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France Education Guide 2026

FREE public universities! Sorbonne, HEC Paris, Grandes Écoles — France offers world-class education at minimal cost.

🏆 Top Institutions

Institution Type Annual Fee
Sorbonne Université Public €170-€380 🤯
HEC Paris (Business) Grande École €45,000-€70,000
École Polytechnique Grande École €13,000-€16,000
Sciences Po Grande École €0-€14,500 (income-based)
INSEAD (MBA) Business €95,000+

Public university = €170 (licence) to €380 (master) for EU students. Non-EU: €2,770-€3,770/year — still incredibly cheap!

📝 Education System

🏛️ Grandes Écoles

• France's elite schools (unique system!)
• 2 years prep (prépa) + 3 years école
• HEC, Polytechnique, ENS, ENA
• Extremely competitive entry exams
Best career prospects in France

🎁 Scholarships

Eiffel Scholarship: €1,181/mo for international students
CAF (APL): Housing aid — ALL students can apply!
Erasmus+: EU exchange program
CROUS: Student housing + meal plans (€3.30/meal!)
Campus France: Start application here