Study in France - Tuition Fee and Admission Process

France tuition fees generally cost the same as they do in other countries (around €10,000 per year) but fortunately, the French government subsidizes higher education so tuition fees are really affordable. Tuition fees especially for international students as they have many scholarship opportunities.

Now, there are a few factors that depend on how much you will need to pay for tuition. First, it depends on the university and the city. If the university is world-famous you may have to pay more than if the university is less popular. Then comes the factor of whether you are an EU student or not, there are some differences in terms of tuition for EU and non-EU students.

For European students

The fees for students from EU, European Economic Area, Andorra or Switzerland are around:

  • Undergraduate: €170 per year
  • Master: €243 per year
  • Doctorate: €380 per year
  • Engineering School: €601 per year
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For non-European students:

As a non-EU/EEA student, you will have to pay a separate fee from European students if:

  • You are enrolling for a bachelor's or master's degree, or engineering program for the first time, for the start of the 2020/2021 academic year.
  • within a higher education establishment that comes under the purview of MESRI
  • Provided that you are not permanently settled in France.

The state will then cover two-thirds of your tuition cost. In total you have to pay:

  • Undergraduate: €2,770 per year
  • Master: €3,770 per year
  • Doctorate: €380 per year

Autonomous University
Autonomous universities are not subsidized by the French government so they have the ability to set certain tuition fees. While undergraduate fees are at a level set by the Ministry of Education, postgraduate and doctoral studies can be set independently by universities.

Higher Education Institution
Higher education institutions (Grande Ecoles) differ from universities in that admissions are based on entrance exams. Tuition fees at these institutions are higher than universities but overall lower than international ones. There are 60 Grand Ecoles. Fees range from €450 to €1100 euros per year.

Tuition Cost in private institutions
Tuition fees in private institutions, especially in private business schools, range from €3,000 to €10,000 per year higher than in public institutions. For more information, you can visit the website of the university of your choice to see the tuition fees for the programs you are interested in.

In France, 18% of students go to private institutions. Private status defines that the institution is not subsidized by the state. The level of public funding that each receives is variable. In some cases, the state may officially recognize an institution and authorize it to confer national diplomas. In such cases, the government has authority over the instructions given in the degree programs that ensure a certain level of service and quality to the students.

Who is not required to pay the tuition fee?

Fortunately, some students, regardless of where they come from, can study in France for free. But of course, they have to fall under one of these three factors:
  • students who come to study in France as part of a partnership agreement between universities, which provides a total exemption from enrollment fees (eg Erasmus+ exclusive exchange programs);
  • students who have been awarded a French Government Grant (BGF);
  • Students who have been awarded a grant from their host institution are granted a total exemption from the enrollment fee.

Scholarships for International Students in France

Here are some scholarships from some of the most prestigious universities in France. If you cannot find your chosen university here, be sure to check their website for any scholarship updates most universities offer them.
  • Master's Degree Scholarship at Paris Dauphine University
  • Ph.D. Program Scholarship at Paris-Saclay
  • IESEG. Master of Science in Fashion Management Scholarship in
  • Science PO Undergraduate Scholarship
  • Colle Normale Superior Master's Degree Scholarship
  • ENS de Lyon Master's Degree Scholarship
  • Science PO Bachelor's and Master's Degree Scholarship
  • Université Paris-Saclay Master's Degree Scholarship
  • Grenoble INP Master's Degree Scholarship
  • INSEAD MBA Scholarship
  • HEC Paris MBA Scholarship

Cost of Living in France for International Students

Of course, if you are studying in France you are definitely going to live there as well. And you will also find yourself a little worried about how much it will cost you to live there while you study. Well, luckily, there are plenty of cheap and friendly options for international students to live in France while studying and/or working.

The first thing you need to know is that France, like any other place in the world, has its cheapest and most expensive regions to live in. Living in cities such as Paris or Lyon will be significantly more expensive than cities in rural areas such as Creuse, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, and in cities such as Metz, Versailles, and Montpellier.


Required documents for renting an apartment in France
The documents you need to submit when renting an apartment in France include:
  • ID or passport.
  • Guarantor Information - Photocopy ID, photocopy of employment contract, last three payment slips, and final tax declaration.
  • A letter from your guarantor (parents etc.) in French
  • From bank reference (you must have a French bank account).

Tips for Spending Less in France for International Students

Here are some cheap food, transportation, and utility options given to you by a student living in France that you will hopefully use:
  • A lot of French students don't go through agencies to find a place to live because of the high cost of apartments
  • Leboncoin is a website for selling new and used clothes all over the country and has a section dedicated to housing.
  • Blablacar is the world's largest long-distance ridesharing community that connects drivers with vacant seats to people traveling to the same destination.
  • CROUS - Once again, this is not only to accommodate students in accommodation, but they also offer restaurants where you can eat for less than 5 euros
  • Velib - bike-sharing company, you can rent a bicycle for 10 euro a week, not only does it save you a lot of money and it is a great form of exercise as well as transportation, but it is also eco-friendly

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