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Why study in France?

If you wish to study in France, then you can take advantage of France’s higher education system that provides outstanding services in all fields and at all stages of learning. There are over 3,500 higher education institutions in the country, covering a wide range of subjects. These include colleges teaching Engineering, Business Management, Tourism and Social Work, Culinary Arts and Hotel Management.

Working while studying

The law allows international students on a France student permit to work for a total of 964 hours per year, or 60% of the regular working hours in France. Part-time employment would not be enough to cover all of the costs, but it can be considered as a supplementary income.

Eligibility conditions for students

Must be over 18 years of age;
A training course not exceeding three months makes students eligible for a short-stay permit;
For a training course exceeding three months or six months, students will be issued a temporary long-stay permit, which will require no further formalities on their arrival in France;
For training or a course exceeding six months, students will be issued a long-stay permit, equivalent to a residence permit, which will be subject to further formalities on their arrival in France.

Post study visa options

Upon completing the studies in France, Bachelor degree holders can stay in France only if they have a work permit; the students pursuing Masters from France can apply and get a temporary residence permit – APS (Autorisation Provisioire de Séjour), for a period of 24 months.
Students can get 2 years extended Schengen visa if they hold a masters or PhD or post-graduate degree from a French institution.

If a student is able to find an employment that is with more than 1.5 times of the minimum wage guarantee, s/he is eligible to apply for a Work Permit which is the primary requirement to get a European Union Blue Card (Permanent Residence).

Top Universities

Upon completing the studies in France, Bachelor degree holders can stay in France only if they have a work permit; the students pursuing Masters from France can apply and get a temporary residence permit – APS (Autorisation Provisioire de Séjour), for a period of 24 months.
Students can get 2 years extended Schengen visa if they hold a masters or PhD or post-graduate degree from a French institution.

If a student is able to find an employment that is with more than 1.5 times of the minimum wage guarantee, he is eligible to apply for a Work Permit which is the primary requirement to get a European Union Blue Card (Permanent Residence).

TOP UNIVERSITIES

QS World University Rankings	University Name	QS World University Rankings	University Name
50	Université PSL	299	Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne
65	Ecole Polytechnique	305	Ecole Normale Supérieure de Cachan
75	Sorbonne University	348	Université de Strasbourg
137	CentraleSupélec	422	Université de Montpellier
153	École Normale Supérieure de Lyon	453	Aix-Marseille University
221	Sciences Po	478	Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon (INSA)
239	Université Paris-Sud	489	University of Bordeaux
263	Ecole des Ponts ParisTech	521-530	Université Paul Sabatier Toulouse III
289	Université Grenoble-Alpes	531-540	University Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas
295	Université Diderot Paris 7	571-580	Université Paris Descartes

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FAQ

When can I apply for the student permit for France?

Only once you have received acceptance onto a program at a French institution will you be eligible to apply for your study permit for France.

In order to apply for your permit, you will need to contact the French consulate in your home country and provide them with the following, when requested:

An official acceptance letter for an accredited program at a French university.
Proof of sufficient funds for living in the country.
Proof of a return ticket to your home country.
Health insurance policy proof (minimum coverage €30,000, US$40,150).

· Proof of accommodation is required.

· If you’re taking a French course, you’ll need proof of your French language proficiency.

What are the steps to apply for France student permit?

Through the official website of the French consulate in your city, you may schedule an in-person interview/appointment.
Examine the online calendar for available dates and times.
Make the appointment at least 90 days before your trip to France.
Pay the processing fee, which ranges between 50 and 100 euros depending on your nationality.
Wait for the permit to arrive. The length of time it takes to process your application is determined by your ethnicity, the number of students applying for a permit at the time, and other factors. The faster you begin the process, the better.