The 5 Most Popular Subjects to Study in France
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The 5 Most Popular Subjects to Study in France

Know you want to study your postgraduate degree in France, but not sure what subject to choose?

To help you decide, we’ve used search data from our website to bring you the five most popular subjects for Masters study in France in 2023.

#1 Business and Management

France boasts the third largest economy in Europe and is a highly attractive location for foreign investment. It has produced some of the world’s most successful multinational companies, including Dior, L’Oreal and Michelin.

Masters students will benefit from the opportunity to gain first-hand experience through placements and internships, and benefit from a booming business environment when they graduate!

Find a Business and Management Masters in France.

#2 Languages, Literature and Culture

Having produced literary greats from Victor Hugo to Marcel Proust, and with one of the most widely spoken national languages in the world, French is an excellent location to study Languages, Literature and Culture!

French universities take an interdisciplinary approach to the study of Languages, Literature and Culture, and the skills you’ll earn will open up a wide range of career options.

Find a Language, Literature and Culture Masters in France.

#3 Computer Science

France is racing ahead in the technology sphere, with over 25,000 new tech start-ups established there since 2012. There’s no shortage of prestigious universities to choose from, with seven ranking in the top 200 worldwide for Computer Science according to the 2023 Times Higher Education World Rankings.

Find a Computer Science Masters in France.

#4 Finance

Several French cities are well-known hubs for foreign investment, and the country boasts no shortage of influential banks, investment firms and insurance companies. Finance students at French universities will have ample opportunity to network with industry professionals and experts.

Find a Finance Masters in France.

#5 Psychology

As a Psychology Masters student in France, you’ll benefit from an academic tradition that has produced eminent thinkers from Jacques Lacan to Émile Coué.

French universities offer a diverse range of specialisations for Psychology Masters students including Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental and Social Psychology, opening up a range of career opportunities.

Find a Psychology Masters in France.

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Last updated: 17 November 2023