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.
Competitive annual Master's intakes — confirm the current IDEX scholarship scheme and deadlines for your programme
Université Côte d'Azur
University-funded
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Value
Annual Living-Cost Stipend
Level
Master's (Selected Programmes)
Selectivity
Competitive Merit Award
info How this award actually works
Who awards it
Université Côte d'Azur — not Lanka Scholar. We are not the awarding body and cannot grant, reserve or guarantee this award.
How you are considered
Through your admission application. Awards like this are usually assessed automatically from the application you already submit — there is typically no separate scholarship form to fill in.
What it covers
Annual stipend for international Master's students at a French IDEX research university. This is a reduction in tuition, not a full ride. You still fund the remainder, plus living costs and the balance your visa requires you to show.
Where we come in
We make the admission application strong enough to be competitive — course choice, documents, references and deadlines. The funder makes the decision.
fact_check Eligibility Criteria
Strong Academic Record
IDEX scholarships target high-achieving applicants. A strong Bachelor's from a recognised Sri Lankan institution is needed to be competitive.
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.
International Applicant
Open to international students, including Sri Lankan citizens, typically with a preference for those joining from outside France.
Language of Instruction
English-taught tracks require IELTS/TOEFL evidence; French-taught ones require French proficiency. Check your programme's language requirement.
account_tree Application Process
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.
IDEX
Initiative of Excellence
Nice
French Riviera Campus
Research
Master's Focus
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