Study in France

Study in France from Asia 🇫🇷

France combines symbolic public tuition with the global prestige of its Grandes Écoles, but for most Asian students the journey begins with one compulsory step: the Campus France procedure.

Tuition €170–€4,000/year (public); €5,000–€15,000 (private) APS (Autorisation Provisoire de Séjour) — 1 year Free for students

€170–€4,000/year

Tuition

6–10 wks

Visa processing

€800–€1,300/month

Living costs

APS

Post-study work

Public universities in France charge strikingly low tuition, often between one hundred seventy and four thousand euros a year, a figure that surprises students used to North American price tags. Private schools and specialised programmes cost more, between five and fifteen thousand euros, but the public system makes a French degree genuinely accessible to students from Vietnam, the Philippines, India and Indonesia.

Beyond cost, France offers the Grandes Écoles, a tier of highly selective institutions in engineering and business such as École Polytechnique and HEC Paris, alongside historic universities like the Sorbonne and Sciences Po. The country is also a global centre for fashion, culinary arts and hospitality, fields where its programmes carry particular weight.

The mandatory Campus France procedure

For most Asian nationalities, including the Philippines, India, Vietnam and Indonesia, the Campus France procedure is compulsory before you can apply for a visa. You create a Campus France account, build an academic file, and attend an interview at which your study plan and motivation are assessed; only once this is complete does the consulate process your visa.

Treat Campus France as the real first deadline. The interview rewards a coherent, well-argued study project, so prepare to explain why your chosen programme fits your background and goals.

The VLS-TS student visa and proof of funds

Study is authorised through the VLS-TS Étudiant, the long-stay visa that doubles as a residence permit once validated in France. You will need to show around six hundred fifteen euros a month in available funds, and processing typically takes six to ten weeks after the Campus France stage, so plan the two steps as one continuous timeline.

Scholarships and post-study work

The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship is France's flagship award for outstanding international master's and doctoral candidates, complemented by Campus France grants and Erasmus Mundus. After graduation, the APS, the Autorisation Provisoire de Séjour, gives you up to a year to find work or launch a project in France.

Why study in France?

Campus France procedure mandatory for most Asian nationalities
Grandes Écoles world-renowned for engineering and business
1-year APS post-study work permit
Strong fashion, culinary, and hospitality programmes

Student visa & entry facts

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

Visa type	VLS-TS Étudiant
Issuing authority	French Embassy via Campus France
Processing time	6–10 weeks
Financial proof	€615/month
Language requirement	DELF B2 (French) or IELTS 6.0 (English programmes)
Post-study work	APS (Autorisation Provisoire de Séjour) — 1 year
Scholarships	Eiffel Excellence Scholarship, Campus France Grants, Erasmus Mundus

Top universities in France

SorbonneÉcole PolytechniqueHEC ParisSciences PoINSEAD

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Frequently asked questions

What is Campus France and is it compulsory?

Campus France is the official pre-application procedure that includes building an academic file and attending an interview. For most Asian nationalities, including India, Vietnam, the Philippines and Indonesia, it is mandatory before you can apply for a student visa.

How affordable is tuition at French public universities?

Public university tuition is typically one hundred seventy to four thousand euros a year. Private institutions and specialised schools charge more, generally five to fifteen thousand euros annually.

How much money must I show for the visa?

For the VLS-TS student visa you generally need to demonstrate around six hundred fifteen euros a month in available funds to cover your living costs.

Can I work in France after graduating?

Yes. The APS, a one-year provisional residence authorisation, lets graduates remain in France to seek employment or start a venture related to their studies.