MS in France - Colleges, Fees, Eligibility

MS in France: QS Best Student Cities 2023 has ranked Paris at 9th position. France is becoming an appealing destination for students who wish to study abroad. France has a good economic base and is home to some of the biggest international companies such as Airbus, L’Oréal, Danone, etc. In addition, it offers high quality education, and decent research and development opportunities. According to Payscale, the average annual salary of a student with Master’s degree in France is nearly €42,000.

MS in France Highlights

Head	Details
Total Number of Universities Offering MS in France	Approx. 25
MS in France Fees (1st Year Average of 27 Universities)	INR 12 Lakhs
Top Specializations	Big Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence for Business Transformation, Computer Engineering, Management-Engineering, Design and Management of Complex IT Systems, etc.
Exams Required	Formal Schooling, Graduation, English-language proficiency tests scores such as IELTS or TOEFL

MS in France Top 10 Universities

The table given below provides top 10 universities in France that offer MS courses. Their first-year tuition fee has also been provided:

University	Tuition Fee (1st Year)
IESEG School of Management	€9,450
Skema Business School - Paris Campus	€25,000
EMLYON Business School	€24,900
EDHEC Business School	€23,500
EPITA Graduate School of Computer Science	€8,690
Montpellier Business School	€11,625
Pierre and Marie Curie University	€256
Ecole Polytechnique	€6,600
Grenoble INP - Grenoble Institute of Technology	€5,000
University of Nantes	€3,060

(Source: studyabroad.shiksha.com)

MS in France Top Specializations

Pursuing MS in France allows a student to choose from a wide range of specializations and disciplines. Some of the top specializations are given below:

Big Data Analytics for Business	Artificial Intelligence for Business Transformation	Computer Engineering
Management-Engineering	Environment, Ecology-Oceanography and Marine Environment	Design and Management of Complex IT Systems
Hydraulic and Civil Engineering	Computer Science on Optimization in Operations Research (ORO)	Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
French Engineering Master Degree Program (FEMDP)	Software Engineering	Electronic Embedded Systems
Renewable Energy Science & Technology	Internet of Things (IoT)	Transfers-Fluids-Materials in Aeronautical and Space Applications

MS in France Cost

Overall cost of pursuing MS in France will include your application fee cost, visa cost, tuition fee, travel expenses, living costs, and other miscellaneous charges such as weather-appropriate clothing, stationery, etc. The average 1st year tuition cost and average 1-year cost of living are given below. A student must note that the cost of living depends on the location and his/her lifestyle.

• Average Tuition Fee (1st Year) based on an average of 27 colleges is INR 12 Lakhs

• Average Living Cost for 1 year stands at INR 3.77 Lakh

(Source: studyabroad.shiksha.com)

MS in France Student Visa

Students who wish to study in France need to apply for an appropriate visa on the basis of their duration of their course. Those who wish to study MS, need to apply for ‘Visa de long séjour etudes’. It is also called as the long-stay visa. It is for students who opt for courses that are longer than 6 months in duration. The fee for long-stay France student visa is €99.

MS in France Eligibility

To pursue MS in France, students need to fulfill certain basic criteria. Some of the requirements are given below:

• X and XII formal schooling
• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
• IELTS or TOEFL scores
• Resume
• Letters of Recommendation
• Statement of Purpose

Work Permit after MS in France

After completion of MS in France, students can apply for temporary residence permit – APS, which is valid for a duration of 24 months. With this extended residence permit, students can take up part-time employment of up to 964 hours. If a student secures an employment that is more than 1.5 times of the minimum wage guarantee, then he/she has to apply for a work permit.

MS in France Scholarships

Studying abroad can be an expensive deal. Students can apply for various scholarships to reduce their cost of studying abroad. In addition, students can read about scholarships in France. Some of the scholarships are given below:

• Narotam Sekhsaria’s Scholarships
• K.C. Mahindra Scholarships For Post-Graduate Studies Abroad: Maximum scholarship amount per student is INR 800,000
• Hani Zeini Scholarship: Maximum scholarship amount per student is USD 1,000
• Inlaks Scholarships (University Courses): Maximum scholarship amount per student is USD 100,000
• Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship: Maximum scholarship amount per student is USD 10,000

MS in France Jobs and Salaries

Students, who pursue MS in France, get placed according to their majors and courses that they have pursued. Some of the courses and their corresponding average annual salaries are given in the table below. Data has been sources from Payscale.

Course	Average Annual Salary
Master of Professional Studies	€42,000
Master of Arts	€22,000 - €70,000
Master of Management	€43,000
Master of Information Science	€31,000 - €84,000
Master of Engineering	€42,000

Q. What is the scope of pursuing MS in France?

A. France is home to some of the biggest companies in the world. In addition, it has a strong economic base and a vibrant culture. Students can choose from a wide range of specializations and pursue their career paths accordingly. The average annual salary of Master’s degree holder in France is nearly €42,000. All these factors make France an attractive destination for pursuing higher education.

Q. Can you name some of the universities in France that offer MS courses?

A. EPITA Graduate School of Computer Science, Montpellier Business School, Pierre and Marie Curie University, Ecole Polytechnique, Grenoble INP - Grenoble Institute of Technology, University of Nantes, etc. are some of the universities in France that offer MS courses.

Q. What are the admission requirements for MS in France?

A. To pursue MS in France, you have to fulfill certain basic requirements such as formal schooling, graduation, English-language proficiency scores of IELTS or TOEFL. Additional documents include resume, letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, etc.

Q. Is it compulsory to provide a proof of English-language proficiency for MS in France?

A. If you belong to a country, where English is not the native language then you have to provide a proof of English-language proficiency through IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE.

Q. Is it compulsory to obtain a student visa for MS in France?

A. Yes. In order to pursue an academic course in France it is compulsory to obtain a student visa.

Q. What is the overall cost of pursuing MS in France, and how can I reduce this cost?

A. The average 1st year tuition fee for MS in France is nearly INR 12 Lakhs. Average 1-year cost of living in France is nearly INR 4 Lakhs. In order to reduce your cost of pursuing MS in France, you can apply for scholarship and/ or work part-time.

09-01-2023 09:03