North America
CanadaCA
World-class education with the clearest post-study work and permanent residency pathway.
Arts & Business
Study in FranceFR
A global center for arts, fashion, and prestigious 'Grandes Écoles' business schools.
Avg. Tuition
€2,770–€20,000
Post-Study Work
2 Yrs (APS)
Intakes
Sep · Jan
Living Cost
€10,000 / yr
Popular Courses
Business · Arts · Fashion
Language
IELTS 6.0 / French
Overview
Why France?
France pairs heavily subsidised public tuition with the Grandes Écoles — a parallel elite system that produces a large share of Europe's business leaders. For students aiming at luxury, fashion, hospitality or management, few destinations carry the same weight.
Public universities charge €2,770/yr for master's — a fraction of UK or US fees.
APS (Autorisation Provisoire de Séjour) gives master's graduates a 2-year job search window.
HEC, ESSEC, ESCP and INSEAD anchor a world-leading business school ecosystem.
CAF housing assistance can cover up to a third of your rent.
Entry Requirements
Academics
60%+ in your bachelor's; GMAT/GRE for selective business schools.
English
IELTS 6.0–6.5 for English-taught tracks; DELF B2 for French-taught programmes.
Funds
Proof of roughly €7,380/yr (€615/month) in living funds.
Visa
VLS-TS long-stay student visa via Campus France, then validate online on arrival.
Universities We Work With
Université PSL
Sorbonne University
HEC Paris
ESSEC Business School
Sciences Po
Université Grenoble Alpes
EM Lyon
SKEMA Business School
A representative selection — we place students across 50+ partner institutions.
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