- Business schools
- Hospitality
- Fashion
- Engineering
France offers university degrees, grandes écoles, business programmes, art and design courses, and research opportunities.
Study in France
Education system, qualification levels, undergraduate and postgraduate study, research degrees and available intakes.
France offers university degrees, grandes écoles, business programmes, art and design courses, and research opportunities.
Courses & Universities
Popular fields, university selection criteria, entry requirements, accreditation and course comparisons.
Popular focus areas in France
- Business schools
- Hospitality
- Fashion
- Engineering
Admission Requirements
Academic qualifications, English language scores, SOP, LOR, CV, portfolio and other programme-specific criteria.
Admissions
Direct university or school applications, academic credentials, portfolio or entrance requirements and French or English proficiency.
- Academic qualifications
- English language scores
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
- CV or résumé
- Portfolio, where applicable
Admission Application Process
Application portals, deadlines, documents, application fees, offers, deposits and acceptance.
- Step 5
Document Preparation
Prepare transcripts, passport, CV, SOP, references, language scores and financial records.
- Step 6
University Applications
Submit applications, track progress and respond to additional document requests.
- Step 7
Admission Offer & Acceptance
Review offer conditions, scholarships, deposits and acceptance deadlines.
Tuition Fees & Living Costs
Indicative tuition and living expenses, accommodation, insurance, travel and personal budgeting.
- Tuition fees
- Living expenses
- Accommodation
- Insurance
- Travel
- Personal budgeting
Indicative figures for France are shared during counselling and verified against current institution and official sources.
Scholarships & Education Loans
Eligible funding opportunities, university awards, lender requirements and financial documentation.
Student Visa Process
Visa category, application stages, funds, supporting documents, biometrics and interview requirements.
Student visa
Depending on the programme and duration, applicants may need a long-stay student visa, Campus France procedures and financial evidence.
We prepare a destination-specific checklist and review your supporting documents. The immigration authority makes the final decision.
Work While Studying
Student work conditions, restrictions, permitted activities and official guidance.
Work
Eligible students can work within the legal limits. Certain graduates may qualify for job-search or business-creation residence options.
Check your own conditions
Post-Study Work Options
Graduate routes, eligibility, duration, application timing and limitations.
Graduate routes
Certain graduates may qualify for job-search or business-creation residence options.
Work Permits & Employment
Employer sponsorship, skilled worker categories, occupation requirements and job preparation.
Finding a job, receiving an employment offer and obtaining legal permission to work are different steps. We help you understand the employer and government process that applies in France.
Explore Work AbroadImmigration & Permanent Residency
Potential qualifying pathways, requirements, settlement rules and relevant official resources.
Immigration
Skilled employment permits, including eligible Talent Passport categories, may be relevant. French language ability can be important for employment and long-term integration.
Official resources
Dependants & Family
Family eligibility, application procedures, financial requirements and work rights where applicable.
Dependant and family visa information is provided where eligible, based on the rules applicable to your programme and permit in France.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about study, visas, work, funding and settlement.
Apply with GoAbroad Services
Country-specific enquiry form, appointment booking and next steps.
GoAbroad support for France
Course applications, Campus France preparation, language planning, funding and visa assistance.
Information we keep current
- Student visa or residence permit category.
- Official government application link.
- Current work rights during study.
- Current graduate work route and eligibility.
- Main employment visa categories.
- Immigration and settlement routes.
- Language test acceptance requirements.
- Financial evidence and insurance requirements.
- Dependant rules.
- Application fees and government processing-time links.
- Date of last review and next review date.
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