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🇫🇷 FranceTuition €0–4,000/yr (public universities); €8,000–18,000/yr (private/grandes écoles)2026
Cost of Studying in France (2026)
Tuition €0–4,000/yr (public universities); €8,000–18,000/yr (private/grandes écoles) · Living €900–1,500/month (Paris); €650–1,100/month (provinces). A full breakdown of fees, living costs, scholarships, loans and post-study earnings.
▶ Free cost & loan calculatorAnnual cost breakdown
- Tuition (international): €0–4,000/yr (public universities); €8,000–18,000/yr (private/grandes écoles)
- Living costs: €900–1,500/month (Paris); €650–1,100/month (provinces) (rent, food, transport, insurance)
- Visa & one-off setup: varies — include flights, deposits and proof of funds
- Part-time work: typically allowed ~20 hours/week to offset living costs
How to lower the cost
- Scholarships: merit and need-based awards — use the free Scholarship Finder.
- Education loans: compare 10 lenders and estimate EMI in the Loans & Costs tool.
- Choose by ROI: France offers APS (Autorisation Provisoire de Séjour) visa: 2 years to find employment; model payback with the Cost & ROI calculator.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to study in France?
- Budget roughly €0–4,000/yr (public universities); €8,000–18,000/yr (private/grandes écoles) tuition plus €900–1,500/month (Paris); €650–1,100/month (provinces) living per year. Scholarships, education loans and part-time work reduce the net cost.
- Can I work part-time while studying in France?
- Yes — most student visas allow around 20 hours/week in term time, which helps with living costs.
- Is studying in France worth it?
- France offers APS (Autorisation Provisoire de Séjour) visa: 2 years to find employment and a PR timeline of Permanent residency attainable after 5 years continuous legal residence and employment, so strong graduates often recover costs within a few years. Use the free ROI calculator to model your payback.