🇵🇭 Philippines → 🇫🇷 France

Study in France from Philippines

Studying in France from the Philippines 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

🇵🇭 Philippines

From

🇫🇷 France

6–10 wks

Visa

APS

Post-study

France is an increasingly popular destination for Filipino students, and the Campus France office in Manila is 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 the Philippines

Filipino applicants must complete the Campus France procedure through the Manila office, including an interview, before the French Embassy in Manila will process the VLS-TS student visa. Have your CHED-supported transcript and diploma apostilled by the Department of Foreign 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. Filipino 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 Philippines to France

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

1
Register free & build your profile
Create a student account and tell us your grades, budget and goals. It takes five minutes and costs nothing.
2
Get matched to universities
Our advisors shortlist programmes that fit your profile and explain admission requirements and deadlines.
3
Prepare documents & apply
We help you assemble transcripts, language scores and financial proof, then submit strong applications.
4
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

In-person support in Manila

Our Philippines office helps Philippines students with CHED credential verification, DFA apostille guidance, OFW student clearance and more — free of charge.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Campus France procedure mandatory for Filipino students?

Yes. The Philippines is a Campus France country, so you must complete the online procedure and interview through the Manila office 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.