Study in France
OVERVIEW
Why Study In France ?
France is a beautiful country with a long history of higher education. Located in Western Europe, it occupies a geographically diverse area from the Mediterranean Sea to the North Sea and the English Channel. This gives France stunning natural beauty you may wish to explore. Culturally, France is a country with a long history as well as rich artistic, philosophical and scientific tradition. France is one of the major centers of culture, cuisine and literature. All these reasons make it an exciting destination for international students across the world.
French higher education system is one of the best in the world. It is also one of the most accessible ones. With low tuition fees, studying in France is more economical for international students. French universities are near the top of renowned university rankings each year.France provides an excellent environment for all international students with quality of education, lectures and research opportunities.The academic year begins in September or October and ends in May or June, depending on the program and institution.
Popular Courses
- Sales and Marketing
- Architecture
- Communication, Public Relations
- Computing and New Technologies
- Publicity, Journalism, Press
- History, Museums
- Audiovisual Medias, Cinema, Television
- Art, Art Museums and Galleries
- Fashion
- Social Services, Psychology, Health
- Business Administration and Management
- Law, Politics, Government, Public Administration
- Hospitality and Tourism Management
Universities
- Paris Sciences et Lettres Research University (PSL)
- Sciences Po Paris
- École Polytechnique
- Télécom ParisTech
- Sorbonne University
- École des Ponts ParisTech
- CentraleSupélec
- University of Paris
- École Normale Supérieure de Lyon
- Université Paris-Sud 11
Cost Of Living
France uses the Euro (€) for its currency. Tuition costs are set every year. In 2017, the average annual tuition costs for undergraduate studies were less than €200 (under US$250). For master’s studies, the rates are around €259 (around US$305) and for doctoral studies it’s around €393 (US$460). Students are often required to pay certain administration fees which raise tuition costs slightly.
These rates apply to public institutions only. If you wish to study at a private institution, the rates tend to be much higher and go up to €10,000 (US$12,000) per year.
Living Costs
International students will have several choices for accommodation in France. You could live in university accommodation for around €120 per month. The demand for these is very high, however. Selection is based on social criteria and given to exchange or scholarship students. Renting a private studio apartment will cost around €457-€542. Homestay is another option for international students. This will cost around €200-€800 per month depending on the location. Homestay also includes at least one meal per day provided.
Visa
Applicants from outside the EU. You will need to obtain a visa, which includes a residence permit (VLS-TS). It is valid for one year and can be renewed later if necessary. In order to obtain this visa you have to complete an application form ,passport photos, proof of your qualifications, a police certificate attesting that you don’t have a serious criminal record, proof you can speak French (if your course is in French) and proof that you have sufficient financial means.
Process
