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Cost of Studying in France: Tuition Statistics
The median yearly tuition for international master's students in France is 292 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 292 USD and 292 USD. These figures are computed from 13,060 programs at 423 universities in France listed on Global Admissions; 30% are taught in English.
Data as of August 31, 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.
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.
Quick answers
Can I study in English in France?
Yes — 3,903 of the 13,060 degree programs in France on Global Admissions (30%) are taught entirely in English.
How many universities in France accept international students?
423 universities in France list programs open to international applicants on Global Admissions as of August 31, 2026.
Is France affordable for international students?
A quarter of master's programs in France charge 292 USD per year or less, and the cheapest listed program starts at 1 USD. Compare against other countries on the tuition statistics table.
Thinking seriously about France?
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Methodology
All figures are computed from the 13,060 degree programs that423 universities in France list on Global Admissions, as of August 31, 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 31, 2026".