-Study Career

You Graduate. Then What?

APS (Stay Permit): 2 years for Indian Master's graduates to find employment or start a company. Transition into Talent Passport or Employee visa once hired.

Funding Your France Education.

Charpak Scholarship

Specifically for Indian students across all degree levels.

Eiffel Excellence Scholarship

For high-caliber Master's and PhD candidates.

Proof

Stories from the Reknown Edu Wall of Results.

"HEC Paris is the Ivy of Europe. Reknown helped me secure a scholarship that covered 50% of my tuition."

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MBA, HEC Paris 🇫🇷

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Grande École in France?
Grandes Écoles are highly selective, prestigious specialized institutions separate from public universities, renowned for placing graduates directly into elite global corporate tracks.
Is the 2-year post-study work visa active for Indian graduates in France?
Yes, under a special bilateral agreement, Indian students who successfully complete a master's degree in France are eligible for a 2-year post-study work visa (APS).
How much are public university tuition fees in France?
Public university tuition is heavily subsidized by the French government, starting from as low as €170 to €380 per year for standard national degree tracks.
What is the required proof of funds for a French student visa?
You must demonstrate that you have at least €615 per month (approx. €7,380 per year) in liquid savings or sponsorships, alongside proof of housing.
Is French mandatory to study in France?
No, many business and engineering master's programs are taught entirely in English. However, learning basic French is highly recommended to secure local internships.

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