France is home to some of the top recruiters like French luxury brand LVMH, McDonalds, Louis Vuitton and Hennessy, Credit Agricole. Some of the top recruiters to explore to while looking for jobs in France are:
Recruiters | Annual Salaries in EUR | Annual Salaries in INR |
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IBM | EUR 134,000 | 1.18 Cr |
EY | EUR 55,000 | 48.45 lakhs |
Accenture | EUR 52,000 | 45.80 lakhs |
PwC | EUR 48,000 | 42.28 lakhs |
McKinsey & Co | EUR 104,000 | 91.61 lakhs |
Deloitte | EUR 36,000 | 31.71 lakhs |
Amazon | EUR 89,000 | 78.40 lakhs |
Once you have earned your MBA, you can apply for APS (authorization Provisoire de séjour). This is a one-time and a non-renewable temporary residency authorization, specially for graduates aiming to find a job after MBA in France. APS is valid for 12 months only.
You will need following documents for applying for your French work permit:
Yes, most of the universities in France offer scholarships to eligible international students. Tabulated below are the scholarships offered by various universities:
University | Amount in EUR |
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Ecole Polytechnique | 4,000/year paid in 10 monthly instalments |
Université Paris-Saclay | 10,000/year for the duration of the academic year and 10 consecutive months |
Sciences Po university | Tuition grant between 3,600 - 13,000 (for three years of the undergraduate program) and 6,100 - 12,200 (For two years Master’s program) |
Grenoble Institute of Technology | Up to 5,000/ semester for a maximum duration of two semesters |
École Normale Supérieure | 1,000/ month for three years and accommodation facilities at one of the ENS campuses |
Students planning to apply for financial aid to support their higher studies in French universities can visit CampusBourses, an online tool that contains a catalogue of all available scholarships. Some of the scholarships available to study in France are:
Tuition fees of MBA in France can range from 12,500 EUR to 89,000 EUR annually. Which is equivalent to around 11.01 lakhs to 78.40 lakhs INR. Tabulated below are fees of top business schools in France:
University | Tuition Fees (EUR) | Tuition Fees (INR) |
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HEC Paris | 78,000 | 68.71 lakhs |
INSEAD | 91,225 | 80.36 lakhs |
ESSEC Business School | 43,200 | 38.05 lakhs |
EDHEC Business School | 46,700 | 41.13 lakhs |
EMLYON Business School | 17,500 | 15.41 lakhs |
SKEMA Business School | 38,000 | 33.47 lakhs |
Cost of living in France is surely expensive compared to most other countries in Europe. he general monthly cost of living in France for international students in affordable cities such as Metz, Toulouse, Lille, Lyon can be expected around 500-1,000 EUR (~ 44,000 to 88,000 INR) . On the other hand, the monthly cost of living in Paris can vary between 1,200-1,800 EUR (~ 1.05 lakhs to 1.58 lakhs INR) .
Yes, you can get a study visa without IELTS. Many countries provide study visas without IELTS if you have sound educational grades and meet all other requirements. You have to submit your application for a study visa. However, most of the French universities require IELTS or any English proficiency score as a basic admission requirement.
GMAT is required for only a few MBA universities in France like INSEAD, HEC, ESSEC and such. Most other MBAs will NOT need work experience, however, they are encouraged. Mentioned below are the average GMAT score of admitted students at MBA in France:
Business School | GMAT Requirement |
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HEC Paris | 630 |
INSEAD | 650 |
ESSEC Business School | 690 |
EDHEC Business School | 620 |
EMLYON Business School | 620 |
ESCP Europe | Below 600 |
Most of the universities in France have their own fixed admission timelines. However, based on the application deadlines of the universities, we have formed an approximate admission timeline for international students planning to study in France.