🇫🇷France
Europe’s most affordable public university system: state-regulated tuition and more than 1,500 programs taught in English.
France pairs a thousand years of culture with Europe’s most affordable public university system: state-regulated tuition, more than 1,500 programs taught in English and 443,500 international students every year, just two hours from Tunis by plane.
Why France?
- Minimal public tuitionThe state sets the fees: about €2,770/yr for a bachelor’s and €3,770/yr for a master’s, a fraction of UK or US tuition, with plenty of partial waivers available.
- Recognized excellence27 institutions in the Shanghai world ranking, more than 60 Nobel prizes, and a degree recognized across all 27 countries of the European Union.
- Work during and after your studies964 hours of work per year (about 20 hrs/week) come with the student visa, followed by a job-search permit after your master’s.
- Your choice of languageStudy in French, your natural asset, or pick from more than 1,500 fully English-taught programs, from business to engineering.
Admission requirements
- Baccalaureate (for a bachelor’s) or bachelor’s degree (for a master’s)
- Official transcripts, translated into French or English
- Valid passport
- Language proof depending on the program: DELF / TCF (French) or IELTS / TOEFL (English)
- CV and motivation letter
- Campus France “Études en France” file, mandatory when applying from Tunisia
The student visa (VLS-TS) requires an admission letter and proof of funds of at least €615/month, and takes 2 to 6 weeks to process. We prepare the entire application with you.
Your monthly budget at a glance
| Item (outside Paris) | Range |
|---|---|
| Room in a CROUS student residence | €200 – 400 |
| Shared flat | €350 – 600 |
| Food | €150 – 250 |
| Transport (student pass) | €30 – 70 |
| Phone, internet & extras | €40 – 75 |
| Going out & leisure | €80 – 150 |
| Estimated total | €700 – 1,000 /month |
Plan on €1,200 – 1,800/month in Paris. Housing benefits (CAF) cut the rent for most students, and the Eiffel excellence scholarship pays about €1,180/month at master’s level. We help you aim for it.
Frequently asked questions
Can I work while I study?
Yes: up to 964 hrs/yr (about 20 hrs/week), with no separate permit, the student visa covers it. The minimum wage (SMIC) is around €11.88/hr gross; tutoring, food service and paid internships (€600 – 1,200/month) are the most common jobs.
Is my Tunisian baccalaureate accepted?
Yes. Admission goes through the Campus France Tunisia procedure (“Études en France”). We build the file with you (program choices, letters, interview) to maximize your chances.
Which scholarships can I aim for?
The Eiffel scholarship (about €1,180/month at master’s level), Erasmus+, regional and university scholarships, plus partial tuition waivers. Every application we prepare includes a scholarship strategy.
Can I stay in France after graduating?
Yes: after a master’s, the job-search / business-creation permit gives you time to land a position or launch your own project. Your degree is recognized across the entire EU.
Do I have to study in Paris?
No: Lyon, Toulouse, Bordeaux, Lille, Montpellier and Grenoble offer the same degrees with a much lower cost of living, and the TGV connects the whole country.
Figures and rules verified at the time of publication: fees, scholarships and visa conditions change regularly. Every detail is confirmed with you, up to date, during the consultation.
Let’s talk about your France project.
Thirty minutes with a dedicated advisor: your profile, your budget and a clear action plan. No obligation.
More destinations
Your future starts with a conversation.
Book your free consultation: a dedicated advisor listens to your project and offers you a clear plan, with no obligation.