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One-year master's keeps total cost and time abroad low; Globally recognised universities with clear entry requirements.
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UK vs France for Indian Students
A side-by-side comparison of studying in the UK and France: total cost in rupees, work during and after study, and long-term options.
- UK: median ₹50 lakh
- France: median ₹75 lakh
- UK cheaper by ≈ ₹25 lakh
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UK or France: which is better for Indian students?
On our university data, the UK is cheaper: the median total cost is ₹50 lakh versus ₹75 lakh in France. After graduation, the UK offers graduate Route: 2 years (3 for PhD); reducing to 18 months from January 2027, while France offers indian master's graduates: residence permit of up to 2 years to work. The better choice depends on your course, budget and long-term plan.
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UK vs France
- Median total cost
- UK: ₹50 lakh · France: ₹75 lakh
- Duration
- UK: Usually 12 months · France: 1–2 years
- Intakes
- UK: September/October · France: September; some January
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Low public tuition and top-ranked business schools; Up to 2 years of post-study stay for Indian master's graduates.
Budget first
UK is about ₹25 lakh cheaper at the median on our data.
Career first
Compare post-study work: UK (Graduate Route: 2 years) and France (Indian master's graduates: residence permit of up to 2 years to work).
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On our data, UK has the lower median total cost (₹50 lakh vs ₹75 lakh).
UK: Graduate Route: 2 years (3 for PhD); reducing to 18 months from January 2027. France: Indian master's graduates: residence permit of up to 2 years to work.
UK: Up to 20 hours/week in term for degree-level study. France: Up to 964 hours per year.
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