PublicScholarship available Paris
QS #59 (2025)
~$3,000/yr
€2,770/yr (international student rate under 'Bienvenue en France' policy)
QS #59 globally at €2,770/yr — unmatched value anywhere in the world; Paris living costs are offset by scholarship availability; mandatory Campus France registration process ensures counselor guidance for Nepali applicants
Master in Computer Science (English)Master in Physics (English)Master in Applied Mathematics
Min GPA: 3.3/4.0IELTS: 6.5+Intakes: SeptemberAid: Eiffel Excellence Scholarship (fully funded); Embassy of France in Nepal bilateral scholarships; Campus France fee waivers
PublicScholarship available Gif-sur-Yvette (Paris suburbs)
QS #15 (2025)
~$3,000/yr
€2,770/yr for international students
QS #15 globally in science at public tuition rates; cheaper suburban location than Paris proper; France's post-graduation APS (temporary residence permit) allows 1-year job search after degree completion
Master in Computer Science (English)Master in MathematicsMaster in Physics
Min GPA: 3.3/4.0IELTS: 6.5+Intakes: SeptemberAid: Eiffel Excellence Scholarship; Paris-Saclay Excellence Master's Scholarship (€10,000); IDEX Paris-Saclay international fellowships
PublicScholarship available Grenoble
QS #201–250 (2025)
~$3,000/yr
€2,770/yr for international students
Grenoble is one of France's most affordable student cities; Schneider Electric, STMicroelectronics, Soitec HQ nearby for internships; Alpine location with skiing and outdoor activities; 2-hour TGV to Paris
Master in Computer Science (English, some programs)Master in International Business (English)Master in Physics (English)
Min GPA: 2.7/4.0IELTS: 6+Intakes: SeptemberAid: Eiffel Excellence Scholarship; UGA Excellence Scholarship; Erasmus Mundus joint degrees available
PublicScholarship available Lyon
QS #571–580 (2025)
~$3,000/yr
€2,770/yr for international students
Lyon is France's second city and considerably cheaper than Paris for accommodation; strong biotech and pharmaceutical sector (Sanofi, bioMérieux nearby) for life science graduates; 2 hours from Paris by TGV; active Nepali/South Asian student networks in Lyon
Master in Computer ScienceMaster in Economics (English)Master in Life Sciences (English, select programs)
Min GPA: 2.7/4.0IELTS: 6+Intakes: SeptemberAid: Eiffel Excellence Scholarship; Lyon Excellence Scholarship; Erasmus Mundus eligibility
PublicScholarship available Strasbourg
QS #251–300 (2025)
~$3,000/yr
€2,770/yr for international students
Strasbourg is the seat of the European Parliament and Council of Europe — unique access to EU institutions for international relations or policy students; accessible public tuition; very affordable city for students; proximity to Germany (15 minutes across the Rhine) opens dual-country career options
Master in Computer ScienceMaster in Chemistry (English)Master in European Studies (English)
Min GPA: 2.7/4.0IELTS: 6+Intakes: SeptemberAid: Eiffel Excellence Scholarship; Strasbourg Excellence Award; EU Erasmus+ funding for joint programs
~$3,200/yr
€2,770–3,770/yr
Min GPA: VariesIELTS: 6+Intakes:
~$3,200/yr
€2,770–3,770/yr (non-EU standard)
Min GPA: VariesIELTS: 6+Intakes:
~$3,200/yr
€2,770–3,770/yr
Min GPA: VariesIELTS: 6+Intakes:
~$3,200/yr
€2,770–3,770/yr
Min GPA: VariesIELTS: 6+Intakes:
~$3,200/yr
€2,770–3,770/yr
Master in International Business Law (English)Master in EconomicsMaster in Management (IAE Paris)Master in Political Science+2 more
Min GPA: VariesIELTS: 6.5+Intakes:
~$3,200/yr
€2,770–3,770/yr
Master in Computer Science (English track)Master in Biostatistics and BioinformaticsMaster in International Management (English)Master in Law (International, French-medium)+1 more
Min GPA: VariesIELTS: 6+Intakes:
~$3,200/yr
€2,770–3,770/yr
Master in Bioinformatics (English)Master in Agronomy and Agri-FoodMaster in Computer Science (English available)Master in Environmental Sciences+1 more
Min GPA: VariesIELTS: 6+Intakes:
~$3,200/yr
€2,770–3,770/yr
Master in Astrophysics (English)Master in International LawMaster in Public HealthMaster in Economics and Management+1 more
Min GPA: VariesIELTS: 6+Intakes:
~$3,500/yr
€2,770–4,000/yr (engineering grande école)
Min GPA: VariesIELTS: 6+Intakes: