The cost of studying in France is among the lowest in the world. For both French and foreign students, the government subsidizes tuition fees in higher public institutions.
AFFORDABLE EDUCATION (EVEN FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS!)
Studying in France means having access to quality academic programs open to most people. The real cost of the degree is similar to anywhere else in the world (about 10,000€ per year for a Bachelor's and 14,000€ for a Master's). However, the French government subsidizes 2/3 of the cost for all international studentsin public institutions.
TUITION FEES IN PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS
If you enroll in a French public institution for the academic year 2019/2020 (in order to obtain a French degree), or if you were already registered in France in 2018/2019 and you are changing programs (starting a Master’s after a Licence, or starting a PhD after a Master’s), the French government will cover 2/3 of your education costs. Your tuition fees will be:
- 2,770 euros per year for a Licence/Bachelor,
- 3,770 euros per year for a Master’s,
- 380 euros per year for a PhD.
SPECIAL SITUATIONS
1) If you are:
- Students who are nationals of a country included in the European Economic Area or Switzerland;
- Students who are Canadian nationals with a residence in Quebec, in accordance with France-Quebec agreements;
- Foreigners with the status of resident in France or in the European Union, and foreign students living in France for private life and family reasons;
- Students already registered in a higher education program (Licence, Master or PhD) and who continue the same degree in 2019/2020;
- Students currently registered in a preparatory program to join a Licence, Master or PhD program (such as a FLE training) and joining a degree in 2019/2020.
Tuition fees for the 2019/2020 academic year will be:
- 170 euros per year for a Licence/Bachelor,
- 243 euros per year for a Master’s,
- 601 euros per year for Engineering programs,
- 380 euros per year for a PhD.
2) Tuition fees fully waived, if:
- Students coming to France as part of a partnership between universities (study abroad program, for example), including students who are not nationals of a EU country;
- Refugee students or benefiting from subsidiary protection, who will become naturally exempted.
Are also exempted students holders of a scholarship from the French government or benefiting from an exemption of registration fees granted by the embassy of France in their country of origin or residence. Universities may also grant scholarships or tuition waivers.
For more information about higher education institutions and tuition fees, have a look to the Campus France Paris page, here.