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Cheapest Universities in France
The lowest-tuition universities in France on our list, with total cost in rupees — because cheap tuition in an expensive city is not always the cheapest option.
- From €2,895 – €3,941 a year
- Lowest total: Sorbonne
- 18 universities compared
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Which are the cheapest universities in France for Indian students?
By tuition, the lowest on our list are Sorbonne (€2,895 – €3,941 a year), Paris-Saclay (€2,895 – €3,941 a year) and Rennes SB (€14,000 – €20,000 a year). By total cost including living, Sorbonne is lowest at ₹40 lakh – ₹43 lakh. Living costs often matter as much as tuition.
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Low-cost study in France
- Lowest tuition
- Sorbonne — €2,895 – €3,941 a year
- Lowest total cost
- Sorbonne — ₹40 lakh – ₹43 lakh
- Universities compared
- 18
- Typical budget
- ₹15–40 lakh depending on public or private school
- Work during study
- Up to 964 hours per year
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15 lowest-tuition universities in France
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On our list, Sorbonne has the lowest tuition (€2,895 – €3,941 a year); Sorbonne has the lowest total cost (₹40 lakh – ₹43 lakh).
Many are well-regarded public universities. Judge by program content, location, internships and outcomes — not tuition alone.
Plan for ₹15–40 lakh depending on public or private school in total, depending on city and program.
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Low-cost universities in France
- Sorbonne fees· €2,895 – €3,941 a year
- Paris-Saclay fees· €2,895 – €3,941 a year
- Rennes SB fees· €14,000 – €20,000 a year
- EPITA fees· €14,000 – €20,000 a year
- Polytechnique fees· €15,000 – €25,000 a year
- MBS fees· €15,000 – €20,000 a year
- KEDGE fees· €16,000 – €22,000 a year
- TBS fees· €16,000 – €22,000 a year
- GEM fees· €18,000 – €25,000 a year
- SKEMA fees· €18,000 – €25,000 a year
- NEOMA fees· €18,000 – €24,000 a year
- IESEG fees· €18,000 – €24,000 a year
- Audencia fees· €18,000 – €24,000 a year
- ESCP fees· €20,000 – €45,000 a year
- emlyon fees· €22,000 – €28,000 a year
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