Study abroad at France

France is a global capital of science, arts, culture, and high-impact business education. Home to world-renowned public universities (like Sorbonne University, PSL University, and Paris-Saclay) and elite Grandes Écoles (such as HEC Paris, INSEAD, and École Polytechnique), French higher education ranks among the world's most prestigious. International students benefit from heavily government-subsidized tuition at public institutions, government housing subsidies (CAF/APL) covering up to 40% of rent, over 1,600 English-taught programs, and a post-study job search visa (APS / Passeport Talent).

At French public universities, tuition fees are heavily subsidized: approximately €2,770 per year for bachelor's programs and €3,770 per year for master's programs for non-EU students (with many universities offering total tuition waivers down to local rates of €175–€250/year). Private business schools and Grandes Écoles range between €8,000 and €20,000 per year. Monthly living costs average €700 to €1,200 depending on whether you live in Paris or regional student cities (Lyon, Toulouse, Montpellier).

International non-EU students require a Long-Stay Student Visa (VLS-TS - Visa de Long Séjour valant Titre de Séjour). Requirements include: Campus France approval certificate (Accord Préalable d'Inscription), valid passport, proof of accommodation in France for the initial months, proof of sufficient monthly financial resources (minimum €615/month / €7,380/year in a bank account or scholarship), and civil documents. Upon arrival in France, the VLS-TS is validated online with OFII.