| Spain | France | |
| Public tuition, non-EU | €820–6,600 for 60 credits (public master's) | €3,950 a year at public universities (master's) |
| Work while studying | 30 hours a week | 964 hours a year |
| Job search after | Up to 24 months | 12 months |
| Visa funds | €600 a month | €615 a month (may have risen in 2026) |
Verdict
Choose France for its grandes écoles and a fixed fee; choose Spain for cheaper Catalan and Andalusian master's and the longer job search.
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