Higher Education in France for Indian Students

This site provides detailed information on higher education in France for Indian students. The site also focuses on the opportunities available for Indian students willing to pursue studies in France.

Higher education in France for Indian students are offered from the French Embassy in India. Short term scholarship are available to Indian students who wish to pursue bachelor's/master's degrees from accredited Indian universities and short courses from French institutions. The course duration varies from 3-6 months. Long-term financial assistance or grants are offered to meritorious Indian students for pursuing bachelor's/master's degrees French universities or institutions. The length of financial assistance may be 2-3 years.

Bilateral students exchange program is applicable and allowed to institution or universities that have entered into the students exchange program contract. This student exchange program is only applicable for students who have successfully completed their bachelor's/master's degree from Indian institutes or universities which have contracts for students exchange programs. Further, facilities exist for advanced research for Indian PhD students who can complete a part of their research in France. This is offered to facilitate Indian PhD students so that they can have a feel of the French research and development arena. France being a self-sufficient country and an international economy superpower, commands a high respect for its advanced research and development facilities.

Furthermore, higher education in France for Indian students is also offered for pursuing internships and courses in professional training. Scholarships for these programs are tailor made for Indian students who wish to study in France.

Eligibility requirements for pursuing Higher Education in France for Indian Students are -

For pursuing Bachelor degree -

• A pass in senior secondary examination with a minimum of 50% marks.
• Must be pursuing studies or just completed studies from the union territory of India.
• Must have received a bona fide confirmed admission letter from the concerned university or institute in France to pursue further studies.
• A recommendation letter from a professor of the university or institute last attended.

For pursuing Master degree -

• A pass in bachelor's degree with a minimum of 60% marks.
• Must not have attained the age of more than 28 years,
• Must have received a bona fide confirmed admission letter from the concerned university or institute in France to pursue further studies.
• A recommendation letter from a professor of the university or institute last attended.

For pursuing professional training -

• A NOC from the institute or university in India where the student is studying currently.
• Must not have attained the age of more than 30 years.
• Must have received a bona fide confirmed admission letter from the concerned university or institute in France to pursue further studies.
• A recommendation letter from a professor of the university or institute last attended.

For pursuing Students Exchange Program -

• A NOC from the institute or university in India where the student is studying currently.
• Must not have attained the age of more than 30 years.
• Must have received a bona fide confirmed admission letter from the concerned university or institute in France to pursue further studies.
• A recommendation letter from a professor of the university or institute last attended.

Financial assistance includes the following -

• Stipend of €615 (maximum) per month
• Round pre-paid air ticket
• Medical insurance
• Tuition fees