Study in France for International students

France is a country with elite class, grace, fashion, and beauty. It is one of the most visited and tourist-friendly countries in Europe. As we all know, Paris is the fashion capital of the world and it has given France huge importance all over the world, which is also another reason for international students to plan their higher studies in France. France has a number of highly ranked universities in the world.

Best Cities in France to Study	Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Nantes
Currency	EURO (EUR)
Deadline For Admissions	April- September
Average Tuition Fees in France	2500-4000 EUR /Semester
Can I Study English in France?	Yes
Work Allowed During Studies?	Yes – 21 hours per week
Degree Acceptance	All over Europe
Average Hostel Fee in France	200-300 EUR/month
Living costs in France	500-700 EUR/month
Application Process Time	7-9 weeks
Study Visa Process Time	4-6 weeks
Application Fee	From 50 EUR

Best Universities in France for International students:

France is known for having a large number of highly reputed universities in the world. Apart from the low cost of education, the French education system is one of the best systems around the globe where you can also enjoy the acclaimed posh lifestyle. Some of the best & affordable universities in France providing a vast number of courses in English are listed as:

University	Average Tuition Fee
Pierre and Marie Curie University	100-150 EUR/ semester
University of Paris-Sud	400-500 EUR/ semester
Université de Paris	100-200 EUR/ semester
Lille 1 University – Science and Technology	100-200 EUR/ semester
CIFE, the Centre international de formation Europeenne	3800 EUR/ semester
Centrale Nantes	3500-3800 EUR/ semester
EPITA School of Engineering and Computer Science	5000-5450 EUR/ semester
Burgundy School of Business	7500-7800 EUR/ semester

International Space University

10000-12500 EUR/

semester

Admission Criteria to study in France for International students:

France is a hub for students from all over the world due to its versatile way of living and affordable education costs. But there are several rules to be followed by International students to study in France;

- To be admitted to a French university bachelor’s degree program, you must be a high school graduate. It means that the students have to pass their intermediate/A-level/grade 12th exams with good grades

- The student will then apply for admission to the first year of a 3-year licence (bachelor) at public or private French universities.

- Students who wish to apply for the master’s degree program must have a bachelor’s degree.

- Please note that different procedures may apply depending on the student’s nationality and high school/intermediate college leaving certificates. Moreover, the criteria also depend on the study program that the candidate wants to study.

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Scholarship in France for International students:

A dream place to live in, various opportunities to study & work,and the world’s top-standard quality of life – all these qualities make France the most desirable way to thrive for a student’s future. But for your betterment and to boost your progress in education, if you cannot afford the cost of living there, various scholarship programs are there to help you;

Eiffel Excellence Scholarships	Fully funded scholarship for bachelor’s and master’s
Université Paris Saclay International Master’s Scholarships	10,000$ directly paid by the organisation
THE ÉMILE BOUTMY SCHOLARSHIP	Tuition Fee grant from 3000-13000EUR/ year
200+ France Government Scholarship	Fully funded scholarship for any nationality

MBBS in France for International students

France offers a broad number of programs but if you’re looking for a highly valued course like MBBS, France has a little different system of teaching regarding MBBS. To get the State Doctor of Medical Diploma, there are three phases to complete the course (PCEM, DCEM, and general medicine residency or other specialties).

The first phase of studying medicine in France for International students is about 2 years. At the end of the first year, students have to attempt a competitive exam to get further into the second year which only a little percentage of students can pass.

The second phase is for 4 years and the third phase is for residency and specialisation that lasts for a further two years.

The average tuition fees for MBBS range from 5000-12,500 EUR per semester. Some of the Top medical universities in France for International students are;

Sorbonne Universite – Faculty of Medicine

Université Paris-Sud – Faculty of Medicine

Université de Paris – Paris Diderot University

Aix-Marseille University – Faculty of Medicine

Universite de Lyon – Faculty of Medicine

Universite de Lorraine – Faculty of Medicine

University of Montpellier – Faculty of Medicine

University of Bordeaux Medical School

University of Lille 2 Henri Warembourg – Faculty of Medicine

Université Paris-Est Créteil – Faculty of Medicine

Visa process to study in France for International students:

To study in France, students have to apply for a study permit, visa, and work permit before applying to a university. The visa process timing ranges from 6-8 weeks. The Visa application fee for international students is around 99 EUR.

STEP 1: Application process & required documents:

To get an Admission Letter issued by the targeted university in France, we require the following documents:

- Copy of International Passport.
- Copy of High School Certificates (Matriculation & Intermediate).
- Copy of Bachelor Degree (if the student is applying for a Master’s degree).
- Language Proficiency Test – IELTS/TOEFL (if required)

STEP 2: How to get a France Study Visa ？

Students should apply to the Embassy of France with the following documents:

Visa Application Form
Passport (at least 2 empty pages in the valid passport are needed).
Admission & Visa Letter from university.
Original School Certificates (attested by Ministry of Foreign Affairs).
Flight Reservation
Accommodation Proof for a stay in France (we can arrange it for you!).
Travel Health Insurance
Birth Certificate in English.

•Police Certificate

Bank Statement (showing transactions of last 6 months, counting from the date of interview) & Affidavit.
2 passport-size Photo

France Study Visa Fee for International Students

Long-term Study Visa (French

VLS-TS)

90+ days

duration

EUR

Schengen Visa

90 days duration

EUR

Work in France while studying for International students:

France is an ideal place to live in and it provides a very friendly environment while studying there for International students. Rich in culture, more work opportunities, and a quality lifestyle allows students to adjust and work in France more efficiently. Some of the requirements to work in France while studying is;

Every student is allowed to work while studying.
You have a choice to work on or off campus.
A student is allowed to work 21 hours/ week whether on or off campus on average.
The minimum wage for working in France is 12-18 EUR /hour or 1800 EUR /month.
You must know the basic French language to get a job to interact with locals.

Living costs while studying in France for International students:

Due to the quality of life in France, it is obvious that living in France is quite more expensive than in other countries in Europe. So, you will have to budget your expenses before moving there. Here is an average idea of living expenses in France for international students.

Accommodation cost	400-700 EUR/ month
Food	300 EUR/month
Transportation	95 EUR/ month
Entertainment	100 EUR
Internet	26 EUR/ month
Health insurance	24 EUR/ month