What extra costs should I budget for my MBA in France apart from tuition and rent?
Beyond tuition and rent, an MBA in France typically involves application fees, entrance tests, visa charges, health insurance and a flight. Estimates range from EUR 50 for the student visa fee to EUR 400 to 800 for a one-way flight. These are planning figures, so check each source.
Beyond tuition and rent, you should budget for application fees, entrance tests, visa charges, health insurance and your flight to France. Some schools already include a few of these in tuition, so check the fee breakdown first to avoid counting a cost twice.
Estimated Additional Costs
| Expense | Estimated cost |
|---|---|
| MBA application fee | EUR 100 to 250 (approx INR 10,666 to 26,665) |
| GMAT entrance test | EUR 250 to 350 (approx INR 26,665 to 37,331) |
| Campus France application fee for India | INR 20,000 from 1 August 2026 |
| Student visa fee | EUR 50 (approx INR 5,333) |
| Visa validation tax | EUR 100 (approx INR 10,666) |
| One-way flight from India to France | EUR 400 to 800 (approx INR 42,664 to 85,328) |
| Books and study materials | EUR 0 to 500 (approx INR 0 to 53,330) |
| Health insurance, if charged separately | EUR 20 to 100 (approx INR 2,133 to 10,666) per month |
Important Notes
- These are planning estimates, not fixed charges.
- The visa fee listed is for applicants who go through the Études en France procedure.
- Health insurance and study materials may already be included in your MBA fees.
- Official sources include France-Visas and Campus France India.
My Advice
Ask each school for a fee breakdown before you total your budget. Fees change, so check the official France-Visas and Campus France India pages for the latest amounts.
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