The costs of studying and living in France can vary quite a bit depending on a range of factors. The main components of your costs broadly split into your tuition fees and your living expenses. Let’s have a look at both.
Tuition Fees
Based on
The University
Generally, the bigger and more prestigious the university, the higher the tuition fee
Your Program
Technical and highly resource-intensive programs can be more expensive
Your Study Level
Generally, bachelor’s programs tend to be more expensive in comparison to postgraduate programs because of the longer course duration
Location of the University
The higher the cost of living in the city (and location within the city) where the university is located, the higher tuition fees tend to be
Tuition Fee Ranges
*for the 2024 academic year at private universities
Undergraduate
€5,000 per year
to
€30,000 per year
Postgraduate (Master’s)
€1,500 per year
to
€35,000 per year
Cost of Living
Your costs of living in the France as an international student depend on a variety of factors. Location is one of the biggest factors influencing your monthly expenses – for example, you may need a bigger budget to cover your costs in Amsterdam than in a smaller town like Enschede. Your accommodation type, spending on meals, transport, lifestyle, etc. all factor into your living expenses.
Costs of living depend on