CampusFrance India

What CampusFrance India does

CampusFrance India is the Indian operational arm of CampusFrance, the French government's official agency for promoting French higher education internationally, operating under the Embassy of France in India. It is a non-profit, government-funded entity that serves prospective Indian students seeking admission to French universities and Grandes Écoles, functioning as the bilateral gateway for application processing, scholarship administration, and post-admission community engagement.

Its core product surface comprises three integrated services. First, the Etudes en France (EEF) portal — the mandatory application and visa-pre-processing workflow for Indian students applying to French higher education institutions — which charges an INR 18,500 fee scheduled to rise to INR 20,000 effective August 1, 2026, plus a separate INR 18,000 Campus France payment fee. Second, the scholarship administration layer, distributing the flagship Charpak program (internships, research stays), the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship (Master's and PhD), and over ten institution-specific co-financed scholarships in partnership with named French schools including EDHEC, Rennes, Sciences Po, ParisTech, ENS Lyon, Kedge, EM Normandie, IESEG, Grenoble EM, and the Neemrana Music Foundation — all discoverable through the CampusBourses directory. Third, the France Alumni India Network, a community of 16,000+ Indian graduates of French institutions that sustains post-graduation engagement and feeds back into the recruitment funnel.

The business model is non-commercial in the conventional sense: revenue is a blend of per-applicant processing fees (EEF + Campus France payment) and direct budgetary allocation from the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs. The Indian bureau operates with 9 employees and 11 offices across the country, delivering in-person counseling, document verification, and interview scheduling. Go-to-market is executed primarily through recurring institutional roadshows — most notably the annual Choose France Tour that brings 40+ French institutions to five or more Indian cities for direct student engagement. Customer segments are exclusively individual prospective students (B2C), with no enterprise or institutional paying customers.

Name

CampusFrance India

Legal name

Campus France India

Website

https://inde.campusfrance.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CampusFrance India is the official French government bureau under the Embassy of France in India that promotes French higher education to prospective Indian students. It operates the Etudes en France application portal, administers Charpak and Eiffel scholarships alongside co-financed institutional awards, manages a 16,000+ member France Alumni network, and runs the Choose France Tour across multiple Indian cities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Education and Student Mobility Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Application Support, Matching Platforms & Scholarship Administration Services (EDAIAOAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Study Abroad Program Management & Administration (for Institutions) (EDAIAAAJ), International Student Funding & Mobility Grants Administration (EDADAHAL)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Study abroad counseling
• Student application processing
• Scholarship administration
• International student mobility

Headquarters

HQ city

Ahmedabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Service Fees (Etudes en France Procedure): CampusFrance India charges fees for processing student applications through the Etudes en France (EEF) platform. The fee increased from INR 18,500 to INR 20,000 effective from 1st August 2026. Additionally, a Campus France payment fee of Rs. 18,000 is charged for processing.
2. Scholarship Administration Services: As an arm of the French Embassy, CampusFrance India administers government-funded scholarship programs (Charpak, Eiffel, co-financed scholarships) on behalf of the French Ministry for Higher Education, Research and Innovation. Revenue is derived from government budgetary allocations rather than direct student fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

CampusFrance India is the Indian operational bureau of the French government's higher education agency, providing Indian students with end-to-end support for studying in France. Its core service is the Etudes en France application procedure, through which it processes student applications to French institutions for a standardized fee (INR 20,000 from August 2026). It also administers French government scholarship programs (Charpak, Eiffel, Co-financed), delivers in-person and webinar-based counseling through 11 offices, and runs recruitment events such as the annual Choose France Tour.

Product overview

CampusFrance India operates as an educational services platform rather than a traditional technology product company. Its core offering consists of guidance and administrative services for Indian students wishing to study in France, centered around the Etudes en France online application procedure and the Campus Bourses scholarship directory. The organization provides supplementary services including weekly webinars, the Choose France Tour recruitment events, and pre-departure sessions. Its scholarship portfolio includes branded programs like Charpak Scholarships, Amba Dalmia Scholarship, and various Co-Financed Scholarships with partner institutions. The France Alumni network maintains ongoing engagement with students post-graduation. All services are accessible through the website and physical offices across India.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• France Alumni: Alumni network for students who studied in France, connecting former students and providing resources for career development in France
• Charpak Scholarship
• Co-Financed Scholarships

Products and services

• Etudes en France Application Procedure Online centralized application procedure for Indian students applying to French higher education institutions, covering document submission, interview scheduling, and standardized processing fee payment.
• Campus Bourses Scholarship Directory Online search directory that lets international students browse and filter scholarships available for studying in France across various levels and fields of study.
• Charpak Scholarship Program French government scholarship programs for Indian students covering Master's programs, Exchange semesters, and Summer Training, administered through the French Embassy's France Excellence Charpak framework.
• Co-Financed Scholarships Joint scholarship programs between the French Embassy and French partner institutions providing tuition fee waivers and Embassy-level benefits (BCS scholarship holder status, social security, visa fee waiver) to selected Indian students.
• Amba Dalmia Scholarship Scholarship program supporting talented young Indian women pursuing higher studies in France in specialized fields such as Music, Theatre, Arts, Cinema, and Fashion.
• France Alumni India Network Alumni network platform connecting Indian students who have studied in France, offering career development resources, professional networking, and continued engagement with France.
• Campus France India Counseling Services Free in-person counseling services available across 11 Campus France offices in India to assist students with program selection, application procedures, and study abroad planning.
• Choose France Tour Annual in-person recruitment event bringing 40+ French higher education institutions to multiple Indian cities to enable direct interaction with prospective students and parents.

Quantifiable outcome

• France has 35 institutions ranked in QS World University Rankings 2025 with 4 in Top 100
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• The Neemrana Music FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint scholarship program offering 2 scholarships annually for Indian students in Western Classical Music. TNMF provides monthly stipend of 390 euros, French language classes, and one-way air ticket. French Embassy provides matching stipend, BCS scholarship with French government scholarship holder status, social security, visa fee waiver, and accommodation assistance.
• EDHEC Business SchoolcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-financed scholarship awarding 2 Indian students for Master in Management Grande Ecole program. EDHEC provides 50% tuition fee waiver. French Embassy provides BCS scholarship with French government scholarship holder status, social security, visa fee waiver, and accommodation assistance.
• Rennes School of BusinesscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-financed scholarship awarding 2 Indian students for management programs. Rennes SB provides 2000 euros annual tuition fee waiver. Embassy provides BCS scholarship benefits.
• Sciences Po PariscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-financed scholarship for 2 Indian students for master's programs. Sciences Po provides Emile-Boutmy Scholarship (up to 10,000 euros tuition waiver annually). Embassy provides BCS scholarship with French government scholarship holder status and associated benefits.
• ParisTechcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-financed scholarship for Indian students at 5 ParisTech schools (Arts et Métiers, Chimie ParisTech, École des Ponts ParisTech, Institut d'Optique Graduate School, MINES Paris). Varying tuition reductions from 50% to full waiver depending on institution.
• ENS de LyoncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-financed scholarship for Indian students in Exact Sciences, Arts, and Human/Social Sciences master's programs. ENS de Lyon provides Ampère Scholarships of Excellence (1,000 euros monthly) plus registration and tuition fee waivers.
• Kedge Business SchoolcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-financed scholarship for Indian students in Bachelor or Master degree programs. Kedge BS provides 20% tuition fee reduction for International BBA or MSc/MiM programmes. Embassy provides BCS scholarship benefits.
• EM Normandie Business SchoolcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-financed scholarship for Indian students (triple accredited: AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA). Programs include Bachelor in International Management, BBA, Master in Management, and various MSc programs. Embassy provides BCS scholarship benefits.
• IESEG School of ManagementcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-financed scholarship for 3 Indian students for MBA in Leadership and Coding, International MBA, and Executive MBA programs. IESEG provides 50% tuition fee reduction on total fees.
• Grenoble École de ManagementcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-financed scholarship for management programs at Master's level for academic years 2024, 2025, 2026. GEM provides 10-25% tuition fee waivers depending on program (Master in Management, MSc Managing with Data & AI, MSc Innovation & Entrepreneurship, MSc International Project Management, MSc Management for Sustainability Transitions). Embassy provides French Government scholarship holder status and associated benefits.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• EducationUSA: U.S. Department of State network of advising centers that promotes U.S. higher education to international students including India. Closely comparable as a government-backed, embassy-affiliated study abroad promotion and advising body competing for the same Indian student demographic.
• Goethe-Institut India: German cultural institute operating in India that promotes German language, culture, and supports study-in-Germany pathways alongside DAAD. Comparable as a German-government-affiliated education and cultural promotion body with physical centers and scholarship support in India.
• Uni-Italia: Italian government-affiliated foundation promoting Italian higher education to international students, including from India. Comparable in mandate (destination promotion), government affiliation, and scholarship administration for a non-English-speaking European destination.
• IDP Education (India operations): IDP is a global student placement firm with significant India operations facilitating study abroad to Australia, UK, US, Canada, and Ireland. Highly comparable as a direct-to-consumer study abroad intermediary serving Indian students with counseling, applications, and test prep — directly competitive for the same student cohort CampusFrance India targets.
• British Council India: Official UK cultural and education promotion body in India, providing counseling, scholarships (Chevening, GREAT), and application support for Indian students pursuing UK higher education. Directly analogous to CampusFrance India in mandate, government affiliation, and target audience.
• DAAD India (German Academic Exchange Service): DAAD is the German national agency for international academic cooperation, with India operations promoting German higher education, scholarships, and research opportunities. Functions as a near-twin to CampusFrance India in mandate, government affiliation, and scholarship administration role.
• Education New Zealand: New Zealand government's primary agency for international education promotion, actively recruiting Indian students. Comparable as a government-affiliated destination-marketing organization competing for Indian outbound students.

Emerging players

• Edvoy (formerly Hotcourses India): Digital-first study abroad platform serving Indian students applying to UK, US, Canada, Australia, and increasingly Europe. Comparable as a newer, tech-enabled competitor for the same Indian applicant pool, providing program discovery, application support, and counseling.

Broad incumbents

• Campus France (global HQ): The global parent organization of CampusFrance India, managing French higher education promotion worldwide. While the same entity structurally, it operates at a much larger scale, runs the global CampusBourses platform, and sets the policy framework CampusFrance India executes in India.

Others

• QS Quacquarelli Symonds (India operations): Global higher education analytics and events company (rankings, fairs, student recruitment) with significant India presence via QS India. Comparable as an ecosystem participant facilitating international student recruitment and university-student matching, including the QS Find MBA / Study Abroad fairs Indian students attend.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/india.campusfrance
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/campusfrance-india
• Instagraminstagram.com/india.campusfrance

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