Study in France — World-Class Education Awaits

Why study in France?

France combines world-class education with an extraordinary quality of life. Paris is home to Sciences Po, HEC, and INSEAD — institutions that produce global leaders in politics, business, and technology. France's Grandes Écoles system produces some of Europe's most influential engineers, executives, and public servants. Public university tuition fees in France are heavily subsidised, even for international students — you can study a full master's degree for as little as €3,770 per year. Combined with France's generous student support system and subsidised accommodation (CROUS), France is more affordable than its glamorous reputation suggests. Shopping at Parisian markets, debating politics over café au lait, exploring châteaux on weekends, and accessing one of the world's richest cultural heritages — studying in France is an education in itself, far beyond the classroom. France is the EU's most visited country and has the world's fourth-largest economy. Expertise gained in France — whether in luxury, fashion, engineering, culinary arts, or finance — is instantly recognisable and respected by employers worldwide.

Quick facts

Language of instruction

French / English

Avg monthly cost

~$1,200 USD

Top student cities

Paris, Lyon, Toulouse

Top student cities

Student visa

Apply for a Long Stay Student Visa (VLS-TS Étudiant) through Campus France in your country. Once in France, validate your visa online through OFII. The Campus France pre-registration process (required for many nationalities) can begin 4-5 months in advance.

Work while studying

Student visa holders can work up to 964 hours per year (60% of full-time). After graduation, international students can apply for a 1-year Talent Passport (Recherche d'emploi/création d'entreprise) to stay and find work.