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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