Quick Facts
| Tuition Range | Non-EU: licence €2,902/yr; Master's €3,950/yr; doctorate €398/yr (+ CVEC €105) |
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| Living Cost | €800–1,200/mo |
| Student Visa Fee | €50 (Études en France countries, incl. Bangladesh); €99 elsewhere |
| Intakes | Sep, Jan |
| Last Verified Date | November 10, 2026 |
Overview
France is one of the most popular study destinations in Europe, with more than 3,500 higher education institutions, including public universities, grandes écoles and specialised schools. French degrees are recognised worldwide, and many master’s programmes are taught in English. Popular fields include business, engineering, fashion, design, hospitality, political science and the arts. France is home to some of the world’s most famous universities, and student life is supported by subsidised housing, canteens and transport.
Tuition Fees
At public universities in 2026/27, non-European students pay €2,902 a year for a licence (bachelor’s), €3,950 a year for a master’s and €398 a year for a doctorate. European students pay €178, €255 and €397 for the same levels. All students also pay the student life contribution (CVEC) of €105 a year. Private institutions and grandes écoles charge more, and fees vary widely by school, so the official page of each institution should be checked.
Living Cost
Living costs average about €800 to €1,200 a month. A room in a public student residence (CROUS) costs about €350 a month outside Paris and about €450 in Paris. A meal in a CROUS university canteen costs €1 for students. Students may apply for housing benefit (CAF) to reduce rent costs.
Student Visa
Students from outside Europe need a long-stay student visa (VLS-TS), which also serves as a residence permit once validated online within three months of arrival. The visa fee is €50 for applicants in Études en France countries and €99 elsewhere. Applicants must show funds of at least €877.50 a month and hold health cover. The Études en France procedure applies in 73 countries and includes an interview at the Campus France office. Bangladeshi applicants apply through Études en France via Campus France (bangladesh.campusfrance.org), office at Alliance Française de Dhaka, Dhanmondi. The 2026–2027 campaign opened 1 October 2026; file submission closes 18 November 2026, the EEF fee is BDT 12,170, and the interview is at Alliance Française de Dhaka, Dhanmondi. Students may work up to 964 hours a year, about 20 hours a week, and may stay after graduation to look for work.
Top Universities
Paris Sciences et Lettres (PSL), Sorbonne University, Paris-Saclay University, École Polytechnique, Sciences Po, HEC Paris and INSEAD are among the names most often listed for France.
