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Studying in Paris for international students

Admissions procedures

International admission is open to candidates of foreign nationalities residing outside France. This specific admission procedure is based on the examination of the candidate’s application form which is evaluated by a jury:

  • Examination of the application form
  • Individual oral interview
  • Level of English (only for the 4th year of the Grande École Program)

The result of the evaluation is then communicated to the candidate by e-mail. If the candidate is accepted by the jury, the registration details are also confirmed by e-mail.

Applying for a Bachelor in Management or a Grande Ecole Program

  • The completed and signed information paper
  • Transcripts of grades obtained during the last two years of study (last 6 terms or 4 semesters)
  • The last diploma obtained (this one must be recognized by the State in the country of obtaining)
  • If French is not your mother tongue: a photocopy of the results of the French test TEF or equivalent
  • For a 4th year Grande Ecole application: you will be asked to provide proof of your English level (TOEFL, TOEIC, BULATS, IELTS, or Cambridge test)
  • A resume summarizing your professional experience and each year of study
  • A letter of motivation stating the year and course of study desired
  • A certificate of attendance for the current year of study
  • A photocopy of your passport or Identity Card
  • A passport photo
  • Proof of payment of the €100 application fee:
    – Specify the name of the candidate in the text of the transaction.
    – the application fee is retained by the school in case of withdrawal.
    – application fees are not deductible from tuition fees.

The file should be sent by email to international@istec.fr – +33 (0)1 40 40 16 47

Applying for an MBA as an english-speaking students (outside india & algeria) 

The MBA, which takes place on the ISTEC campus in Paris, is open to English and French-speaking students from all over the world who already hold a :

  • 12 months program : Bac+5 or Bac+4 or equivalent. Tuition fees €8 880€ – Deposit €2 500
  • 18 months program : Bac+3 or Bachelor. Tuition fees €12 980 – Deposit €3 400

How to apply for an MBA : 

  • The completed and signed application form
  • A recent resume
  • Transcripts from the 3 years of study
  • A copy of the last diploma/certificate obtained
  • A copy of your passport.
  • 80€ application fees (bank details on the last page of application form or by credit card) with proof of payment

A deposit of €2,500(12-month program) or €3,400 (18-month programs) will be required if your application is successful. This deposit is refundable if the visa is not obtained.

In parallel, you must register on the Campus France platform “Études en France“.

The file should be sent by email to mba@istec.fr

Upcoming start of the school year dates:

  • March, 2024
  • October, 2024

Applying for an MBA as an english-speaking students from india

Recruitment conditions:

The MBA, which takes place on the ISTEC campus in Paris, is open to English and French-speaking students from all over the world who already hold a :

  • Bac+5 or Bac +4 or equivalent : Tuition fees : 12 months program (€8,880€)
  • Bac +3 or Bachelor degree : Tuition fees : 18 months program (€12,980)

How to apply for an MBA: 

And submit the following documents :

  • A recent resume
  • Transcripts from the 3 years of study
  • A copy of the last diploma/certificate obtained
  • A copy of your passport.
  • 80€ application fees with proof of payment

For application, please contact our office in India: Ahmedabad: istec-south-asia@istec.fr 

Full payment of tuition fees will be required if your application is successful. For foreign students, this deposit is only refundable if the visa is not obtained.

In parallel, you must register on the Campus France platform “Études en France“.

Upcoming start of the school year dates:

  • March, 2024
  • October, 2024