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

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:

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:

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

France Student Visa Processing Time

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