Study in France
Unlock elite business & engineering education across world-renowned Grandes Écoles and public universities. Enjoy high government housing subsidies (CAF), 2-year post-study work visas, and a 5-year short-stay visa perk for Indian alumni.
Experience Life in France
A blend of historic academic heritage, European luxury management, and cutting-edge tech innovation.
Cost of Education & Living Breakdown
A transparent breakdown of university tuition fees and government living cost proof requirements.
| Expense Category | Public Universities | Grandes Écoles / Business Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Tuition Fees | €2,770 – €3,770 / Year | €11,000 – €22,000 / Year |
| Official Living Cost Proof | €615 / Month (~€7,380/yr) | €615 / Month (~€7,380/yr) |
| CAF Housing Allowance | Reimburses €100 – €220 / Month | Reimburses €100 – €220 / Month |
| Avg. Part-Time Student Earning | €11.65+ / Hour (SMIC Rate) | €11.65+ / Hour (SMIC Rate) |
Part-Time Income & French Career Architecture
Understand annual student work limits, statutory minimum wages, and RECE stay-back visas.
Student Part-Time Work
Allowed up to 964 hours per year (equivalent to 60% of the standard annual working hours).
Statutory minimum gross wage is €11.65 per hour (~€9.23 net), yielding ~€600 – €850/month.
Integrated Stage (internship) lasting 2+ months pays a legally mandated minimum stipend of ~€4.35/hour.
French government CAF allowance subsidizes up to 30-50% of your monthly rent for all international students.
RECE Visa & Talent Passport
2-Year Post-Study Work Permit (RECE) granted to Indian Master’s graduates to search for skilled employment.
Convert to a 4-Year Multi-Annual Talent Passport upon securing a job earning at least 1.5x minimum wage.
Indian alumni graduating with a Master’s degree from France qualify for a 5-Year Short-Stay Schengen Visa.
Graduates from Grandes Écoles and top Master’s programs average starting salaries of €38,000 – €55,000 / year.
High-Growth Industry Sectors
Target core industries driving France’s 2030 national innovation blueprint.
Luxury & Fashion Mgmt
Global HQ for LVMH, Kering, & Hermès driving recruitment in Brand Management & Retail Operations.
Aerospace & Automotive
Airbus, Safran, & Renault lead demand for Aeronautical, Autonomous Systems, & Structural Engineers.
AI, Cloud & French Tech
Station F ecosystem hiring for Data Science, Machine Learning, & Software Engineering.
Fintech & Quantitative Finance
Paris is Europe’s rising financial hub post-Brexit, hiring for Risk Management & Analytics.
France Destination Advantages
Key strategic highlights that make France a world leader for international education and alumni benefits.
Top Universities & Grandes Écoles
Explore prestigious French institutions, triple-accredited business schools, and engineering institutes.
HEC Paris
Global leader in Management, Finance, MBA, and Strategic Brand Management.
Institut Polytechnique de Paris
Consortium of elite engineering schools (École Polytechnique) for Tech, AI, & Robotics.
ESSEC Business School
Top-ranked French business school famed for Master in Management & Luxury Brand Strategy.
Sorbonne University
Historic public research university leading in Humanities, Sciences, and Medicine in Paris.
ESCP Business School
World’s oldest business school with multi-campus study options in Paris, Berlin, & London.
SKEMA Business School
Global business school specializing in Digital Transformation, Supply Chain, & Finance.
How TTD Global Handles Your Application
A standardized 4-step process from Campus France registration to visa stamping.
Profile Audit & Selection
Evaluating academic transcripts, English/French requirements, and shortlisting Grandes Écoles.
Apps & Campus France EEF
Drafting tailored SOPs, university submissions, and filing your Campus France EEF dossier.
Academic Interview & NOC
Campus France interview completion and receiving your official visa clearance authorization.
France-Visas Filing
Filing your VFS Long-Stay Student Visa (VLS-TS), financial proof audit, and pre-departure flight briefing.