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416 Best Master's Programs in France

Across France, 71 universities offer 416 Master's programs — most run 1–2 years. Courses from Institut Polytechnique de Paris, Sorbonne University and Université Paris-Saclay come first, because those universities rank highest.

414Master's Degree
CS Clermont School of Business logo
#172 in France France

MSc – Master of Science Project Management

Clermont School of Business — The MSc in Project Management at Clermont School of Business is designed to equip students with the practical and theoretical foundations required to manage projects effe...

Master's DegreeLevel
1 yearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Business & Management
415Master's Degree
CS Clermont School of Business logo
#172 in France France

Mastère Spécialisé Gestion des Ressources Humaines et Innovation Managériale

Clermont School of Business — The Mastère Spécialisé Gestion des Ressources Humaines et Innovation Managériale at Clermont School of Business offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip studen...

Master's DegreeLevel
10 monthsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Business & Management
USD 11,500 total Tuition (indicative)
416Master's Degree
CS Clermont School of Business logo
#172 in France France

Programme Grande École

Clermont School of Business — The Programme Grande École at Clermont School of Business is a prestigious Master’s Degree designed to equip students with the vital skills and knowledge necessary to thr...

Master's DegreeLevel
2 or 3 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Business & Management
USD 11,900 total Tuition (indicative)

How these courses are ranked

4 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #38 (Institut Polytechnique de Paris) to #319 (Sciences Po); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Sorbonne University is cited most (37,965,256 citations). 17 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Levels, lengths and start dates

The most common subjects are Business & Management (148), Computer Science & IT (62), Engineering (58) and Science (16). The usual length is 1–2 years and 1 year. 99% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (96% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (95% of courses with a stated intake). SKEMA Business School offers the widest choice, with 50 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Master's in France?

Institut Polytechnique de Paris (QS World #38), Sorbonne University (QS World #63) and Université Paris-Saclay (QS World #71) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Master's in France?

Of those with published fees, Sorbonne University is the least expensive at about USD 4,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How long does a Master's course take in France?

Most listed courses run 1–2 years, with 1 year the next most common.

When do Master's courses start in France?

Fall is the main intake — 96% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Master's online with a university in France?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Master's courses in France?

SKEMA Business School, with 50, ahead of Université Paris-Saclay (45).

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