🇱🇰 Sri Lanka → 🇫🇷 France

Study in France from Sri Lanka

Studying in France from Sri Lanka pairs very low public tuition with the Campus France procedure, which every Colombo applicant must complete before a visa can be issued.

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

🇱🇰 Sri Lanka

From

🇫🇷 France

6–10 wks

Visa

APS

Post-study

For a Sri Lankan student, French public universities are remarkable value at roughly €170–€4,000 a year, while the Grandes Écoles carry global weight in engineering and business. The application, though, is unusually structured.

Sri Lanka is among the countries where the Campus France procedure is compulsory, so your file is pre-screened and an interview held before the VLS-TS student visa stage. Beginning early is essential.

Campus France procedure and credential steps from Sri Lanka

Start with the Campus France Sri Lanka procedure, which validates your qualifications and arranges the mandatory interview before any visa application. Obtain University Grants Commission equivalency, have your transcripts attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Colombo, and book IELTS through the British Council. The VLS-TS Étudiant visa is then lodged with the French Embassy in Colombo once Campus France clears your file.

Costs, scholarships, visa timeline and post-study work

Public tuition of €170–€4,000 a year keeps costs modest, though you must show about €615 a month in support. The VLS-TS visa typically takes 6–10 weeks after the Campus France stage, so begin months ahead. The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship, Campus France grants and Erasmus Mundus are the main funding routes, and graduates can apply for a one-year APS to seek work.

Your path from Sri Lanka 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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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 Colombo

Our Sri Lanka office helps Sri Lanka students with UGC equivalency support, Bank fund verification, British Council IELTS partnership and more — free of charge.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Campus France mandatory for Sri Lankan students?

Yes. Sri Lanka is one of the countries where the Campus France procedure is compulsory. You must complete it, including the interview, before you can apply for the VLS-TS student visa.

How much does it cost to study in France from Sri Lanka?

Public university tuition is only €170–€4,000 a year, and you must show around €615 a month in living support for the visa, making France strong value despite higher costs in Paris.

Can I work in France after my studies?

Yes. Graduates can apply for the APS, a temporary one-year authorisation that lets you stay to find work or set up a business linked to your qualification.