IMPORTANT:
Deadline to apply is November 30, 2025. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be eligible
Students must apply through Etudes en France for all programs. In addition, for IMT Atlantique and INP Pagora, it is compulsory to apply also on their admission platform to be eligible.
Master Degree Programs for France Excellence Pakistan-Climate Change
Pakistani applicants with outstanding academic records have a number of funding options for their studies in France: 134 scholarship programs offered by the French government, universities or companies are listed on the Campus Bourses scholarship search engine on the Campus France Pakistan website.
In addition, the French Embassy in Pakistan awards scholarships to meritorious young Pakistani students who wish to pursue their higher education in France at the Master Level. This year, the call for proposal for the full scholarships targets the best programs that can enhance the knowledge and skills of talented students to help Pakistan adapt to Climate Change.
PRESENTATION OF THE PROGRAM
1. MSc Process and Bioprocess Engineering / track Project Management for Environmental and Energy Engineering (Master 1 + Master 2)
IMT Atlantique – site de Nantes / https://www.imt-atlantique.fr/en/study/masters/msc/pbpe-pm3e
The objective of the Master of Science is to form project leaders or supervisors capable of managing complex engineering projects in the domain of the environment and energy conversion systems within an international context. PBPE/PM3E offers a balanced program of management skills and engineering techniques for environmental and energy projects. The technical part of the course concentrates on technology and process engineering as well as process modelling, simulation and control. A significant part of the program is also devoted to social sciences for project managers.
APPLICATION THROUGH ETUDES EN FRANCE + APPLICATION DIRECTLY TO THE UNIVERSITY
https://imt-atlantique.fr/apply
Only applications submitted on the 2 platforms will be eligible.
2. Materials Science and Engineering Masters - Biorefinery and Biomaterials program (Master 2)
INP Pagora Grenoble / https://pagora.grenoble-inp.fr/en/education/master-biorefinery-biomaterials#page-presentation
The aim of the 1-year Master's program in Biorefinery and Biomaterials (Master 2) is to train professionals specializing in the problems of biomass valorization, in particular through the development and improvement of processes allowing its transformation into biomaterials, chemical products or energy sources.
APPLICATION THROUGH ETUDES EN FRANCE + APPLICATION DIRECTLY TO THE UNIVERSITY
https://applicationform.grenoble-inp.fr/FSA/165
Only applications submitted on the 2 platforms will be eligible.
3. Master in Agriculture, Food Sciences, Environment and Nutrition (MAFEN) (Master 1 + Master 2)
Université d’Avignon – Implanteus Graduate School https://implanteus.univ-avignon.fr/en/masters-degree-applications/
The research-oriented International Master in Agriculture, Food Sciences, Environment and Nutrition (MAFEN) is covering the fundamental aspects of plant and environmental sciences, food chemistry, food processing, microbiology, human nutrition & consumer science. Two options with major/minor must be chosen: Agronomy/Food Science & Nutrition.
The MAFEN program aims to train (i) future researchers to promote the sustainable production, transformation and consumption of safe high-quality plant food; (ii) future managers in innovation for the agro-food industry with an experience of research.
APPLICATION ONLY THROUGH ETUDES EN FRANCE
4. One-Health Emerge Master's Degree (Master 2) ONIRIS / https://www.oniris-nantes.fr/formations/les-masters/master-one-health-emerge
A cross-disciplinary and international MSc programme for veterinarians, food engineers, medical doctors, pharmacists and scientists.
This program aims to train scientific managers to meet the complex challenges posed by infectious diseases and major and/or emerging chemical and biological risks, within a “One Health” approach.
APPLICATION ONLY THROUGH ETUDES EN FRANCE
5. GLOW (Master 2) Université de Lille / https://www.univ-lille.fr/formations/fr-00002404
The international Master programme Globalization and the World Economy - GLOWE – (2nd year of program) provides a thorough understanding of the key issues of the globalization process, and its main economic and social challenges for both emerging and advanced economies. It aims at training high-level international experts in the analysis of the globalization process.
The Master's degree Globalization and the World Economy provide a solid grounding in international economics, development economics and the economics of globalization, as well as a sound knowledge of the European and international economic environment.
Important: only students with a solid academic background at Bachelor's level in economics (microeconomics, macroeconomics) and statics (econometrics) as well as mathematics.
ERASMUS mobility is compulsory in the second semester.
APPLICATION ONLY THROUGH ETUDES EN FRANCE
BENEFITS
- Tuition fees
- Monthly living allowance
- One Return air ticket Pakistan-France-Pakistan
- Student visa and Etudes en France fee waiver (reimbursed upon request after being awarded with the scholarship)
- Social Security
- Assistance to find affordable student accommodation (priority access to CROUS residencies, subject to availability)
- Free French language classes before departure to France
ELIGIBILITY & RULES
The applicant must:
- Apply before November 30, 2025
- Apply through Etudes en France for all programs (and additionally on the admission platforms of IMT Atlantique and INP Pagora)
- Be a Pakistani national
- Be 28 years old maximum at the time of application
- Hold a 4-year bachelor degree (or be currently enrolled in the 4th year) with a minimum CGPA of 3.0/4.0 from any Pakistani university recognized by HEC
- Have no more than 2 years gap after completion of undergraduate degree
- Knowledge of French is an asset but not mandatory
- Commit to engaging with Campus France Pakistan by providing communication content during studies in France
Please note that: - if you apply for a 2 years Master's Program the renewal of the scholarship at the M2 level will ONLY be possible if you succeed to pass in all your first-year exams (no retake possible); in case of retake, your scholarship will be terminated.
The courses (and internship in M2) must take place in France. The scholarship cannot be provided for an international period of mobility.
The recipient of the scholarship is compelled to join the university and program he/she has been selected for. In case of a 2 years degree, the recipient cannot change its programme between M1 and M2. Otherwise, the scholarship will not be delivered.
ONLINE APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Students must apply directly to the French university through the Etudes en France platform. For IMT Atlantique and INP Pagora, applications must also be submitted on their respective platforms.
Deadline: November 30, 2025 (closing date of the Etudes en France platform).
On Etudes en France platform, students may apply to up to 7 programs, but only the listed degrees are eligible for the France Excellence Pakistan – Climate Change scholarship.
Fees apply for the Etudes en France platform (30 000 PKR); it can be reimbursed upon request to Campus France Pakistan only if you are awarded with the “France Excellence for Climate Change” scholarship.
You’ll find tutorials for Etudes en France platform on Campus France Pakistan website and social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Youtube).
SELECTION PROCEDURE
- Opening of applications: October 1, 2025
- Information webinar: October 20, 2025
- Deadline to apply: November 30, 2025
- Publication of results: May 2026
Your application will be selected on the basis of your academic excellence, as well as the consistency and quality of your statement of purpose. The level of English will also be taken into account. Knowledge of French will be an asset but is not mandatory. A tie-up between your current Pakistani institution and your future French institution will also be an asset.
The Embassy of France in Pakistan will pay special attention on gender equality and representation of all provinces. Females are highly encouraged to apply.
