🇫🇷 Study in France
Strong in arts, law, business. Safety safe (25/100).
France pairs internationally ranked universities (best QS #24) — living costs run about €850–€1700 a month. Programmes are strongest in arts, law, business. Graduates get a post-study work window of around 12 months. Acceptance sits near 45%, and student visas process in around 45 days. Scholarship routes exist for eligible students.
Top-ranked universities
Key facts · France
Monthly cost
€850–1700
Acceptance rate
45%
Visa processing
~45d
Work visa
12 mo
QS rank (best)
#24
Scholarships
Yes
Degree tuition
~€3,770/yr
Degree tuition: ~€3,770/yr (median) — range €0–€45,000/yr across 18 degree programmes in the Meridian dataset. International-student fees and specific programmes can differ; confirm on the university's official page.
Proof of funds (student visa): €615/mo — figure from the Meridian dataset; confirm the current amount on the official source.
Official languages: fr · sources: Frankfurter/ECB (USD/EUR), UK FCDO Travel Advice (GOV.UK), France-Visas (Ministère de l'Intérieur). · How we calculate this
Figures are indicative estimates from the Meridian dataset — not official guidance. Always confirm current requirements on the official source before you decide.
Cost of living · France
Rent
€550
Food
€300
Transport
€80
Other
€220
Monthly total
€1,150
Indicative monthly cost of living for a moderate lifestyle, ranging about €730–€1,700/mo from economic to comfortable — modeled estimates from the Meridian dataset; confirm current local prices before you budget.
Programs in France
University degrees (83)
- Académie d'Aix-MarseilleAix-Marseille University is a public research university located in the Provence region of southern France. It was founded in 1409 when Louis II of Anjou, Count of Provence, petitioned the Pisan Antipope Alexander V to establish the University of Provence, making it one of the oldest universities in the Francophone world. The institution came into its current form following a reunification of the University of Provence, the University of the Mediterranean and Paul Cézanne University. The reunification became effective on 1 January 2012, resulting in the creation of the largest university in the French-speaking world in terms of its student body, its faculty and staff, and its budget that currently stands at €750 million.
- Aix-Marseille UniversityAix-Marseille University is a public research university located in the Provence region of southern France. It was founded in 1409 when Louis II of Anjou, Count of Provence, petitioned the Pisan Antipope Alexander V to establish the University of Provence, making it one of the oldest universities in the Francophone world.
- Alliance Française Paris (Alliance Française)Alliance Francaise Paris is a French language and culture institution in Paris. The official site presents in-person, online, intensive, semi-intensive and self-study French courses, oral communication, grammar and phonetics workshops, DELF/DALF preparation, TEF/DELF/DALF exams, cultural programming and library resources.
- Arts et MétiersArts et Métiers ParisTech is a French engineering and research institute of higher education. It is a grande école, recognized for leading in the fields of mechanics and industrialization.
- Centrale NantesÉcole Centrale de Nantes, or Centrale Nantes, is a grande école – a French engineering school – established in 1919 under the name of Institut Polytechnique de l'Ouest. It provides Bachelor, Graduate, Master, Specialized Master, executive education and PhD Programmes based on the latest scientific and technological developments and the best management practices.
- CentraleSupelecCentraleSupélec, 2015'te École Centrale Paris ve Supélec'in birleşmesiyle oluşan, Paris-Saclay içinde yer alan Fransız mühendislik grande école kurumudur.
Summer schools (55)
- SKEMA Business SchoolSKEMA Business School foundation — pathway to one of France's top business schools.
- Vatel International Business SchoolHospitality and tourism management foundation in Paris — world-renowned Vatel program.
- A few Monuments from ParisA Few Monuments from Paris is an architecture and art-history course organized by the Summer University at the Sorbonne (Sorbonne Universite) in Paris, France. It explores iconic Parisian monuments such as the Eiffel Tower, the Sorbonne and the Opera Garnier and welcomes participants aged 16+ with at least two years of higher education.
- Alliance FrançaiseAlliance Française is a summer English language programme in , offering intensive courses, cultural activities, and optional excursions for international students.
- Alpadia Summer Camps France KaplanAlpadia Summer Camps France Kaplan is a short-term summer camp in Nice, France, with an official programme page available for students exploring seasonal study options.
- Art Immersion in ParisArt Immersion in Paris is organized by the ICART Summer School in Paris, France. It offers an immersive exploration of modern and contemporary art through theoretical sessions, workshops and museum visits and is aimed at participants aged 18+ from any academic background wishing to develop skills in interpreting artworks and artistic movements.
Boarding schools (12)
- École des Roches
- École Jeannine Manuel Lille
- Collège Moreau (École primaire Blaise Pascal)
- Ensemble Scolaire Notre-Dame de Peltre
- Ermitage International School Paris
- Ermitage International School Paris BoardingErmitage International School Paris Boarding is a boarding option at Ermitage International School near Paris for students in a bilingual or English-speaking school environment. The official site describes French Bilingual and International Baccalaureate pathways, education for ages 3-18, boarding for students from France and abroad, activities, admissions and campus resources.
Foundation & pathway programs (6)
- SKEMA Business SchoolSKEMA Business School foundation — pathway to one of France's top business schools.
- Vatel International Business SchoolHospitality and tourism management foundation in Paris — world-renowned Vatel program.
- Excelia International Foundation Programme La RochelleExcelia International Foundation Programme La Rochelle is a foundation pathway option in La Rochelle, France, with an official programme page available for students preparing for further academic study.
- OnCampus Paris International Foundation ProgrammeOnCampus Paris International Foundation Programme is a foundation pathway option in Paris, France, with an official programme page available for students preparing for further academic study.
- SKEMA Business SchoolSKEMA Business School foundation — pathway to one of France's top business schools.
- Vatel International Business SchoolHospitality and tourism management foundation in Paris — world-renowned Vatel program.
Language schools (32)
- ACCORD French Language School Junior ParisACCORD French Language School Junior Paris is a language school in Paris, France, with an official programme page available for international learners exploring language study options.
- Alliance Française Paris (Alliance Française)Alliance Francaise Paris is a French language and culture institution in Paris. The official site presents in-person, online, intensive, semi-intensive and self-study French courses, oral communication, grammar and phonetics workshops, DELF/DALF preparation, TEF/DELF/DALF exams, cultural programming and library resources.
- Alliance Française Été Jeunes (Alliance Française)Alliance française is an international organization that aims to promote the French language and francophone culture around the world. Created in Paris on 21 July 1883 under the name Alliance française pour la propagation de la langue nationale dans les colonies et à l'étranger, known now simply as L'Alliance française, its primary goal is teaching French as a second language.
- Alpadia Language Schools (Paris-Passy Junior Camp)
- British Council France (Paris English Centre)
- Centre International Antibes French Junior CampCentre International Antibes French Junior Camp is a language centre in Antibes, France, with an official programme page available for students exploring focused language study options.
Exchange programs (17)
- AFS Exchange — FranceAFS Intercultural Programs high school exchange in France. Students live with a host family and attend a local school for an academic year or semester.
- Erasmus+ Student Mobility — FranceErasmus+ Student Mobility programme in France. Fully funded EU exchange for university students — covers tuition, travel grant, and monthly stipend.
- Rotary Youth Exchange — FranceRotary Youth Exchange long-term program in France. Subsidized by local Rotary clubs — students live with multiple host families during their exchange year.
- YFU Exchange — FranceYFU (Youth For Understanding) high school exchange in France. Immersive cultural experience with host family placement and local school enrollment.
- AFS Intercultural ProgramsAFS Intercultural Programs is an international youth exchange organization. It consists of over 50 independent, not-for-profit organizations, each with its network of volunteers, professionally staffed offices, volunteer board of directors and website.
- CEI - Centre d'Échanges Internationaux
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Scholarships for France
Scholarships from the Meridian dataset — eligibility, amounts and deadlines change; always confirm on the official source. Browse all scholarships →
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