The total cost to study and live in Austria for 2 years (Master’s degree) ranges between ₹12-18 lakh for Indian students at public universities, making it one of Europe’s most underrated affordable study destinations. Austrian public universities charge non-EU students approximately €726.72 per semester (€1,453.44/year) — which includes the tuition fee and the mandatory ÖH...Read More

The Autorisation Provisoire de Séjour (APS) gives Indian graduates of French universities a 1-year post-study work visa to search for employment in France — and it allows you to work ANY job (full-time, part-time, freelance) while you search. If you hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) from a recognised French institution, you are eligible for...Read More

Getting Permanent Residency (PR) in France after completing your Master’s degree takes approximately 5-7 years via the standard route: 2 years studying + 1 year APS (post-study work) + 2-4 years on a work permit. However, if you secure an EU Blue Card or Passeport Talent visa, the timeline can be reduced to 4-5 years....Read More

The average starting salary after completing a Master’s degree in France for Indian graduates ranges between €32,000-45,000 gross per year (approximately ₹28.8-40.5 lakh) depending on the field, with IT and Data Science roles commanding the highest packages at €35,000-50,000 (₹31.5-45 lakh), and Grande Ecole graduates earning a 15-25% premium over public university graduates. After mandatory...Read More

France offers Indian graduates a generous 1-year post-study job search visa called APS (Autorisation Provisoire de Sejour), access to Europe’s third-largest economy, and direct recruitment pathways into global giants like Airbus, LVMH, Sanofi, BNP Paribas, and Renault. With over 40,000 Indian students now studying in France and the country’s tech sector growing at 6.5% annually,...Read More

The September 2026 intake in France is the primary entry point for Indian students, and while the main Campus France DAP deadline passed in January 2026, there are still multiple pathways open right now in March 2026 — including Hors DAP applications (open until March-April 2026), Connect programs with extended deadlines, direct university applications, and...Read More

France offers over 1,600 English-taught Master’s programmes across engineering, computer science, business, data science, biotechnology, and more — making it one of Europe’s most accessible destinations for Indian students who do not speak French. From world-ranked institutions like Ecole Polytechnique (QS #38), HEC Paris (#1 in Europe for MBAs), and Universite Paris-Saclay (#1 in France...Read More

The Campus France application process for Indian students involves 7 key steps: creating an account on the Etudes en France portal, completing your academic profile, uploading documents, selecting up to 7 Hors DAP or 3 DAP programmes, paying the application fee of approximately ₹14,500, attending a Campus France interview, receiving a pre-consular opinion, and finally...Read More

Yes, Indian students with 50-60% marks CAN get admission in France for Bachelor’s and Master’s programs in 2026. Unlike the UK, USA, or Germany where strict GPA cutoffs eliminate most applicants below 65%, France follows a holistic evaluation model through Campus France that weighs your motivation letter, work experience, French language skills, and academic trajectory...Read More

Since 2019, all international students in France — including Indian students — are automatically enrolled in the French national health insurance system (Securite Sociale/Assurance Maladie) at no additional premium cost, covering approximately 70% of medical expenses including doctor visits, hospital stays, and prescriptions. You must pay the mandatory CVEC (Contribution Vie Etudiante et de Campus)...Read More