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Sorbonne University costs about ₹98 lakh less in total than HEC Paris. Rankings matter, but compare the total, not just tuition.
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Cost of Studying in France for Indian Students
What a master's in France really costs in rupees — tuition, rent and daily living, visa and travel — worked out university by university, with the loan and EMI most families plan for.
- Total ≈ ₹40 lakh – ₹1.47 crore
- Typical ≈ ₹91 lakh
- Tuition €2,895 – €51,750 a year
- Typical loan ≈ ₹73 lakh
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How much does it cost to study in France from India?
A master's in France costs an Indian student about ₹40 lakh – ₹1.47 crore in total across the 6 universities we track, with a typical figure of about ₹91 lakh. That covers tuition (€2,895 – €51,750 a year), living costs of €14,500 (Paris) to €14,500 (Jouy-en-Josas) a year, and one-time visa and travel costs of ₹1.8 lakh – ₹3 lakh. Most families fund about 80% with an education loan — roughly ₹73 lakh on a typical budget.
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France costs at a glance
- Tuition (international)
- €2,895 – €51,750 a year
- Living costs
- €14,500 – €14,500 a year
- Typical master's length
- 2 years
- One-time costs
- ₹1.8 lakh – ₹3 lakh
- Total for Indian students
- ₹40 lakh – ₹1.47 crore
- Planning exchange rate
- €1 ≈ ₹109
By university
What a master's costs at 6 universities in France
Lowest to highest total. Planning rate, rounded from mid-2026 market levels — we recalculate with the live rate. Tuition varies by program — your offer letter's figure is what lenders use.
Living costs
Living costs by city in France
Rent, food, local transport and insurance for one student. Planning figures; shared housing costs less.
Typical budget
A typical 2-year master's budget in France
Median of the 6 universities above.
Save money
How Indian students cut the cost of France
Apply early for scholarships
Merit scholarships and fee waivers are often awarded with the admission decision — apply in the first round.
Part-time work
Up to 964 hours per year. Plan it as pocket money, not as tuition funding.
Watch the exchange rate
A 5% fall in the rupee adds about ₹4.6 lakh to a typical budget. Pay large fees when the rate is favourable and keep a buffer.
Visa funds
Money you must show for the France student visa
Show monthly resources at the minimum set by France for students, plus tuition payment or a scholarship letter.
An education loan sanction letter usually counts as proof of funds, which is why most families arrange the loan before applying for the visa.
Repayment
EMI on a ₹73 lakh education loan
About 80% of a typical budget. EMIs start after the course and moratorium; rates depend on lender and collateral.
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About ₹40 lakh – ₹1.47 crore for a master's, typically around ₹91 lakh, including tuition, living and one-time costs at €1 ≈ ₹109.
Sorbonne University in Paris, at about ₹40 lakh – ₹43 lakh in total. The most expensive is HEC Paris, at ₹1.32 crore – ₹1.47 crore.
About ₹1,31,708 a month in Paris to ₹1,31,708 in Jouy-en-Josas, for rent, food, transport and insurance.
Most families borrow about 70–90% of the total — around ₹73 lakh on a typical budget. The EMI on that is about ₹98,503 a month over 10 years at 10.5%.
Up to 964 hours per year. Earnings help with living costs but don't count much towards visa funds.
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