WHY STUDY IN FRANCE?
The higher education system in France offers excellent programs across all disciplines and study levels. It has 3,500 plus higher education institutions with a diverse range of subjects. These include but not limited to Engineering, Business Management, Tourism and Social Work, Culinary Arts and Hotel Management.
- Universities in France have quality higher education tailored for the needs of the students with exceptional R&D opportunities
- France has an ambiance favourable for young Entrepreneurs and innovation
- Outstanding career prospects with options for Post Study Visa
- The Top 20 Universities in France are ranked and recognized by QS in the global top 500
- The Government of France subsidizes a vast share of the actual tuition costs and thus Tuition fees are low at Public Universities
- An analogous Grandes Ecoles system that is on par with a Masters degree
COST OF STUDYING IN FRANCE
The average Tuition fees for overseas students will depend on the University or College in France that they have selected. It will also vary depending on your course and nationality – EU or non-EU.
Study Program | Average Tuition Fees in € |
Undergraduate Bachelor Degree | € 2,770 – € 10,000 yearly |
Postgraduate Master’s Degree | € 3,770 – € 10,000 yearly |
UPCOMING INTAKES IN FRANCE
The application deadlines for Universities in France are diverse. Nevertheless, the two major intakes are:
Intake 1: Summer Semester – It commences in October and is the major intake
Intake 2: Winter Semester – It commences in April and is available only for selected courses
WORK AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENTS
Student Applicant:
- You must be over 18 years of age;
- For a training course not exceeding three months, you will be issued a short-stay visa;
- For a training course exceeding three months or six months, you will be issued a temporary long-stay visa, which will require no further formalities on your arrival in France;
- For training or a course exceeding six months, you will be issued a long-stay visa, equivalent to a residence permit, which will be subject to further formalities on your arrival in France.
Spouse: The dependent will get a visitor’s visa and will not be authorized to work either. They might be authorized to work in the country if their partner/spouse is employed in France.
FRANCE STUDENT VISA REQUIREMENTS:
- Visa application form for France Study Visa
- You must be over 18 years of age
- 2 photos of passport size
- A valid passport and copies of your previous Visas if any
- Official Letter of Acceptance/Enrolment from the University in France
- Evidence of monetary means for covering all expenses during the period of study
- Air flight reservation/ticket with the date of departure
- Medical insurance that can cost around € 311 – € 714 yearly
- Documents that state the arrangement for accommodation for your studies
- If you have enrolled in a course taught in French, you will need proficiency certificate for the French language
- Evidence of payment of Visa fees
- If applicable, proof of civil status
WORKING IN FRANCE DURING YOUR STUDIES
The law authorizes foreign students to work 964 hours during the year, which corresponds to 60% of normal working hours in France (except for Algerian nationals whose working time is limited to 50% of normal working hours in France). Part-time work will not be sufficient to cover all your expenses and should be considered as a secondary source of income.
AFTER YOU GRADUATE
- Upon completing the studies in France, Bachelor degree holders can stay in France only if they have a work permit; the students pursuing Masters from France can apply and get a temporary residence permit – APS (Autorisation Provisioire de Séjour), for a period of 24 months.
- Students can get a 2 years extended Schengen visa if they hold a masters or PhD or post-graduate degree from a French institution.
- If a student is able to find an employment that is with more than 1.5 times of the minimum wage guarantee, s/he is eligible to apply for a Work Permit which is the primary requirement to get a European Union Blue Card (Permanent Residence).
TOP UNIVERSITIES
QS World | University Name | QS World | University Name |
50 | Université PSL | 299 | Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne |
65 | Ecole Polytechnique | 305 | Ecole Normale Supérieure de Cachan |
75 | Sorbonne University | 348 | Université de Strasbourg |
137 | CentraleSupélec | 422 | Université de Montpellier |
153 | École Normale Supérieure de Lyon | 453 | Aix-Marseille University |
221 | Sciences Po | 478 | Aix-Marseille University |
239 | Université Paris-Sud | 489 | University of Bordeaux |
263 | Ecole des Ponts ParisTech | 521-530 | Université Paul Sabatier Toulouse III |
289 | Université Grenoble-Alpes | 531-540 | University Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas |
295 | Université Diderot Paris 7 | 571-580 | Université Paris Descartes |
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