The 50% scholarship applies to 2026 intakes (February 2026 and October 2026). Choose one of these intake dates when you apply.
Study in Paris – a dream for many – can finally become reality. Imagine walking along the Seine before a day of lectures in Paris, the world’s cultural and business capital. For the February and October 2026 intakes, a 50% scholarship now turns this vision into reality from École de Management Appliqué (EMA): students from Latin America can cross continents to study in Paris with half off tuition.
This is more than a discount – it’s a fantastic opportunity to experience European culture and boost your career. You’ll earn an international degree recognised across Europe while gaining practical skills in an international classroom.
You join a diverse international community of students, enriching your experience with a global perspective. Flexible payments (50% deposit, then two 25% instalments) make it affordable.
Next fall, you could be studying in a Parisian café alongside classmates from all over the world – living your own international story. A simple application could land you amid 6.9 million global wanderers studying away from home – a 176% surge since 2002.
Opportunities like this are rare; are you ready to seize yours?
Your Parisian journey begins in 2026.
Study in Paris: Your bridge from home to horizon
Study in Paris hits different when you're gazing out from a Buenos Aires café, sketching Eiffel Tower doodles on a napkin. Right now, over 443,500 international students from every corner are chasing degrees in France alone, flooding French campuses in 2024/25, up 17% in five years, the buzz is real.(Source: Campus France).
That's not just numbers; it's proof that bridges are building faster than you think. From Quito, Ecuador, to San José, Costa Rica, young minds like yours are packing bags for study abroad adventures that reshape everything.
Why studying in Paris matter?
In a world where jobs demand more than a local stamp – think global teams, hybrid gigs, and networks that span continents – landing in Paris flips the script. It's not about ditching your roots; it's layering them with fresh layers.
Imagine trading Andean sunsets for Seine sunrises, all while your resume glows with an international degree recognised across Europe. And get this: Europe snags over half of all study abroad spots for Latin American go-getters, with spots like France leading the pack.
You're not chasing trends; you're riding a wave that's carrying thousands from places like Lima, Peru, or Montevideo, Uruguay, straight into futures they once only whispered about.
Discover new horizons
Paris offers a unique blend of art, business and history, making it one of the world’s top student cities. Stepping into Paris feels like cracking open a well-worn novel – pages thick with possibility. For students from Latin America, it's that electric shift from familiar accents to a symphony of voices, where every café chat sparks a new angle on your world.
Here you’re not just in any classroom – you’re in a global cultural hub. You arrive wide-eyed, leave sharp-edged, ready to weave European culture into your story.
- Global student city: Paris is ranked among the top global student cities (QS ranks it 6th).
- International environment: Roughly 15% of France’s students come from abroad.
- Career hub: Europe’s business and finance leaders have offices here, offering networking and internship opportunities.
International Pull in France
| Year | International Students | Growth Rate |
| 2020 | 358,000 | - |
| 2024/25 | 443,500 | +3% yearly |
Why Paris over anywhere? It sharpens your edge – graduates here jump on roles 25% faster in global firms. Numbers like these showing the opportunities and France isn't slowing down.
50% scholarships available for 2026 intakes
Ever felt that wallet pinch when dreams call?
Tailored for LATAM to Paris leaps, EMA offers a 50% scholarship across all 2026 intakes, from February's fresh start to October's golden glow.
It covers half of your first-year tuition in any programme and is exclusive to students from Latin America.
Flexible payment options (50% deposit, then two 25% instalments) are part of the plan. The aim is to make studying abroad in Paris more attainable for talented learners.
Why take EMA’s scholarship benefits?
- Half-off fees: Receive a 50% scholarship across all EMA programmes for the 2026 intakes.
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Study abroad made easy: The scholarship simplifies the path for students planning to study abroad in Europe.
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Flexible payment plan: 50% initial deposit, then two instalments of 25% each (after 3 months and 6 months).
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Latin America focus: The initiative is aimed at students from Latin America (e.g. Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Peru, etc.).
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Spots fill quick: Only so many for dreamers from Asunción, Paraguay, or Managua, Nicaragua.
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France's appeal: 45% of arrivals cite top-notch teaching as the draw, paving paths to gigs that pay 20% above home averages.
Study abroad sparks: Why LATAM hearts beat for Europe
You know that flutter when any of your friend shares tales from abroad?
Multiply it.
For students in Guatemala City or Port-au-Prince – wait, Dominican Republic's vibe too – study abroad isn't an escape; it's an expansion. Europe claims 53% of your region's outbound adventurers, with France topping lists for that blend of brains and beauty.
From Venezuela's vibrant streets to Panama's canal-side calm, you're primed. This move stacks your toolkit – think bilingual banter sealing deals, or cultural chops that wow bosses back home.
- Roots meet routes: Carry empanadas to potlucks, swap stories under Arc de Triomphe.
- Career kick: 30% land EU roles post-graduation, blending your grit with their gloss.
- Flex your world: Weekend jaunts to Berlin or Barcelona? Yours now.
Heck, why not?
If Mexico's marimba rhythms call to you, or El Salvador's surf spirit, this path amplifies it all.
LATAM outbound pulse to Europe

These bites spotlight your crew – from Chile's cordillera climbers to Bolivia's altiplano thinkers. And you're next.
Gain practical skills with our applied programmes
Hands-on beats handouts every time.
EMA’s courses are built around real-world training. You won’t just memorize theory; you gain practical skills from day one through projects and internships.
Diving into Paris means rolling up sleeves for real-world wrestles – case studies that mirror Monday mornings, guest spots from pros who've cracked the code. Instructors at EMA brings real business experiences to every class, so you learn by doing.
For example, one week you might analyse a real dataset, and the next week collaborate on a marketing campaign with a Paris company. These hands-on accomplishments build a résumé that stands out.
You'll emerge not just book-smart, but battle-tested. Think leading mock mergers or crafting campaigns that could run tomorrow. And with an international degree recognised across Europe, doors swing wide – from London's lanes to Berlin's buzz.
EMA programmes are built around:
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Industry focus: Curriculum is aligned with modern business needs.
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Hands-on learning: Internships and live projects are embedded in courses.
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Practical training: Throughout your studies you will gain practical skills like data analytics or marketing strategy.
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Practical curriculum: Each assignment is designed so you gain job-ready skills in management, tech or law.
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Toolbox treasures: Master tools that turn theory to triumphs, like analytics that predict trends.
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Mentor magic: Chat with leaders who've shaped sectors, stealing secrets over shared salads.
And what are the perks for graduates?
Strong ties mean 70% grab internships mid-stream, fast-tracking that first big break.
Join diverse international community of dream-chasers

Solitude? Not here.
Paris wraps you in a tapestry of tales – from Tokyo's tech whizzes to Nairobi's innovators, all rubbing shoulders in lecture halls that hum with hybrid vibes. For students from Latin America, it's home away, laced with familiar fire.
At EMA you join a diverse international community of students, offering a rich global perspective. The Paris campus brings together classmates from Europe, Asia, Africa and the America. Now the community includes a growing Latin American cohort, so you never lose your cultural connections.
Every class and club mixes cultures, and daily life in Paris exposes you to new ideas and people. You'll swap salutes in Spanglish, forge bonds over late-night crêpes.
This crew?
It's your secret sauce, turning solo strides into squad wins.
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Global network: Connect with peers from 30+ countries, forming a diverse international community of students.
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Latin American community: Brazilians, Mexicans, Colombians, Argentinians, Chileans and Peruvians will feel at home among fellow students from Latin America.
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LATAM to Paris: This scholarship is custom-built for the journey from LATAM to Paris that Latin American students dream of.
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Mix it up: 430,000+ internationals in France last year, a 21% five-year climb.
Feels good, right?
Like finding kin in a city of strangers.
New scholarship opportunities: Explore EMA programmes and apply
Fresh off the press: EMA Scholarship Announcement spotlights EMA offer 50% scholarship across any 2026 intake for LATAM stars.
Discover EMA’s programmes (Bachelor to PhD, including MBA), each are career-focused with practical projects. You’ll find degrees in management, marketing, finance, law or creative industries. Visit the programmes page for full details on each field. When you’re ready, click Apply Now to begin your application. This chance to study in Paris on 50% scholarships for 2026 intakes is limited – don’t wait.
Plus, living in Paris means you truly experience European culture through local festivals, museums and daily life.
This isn't hype; it's your halfway hurdle cleared. Picture easing in with that initial 50% deposit, then coasting on payment structure includes a 50% initial deposit, two instalments of 25%, one after three months of classes and the other after six months.
Steady as she goes.
Here's the lineup - pick your path:
| Programme | Level & Duration | Focus Vibes |
| 3 years | Law-meets-business twists, contract crafts | |
| 3 years | Money moves, market mastery | |
| 3 years | Artsy angles, digital dazzle | |
| Mastère en Management Appliqué (Finance) | 2 years post-bac+3 | Finance flair, strategy smarts |
| 2 years post-bac+3 | Fashion flows, media magic | |
| 2 years | Data-driven ads, trend tracking | |
| MBA | 2 years | Leadership leaps, change championing |
- All roads lead here: From DBA depths to PhD peaks, EMA's got range.
- Paris perch: Classes in the city's core, steps from icons.
EMA new scholarship opportunities like this?
They're game-makers for goers from La Paz, Bolivia, or San Salvador, El Salvador.
Wrapping the wander
Back to that napkin sketch.
Study in Paris isn't ending; it's your chapter one. You've got the stats, the scholarships, the squad waiting. From Nicaragua's lakes to Uruguay's shores, this call echoes – grab it before seats vanish.
Why wait?
That 50% scholarship calling your name, promising experience European culture that'll colour every comeback story.
Dip a toe; dive deep. Your move shapes the map. Peek at EMA's programmes for the fit that fires you up and Apply today for the 2026 intakes (February and October).
FAQs
1. What intakes are eligible for the 50% scholarship?
2. Who can apply for this scholarship?
It is aimed at students from Latin America who meet EMA’s entry requirements. Applicants from countries like Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Chile, Peru and others can apply. Standard admissions criteria (degrees, transcripts, language) apply.
3. Which programmes can I study at EMA?
EMA offers programmes from Bachelor’s to PhD in business, marketing, finance, law and creative industries. All these programmes are eligible for the 50% scholarship.
4. How does the payment plan work?
After admission, you pay a 50% deposit. The remaining 50% is split into two equal instalments due after three and six months of classes.
5. Is the EMA degree recognised in Europe?
EMA’s degrees follow European higher-education standards, so your diploma is recognised across EU countries. Employers and universities throughout Europe accept EMA credentials.
6. How does LATAM to Paris differ from other routes?
It's warmer—think tailored support for visa vibes and cultural crash courses. Plus, that halved tuition lets you splurge on a beret without the broke blues.
7. Join diverse international community of students – how real is it?
EMA’s degrees follow European higher-education standards, so your diploma is recognised across EU countries. Employers and universities throughout Europe accept EMA credentials.
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