Study in France
Tuition $3,360 to $4,580. After graduation: 12 to 24 months to look for work, depending on your degree level.
Year one $13,600 to $18,60018 of 35, cheapest first
Year one, all in$13,600 to $18,600Tuition and living together
Funds to show$13,600What the visa officer expects
Work after18 monthsTo find a job after you graduate
LanguageFrench needed
RunwayAbout 10 monthsFrom decision to classroom
How much it costs
About $13,600 to $18,600 for the first year
- Tuition. Tuition $3,360 to $4,580.
- Funds to document: about $13,600, the figure that decides most applications.
- After you graduate: 12 to 24 months to look for work, depending on your degree level.
US dollars, checked October 2026 against official sources, including Campus France.
Why France
What makes this route worth a look
Even after the rise, a French master costs a fraction of a British one, and the applicant field is far smaller than for the English-speaking countries.
Plan around this
What ends most France applications
Most teaching is in French, and fees rose sharply in September 2026.
Check it yourselfCampus France
Questions about studying in France
How much does it cost to study in France as an international student?
Year one, tuition and living together, is about $13,600 to $18,600 in US dollars. Tuition $3,360 to $4,580. Every school sets its own fees, so your figure sits somewhere in that range, and finding where is part of the work.
How much money do I need to show for a France student visa?
Plan on documenting about $13,600. Most teaching is in French, and fees rose sharply in September 2026.
Can I work in France after graduating?
12 to 24 months to look for work, depending on your degree level.
Is there a scholarship to study in France for free?
There is no government scholarship we can point to that pays the whole cost in France. Universities sometimes offer partial awards, and the Route Finder will tell you which countries do have a fully funded route for your profile.
Do I need to speak French to study in France?
Most teaching is in French. Budget for reaching B2 before you apply.
Costed next to France
Countries near France on the first-year scale. Worth a look before you decide.
