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Study in France
Art, culture, and academic excellence in the heart of Europe
Why study in France?
Low tuition fees at public universities
World-famous grandes écoles and business schools
Rich cultural experience and travel opportunities
2-year post-study residence permit
Learn French — a major global language
Top universities
Université PSL (Paris)#24 World
Sorbonne University#59 World
École Polytechnique
HEC Paris
Sciences Po
Popular courses
Business/MBAFashion & DesignEngineeringHospitalityInternational Relations
Cost breakdown
Tuition (Public UG)€170 – €2,770/year
Tuition (Grandes Écoles)€10,000 – €40,000/year
Living Expenses€10,000 – €15,000/year
Health InsuranceIncluded in social security
Visa process
1
Campus France
Register on Campus France platform and complete procedure
2
Get Admission
Receive acceptance from a French institution
3
Apply for Visa
Submit long-stay student visa (VLS-TS) application
4
Interview
Attend Campus France interview and embassy appointment
5
OFII Validation
Validate visa with OFII upon arrival in France
Work opportunities
Students can work up to 964 hours/year (about 20 hours/week). 2-year post-study APS (autorisation provisoire de séjour) for job search.
PR pathways
Work permit → talent passport → permanent residence card after 5 years of legal residence in France.