Study in France Intake 2026 - 2027

Affordable Excellence in Europe

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Study Destination

France

France offers world-class education with very affordable public university tuition.

Tuition

€2,902 Bachelor / €3,950 Master (public)

Living Cost

€800 - €1,200 / month

Work Rights

20 hours/week

Intakes

September, January

Destination Guide

Why Study in France?

France offers internationally recognised higher education, a large public university system and specialist institutions across business, engineering, arts, fashion, hospitality and science. International students can choose from French- and English-taught programmes.

Key Benefits

Why Choose France?

Strong public higher education and specialist institutions

Competitive tuition at many public institutions compared with some destinations

Major strengths in business, engineering, fashion, hospitality and research

Opportunity to study and build professional experience in a major European economy

Getting Started

Admission Requirements

Academic qualification appropriate to the selected programme
Language evidence according to the language of instruction
Valid passport and programme-specific documents
Some institutions require interviews, portfolios or additional entrance requirements

Student Visa

Visa Information

Non-EU students normally need the appropriate long-stay student visa.
Applicants from countries covered by the process may need to complete the Campus France/Etudes en France procedure.
Admission, financial, accommodation and other supporting evidence may be required.
Visa requirements depend on nationality and individual circumstances.

Cost of Living

A practical planning range is around €800–€1,200 per month, with Paris and other major cities generally costing more than smaller cities.

Work Opportunities

International students can generally work up to 964 hours per year, equivalent to roughly 20 hours per week on average, subject to the applicable rules.

After Graduation

Post-Study Opportunities

Eligible graduates may be able to obtain a temporary residence permission to look for work or create a business, depending on the qualification and current immigration rules.

Academic Options