Study in France
Low public tuition, strong business schools and generous student housing support.
- Tuition / year
- $3,000 – $20,000
- Living cost / year
- $10,000 – $15,000
- Visa complexity
- Moderate
- Scholarships
- Moderate
What you'll need to apply
- Bachelor's with 60%+
- IELTS 6.5 or French B2
- Campus France process
- Proof of funds
Popular programs & cities
After you graduate: APS residence permit: 12-24 months.
Your student visa checklist
Valid passport
Document
Valid for the full duration of your course.
University offer letter
Document
Unconditional or confirmed enrolment letter.
Proof of funds
Financial
Tuition plus living costs held for the required period.
Health documents
Health
Medical or tuberculosis screening where required.
Visa application form
Step
Complete and pay the official application fee.
Biometrics appointment
Appointment
Fingerprints and photograph at a visa centre.
Visa interview
Appointment
Where required by the destination country.
Campus France clearance
Step
Required before the consular appointment.
Your first month after landing
- 24 hoursReach your accommodation and check in
- 24 hoursMessage family that you have arrived safely
- 24 hoursActivate your local SIM / eSIM
- 24 hoursLocate your university campus and travel route
- 7 daysOpen a student bank account in France
- 7 daysComplete university registration / enrolment
- 7 daysCollect your student ID card
- 7 daysSet up a public transport card and understand routes
- 7 daysComplete any local registration required for students
- 7 daysFind nearby grocery and essential stores
- 30 daysRegister for healthcare access
- 30 daysUnderstand local laws, tenancy and safety rules
- 30 daysJoin student societies and community groups
- 30 daysCheck part-time work rules and start a job search
- 30 daysAttend orientation and meet your academic advisor
- 30 daysValidate your VLS-TS residence permit online
Costs, visa conditions and work rights change often. Use what's here to plan and compare, then double-check the details against current official sources before you decide.