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Study in France
Low public-university fees and a growing list of English-taught degrees.
France offers some of the most affordable tuition in Western Europe, with hundreds of English-taught masters programmes in business, fashion, engineering and the sciences. Paris, Lyon and Toulouse all host sizeable African student communities.
Key facts
- Intakes
- September / January (selected programmes)
- Tuition
- €3,000 – €15,000 per year
- Living costs
- €10,000 – €12,000 per year
- Visa
- Student visa via Campus France — admission letter, proof of funds, accommodation proof
- Work while studying
- 964 hours per year (about 20 hours per week)
- After graduation
- APS job-seeking permit: 12 months after masters
Worth knowing
- Low tuition at public universities compared to the UK or US
- French government and Eiffel scholarships open to Nigerians
- Strong for business schools, culinary arts and engineering
Courses students choose most
- International Business
- Fashion Management
- Data Science
- Hospitality
- Engineering