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France Competitive annual Master's intakes — confirm the current IDEX scholarship scheme and deadlines for your programme

Université Côte d'Azur IDEX International Master Scholarship

Université Côte d'Azur, based in Nice on the French Riviera, is one of France's IDEX (Initiative of Excellence) research universities, offering Master's programmes across science, technology, economics, law, and the humanities — including a growing set of English-taught international tracks. Through its IDEX excellence funding, the university awards competitive merit scholarships, typically an annual living-cost stipend, to outstanding international Master's students. For Sri Lankan graduates with a strong academic record, it combines a respected research environment, a Mediterranean location, and France's post-study work options, with English-taught routes for those who don't speak French. Available scholarships, amounts, eligible programmes, and language requirements vary by intake, so confirm the current IDEX scholarship scheme, eligibility, language of instruction, and deadlines with Université Côte d'Azur before applying.

Université Côte d'Azur

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Annual Living-Cost Stipend

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Level

Master's (Selected Programmes)

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Selectivity

Competitive Merit Award

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Strong Academic Record

IDEX scholarships target high-achieving applicants. A strong Bachelor's from a recognised Sri Lankan institution is needed to be competitive.

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Admission to an Eligible Master's

You must be admitted to a participating Université Côte d'Azur Master's. Confirm whether your programme is English- or French-taught.

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International Applicant

Open to international students, including Sri Lankan citizens, typically with a preference for those joining from outside France.

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Language of Instruction

English-taught tracks require IELTS/TOEFL evidence; French-taught ones require French proficiency. Check your programme's language requirement.

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Apply to an eligible Master's

Submit your application with transcripts, certificates, CV, references, a motivation statement, and language evidence.

Apply for the IDEX scholarship

Complete the scholarship application or indicate your interest as required by the current scheme.

Selection

Awards are decided competitively on academic excellence and programme fit.

Apply for the French student visa

With your admission and scholarship confirmation, apply for the French long-stay student visa via the Campus France procedure for Sri Lanka.

About Université Côte d'Azur

Université Côte d'Azur is an IDEX-labelled research university in Nice with English-taught Master's tracks and excellence funding. For Sri Lankan graduates seeking a research-oriented European Master's in a Mediterranean setting with merit support, it is an appealing option.