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Low public tuition and top-ranked business schools; Up to 2 years of post-study stay for Indian master's graduates.
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France vs Singapore for Indian Students
A side-by-side comparison of studying in France and Singapore: total cost in rupees, work during and after study, and long-term options.
- France: median ₹75 lakh
- Singapore: median ₹46 lakh
- Singapore cheaper by ≈ ₹30 lakh
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France or Singapore: which is better for Indian students?
On our university data, Singapore is cheaper: the median total cost is ₹46 lakh versus ₹75 lakh in France. After graduation, France offers indian master's graduates: residence permit of up to 2 years to work, while Singapore offers no post-study visa route; graduates apply for an Employment Pass or S Pass with a job offer. The better choice depends on your course, budget and long-term plan.
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France vs Singapore
- Median total cost
- France: ₹75 lakh · Singapore: ₹46 lakh
- Duration
- France: 1–2 years · Singapore: 1–1.5 years
- Intakes
- France: September; some January · Singapore: August (main)
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Choose Singapore if…
Globally ranked universities close to India; Safe, English-speaking city.
Budget first
Singapore is about ₹30 lakh cheaper at the median on our data.
Career first
Compare post-study work: France (Indian master's graduates: residence permit of up to 2 years to work) and Singapore (No post-study visa route).
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On our data, Singapore has the lower median total cost (₹46 lakh vs ₹75 lakh).
France: Indian master's graduates: residence permit of up to 2 years to work. Singapore: No post-study visa route; graduates apply for an Employment Pass or S Pass with a job offer.
France: Up to 964 hours per year. Singapore: Up to 16 hours a week during term at approved institutions.
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