🇻🇳 Vietnam → 🇫🇷 France

Study in France from Vietnam

Studying in France from Vietnam 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

🇻🇳 Vietnam

From

🇫🇷 France

6–10 wks

Visa

APS

Post-study

France is a long-standing destination for Vietnamese students, and the Espace Campus France offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are the formal gateway: the online procedure must be completed before any visa interview. 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 legalisation in Vietnam

Vietnamese applicants must complete the Campus France procedure through the Espace Campus France in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, including an interview, before the French Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City will process the VLS-TS student visa. Have your MOET-issued certificates legalised 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. Vietnamese students can apply for the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship, Campus France grants or Erasmus Mundus, and graduates may obtain a one-year APS (Autorisation Provisoire de Séjour) to seek work.

Your path from Vietnam 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
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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.
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 Ho Chi Minh City

Our Vietnam office helps Vietnam students with MOET certificate legalisation, APS certificate prep for Germany, Embassy appointment queuing and more — free of charge.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Campus France procedure mandatory for Vietnamese students?

Yes. Vietnam is a Campus France country, so you must complete the online procedure and interview through the Espace Campus France in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City before applying for your French student visa.

How much is tuition for 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.