France is one of the world’s most prestigious and inclusive destinations for international education. With a globally respected higher education system, a vibrant multicultural society, and clear post-study immigration pathways, France offers international students the chance to study, work, and settle in the heart of Europe.
🎓 Bachelor’s & Master’s Programs in English
France offers hundreds of English-taught programs across a wide range of disciplines at public and private universities, including Grandes Écoles and elite institutions.
✅ Popular study areas:
- Business, Finance & International Management
- Artificial Intelligence & Data Science
- Hospitality, Fashion & Culinary Arts
- Public Health, Medicine & Social Sciences
- Engineering, Environmental Science & Architecture
💸 Tuition fees:
- Public universities: €170–€3,770/year
- Grandes Écoles or private institutions: €5,000–€20,000/year
🎓 Top institutions include:
- Sorbonne University
- Sciences Po
- HEC Paris
- École Polytechnique
- INSA Lyon
💡 Public university tuition in France is heavily subsidized—even for non-EU students.
🎓✨ Scholarships for International Students
France offers many scholarships, including:
- 🇫🇷 Eiffel Excellence Scholarship
- 💼 Campus France Scholarships
- 🤝 Government-to-Government funding programs
✅ Cover tuition, living expenses, and sometimes travel costs
💡 VisaWings can help you apply and secure top scholarship opportunities.
💼 Part-Time Job Opportunities During Study
International students in France can legally work:
✅ Up to 964 hours/year (~20 hours/week)
✅ Full-time during holidays
💼 Common job options:
- Restaurants, cafés, and shops
- Student support or assistant roles
- Internships and freelance work
💡 While many jobs are in French, English-speaking roles are available in larger cities like Paris, Lyon, and Toulouse.
👨👩👧👦 Bring Your Spouse & Family With You
Students enrolled in long-term degree programs can apply for family reunification:
✅ Spouses may apply for a residence permit with work rights
✅ Children can attend free public schools and receive healthcare
✅ Family access to public services and child benefits
❤️ France offers high-quality healthcare, safety, and child welfare programs.
🧑💼 Work Full-Time After Graduation
After graduation, students can apply for a Temporary Residence Permit (APS) to stay and work in France:
✅ 12 months for bachelor’s graduates
✅ 24 months for master’s and higher degree holders
✅ Seek full-time work or start a business
✅ Convert to a Talent Passport or Skilled Work Permit once employed
💼 In-demand industries:
- Information Technology & Cybersecurity
- Finance, Consulting & Data Analytics
- Renewable Energy & Engineering
- Healthcare & Life Sciences
- Luxury, Fashion & Tourism
💡 France is the EU’s third-largest economy and headquarters for major global firms.
🏠 Pathway to Permanent Residency (PR)
You can apply for long-term residence (carte de résident) after 5 years of continuous legal stay.
Requirements:
- Legal residence with valid permits
- Stable income and integration
- Basic French language proficiency (A2 level)
📌 PR allows you to live, work, and move freely across France without the need for employer sponsorship.
🇫🇷 Become a French Citizen
You may apply for citizenship after 5 years of residence in France (2 years if you graduate from a French institution).
✅ Must show language proficiency (B1 level)
✅ Pass civic knowledge test
✅ Clean legal record
✅ Dual citizenship is allowed
🛂 French citizenship offers full EU rights and visa-free access to 190+ countries.
🌍 Why Choose France for Study & Settlement?
- 🎓 World-Renowned Higher Education System
- 💶 Low-Cost Tuition at Public Institutions
- 🧳 Generous Post-Study Stay Options
- 🏥 Universal Healthcare & Social Support
- 🧘 Work-Life Balance & Cultural Diversity
- 🛡️ Safe, Family-Friendly & Inclusive Society
- ✈️ Central EU Location – Travel Easily Across Europe
- 📜 Clear PR & Citizenship Pathways
✈️ Let VisaWings Help You Take Off!
At VisaWings, we help students find their dream programs, win scholarships, and transition smoothly from study to work and settlement in France. From Paris to Lyon, from Toulouse to Bordeaux—your future begins here.
📌 Our services include:
- 📝 Scholarship & Admission Support
- 🛂 Visa Filing & Documentation
- 💼 Post-Study Career Guidance
- 👨👩👧 Family Sponsorship Assistance
- 🏡 PR & Citizenship Application Help
💬 Ready to Start Your Journey?
Whether you want to study fashion in Paris, engineering in Lyon, or business in Bordeaux, France offers you a globally respected education and a stable path to residency. Let VisaWings guide your entire journey—start to settlement.
We provide:
- ✅ University Admissions & Scholarships
- ✅ Student & Family Visa Services
- ✅ Job Matching & Integration Support
- ✅ Long-Term Stay & Citizenship Processing
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