Why study in France?

• Top 36 Universities with QS Ranking
• 2 Years of PSWP
• Affordable tuition fees
• Get Scholarship up to 25000€ per year
• Visa processed within 4 to 6 Weeks
• 3,500 educational institutions

About France 

France is a beautiful country with a unique and admired heritage. It is also a leading country in being an active market for business opportunities. The government has access to the large European single market. When you study in France, you get to familiarize yourself with French business through your studies or by working professionally.

The French government offers a temporary resident permit for non-European students who recently graduated from a French institution. This permit is valid for one year. During that period, you can search for work in France.

Studying in France will allow you to immerse yourself in the French language and culture, including fashion, food, and art. You will also be able to explore many beautiful parts of this fantastic country, home to some of the world's most influential. All of this makes studying in France worth it in the long run.

Benefits of Studying in France

French universities offer the highest-quality education. Prestigious organizations accredit many of them. The cost of education is also affordable compared to other countries. Students can gain optimum knowledge with the most advanced education system.

• French universities are specialized in offering high-standard education, which helps to explore various research and development opportunities.
• The country encourages new talent, innovations and entrepreneurs.
• Enormous scope for career growth after study.
• Top 36 QS-ranked universities in the 500 global top universities list.
• Less tuition fees and more subsidies give a minimal cost of study in France.

Types of France Student visa

 For Non-EU nationals, who want to stay in France and study above three months, then a long-stay visa is necessary. There are four types of visas:

• Short stay student visa- type C- This visa is issued for courses less than 3 months
• The long-term key (VLS-TS)-This visa is issued over six-month courses. This visa is equivalent to six-month courses.
• The temporary long-term access (VLS-T)-For course/training period up to 3-6 months
• The Talent Passport VLS-TS-This visa is only issued to study in France in higher level pursuing Doctorate degree.                                                            

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Top universities in France

Top Universities in France
University	QS Ranking 2024
Psl Universite Paris	24
Institut Polytechnique De Paris	38
Sorbonne University	59
Université Paris-Saclay	71
Ecole Normale Superieure De Lyon	184
Ecole Des Ponts Paristech	192
Université Paris Cité	236
Université Grenoble Alpes	294
Sciences Po Paris	319
Pantheon-Sorbonne University	328
Université De Montpellier	382
Aix-Marseille University	387
National Institute Of Applied Sciences In Lyon	392
Université De Strasbourg	421
Claude Bernard University Lyon 1	452
University Of Bordeaux	465
Université Paul Sabatier Toulouse III	511
Université De Lille	631
Université De Rennes 1	711
Universite De Lorraine	721
Nantes University	771
Cy Cergy Paris University	851
Universite Paris-Pantheon-Assas	851
Université Toulouse 1 Capitole	951
Paul Valéry University Montpellier	1001
Université De Caen Normandie	1001
Université De Poitiers	1001
Université Lumière Lyon 2	1001
Université Toulouse - Jean Jaurès	1001
Jean Moulin University – Lyon 3	1201
Paris Nanterre University	1201
Université De Franche-Comté	1201
Université De Limoges	1201
Université Paris 13 Nord	1401

 

Affordable universities in France

 

• Sciences Po
• University of Lille
• Toulouse School of Management
• Universite Grenoble Alpes
• Universite de Renne 1
• Institut Polytechnique de Paris
• University of Cote d’Azur
• University of Bordeaux
• CyberSchool – Graduate Cybersecurity Research School
• University of Lille
• University of Paris
• Paris-Saclay University
• Universite Grenoble Alpes

France study intake

French universities have two intakes per year, with one beginning in January (also known as the spring intake) and another one in September intakes.  

• The spring intake
• The September or fall intake

The table below shows the France intakes:

France Intakes	Deadline
January	Mid-November
September	July-August

 

Post study work permit visa for France

 A Post-study work permit is a visa that allows a student to stay back in France after their studies till an extended period of time. This allows individuals to find more time to find jobs and obtain for permanent residences. There are two types of France student visas for staying back just in France:

• APS(Autorisation Provisoire de Séjour): This visa is for the student after graduating from Finnish university and want to stay back in France and look for job. They can apply for this visa and it is valid for 12 months and is non-renewable and can look for employment.
• VLT-TS visa: This visa is for the master’s student who wants to stay back in France and look for a job. Though they have time till 2 years. If they are being provided with a salary of 1.5 times the minimum wage then they can opt for a residency permit or else they have to leave after 2 years.

France university fee

A public university cost less than private university. A private university charge between 250 and 1200 EUR/year, depending on the courses the student opt for.

While French private universities charge:

Bachelor’s Degree: 7,000 – 40,000 EUR/academic year

Master’s Degree: 1,500 – 35,000 EUR/academic year.

The Table below shows the university fees:

Higher Study Options	Average Tuition Fee per Year	Visa Fee	Living Expenses for 1 Year/Proof of funds for 1 year
Bachelors	3500 Euros and above	50 Euros	7,500 Euros
Masters (MS/MBA)

France Student Visa Eligibility

• The age limit for applicants is at least 18 years old
• If the course duration is less than three months, avail short-stay visa
• A temporary long-stay visa for students to pursue any course over three or six months.
• A long-stay visa equal to a residency permit is for the students whose training lasts longer than six months

France Student Visa Requirements

• Applicants must be above 18 years
• LOA(letter of acceptance from France University
• Financial Independence
• Medical insurance
• Proof of accommodation during your study in France
• A proficiency certificate for the French language

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How to apply for a France Student Visa?

Step 1: Check your eligibility to apply for the France Visa.

Step 2: Get ready with all the required documents.

Step 3: Apply for a visa in France online.

Step 4: Wait for the approval status.

Step 5:  Fly to France for your education.

France Student Visa Cost

Type of visas	Visa cost
Short stay student visa	€40
The long-term visa (VLS-TS)	250€ (60€ for students and trainees)
The temporary long-term visa (VLS-T)	80€
The Talent Passport VLS-TS	225€
APS(Autorisation Provisoire de Séjour)	Free of charge

 

France Student Visa Processing Time

Type of visas	Processing time
Short stay student visa	45 days
The long-term visa (VLS-TS)	3 months- 10 months
The temporary long-term visa (VLS-T)	1 month
The Talent Passport VLS-TS	12 months
APS(Autorisation Provisoire de Séjour)	6 months

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