University-Specific Scholarships
Below is a list of universities in France that offer scholarships to international students. Please note that scholarship availability and eligibility criteria may vary; it’s advisable to consult the respective university’s official website for the most current information.
France offers a variety of scholarships to international students through government initiatives and individual universities. Below is an overview of prominent scholarship programs and a list of universities with specific scholarships available:
In-Demand Masters of Science Courses in France
- Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Program:
- Description: Developed by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs to attract top international students for master's and PhD programs.
- Benefits: Master's students receive a monthly allowance of €1,181; PhD students receive €1,400. Additional support includes return trips, health insurance, and cultural activities. Tuition fees are not covered.
- Eligibility: Open to international students nominated by French higher education institutions.
- École Normale Supérieure (ENS) International Selection:
- Description: An annual selection allowing about thirty promising international students to pursue a two or three-year course at ENS.
- Benefits: Monthly stipend of approximately €1,000 for 2-3 years.
- Eligibility: International students in Science or Humanities fields.
- Ampère Scholarships of Excellence at ENS de Lyon:
- Description: Offered to excellent international students enrolling in master's programs in Exact Sciences, Arts, and Human and Social Sciences.
- Benefits: €1,000 per month for 12 months, renewable under certain conditions.
- Eligibility: International students with relevant academic backgrounds.
- Emile Boutmy Scholarships at Sciences Po University:
- Description: Created to attract top international students from outside the European Union.
- Benefits: Varies from €6,500 to €13,100 per year for undergraduate studies and up to €19,000 per year for master's studies.
- Eligibility: Non-EU international students applying to Sciences Po.
- Université Paris-Saclay International Master’s Scholarships:
- Description: Aims to promote access to its master's programs for international students.
- Benefits: €10,000 per year and up to €1,000 for travel and visa expenses.
- Eligibility: International students newly admitted to a master's program at Université Paris-Saclay.
- Grenoble Institute of Technology Foundation Scholarships:
- Description: Supports international students pursuing an international master program at Grenoble INP.
- Benefits: €5,000 per semester.
- Eligibility: International students applying for master's programs at Grenoble INP.
- INSEAD MBA Scholarships:
- Benefits: Ranges from $5,000 to $25,000.
- Eligibility: International students applying for the MBA program at INSEAD.
- HEC Paris MBA Scholarships:
- Description: Offers generous scholarships to international students from diverse backgrounds.
- Benefits: Amounts vary from €6,000 to €24,000.
- Eligibility: International students applying for the MBA program at HEC Paris.
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Université Paris-Saclay
- Scholarship: International Master's Scholarships
- Details: Provides €10,000 per year and up to €1,000 for travel and visa expenses.
- Eligibility: International students newly admitted to a master's program at Université Paris-Saclay.
Sciences Po University
Scholarships:
- Emile Boutmy Scholarship: Offers up to €19,000 per year for master's studies.
- Eiffel Scholarship: Aimed at foreign students with outstanding ability, providing a monthly allowance and additional support.
- Eligibility: Non-EU international students applying to Sciences Po.
École Normale Supérieure (ENS)
- Scholarship: International Selection
- Details: Provides a monthly stipend of approximately €1,000 for 2-3 years.
- Eligibility: International students in Science or Humanities fields.
Université Grenoble Alpes
- Scholarship: IDEX Scholarships
- Details: Offers €8,000 for the first year and €5,000 for the second year.
- Eligibility: International students applying for master's or engineering degrees.
HEC Paris
- Scholarship: MBA Scholarships
- Details: Amounts vary from €6,000 to €24,000.
- Eligibility: International students applying for the MBA program at HEC Paris.
INSEAD
- Scholarship: MBA Scholarships
- Details: Ranges from $5,000 to $25,000.
- Eligibility: International students applying for the MBA program at INSEAD.
Université de Lyon
- Scholarship: Ampère Scholarships of Excellence
- Details: Provides €1,000 per month for 12 months, renewable under certain conditions.
- Eligibility: International students enrolling in master's programs in Exact Sciences, Arts, and Human and Social Sciences.
Université de Bordeaux
- Scholarship: Initiative of Excellence (IdEx) Scholarships
- Details: Offers financial support to high-achieving international students.
- Eligibility: International students applying to master's programs.
Université de Strasbourg
- Scholarship: International Master's Scholarships
- Details: Provides financial assistance to outstanding international students.
- Eligibility: International students admitted to master's programs.
Université de Montpellier
- Scholarship: International Master's Scholarships
- Details: Provides financial assistance to outstanding international students.
- Eligibility: International students admitted to master's programs.
Université de Lille
- Scholarship: Master's Scholarships for International Students
- Details: Offers financial support to international students enrolled in master's programs.
- Eligibility: International students demonstrating academic excellence.
Université de Rennes 1
- Scholarship: International Mobility Scholarships
- Details: Provides assistance to international students to promote academic mobility.
- Eligibility: International students participating in exchange or degree programs.
Université de Nantes
- Scholarship: Excellence Scholarships
- Details: Aimed at high-achieving international students enrolling in master's programs.
University Listing
| University Name | Location | Type | QS Ranking 2025 | FT Ranking | Top Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEC Paris | Paris | Private | Not Ranked | FT MiM 2024: 1st | Business Administration, Finance, Marketing |
| INSEAD - France | Paris | Private | Not Ranked | FT MiM 2024: 2nd | Business Administration, Executive Education |
| ESSEC Business School - France | Paris | Private | Not Ranked | FT MiM 2024: 8th | Business Administration, Management, Finance |
| EDHEC Business School | Lille | Private | Not Ranked | FT MiM 2024: 3rd | Business Administration, Finance, Marketing |
| ESCP Business School | Paris | Private | Not Ranked | FT MiM 2024: 5th | Business Administration, Management, Entrepreneurship |
| EMLYON Business School | Lyon | Private | Not Ranked | FT MiM 2024: 6th | Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Marketing |
| Skema Business School | Lille | Private | Not Ranked | FT MiM 2024: 30th | Business Administration, Management, Finance |
| Neoma Business School | Mont-Saint-Aignan | Private | Not Ranked | FT MiM 2024: 33rd | Business Administration, Marketing, Finance |
| Grenoble Ecole de Management | Grenoble | Private | Not Ranked | FT MiM 2024: 25th | Business Administration, Innovation Management, Marketing |
| Kedge Business School | Marseille | Private | Not Ranked | FT MiM 2024: 47th | Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Marketing |
| TBS Education | Toulouse | Private | Not Ranked | FT MiM 2024: 44th | Business Administration, International Management, Marketing |
| IÉSEG School of Management | Lille | Private | Not Ranked | FT MiM 2024: 22nd | Business Administration, International Business, Marketing |
| Audencia | Nantes | Private | Not Ranked | FT MiM 2024: 42nd | Business Administration, Management, Marketing |
| Montpellier Business School (MBS) | Montpellier | Private | Not Ranked | FT MiM 2024: 47th | Business Administration, International Business |
| Université PSL (Paris Sciences & Lettres) | Paris | Public | 24 | Not Ranked | Sciences, Humanities, Engineering |
| Ecole Polytechnique | Paris | Public | 46 | Not Ranked | Engineering, Computer Science, Physics |
| Sorbonne University | Paris | Public | 63 | Not Ranked | Arts and Humanities, Sciences, Medicine |
| Université Paris-Saclay | Paris | Public | 73 | Not Ranked | Science, Engineering, Business |
| Université de Strasbourg | Strasbourg | Public | 456 | Not Ranked | Chemistry, Biology, Humanities |
| Aix-Marseille University | Marseille | Public | 481 | Not Ranked | Medicine, Sciences, Humanities |
| Université Grenoble Alpes | Grenoble | Public | 334 | Not Ranked | Engineering, Natural Sciences |
| Université de Montpellier | Montpellier | Public | 448 | Not Ranked | Medicine, Environmental Science |
| Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3 | Lyon | Public | 1201-1400 | Not Ranked | Law, Humanities, Business Administration |
| Université de Lille | Lille | Public | Not Ranked | Not Ranked | Science, Humanities, Law |
| Université de Rennes 1 | Rennes | Public | Not Ranked | Not Ranked | Law, Economics, Science |
| Université de Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier | Toulouse | Public | Not Ranked | Not Ranked | Science, Health, Engineering |
| Université de Nice Sophia Antipolis | Nice | Public | Not Ranked | Not Ranked | Science, Technology, Health |
| Université de Caen Normandie | Caen | Public | Not Ranked | Not Ranked | Humanities, Social Sciences, Science |
| Université de Rouen Normandie | Rouen | Public | Not Ranked | Not Ranked | Humanities, Science, Technology |
| Université de Tours | Tours | Public | Not Ranked | Not Ranked | Arts and Humanities, Science, Technology |
| Université de Poitiers | Poitiers | Public | Not Ranked | Not Ranked | Humanities, Science, Law |
| Université de Limoges | Limoges | Public | 1201-1400 | Not Ranked | Law, Science, Technology |
| Université de La Rochelle | La Rochelle | Public | Not Ranked | Not Ranked | Science, Technology, Business Administration |
| Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour | Pau | Public | Not Ranked | Not Ranked | Science, Humanities, Law |
| Université de Perpignan Via Domitia | Perpignan | Public | Not Ranked | Not Ranked | Science, Humanities, Law |
| Université de Toulon | Toulon | Public | Not Ranked | Not Ranked | Science, Technology, Humanities |
| Université de Corse Pascal Paoli | Corte | Public | Not Ranked | Not Ranked | Humanities, Science, Law |
| Université de Franche-Comté | Besançon | Public | Not Ranked | Not Ranked | Science, Technology, Humanities |
| Université de Bourgogne | Dijon | Public | Not Ranked | Not Ranked | Humanities, Science, Technology |
| Université de Savoie Mont Blanc | Chambéry | Public | Not Ranked | Not Ranked | Science, Humanities, Engineering |
| Université de Haute-Alsace | Mulhouse | Public | Not Ranked | Not Ranked | Science, Technology, Humanities |
| Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne | Reims | Public | Not Ranked | Not Ranked | Science, Technology, Humanities |
| Université de Picardie Jules Verne | Amiens | Public | Not Ranked | Not Ranked | Humanities, Science, Technology |
| Université d'Artois | Arras | Public | Not Ranked | Not Ranked | Humanities, Science, Social Sciences |
| Université du Littoral Côte d'Opale | Dunkerque | Public | Not Ranked | Not Ranked | Science, Technology, Humanities |
| Université de Valenciennes et du Hainaut-Cambrésis | Valenciennes | Public | Not Ranked | Not Ranked | Science, Technology, Humanities |
| Université de Bretagne Occidentale | Brest | Public | Not Ranked | Not Ranked | Science, Humanities, Law |
| Université de Bretagne Sud | Lorient | Public | Not Ranked | Not Ranked | Science, Technology, Humanities |
| Université d'Angers | Angers | Public | Not Ranked | Not Ranked | Humanities, Science, Law |
| Université du Maine | Le Mans | Public | Not Ranked | Not Ranked | Science, Technology, Humanities |
| Université d'Orléans | Orléans | Public | Not Ranked | Not Ranked | Science, Humanities, Law |