French Institute in India
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The French Institute in India (Institut français India / IFI), a section of the Embassy of France in India, is dedicated to nurturing and enabling meaningful human exchanges between France and India.
As the cultural, educational, and scientific wing of the French diplomatic mission, IFI drives a wide spectrum of collaborations. These range from promoting academic and scientific partnerships between universities and research institutes, to advancing student mobility and the learning of the French language. IFI also actively connects artists, scholars, NGOs, entrepreneurs, film professionals, publishers, and institutions across sectors.
We foster cooperation in research and innovation, vocational training, capacity-building, and civil society engagement. At the heart of our mission lies a strong commitment to artistic and cultural partnerships—in performance, literature, cinema, fashion, design, and more. IFI regularly convenes forums, festivals, and debates that bring together the brightest minds and creative forces from both nations.
Through Campus France India, IFI provides dedicated support to Indian students aspiring to study in France. With a presence in 15 Alliance Française centres across India—Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Panjim, Pondicherry, Pune, Lucknow, and Trivandrum—Campus France offers free personalized counselling, guidance on admission procedures, visa support, and direct contact with French institutions. Our Choose France Tours and biannual education fairs allow students to meet representatives from leading French institutions. Meanwhile, the France Alumni India platform keeps former students connected and engaged with the French network.
France and India are global leaders in innovation and creativity. France is Europe’s top innovator, and India is one of the world’s most dynamic knowledge economies. Together, they form a powerful alliance in science, education, culture, and technology. IFI serves as a bridge—connecting people, ideas, and institutions to spark collaboration and shape a shared future.