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France is a top study destination with prestigious grandes écoles, public universities, and business schools. Low tuition fees at public institutions, strong in luxury, fashion, aerospace, mathematics, and business. Campus France coordinates international recruitment.
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Public universities: €2,770/year UG, €3,770/year PG (non-EU, some exemptions via French government). EU: €175 UG, €243 PG. Private business schools: €10,000–€40,000/year.
France is a top study destination with prestigious grandes écoles, public universities, and business schools. Low tuition fees at public institutions, strong in luxury, fashion, aerospace, mathematics, and business. Campus France coordinates international recruitment.
Public universities ( Licence-Master-Doctorat, LMD), grandes écoles (elite, selective, often 5-year post-bac), schools of art/architecture, IUT (2-year technical). Bologna: Licence (3yr), Master (2yr), Doctorat (3yr+).
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Tuition fee range
Public universities: €2,770/year UG, €3,770/year PG (non-EU, some exemptions via French government). EU: €175 UG, €243 PG. Private business schools: €10,000–€40,000/year.
Per academic year, varies by institution.
Living cost range
€9,000–€13,000/year (Paris higher €12,000–€15,000)
Per year, includes accommodation + food.
UG: high school diploma equivalent to French Baccalauréat. Non-EU undergraduates apply via Études en France portal. PG: recognised Licence/180 ECTS. Grandes écoles: concours (competitive exam).
English programmes: IELTS 6.0–7.0, TOEFL iBT 80–100. French programmes: DELF B2 (UG) or DALF C1 (PG).
September (primary), January (limited private schools).
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Short-stay visa (<90 days): for short courses. Long-stay visa (VLS-TS) >90 days: requires acceptance letter, proof of funds, insurance. Residence permit (carte de séjour) required if staying >6 months. Apply via Campus France.
Proof of €615/month minimum (€7,380/year) via blocked account, bank statement, or sponsor. Scholarship holders exempt.
20 hours/week during term, full-time during holidays (60% of legal work year). Minimum wage SMIC €11.65/hour (2024).
APS (Autorisation Provisoire de Séjour): 12-month job-seeker residence permit for Master's+ graduates. Pathway to talent passport or work permit.
CROUS (public student housing) €150–€400/month (limited, means-tested). Private: €400–€700/month (regions), €700–€1,200/month (Paris). CAF housing benefit available (€100–€250/month).
Social security (Sécurité Sociale étudiante) free for all students under 28. Top-up mutuelle ~€30–€50/month. EU: EHIC.
Navigo (Paris), TCL (Lyon), transit passes with student discount ~50%. SNCF rail with Carte Avantage Jeune €49/year.
Generally safe; vigilance advised in major city outskirts. Emergency: 112, 17 (police), 15 (SAMU).
French language essential outside Paris, gastronomy, café culture, 35-hour workweek, strikes (grèves) common, 5 weeks paid leave.
Non-EU UG: 1) Create Études en France account. 2) Submit dossier (transcripts, French/English test, motivation). 3) Campus France interview. 4) Receive responses. 5) Confirm choice. 6) Apply for visa. PG: Mon Master portal or direct to school.
Last verified: August 4, 2026.
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