Study in France
France is one of the world's top study destinations, home to prestigious grandes écoles and research universities. Public university tuition for non-EU students is set nationally at EUR 2,902/year for a licence and EUR 3,950/year for a master's in 2026–2027, and applications run through the official Campus France platform, including a mandatory interview at the French Embassy in Islamabad. From September 2026 a university may exempt at most 30% of its non-EU students from these differentiated fees, falling to 25% in 2027–2028.
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Why Study in France?
- Nationally set public tuition for non-EU students in 2026–2027: EUR 2,902/year (licence), EUR 3,950/year (master's)
- World-renowned universities and grandes écoles across every major field
- Legal right to work up to 964 hours/year (≈ 20 hrs/week in term, full-time in breaks)
- CAF housing assistance can reduce rent by EUR 100 – 250/month
- Post-study stay of 12 months for Master's+ graduates (extendable another 12 months) to find a job in their field
- Full EU and Schengen member state
- Strong fashion, arts, business, engineering, and research programs
- Regional cities (Lyon, Toulouse) offer significantly lower living costs than Paris
Entry Requirements
- ✓Valid Pakistani passport
- ✓Registration and file submission on the Études en France (EEF) / Campus France platform, 60 days before intake
- ✓Campus France interview at the French Embassy in Islamabad
- ✓University admission letter
- ✓Proof of financial means — ≈ EUR 615/month (≈ EUR 7,380/year)
- ✓IELTS 6.0 or French language proficiency (B2), depending on the program
- ✓Health insurance
- ✓Long-stay student visa application
France FAQs
How much does it cost to study in France?+
Living costs in France run around EUR 800 – 1,500/month (regional cities vs. Paris), on top of tuition. France is one of the world's top study destinations, home to prestigious grandes écoles and research universities.
What documents do I need for a France student visa?+
You'll typically need: Valid Pakistani passport; Registration and file submission on the Études en France (EEF) / Campus France platform, 60 days before intake; Campus France interview at the French Embassy in Islamabad; University admission letter. This is a summary — our consultants confirm the exact checklist for your specific case.
Can international students work part-time in France?+
Yes — Up to 964 hrs/year (≈ 20 hrs/week in term).
Can I stay in France after graduating?+
Yes — 12 months (Master's+), extendable another 12 months.
Why should I choose France to study abroad?+
Nationally set public tuition for non-EU students in 2026–2027: EUR 2,902/year (licence), EUR 3,950/year (master's). World-renowned universities and grandes écoles across every major field. Legal right to work up to 964 hours/year (≈ 20 hrs/week in term, full-time in breaks).
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Luxembourg
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