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Cost of Studying in France: Tuition Statistics
The median yearly tuition for international master's students in France is 289 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 289 USD and 289 USD. These figures are computed from 10,843 programs at 421 universities in France listed on Global Admissions; 16% are taught in English.
Data as of August 11, 2026 · all amounts in USD · refreshed as our data 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 | 206 USD | 206 USD | 206 USD | 2,129 |
| Master's | 289 USD | 289 USD | 289 USD | 7,827 |
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 on Global Admissions for France right now — each links to the live program.
| Program | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in M2 Genetics, Genomics, Epigenetics and Evolution (GenE2) | Université Paris-Saclay, Campus d'Orsay | Master's | 1 USD |
| Master in Bio-informatique | Université Paris-Saclay, Campus de Sceaux | Master's | 1 USD |
| Bachelor in Licence Sciences de la Terre | Université Jean Monnet - Saint Etienne | Bachelor's | 1 USD |
| Bachelor in BUT Gestion Entreprises Administrations Gestion Entrepreneuriat Management Activites 3 Amiens | Université d'Amiens - Antenne de Beauvais | Bachelor's | 2 USD |
| Master in M2 Outils et Systèmes de l’Astronomie et de l’Espace | Université Paris-Saclay, Campus de Sceaux | Master's | 3 USD |
| Master Psychologie Sociale Psychologie L'insertion L'intervention Sociales M2 | Université d'Amiens - Antenne de Beauvais | Master's | 5 USD |
Quick answers
Can I study in English in France?
Yes — 1,716 of the 10,843 degree programs in France on Global Admissions (16%) are taught entirely in English.
How many universities in France accept international students?
421 universities in France list programs open to international applicants on Global Admissions as of August 11, 2026.
Is France affordable for international students?
A quarter of master's programs in France charge 289 USD per year or less, and the cheapest listed program starts at 1 USD . Compare against other countries on the tuition statistics table .
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Methodology
All figures are computed from the 10,843 degree programs that 421 universities in France list on Global Admissions, as of August 11, 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 data, August 11, 2026".