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Study in France, Then Stay Back Up to 2 Years to Work

France gives Indian master's graduates a post-study work permit of up to 2 years to find a job — at a fraction of UK or US costs. iOverseas guides students across Ahmedabad and Gujarat through Campus France, admission, and the visa for the September 2026 intake.

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Why France

France is built for students who want a strong career and a real shot at staying in Europe.

  • Up to 2 years post-study work for master's graduates under the France–India migration partnership — one of Europe's most generous stay-back rules for Indians.
  • Subsidised public universities - even with the new 2026 fee structure, France stays far cheaper than the UK, US, Canada or Australia.
  • World-class fields - AI, data science, management, luxury & fashion business, engineering, and aerospace.
  • Clear PR pathway - student → job-seeker permit → work permit → long-term residence.
  • Work part-time - (~20 hours/week) while you study.

France recently standardised tuition for non-EU students starting 2026–27. We'll show you exactly what you'll pay — and which scholarships and fee exemptions you can target.

Eligibility - Can You Study in France?

  • For Bachelor's: 12th pass with a good academic record.
  • For Master's: A relevant Bachelor's degree.
  • English proficiency: IELTS ~6.0–6.5 for English-taught programmes. (French-taught programmes need a French certificate like DELF/DALF.)
  • Campus France: Indian students apply through the official "Études en France" Campus France process — iOverseas manages this for you.
  • Funds: Proof of roughly €615/month (about €7,380 for the year).

Find out which French universities fit your profile — free check. →

2026 Intake Dates

Intake Classes Begin Campus France Process Notes
September (Primary) September 2026 Opens ~Oct–Nov 2025; deadlines roll through spring The main intake — most programmes
January (Limited) January 2027 Autumn 2026 Fewer programmes available

⏰ For September 2026, the Campus France window is active now. Early applications get the best programme and visa-slot availability — don't wait.

Cost Breakdown (2026–27)

France introduced differentiated tuition fees for non-EU students from the 2026–27 academic year:

Item Amount In ₹ (approx.)
Tuition — Bachelor's (public uni) €2,895 / year ~₹2.6 lakh
Tuition — Master's (public uni) €3,941 / year ~₹3.6 lakh
CVEC student fee (mandatory) €105 / year ~₹9.5k
Student visa fee ~€99 ~₹9k
Living costs €800–€1,200 / month ₹72k–₹1.1L /month (Paris higher)
Proof of funds (visa) €615 / month ~₹56k /month

Note: Scholarships (e.g. Eiffel, French Government BGF) and institutional fee exemptions (universities can waive fees for up to ~10% of students) can dramatically reduce these costs. Grandes écoles and private business schools charge significantly more. We help you target the affordable, high-ROI options.

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How iOverseas Gets You There (5 Steps)

  1. Free profile assessment

    & university shortlist.

  2. Campus France ("Études en France")

    application managed end-to-end.

  3. Applications

    SOP, CV, LORs, and submissions.

  4. Visa file + funds proof

    prepared to embassy standard.

  5. Pre-departure + arrival

    support — housing, CVEC, social security.

FAQ — Studying in France

Master's graduates can apply for a post-study residence permit (the RÉCE, formerly known as APS) to look for work or start a business. The standard period is 12 months, and Indian master's graduates can stay up to 2 years under the France–India migration partnership.

From 2026–27, non-EU students at public universities pay around €2,895/year for a Bachelor's and €3,941/year for a Master's, plus a €105 CVEC fee. This is still far cheaper than the UK, US or Australia — and scholarships or fee exemptions can lower it further.

Yes. Indian students apply to French institutions through the official "Études en France" Campus France process, which includes an interview. iOverseas prepares your file and coaches you for the interview.

Not for English-taught programmes — IELTS is sufficient. French-taught programmes require a French language certificate. Knowing some French helps with daily life and part-time work.

Yes, international students can work part-time (about 20 hours per week) during their studies.

France offers a clear pathway: student permit → job-seeker/work permit → long-term residence after qualifying years of legal stay and employment.