🇫🇷 France
Study, Work & Migrate to France
France offers renowned business schools and grandes écoles, subsidised public universities, and a growing number of English-taught programs. Graduates can apply for a temporary residence permit (APS) to seek work after their studies.
Top schools
HEC, INSEAD, Sorbonne
Intakes
Sep · Jan
Post-study work
APS up to 2 yrs
Key sectors
Business, Luxury, Engineering
Eligibility
Who can apply for France
- Academic qualifications for your program
- Language proficiency (English or French, per course)
- Proof of funds for living costs
- Campus France registration and admission
Documents
What you'll need
- Valid passport
- Academic transcripts & certificates
- English proficiency scorecard (IELTS/PTE/TOEFL)
- Statement of Purpose & references
- Proof of funds / financial documents
- Offer or invitation letter (as applicable)
- Campus France approval
- Accommodation proof
Processing time
Student visa: ~2–4 weeks after Campus France (indicative)
Estimated costs
- Tuition (public)€170 – €5,000 / yr (indicative)
- Tuition (grandes écoles)€10,000 – €30,000 / yr (indicative)
- Living (per year)€9,000 – €14,000 (indicative)
The Process
Your France journey
01
Campus France
Register and complete the Campus France procedure.
02
Admission
Secure your offer from a French institution.
03
Visa application
Apply for the long-stay student visa (VLS-TS).
04
Validate & study
Validate your visa on arrival and begin studies.
FAQs
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