10 English-Taught Programmes in France That Could Change Your Future
One of the biggest myths about studying in France is that you need to speak French. You don’t.
France offers hundreds of programmes fully taught in English — many with outstanding career prospects, strong industry connections and internationally recognised qualifications. And France isn’t just strong in business and engineering. It’s the global capital of fashion, film, gastronomy and the arts.
Here are 10 worth knowing about, across Paris, Lyon and Provence — at a glance:
| # | School / Programme | City | Field | French needed? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EMLyon Business School | Lyon & Paris | Business & management | No |
| 2 | INSEEC Business School | Paris & Lyon | Business, luxury & fashion | No |
| 3 | IAE Aix | Aix-en-Provence | Business (public) | No |
| 4 | INSA Lyon — GLOBALINSA | Lyon | Engineering | No |
| 5 | Sciences Po | Paris / Reims / Le Havre | Politics & int’l affairs | No |
| 6 | Aix-Marseille University | Aix-en-Provence | Economics & social sciences | No |
| 7 | ESMOD Paris | Paris | Fashion & luxury | No (English C1) |
| 8 | EICAR | Paris | Film & television | No |
| 9 | French + Gastronomy | Provence & Lyon | Gastronomy & hospitality | No |
| 10 | Summer Camps & Short Programmes | Provence | Short / discovery | No |
💼 Business & management
1. EMLyon Business School — Lyon & Paris
Consistently ranked among Europe’s top 10 business schools by the Financial Times. Offers English-taught programmes in business administration, digital marketing, finance, data science and health management. 67% of students find a job before graduation. No French required.
2. INSEEC Business School — Paris & Lyon
Offers a 100% English-taught BBA from year one — covering international business, luxury & fashion management, finance and marketing. Particularly relevant for HK students targeting the luxury and consumer goods sector. No French required.
3. IAE Aix — Aix-en-Provence
One of France’s most respected public business schools — the only French public university business school ranked by the Financial Times. English-taught Master’s programmes including MSc International Business and MBA. 96% graduate employment rate. No French required for English programmes.
⚙️ Engineering & technology
4. INSA Lyon — GLOBALINSA Programme — Lyon
Ranked #1 in France and #33 in the world for Mechanical Engineering (Shanghai Ranking 2025). The GLOBALINSA programme is a fully English-language foundation engineering pathway leading to a globally recognised MSc in Engineering. No French required.
🎓 Politics, law & international affairs
5. Sciences Po — Paris (Master’s) / Reims & Le Havre (Undergraduate)
Ranked #2 in the world for Politics & International Relations. Programmes taught entirely in English — no French required. Dual degree options with Columbia University, NUS, UC Berkeley and more. Seven French presidents studied here.
📊 Economics & social sciences
6. Aix-Marseille University (AMU) — Aix-en-Provence
One of France’s largest public universities with over 80,000 students. English-taught programmes in economics, management, law and political science. Affordable public university fees — from €2,895/year. No French required for English programmes.
👗 Fashion & luxury
7. ESMOD Paris — Paris
The world’s oldest fashion school, founded in 1841. Fully English-taught postgraduate programmes in Fashion Design and Fashion Business — covering luxury management, creative direction and international fashion strategy. Strong alumni network across LVMH, Hermès, Chanel and global luxury brands. No French required — English C1 proficiency needed. If you dream of a career in fashion, there is no better place on earth.
🎬 Film & television
8. EICAR International Film & Television School — Paris
The only film school on continental Europe offering a full English-language curriculum. BFA and MFA in Filmmaking — covering directing, production, cinematography, editing and screenwriting. State-of-the-art campus with 8 film sets, a Dolby 7.1 cinema and professional studios. 85% of alumni remain working in the film and television industry globally. No French required to enrol.
🍽️ Gastronomy & hospitality
9. French + Gastronomy Programme — Provence & Lyon
A unique programme combining French language learning with English-taught gastronomy and hospitality modules. Includes culinary workshops, visits to Michelin-starred restaurants and cultural excursions. Perfect for students exploring a career in hospitality, culinary arts or food business. No French required.
🌟 Short programmes & summer camps
10. Summer Camps & Short Programmes — Provence
For younger students not yet certain about studying in France, short summer programmes in Provence offer a first taste of French school life — taught in English — while discovering one of the most beautiful regions in the world. An ideal first step before a longer study abroad journey.
🌟 How FrenchWise helps
With so many options available, the process of choosing a programme can feel overwhelming. FrenchWise narrows it down for you — matching your profile, budget and career ambitions to the schools and programmes where you’ll truly thrive.
We have direct connections with selected schools in Paris, Lyon and Provence — giving our students a genuine advantage in the application process.
📞 Find your perfect programme
Book a free consultation with FrenchWise. We’ll find the programme that’s right for you.
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