What Eiffel Covers
Master's Level
PhD Level
Eligible Fields
Mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, computer science, engineering (all branches), earth sciences, environmental science.
Top nominating institutions: Polytechnique, CentraleSupélec, ENS, Mines ParisTech, INSA Lyon.
Economics, finance, management, business administration, actuarial science, quantitative methods.
Top nominating institutions: HEC, ESSEC, Sciences Po, Paris-Dauphine, TSE.
International law, public law, political science, international relations, European studies.
Top nominating institutions: Sciences Po, Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas.
The One-Shot Rule
If your Eiffel application is rejected at a degree level, you are permanently banned from reapplying at that level. Rejected for Master's Eiffel? That door is closed forever. You could theoretically try at PhD level later, but the Master's chance is gone.
Only apply when:
- Your institution actively participates in Eiffel nominations
- You are in the top 10% of your cohort
- Your chosen field is eligible
- You meet the age requirement
Eiffel Timeline
Apply to French institutions. Express interest in Eiffel nomination.
Institutions submit Eiffel nominations to Campus France. Deadline: early January.
Campus France evaluation commission reviews all nominations.
Results announced. ~400 Master's + ~70 PhD awards.
Scholarship begins. Stipend payments start.