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What are the tuition fees for the 13 schools?
In general the fees will be between 5100 - 9150 euros depending on the school. Tuition fees vary from one institution to the other, so please consult your local agent or the Passerelle office for more precise information.
What help can I get to pay the tuition fees?
Scholarships are available from your government and the French government for highly qualified students. Please contact your local French Consulate for more information or www.education.gouv.fr
- Eiffel Merit Scholarships
This program is addressed at top-ranking foreign students seeking to continue their higher education in France, at upper undergraduate or graduate level. They are available in three major fields: engineering, economics and management, law and political science. Candidates must be nominated by a French institution which has already accepted them.
- Grants from the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie
The University Agency of the French Speaking World (AUF) has action programmes for students, professors and researchers. www.auf.org/rubrique15.html
Do I need a visa?
Prospective students apply for their visa at the French consulate in their country of residence. The time required for visa processing varies. Applicants are advised to begin the process as early as possible, and no later than 2 months before their programme begins.
All non-European students (i.e. those not from the countries of the European economic area, Andorra, Monaco, Switzerland, San Marino, or the Vatican) planning to stay for more than six months must obtain a long-stay student visa in order to study in France. This visa and the OFII visa validation form must be presented within two months of the student’s arrival in France in order to obtain a student residence permit.
You should consult the Campus France Website.
You should consult the Campus France Website.
What Health Coverage do I need?
Make sure you are sufficiently covered by your home insurance for travelling. Once in France, you will have to apply for the French Student Health Coverage plan (required by the government) which covers between 70 and 100% of your medical expenses.
Where can I find accommodation?
You have the choice of different types of accommodation:
- Some of the Schools of Management may have halls of residence and will offer you a place.
- Otherwise, help will be given by the Schools of Management to find accommodation and to complete all the necessary paperwork.
- You also have the option of renting a room, studio, or a flat in the private sector.
All students can benefit from a housing allowance provided by the CAF (www.caf.fr) Please contact your host institution for more information.
Where can I eat?
The schools of management have cafeterias where you can eat a balanced meal at a reduced price during the day. You can find a wide variety of international restaurants in France (Asian, African...). You will also find many international products in supermarkets if you wish to cook for yourself.
What opportunities are there for working in France?
During your studies at the school of management you will have a student visa which will allow to work up to 20 hours per week. This may help considerably towards the cost of your studies. It will also give you some excellent work experience in France.
French law requires every international student to have sufficient funds to live in France. You may be asked to prove this in order to get your student visa. The minimum amount required is €430 per month. You will probably need between €600 and €800 per month to live in France.
How do I get around France and Europe?
Europe, and France in particular, have an excellent public transport system. You will be able to travel easily by bus, subway or tram in cities and by train or by plane for longer journeys. You will not need a car. You will also benefit from cheap air fares between countries in Europe as well as offers such as InterRail passes which give unlimited passes according to your needs.
By studying in France you will get a student residence permit. This will allow you to travel freely in 25 countries.
By studying in France you will get a student residence permit. This will allow you to travel freely in 25 countries (France, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Greece etc.)