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Business schools, culture and a gateway to the rest of Europe.
Intakes
September, January
Visa
Long-stay student visa
Quick snapshot
Studying in France, in 30 seconds
- IntakesSeptember, January (some)Details
Per year, in rupeesRs 39 lakh – Rs 1.1 croreDetails
Tuition€3,000 – €20,000 / yearDetails
Living costs€800 – €1,300 / monthDetails- VisaLong-stay student visa (VLS-TS) · StraightforwardDetails
Work rightsPart-time work allowed; post-study stay for job search
EnglishIELTS/TOEFL for English-taught programmes
Universities31 profiled, Tier 1 firstOpen
Scholarships8 fully funded options trackedDetails
Quick answer
Pakistani students can study in France on a Long-stay student visa (VLS-TS) after receiving the Admission letter. Main intakes are September, January (some). Expect tuition of roughly €3,000 – €20,000 / year and living costs of €800 – €1,300 / month. Work rights: part-time work allowed; post-study stay for job search. English: IELTS/TOEFL for English-taught programmes.
Reviewed by the TeamOnline counselling team · Updated October 2026
Why Pakistani students choose France
France is home to famous business schools and affordable public universities. A growing number of programmes are taught entirely in English.
Leading business schools
Affordable public universitiesHousing support for students
Schengen travel
Popular courses
What Pakistani students most often study here.
Where you’ll study in France
Student cities and the universities we know best.
Student cities
Counsellor’s tip
Business school tuition is much higher than public university tuition. Housing support (CAF) can reduce your rent once you arrive.
Work and jobs: Some French opens up part-time jobs. Business and luxury graduates find roles in Paris.
Universities are listed for orientation only. TeamOnline shortlists from many institutions based on your profile.
How hard is it to study in France?
Our assessment for Pakistani students, from the files we handle.
Getting in
Accessible
Many English-taught master’s and grandes écoles with varied selectivity.
Visa
Straightforward
Campus France process is structured and predictable.
Cost
Low
Public tuition is moderate for non-EU students; Paris living costs are high.
Work rights
Moderate
Part-time work allowed; job-search permit after a master’s.
Undergraduate applications
Through the Campus France “Études en France” procedure for most programmes.
Master’s & PhD applications
Campus France procedure or directly for grandes écoles and some English-taught master’s.
What it costs
Indicative figures. Your counsellor confirms current numbers for your course.
One year, tuition + living, in rupees
Rs 39 lakh – Rs 1.1 crore
Rough estimate at about Rs 280 per US dollar. Scholarships can bring this to zero.
| Tuition | €3,000 – €20,000 / year |
|---|---|
| Living costs | €800 – €1,300 / month |
| Funds to show for the visa | Tuition still owed + living costs for the required period |
| Other costs | Visa fee, health cover or surcharge, flights, deposit |
France Long-stay student visa (VLS-TS): step by step
Straightforward: Campus France process is structured and predictable.
- 1Campus France fileCreate your Études en France account and upload documents.
- 2Campus France interviewA short interview about your study plan.
- 3AdmissionAccept an offer through the platform.
- 4VLS-TS visaApply at the visa centre with funds evidence.
- 5Validate on arrivalValidate your visa online after you arrive.
Watch out: Start Campus France early: its own deadlines come before university deadlines.
Scholarships for France
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s · Master’s
Fully funded · Mostly November–February.
Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility · Undergraduate · Master’s · PhD
Fully funded · Through your home university.
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships · PhD · Postdoc
Fully funded · Usually autumn to December.
ETH Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme · Master’s
Fully funded · With your ETH application.
“la Caixa” INPhINIT Doctoral Fellowships · PhD
Fully funded · Usually autumn.
Eiffel Excellence Scholarship · Master’s · PhD
Fully funded · Usually January, via the university.
Université Paris-Saclay International Master’s Scholarships · Master’s
Fully funded · Usually winter (with programme deadlines).
Ampère Scholarships of Excellence (ENS de Lyon) · Master’s
Fully funded · Usually winter.
Deadlines for France
Full timeline →
“la Caixa” INPhINIT Doctoral FellowshipsUsually November · scholarship~53 days- Swiss Government Excellence ScholarshipsUsually December · scholarship~84 days
- Eiffel Excellence ScholarshipUsually January · scholarship~115 days
- Université Paris-Saclay International Master’s ScholarshipsUsually January · scholarship~115 days
- Ampère Scholarships of Excellence (ENS de Lyon)Usually January · scholarship~115 days
- Université Grenoble Alpes international scholarships (IDEX)Usually January · scholarship~115 days
Studying in France: FAQs
01Can Pakistani students study in France?
Yes. Pakistani students apply to universities in France and then for a Long-stay student visa (VLS-TS), which is built on the Admission letter. TeamOnline handles the applications and the visa file.
02When are the intakes in France?
The main intakes are September, January (some). Start preparing 8 to 12 months before your intake.
03How much does it cost to study in France?
Tuition is roughly €3,000 – €20,000 / year, and living costs are roughly €800 – €1,300 / month. These are indicative figures; your counsellor confirms current numbers for your course.
04Can I work while studying in France?
Part-time work allowed; post-study stay for job search.
05Do I need IELTS to study in France?
IELTS/TOEFL for English-taught programmes. Requirements vary by university and course.
06Is it hard to get into universities in France?
Accessible. Many English-taught master’s and grandes écoles with varied selectivity.
07Is the Long-stay student visa (VLS-TS) hard to get from Pakistan?
Straightforward. Campus France process is structured and predictable. Watch out: Start Campus France early: its own deadlines come before university deadlines.
08How do I apply to a master’s in France?
Campus France procedure or directly for grandes écoles and some English-taught master’s.
09Which universities in France do Pakistani students apply to?
Well-known options include Sorbonne University, Université Paris-Saclay, Université Grenoble Alpes, NEOMA Business School. The right shortlist depends on your grades, budget and course, and TeamOnline builds one for your profile.
10What are the best cities for students in France?
Paris, Lyon, Toulouse, Lille are popular with international students. Some French opens up part-time jobs. Business and luxury graduates find roles in Paris.
Best Universities In France
Tier-1 first. Every profile has costs, how to apply and the scholarships that fund you.
How We Get You To France
One counsellor from your first question to your flight.
01Honest shortlist
Universities and scholarships you can realistically win, not the ones that pay agents most.
02Applications that stand out
SOPs, CVs and references shaped with you, then checked line by line.
03Visa file done right
Funds, documents and interview practice for your country’s rules.
04Ready to fly
Accommodation, travel and pre-departure briefing so you land prepared.
Next step
Ready to apply to France?
Book a free profile assessment with a counsellor.