Cost of Study in France

Overview

• France is listed as one of the top destinations for higher education for international students. The country houses some of the world’s best universities.
• Country’s fee system is one of the major benefits the students who come to pursue their studies here can avail.

Tuition Fee in France

• Tuition fee in France of the public and private universities differ and most of the public universities have a lower tuition fee compared to the private institution.
• Tuition fee in France of various programs at the public institutions vary as per your choice of course:
• Bachelor’s degree: €190/ year on an average
• Engineering degree: €620/ academic year
• Medical degree/courses: €450/ year on an average
• Master’s degree: €260/year
• PhD: €396/year
• Tuition fees in France for other types of institutions
  • Grandes ecoles: students are required to pay €500-600 per year, but in some cases, they can lead up to 10,000 EUR per year
  • Private universities: from €1,500 and can reach 20,000/year
  • Business schools: fees range between €5,000 and 7,000/year
  • Living Costs in France

Living Costs in France

• Overall living costs in France depends on the city which you reside in and the kind of lifestyle you follow.
• The average budget you will need for each major city in France are:
• Paris: €1050 to 1,200 a month
• Nice: €700 to 920 a month
• Lyon, Nantes, Bordeaux or Toulouse: €650 and 850 – 900 a month
• For rest of the cities in France: less than €600 a month

Accommodation Costs in France

• The average accommodational costs are €200-300.
• The main housing options for the international students are as follows
• Student halls of residence-€150-600 which include the facilities in the room as well
• Rent/shared apartment-€400-700 /month
• If you are living with your parent or child-€700-1000/month. The utility bills will cost you another €200.
• Host family-they offer you stay option at €200/month with one meal included

Food Costs in France

• With delicious and sophisticated food, the common perception is that the food costs are expensive which is however is not the case.
• A single person can expect to spend €200-250/month for groceries and other food items.
• Price for meal at least expensive restaurant costs you €15-20 .
• Bistros, brasseries and crepe stands are more affordable places where you can have your meals at a rate of €2-5.

Transportation Costs in France

• You might have to spend €17-33 for a monthly pass on a bus, metro or tram.
• Taxis are also expensive in Paris and will cost you €1.25/km and you are likely tp spend around €7-10 for a short journey.
• You can also rent a bike at Vélib bicycle rental programme.

Extra costs in France

• Healthcare and mutual insurance costs €20-50/month
• Books and other learning materials costs €50/month

Other Essential Information

• Many scholarships are offered by universities by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the French embassy from your country.
• Some universities offer up to €10,000 scholarships which are based on the student’s financial needs and academic excellence.
• Some of the most affordable universities Université Lille 1 Sciences et Technologies, Ecole Centrale de Nantes, Université du Maine, Grenoble Institute of Technology.
• The tuition fee of top ranked universities are École Polytechnique-€12,000/year, Pierre and Marie Curie University-€350, École Supérieure d’Electricite SUPELEC-€2,000/year, Paris Descartes University-€250/year.