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Le budget / Costs

Plan with open eyes.

There is no single price for studying in France. Public, private, EU and non-EU programmes can differ substantially, and exemptions may apply. Budget tuition, housing, insurance, travel and living expenses separately.

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01 / Campus France

Check your actual 2026–27 fee category

Public registration fees, differentiated non-EU fees, exemptions and private-school tuition are different categories. Confirm your personal fee and any exemption in writing with the institution; a low public headline fee is not a universal offer. Source review: 14 October 2026. Official search listing.

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02 / Campus France · Tuition overview

Tuition in public institutions

Campus France maintains registration-fee guidance for each academic year. Non-EU differentiated fees may apply unless a candidate qualifies for an exemption.

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03 / French government · Official fee guidance

Tuition in private institutions

Private schools set their own fees. Ask each university for a written programme-specific schedule of tuition and other mandatory costs.

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04 / Campus France · Student accommodation

Housing and rental support

Compare costs by city and understand possible housing assistance; eligibility is not automatic.

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