31 universities · 4 Tier 1

Universities In France

From Sciences Po and HEC Paris to 8 cities across France: facts, photos, how to apply and the scholarships that fund you.

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12 scholarships in France

Universities31
Tier 14
Tuition€3,000 – €20,000
Apply viaDirectly through the university
VisaLong-stay student visa

Our assessment

How Hard Is It To Get In?

Our assessment of France for Pakistani students.

Getting in

Accessible

Many English-taught master’s and grandes écoles with varied selectivity.

Visa

Straightforward

Campus France process is structured and predictable.

Cost

Low

Public tuition is moderate for non-EU students; Paris living costs are high.

Work rights

Moderate

Part-time work allowed; job-search permit after a master’s.

The flagships

Tier-1 Universities In France

Where our scholarship students aim first.

TIER 1

Sciences Po

Paris, France

Est. 18725k+ studentsPublic

TIER 1

HEC Paris

Jouy-en-Josas, France

Est. 1881Private

TIER 1

INSEAD

Fontainebleau, France

Est. 1957Private

TIER 1

École Polytechnique

Palaiseau, France

Est. 1794Public

More Universities

Institut Polytechnique des Sciences Avancées

Lyon, France

Est. 19613k+ students

Université de Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines

France

Est. 199113k+ studentsPublic

Paris-Saclay University

Île-de-France, France

Est. 201944k+ studentsPublic

Sorbonne

Quartier de la Sorbonne, France

Est. 1257

University of Strasbourg

France

Est. 162155k+ studentsPublic

University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne

France

Est. 197143k+ studentsPublic

CentraleSupélec

France

Est. 20154k+ studentsPublic

Polytechnic Institute of Paris

Palaiseau, France

Est. 2019

ESPCI Paris, PSL University

Paris, France

Est. 1882300 students

Grenoble Alpes University

France

Est. 201954k+ studentsPublic

Panthéon-Assas University Paris

Paris, France

Est. 197114k+ studentsPublic

School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences

France

Est. 19753k+ studentsPublic

Paris Dauphine University

France

Est. 19688k+ studentsPublic

Institut national des langues et civilisations orientales

France

Est. 16696k+ studentsPublic

Sorbonne University

Paris, France

Est. 201857k+ studentsPublic

PSL Research University

France

Est. 201918k+ studentsPublic

Aix-Marseille University

France

Est. 201266k+ studentsPublic

University of Poitiers

Poitiers, France

Est. 143128k+ studentsPublic

Paris Nanterre University

France

Est. 196429k+ studentsPublic

École Centrale de Lille

France

Est. 18541k+ studentsPublic

Paris Cité University

Paris, France

Est. 201959k+ studentsPublic

University of Lyon

France

Est. 1809120k+ studentsPublic

École normale supérieure Paris-Saclay

France

Est. 1912842 students

Sorbonne Nouvelle-Paris 3

France

Est. 197115k+ studentsPublic

Nantes University

France

Est. 146037k+ studentsPublic

University of Rennes 2 – Upper Brittany

France

Est. 197123k+ studentsPublic

École du Louvre

France

Est. 18821k+ students

Funding

Scholarships For France

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Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s

Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships

ETH Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme

EPFL Excellence Fellowships

“la Caixa” INPhINIT Doctoral Fellowships

Eiffel Excellence Scholarship

Émile Boutmy Scholarship

HEC Paris Excellence Scholarships

Université Paris-Saclay International Master’s Scholarships

Ampère Scholarships of Excellence (ENS de Lyon)

Université Grenoble Alpes international scholarships (IDEX)

Your Long-stay student visa (VLS-TS), Step By Step

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1Campus France fileCreate your Études en France account and upload documents.
2Campus France interviewA short interview about your study plan.
3AdmissionAccept an offer through the platform.
4VLS-TS visaApply at the visa centre with funds evidence.
5Validate on arrivalValidate your visa online after you arrive.

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Universities In France: FAQs

01How many universities in France are listed?

31 universities in France, including 4 Tier-1 universities such as Sciences Po, HEC Paris, INSEAD.

02What are the top universities in France for Pakistani students?

Well-known choices include Sciences Po, HEC Paris, INSEAD, École Polytechnique, Institut Polytechnique des Sciences Avancées. The right shortlist depends on your grades, course and budget.

03How do Pakistani students apply to universities in France?

Most international students apply through Directly through the university, then apply for a Long-stay student visa (VLS-TS). Intakes are September, January (some).

04How much does it cost to study in France?

Tuition is typically €3,000 – €20,000 / year and living costs €800 – €1,300 / month.

05Are there scholarships for universities in France?

Yes. Options include Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s, Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility, Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships, ETH Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme.