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Cost of Studying in France: Tuition Statistics
The median yearly tuition for international master's students in France is 286 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 286 USD and 286 USD. These figures are computed from 9,324 programs at 418 universities in France listed in the Global Admissions catalog; 2% are taught in English.
Data as of July 17, 2026 · all amounts in USD · refreshed as the catalog changes
Tuition in France by degree level
The 25th–75th percentile range shows what the middle half of programs charge — a more honest picture than a single average.
| Degree | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 203 USD | 203 USD | 203 USD | 1,683 |
| Master's | 286 USD | 286 USD | 286 USD | 6,785 |
Why the numbers look this way: Public universities in France charge annual registration fees rather than tuition — a few hundred euros for EU students, nominally €2,850–3,900 for non-EU students, though many universities waive most of the difference. The trade-off: many programs, especially at bachelor's level, teach in French.
Cheapest degree programs in France
The lowest published international tuition in our France catalog right now — each links to the live program.
| Program | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Computer Science | Université Côte d'Azur | Bachelor's | 170 USD |
| Bachelor in Social and Sociocultural Animation | Université Côte d'Azur | Bachelor's | 170 USD |
| Bachelor in Real Estate Management and Development | Université Côte d'Azur | Bachelor's | 170 USD |
| Bachelor in Management of Health and Social Structures | Université Côte d'Azur | Bachelor's | 170 USD |
| Bachelor in Professional License - Tourism and Leisure | Université Côte d'Azur | Bachelor's | 170 USD |
| Bachelor in Information Communication - Organizational Communication | Université Côte d'Azur | Bachelor's | 170 USD |
Quick answers
Can I study in English in France?
Yes — 208 of the 9,324 degree programs in our France catalog (2%) are taught entirely in English.
How many universities in France accept international students?
418 universities in France list programs open to international applicants in the Global Admissions catalog as of July 17, 2026.
Is France affordable for international students?
A quarter of master's programs in France charge 286 USD per year or less, and the cheapest listed program starts at 170 USD . Compare against other countries on the tuition statistics table .
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Methodology
All figures are computed from the 9,324 degree programs that 418 universities in France list in the Global Admissions catalog, as of July 17, 2026. Tuition quartiles use the yearly tuition each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; programs without published tuition are excluded from quartiles but counted in totals. "English-taught" counts programs whose language of instruction is English. Cite as: "Global Admissions catalog data, July 17, 2026".