France

The route depends on level, residence and programme: Études en France, Parcoursup, Mon Master or direct application. PhD is generally handled through doctoral schools.

• applicants in business, politics, arts, engineering and science
• students considering French- or English-taught study

• language preparation
• Licence
• Master
• Doctorat

• French
• English on selected programmes

The procedure and documents depend on level. Institutions assess the qualification, grades, profile, motivation and additional requirements.

French-taught routes usually require an accepted test at the programme level; English-taught programmes set their own rules.

• passport after programme selection
• school certificate or degree and complete transcript
• official translations in the required format
• language certificate where required
• personal statement, CV, references or portfolio under programme rules
• financial and visa documents at the relevant stage

1. 01profile and budget review
2. 02longlist and eligibility check
3. 03shortlist with primary and backup routes
4. 04document preparation and quality control
5. 05submission through the official portal
6. 06offer, funding, visa and departure work

For most pathways, starting 9–18 months in advance is sensible. Scholarships, medicine, creative programmes and complex recognition require more time.

Autumn is the main start. DAP and Études en France may close early, while postgraduate and direct applications use separate calendars.

Public institutions, grandes écoles and private providers use different tariffs. Exemptions are relied on only after an official decision.

Paris costs more than many regions. Include housing, deposit, food, transport, insurance and visa costs.

• Eiffel and other level-specific programmes
• Campus France scholarship catalogue
• university exemptions

Coverage, eligibility and deadlines are checked against the current call. Admission and funding decisions may be separate processes.

• Eiffel and other level-specific programmes
• Campus France scholarship catalogue
• university exemptions

After admission, the applicant follows France-Visas and, where applicable, Études en France/Campus France.

University housing and its deadline are checked first. Private rental is considered only after the contract, registration, deposit and transport links are reviewed.

Student status may allow limited work under current rules; it does not replace financial evidence.

Post-study options depend on the level, profession and immigration status: further study, an eligible post-study route, or returning with an international qualification.

• strong business, arts, politics and engineering institutions
• centralised Campus France infrastructure

• different procedures by level and residence
• early DAP/Études en France deadlines

A university mentioned on this website reflects experience in selection, applications or student support and does not always mean an official partnership with RBEC.

RBEC draws on experience in selection, documents, applications and student support. Experience with an institution does not automatically mean an official partnership.

• review the profile and previous education
• select programmes and backup options
• build a deadline and document calendar
• prepare admission, scholarship and visa tracks
• recheck dynamic requirements before every submission

Tell us about your goal, timing and constraints. We will suggest a suitable format and explain what we need from you.