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Studying in France

France is one of Europe's major study destinations, with long-established universities and world-known engineering and business schools (Grandes Écoles). Teaching is mostly in French, with many programs in English, especially master's.

View its 15 universities Attaché and embassy

France

Paris

Universities
15
Tracks
5
Living costs
High

France at a glance

Capital
Paris
Population
68.4 million
Official languages
French
Language of study
French; many master's programs in English
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Time difference
2 hours behind Saudi Arabia
Climate
Temperate in most of the country, Mediterranean in the south

Cost of living

High
More affordableMore expensive

Paris is one of Europe's most expensive cities; other university cities cost clearly less.

English language

Typical IELTS and TOEFL iBT scores by degree; each university and major sets its own.

Bachelor

IELTS
6.0–6.5
TOEFL iBT
80–90

Master

IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
85–95

PhD

IELTS
6.5–7.0
TOEFL iBT
90–100
Accepted tests: IELTS Academic TOEFL iBT Cambridge C1 Advanced
Some universities may accept: Duolingo English Test PTE Academic Not confirmed: check with the university before taking one of these.

Programs in French usually ask for DELF B2, DALF C1 or the TCF test.

Working while studying

International students may work up to 964 hours a year (about 60% of full time).

For guidance only: confirm with the university, the attaché and the official rules.

Program tracks that include it

Ministry of Education

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Scholarship Program

  • Emdad Track 9 universities
    Degrees:
    Bachelor's degree, Master's degree
    Fields:
    Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries And Veterinary, Arts And Humanities, Business, Administration and Law, Engineering, manufacturing and construction, Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics, and 2 more
  • Research and Development Track 8 universities
    Degrees:
    Doctorate
    Fields:
    Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries And Veterinary, Engineering, manufacturing and construction, Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics, Social sciences, journalism and information
  • Rowad (Pioneers) Track 1 university
    Degrees:
    Bachelor's degree, Master's degree
    Fields:
    All fields

Ministry of Culture

Cultural Scholarship

Universities in France

15 universities in the approved lists; here are some of them.

View all 15 universities