France
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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.

Ready to study in France?

Intakes: September, January