🇮🇳 India → 🇫🇷 France

Study in France from India

Studying in France from India runs through the compulsory Campus France procedure, opening the door to low public tuition and the world-renowned Grandes Écoles.

Tuition €170–€4,000/year Visa 6–10 wks Free for students

🇮🇳 India

From

🇫🇷 France

6–10 wks

Visa

APS

Post-study

France is a growing destination for Indian students, and the Campus France offices serving cities like Mumbai and Bengaluru are the formal gateway: the online procedure and interview must be completed before any visa application. Public tuition of €170–€4,000 a year keeps costs reasonable for a top-tier European education.

Whether you aim for a public university or a private business or engineering school, the Campus France interview is where your study plan is assessed, so a clear, well-argued project matters as much as your grades.

The Campus France procedure and document attestation in India

Indian applicants must complete the Campus France procedure, including an interview at the office covering their region, before the French Mission in India will process the VLS-TS student visa. Have your degree certificates attested through the Ministry of External Affairs and translated into French, and prepare a coherent statement linking your past studies to the programme you have chosen.

Costs, scholarships, visa timeline and the post-study APS

Public tuition runs €170–€4,000 a year, with private schools at €5,000–€15,000, and you must show around €615 a month in living funds. The VLS-TS visa generally takes 6–10 weeks after the Campus France step. Indian students can apply for the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship, Campus France grants or Erasmus Mundus, and graduates may obtain a one-year APS to seek work.

Your path from India to France

Campus France procedure is mandatory for applicants from Philippines, India, Vietnam, Indonesia, and most Asian countries before visa application.

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2
Get matched to universities
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3
Prepare documents & apply
We help you assemble transcripts, language scores and financial proof, then submit strong applications.
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Visa & departure support
Once admitted, we guide your student visa application and help you prepare for arrival.

Costs, visa & requirements

Tuition	€170–€4,000/year (public); €5,000–€15,000 (private)
Living costs	€800–€1,300/month (€1,200–€2,000 in Paris)
Visa type	VLS-TS Étudiant
Financial proof	€615/month
Processing time	6–10 weeks
Language	DELF B2 (French) or IELTS 6.0 (English programmes)
Scholarships	Eiffel Excellence Scholarship, Campus France Grants, Erasmus Mundus

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Campus France procedure mandatory for Indian students?

Yes. India is a Campus France country, so you must complete the online procedure and an interview at the office covering your region before applying for your French student visa.

How much is tuition at public universities in France?

Public universities charge roughly €170–€4,000 a year, far below private institutions at €5,000–€15,000, making France one of the better-value Western European destinations.

Can I work in France after my degree?

Graduates can apply for the APS, a temporary one-year residence authorisation that lets you look for a job or start a business linked to your qualification.