Study in France Fees and Cost

Studying in a foreign country sometimes become as challenging as drilling oil from deeper oceans, however, if you have planned strategically and saved money for the academic duration you are going to spend in an international destination, you can enjoy the bounties of receiving the out-class global education.

Undoubtedly, France is an expensive country and living in France to complete your educational program demands extra cash than what has calculated tentatively .Besides the regular academic and living expenses, there are many uncertain and hidden disbursements which the student experience while living in France .Let’s take a look on the cost of studying in France which is quite apparent and binding.

The expenditures are divided in two major categories

Academic cost:

Registration fee

The expenses related to academic processes begin just as you apply for the admission. Right from the registration fees at the preferred university, these expenses continue till the completion of the course. The registration Fees is generally 190 EUR but depending upon the institution the fees fluctuates between 150 - 200 Euro.

Expenses of Language proficiency course and test:

French university admission requires evidence for language proficiency and for both French and English fluency, many students take a comprehensive learning course which costs around Rs.20,000.Moreover,the language test examination fees has to be submitted to attempt a language proficiency exam which cost around 11to 18 thousand PRs.

Visa Fee

Next is the Visa application fees .French Govt. has set categories for student visa with different visa fees. Normally, students who seek admission to complete their degree program in France apply for the long stay visa that cost 50 Euros for visa application process, however, other categories normally charge 60 Euros as visa application fees.

Tuition fees at public universities

Tuition fees at public universities vary depending upon many factors like the university you selected, the course you prefer and the degree level you wish to complete. Here is a summarized overview of tuition fees charged by French higher education.

The above listed table shows the tuition cost of public universities. In fact, for selective institutions or private universities the figure is quite high as they have set their own costs (about 500-600 EUR per year).

These Private universities can charge up to 1,500 to 20,000 EUR per year. Furthermore, business schools, regardless of the degree level, charge between 5,000 and 7,000 EUR a year.

It is estimated that a minimum budget of 430 EUR per month is essential to survive hand to mouth while studying in France. Likewise, the living cost also depends upon the area where you are residing.

You will require a minimum of €8,000 per year with student status, yet many students survive with the grants or scholarships offered by French government or other authorities.

Living Expenses:

Accommodation:

Students in France are accommodated either in the hall of residence or in shared room allotted by the university. Student residence normally cost about 150 and 600 EUR per month depending whether you have a private or shared room. For a shared or rented apartment the cost will increase up to 300 to 700 EUR per month.

Food and grocery:

Food and other accessories would cost you around € 350 to € 500 per month.

Insurance Cost

Health insurance can cost you approximately € 130 to € 700 per year depending on the student's age.

Transportation:

Around 50 Euro per month is spent on transportation

The above mentioned living cost is just a summarized expenditure; there are many other expenses like those spent on entertainment, stationaries, books etc. French degree registration fees issued in public higher education institutions are: 184€ for a License, 256€ for a Masters, 391€ for a PhD.

If you are planning to study in France estimate a total living cost by adding up all the prospective expenses mentioned above.