Welcome to France!

Would you like to begin or continue your studies in France? Take a look at these pages to prepare your future student life. Welcome to France!

Beginning or continuing your studies in France

Discover the application process to study in an institute of higher education.
Tuition fees in France
You are not subject to this if you came to France under an inter-university partnership, like an Erasmus+ exchange programme.
Financial support and grants
In France, with the student status you can benefit from specific financial and in-kind support.
What you need to know about Parcoursup
Parcoursup is the higher education admissions platform. How does it work?
Do you have to pay the CVEC contribution?
Before enrolling in a higher education institution, some students need to provide proof that they have paid the Student …

Buddy System

Would you like someone to help you? Would you like to meet local students? Discover the Buddy System and be helped by a local student!

Step by step

What are the big steps to study in France?