1–2 years · September; some January
MBA in France
An MBA in France combines management training with low public tuition and top-ranked business schools. Here's what it costs, who gets in and how Indian students fund it.
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MBA in France
An MBA in France usually takes 1–2 years and costs about €30,000 – €90,000 for the full MBA. Most programs ask for GMAT or GRE scores and prefer 2–5 years of work experience. Post-study work: indian master's graduates: residence permit of up to 2 years to work.
MBA in France at a glance
- Duration
- 1–2 years
- Tuition
- ≈ €30,000 – €90,000 for the full MBA
- Living costs
- ≈ €800 – €1,200 per month (Paris higher)
- Tests
- GMAT or GRE (some schools waive for strong experience) + IELTS/TOEFL/PTE
- Work experience
- 2–5 years preferred by most well-ranked programs
- Intakes
- September; some January
- Post-study work
- Indian master's graduates: residence permit of up to 2 years to work
- Typical education loan
- ₹10–35 lakh
Overview
Is an MBA in France right for you?
France offers low public tuition and top-ranked business schools, up to 2 years of post-study stay for Indian master's graduates, many English-taught master's programs and access to the wider European job market.
An MBA pays off when you have a clear post-MBA goal — a function, industry or geography — and enough work experience to contribute in class. If you have less than two years of experience, a specialised master's (Finance, Business Analytics, Management) is often the better first step.
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Some schools accept the GRE instead, and a few waive tests for candidates with strong experience or academics. Top programs usually expect a competitive GMAT or GRE score.
Most well-ranked programs prefer 2–5 years. Some one-year and early-career programs accept less, but the class profile and outcomes differ.
Tuition is ≈ €30,000 – €90,000 for the full MBA, plus living costs of ≈ €800 – €1,200 per month (Paris higher). Many students fund it with an education loan of ₹10–35 lakh or more.
Indian master's graduates: residence permit of up to 2 years to work.
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