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Study social sciences in France
Universities and colleges in France recorded as teaching social sciences, with the levels they teach and what a year of study costs.
Includes Politics, sociology, international relations, anthropology
187 social sciences courses in France, from the official register. From official course data (government statistics and national course registers). In the official European data some fields are grouped (social sciences are counted together with journalism and information), so check the course list on the university’s website.
Subjects we can show you in France
Business and management 149Computing and software 116Engineering 145Medicine and health 64Nursing and midwifery 4Law 62Social sciences 81Psychology 34Education and teaching 56Natural sciences 92Mathematics and statistics 51Economics and finance 67Art and design 61Music and performing arts 39Media and journalism 40Architecture and built environment 26Agriculture and environment 64Hospitality and tourism 6Languages and literature 56Sport and exercise science 49
81 institutions recorded as teaching this in France.
Order: Universities first, then most programmes or graduates in this field A to Z
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University · Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Bachelor's · Master's · Short courses
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University · Avignon
Bachelor's · Master's · Short courses
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Studying in France at a glance
- Tuition a year
- EUR 2,900 to EUR 4,000
- Living costs a month
- EUR 700 to EUR 1,600
- First year, all in, from
- EUR 11,400
- Money to show for the visa
- EUR 10,500
- Work during term
- 20 hours a week
- Stay to work after
- 1 year
Official figures, checked 2026-09-24. Tuition for social sciences can differ from the country average.
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Questions students ask
How much does it cost to study social sciences in France?
Tuition for international students runs from EUR 2,900 to EUR 4,000 a year, and living costs from EUR 700 a month. With the visa fee, a first year starts at about EUR 11,400. Fees for social sciences can be higher than the average; check the course page.
Can I work while I study in France?
Yes, up to 20 hours a week during term on a student visa, and more in the holidays where the rules allow.
Can I stay and work in France after I graduate?
Yes: Recherche d'emploi ou creation d'entreprise (APS) gives you 1 year.
Scholarships to study social sciences, by nationality
Government scholarships open to your passport, with deadlines and the official pages. Many accept any subject: check each scheme.
