Study in France
Business, fashion, design and culinary excellence in the heart of Europe.
France offers renowned business schools, design and fashion institutes, engineering schools and public universities, with a growing number of programmes taught in English.
At a glance
🗣️ Language
French and English (many English-taught programmes)
💱 Currency
Euro (EUR)
🗓️ Intakes
September/October — main intake · January/February at some schools
🎓 Study length
Bachelor’s 3 years · Master’s 2 years
💰 Tuition (approx.)
Public universities: roughly €2,800–€3,800 per year for non-EU students · Private business/design schools: roughly €6,000–€20,000 per year
🏠 Living costs (approx.)
Roughly €9,000–€14,000 per year; Paris is higher
Figures are approximate and change from year to year and school to school. Your counselor confirms exact costs and requirements before you apply.
Why study in France?
- ✓World-famous business, fashion, design and culinary schools
- ✓Affordable public tuition compared with the UK or US
- ✓Many English-taught programmes
- ✓Rich culture and easy travel across Europe
- ✓Paid internships and work-study (alternance) options
Popular fields of study
Admission requirements
- •Valid international passport
- •Academic transcripts and certificates (WASSCE for undergraduate entry; degree certificate and transcript for postgraduate)
- •Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo or the school’s own test) unless exempt
- •Statement of purpose and CV / résumé where required
- •Recommendation letters (mainly for postgraduate programmes)
- •Proof of funds and sponsor documents
- •Campus France procedure where applicable
- •French language proof for French-taught programmes
Student visa process
- 1
Get admitted
Receive your acceptance letter from the school or university.
- 2
Complete the Campus France procedure
Create your account and complete the pre-registration steps where required.
- 3
Apply for the long-stay student visa
Book your appointment with the visa application centre and submit your documents.
- 4
Validate on arrival
Validate your visa online after arriving in France.
Working while studying
Students can work part-time within a yearly hour limit alongside their studies.
After graduation
Master’s graduates can apply for a temporary residence permit to search for or start work related to their studies.
Our partner universities in France
Common questions
Do I need French?
Not for English-taught programmes, but learning French is a big advantage for daily life and internships.
What are grandes écoles?
Selective, specialised schools for business and engineering. Many partner schools listed on this site are of this type.
Ready to study in France?
Speak with a counselor about the right school, intake and budget for you, or start your application in the student portal.