Explore Studying in France
France has more than 3,500 public and private higher education institutions. More than 1,600 programmes are taught fully or partly in English. Money in France is the euro (EUR).
2.9 million students study in French higher education. 14% of them come from abroad.
Why Choose France for Your Studies?
Universities, top selective schools (grandes écoles), engineering and business schools.
Key Benefits
Work while you study and stay after a master's.
Key Benefits
Learning French helps you settle in, even on an English-taught course.
Key Benefits
Non-EU fees at public universities: EUR 2,902 (bachelor's) and EUR 3,950 (master's) a year.
Key Benefits
3,500+
Higher education institutions
227
Engineering schools
220
Business and management schools
Student Life in France
Students get discounts, cheap university meals and help on campus.
Show your student card for lower prices on transport, cinema and museums. Many schools hold welcome days and integration weeks.
- Work up to 964 hours a year.
- You must have home insurance.
- Sign up for free state health cover after you enrol.
Student discounts
Lower prices with a student card or if you are under 25.
University restaurants
A meal costs EUR 1.
Campus jobs
Welcome desks, tutoring and events, planned around classes.
Paris and Other Cities
Paris costs more than other cities for housing.
Paris
Student room (CROUS) about EUR 450 a month; one-room flat (studio) from EUR 800 a month
Other cities
Student room (CROUS) about EUR 350 a month; one-room flat (studio) from EUR 400 a month
France at a Glance
Key facts for students.
Currency | Euro (EUR) |
Academic year starts | September or October |
Universities and university groups | 78 |
Programmes in English | 1,600+ |
Students from abroad | 14% |
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