How much is tuition at a French public university?

EU students pay €175–€250 a year. Non-EU students at most public universities pay a differentiated rate of around €3,770 for a master, and many institutions waive it partially or entirely. Grandes écoles and business schools charge considerably more.

Not for an English-taught program, but yes for administration, part-time work and daily life outside Paris. Most universities include free French courses.

A state housing subsidy that international students can claim, often reducing rent by €100–€200 a month. Apply as soon as you have a lease.

What can I do after graduating?

Master graduates can apply for a twelve-month temporary residence permit to look for work or start a business, extendable once you hold a qualifying job offer.

Study in France

French public universities charge a few hundred euros a year in tuition, and even the differentiated non-EU rate stays far below Anglophone levels. English-taught masters are concentrated in engineering, economics and management; outside those, French at B2 is usually required.

Typical tuition: €250–€18,000 / year
Living cost: €900–€1,500 / month
Work while studying: 20 hrs / week
Post-study stay: 24 months
Main intakes: September, January
Teaching language: English, French

Indicative figures for the country — not yet checked against official sources. Confirm with the university and the immigration authority before relying on them.

Popular universities

Paris, France

Public

Université Paris-Saclay

Programs: 1
World ranking: #71

Lyon, France

Public

INSA Lyon

Programs: 1
World ranking: #501

Toulouse, France

Public

Toulouse School of Economics

Programs: 1
World ranking: —

Popular programs

Université Paris-SaclayParis, France

MSc Artificial Intelligence

Master'sEnglish24 monthsScholarships

See how you match

Tuition: €4,500 / year
Deadline: Apr 30, 2027
Requirements: Bachelor in computer science, mathematics or engineering
Solid background in probability, linear algebra and programming

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Toulouse School of EconomicsToulouse, France

MSc Economics — Econometrics and Empirical Economics

Master'sEnglish24 monthsScholarships

See how you match

Tuition: €4,200 / year
Deadline: Mar 31, 2027
Requirements: Bachelor in economics, mathematics or statistics
Strong mathematics record — real analysis is expected

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INSA LyonLyon, France

MSc Mechanical Engineering

Master'sEnglish24 months

See how you match

Tuition: €3,500 / year
Deadline: May 15, 2027
Requirements: Bachelor in mechanical or civil engineering
Coursework in solid mechanics and materials

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Data Science & AI Engineering Economics & Finance

Admission requirements

A bachelor degree in a related field, assessed on subject content
A motivation letter and CV, plus a portfolio for design programs
IELTS 6.0–6.5 for English-taught programs, or DELF B2 for French-taught ones
For many countries, an application through Études en France rather than directly to the university

English-taught programs

3 of the 3 programs listed here for France are taught in English.

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Popular cities

Paris€1,500 Lyon€1,050 Toulouse€1,000

Application process

1Check whether your country of residence requires the Études en France (Campus France) procedure — most do.
2Submit the application and attend the Campus France interview where required.
3Once admitted, apply for the VLS-TS long-stay student visa.
4Validate the visa online within three months of arrival and apply for CAF housing assistance.

Frequently asked questions

Official resources

Universities change fees and deadlines without notice. Use the official source link on every fact before making a decision.

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Popular programs

Université Paris-SaclayParis, France

MSc Artificial Intelligence

Master'sEnglish24 monthsScholarships

See how you match

Tuition: €4,500 / year
Deadline: Apr 30, 2027
Requirements: Bachelor in computer science, mathematics or engineering
Solid background in probability, linear algebra and programming

View details

Toulouse School of EconomicsToulouse, France

MSc Economics — Econometrics and Empirical Economics

Master'sEnglish24 monthsScholarships

See how you match

Tuition: €4,200 / year
Deadline: Mar 31, 2027
Requirements: Bachelor in economics, mathematics or statistics
Strong mathematics record — real analysis is expected

View details

INSA LyonLyon, France

MSc Mechanical Engineering

Master'sEnglish24 months

See how you match

Tuition: €3,500 / year
Deadline: May 15, 2027
Requirements: Bachelor in mechanical or civil engineering
Coursework in solid mechanics and materials

View details

Admission requirements

A bachelor degree in a related field, assessed on subject content

A motivation letter and CV, plus a portfolio for design programs

IELTS 6.0–6.5 for English-taught programs, or DELF B2 for French-taught ones

For many countries, an application through Études en France rather than directly to the university

Application process

1Check whether your country of residence requires the Études en France (Campus France) procedure — most do.

2Submit the application and attend the Campus France interview where required.

3Once admitted, apply for the VLS-TS long-stay student visa.

4Validate the visa online within three months of arrival and apply for CAF housing assistance.

Popular universities

Université Paris-Saclay

INSA Lyon

Toulouse School of Economics

Popular programs

MSc Artificial Intelligence

MSc Economics — Econometrics and Empirical Economics

MSc Mechanical Engineering

Admission requirements

English-taught programs

Popular cities

Application process

Frequently asked questions

How much is tuition at a French public university?

Do I need French?

What is CAF?

What can I do after graduating?

Official resources

Popular universities

Université Paris-Saclay

INSA Lyon

Toulouse School of Economics

Popular programs

MSc Artificial Intelligence

MSc Economics — Econometrics and Empirical Economics

MSc Mechanical Engineering

Admission requirements

English-taught programs

Popular cities

Application process

Frequently asked questions

How much is tuition at a French public university?

Do I need French?

What is CAF?

What can I do after graduating?

Official resources