Studying in France Is More Affordable Than You Think

World-class universities with government-subsidised tuition. Choose a French-taught public university, or a private school with English-taught programs.

3 yearsBachelor's,
no thesis
€2,800public university
tuition per year, from
7public universities
in one application round
Two Paths

Public University or Private School?

Studyfrance can take you down either path. The difference is the teaching language, the cost and the language requirement.

Studyfrance students in FrancePublic · Taught in French

Public Universities

French public universities rank among the world's best, with tuition subsidised by the government.

€2,800per year, from
for international students
  • Bachelor's (Licence) in 3 years, no thesis
  • Master's in 2 years
  • Apply to 7 public universities at once
  • Language requirement: DELF B1/B2
International students at a partner design schoolPrivate · Taught in English

Private Schools

Business, design, culinary and engineering schools, with programs taught in English.

€8,000tuition per year,
from
  • Bachelor's in 3–4 years, no thesis
  • Master's in 2–3 years
  • No French needed to apply
  • Language requirement: IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
See our 16 partner campuses
Living Costs

Estimated Living Costs per Month

Exchange rate €1 = IDR 20,000. Actual costs vary by city and lifestyle.

Paris

Paris

Housing
€800 – €1,000
Food
€200
Transport
€35
Total per month€1,035 – €1,235≈ IDR 20.7 – 24.7 million
Outside Paris

Other Cities

Housing
€450 – €700
Food
€200
Transport
€35
Total per month€685 – €935≈ IDR 13.7 – 18.7 million
While Studying

Part-Time Work

International students are allowed to work part-time for extra income and experience.

€11minimum wage per hour
20 hrsmaximum per week
TutorCashierChefBaristaTour guideBabysitter
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Subsidies

Support from the French Government

Student status unlocks plenty of discounts, from tuition to everyday life.

subsidised 70%

Tuition

Subsidised at public universities.

up to 70%

Meals

Student prices at university canteens.

up to 100%

Transport

Discounts on city transport passes.

up to 100%

Tourism & Culture

Museums and tourist attractions.

Requirements

Three Things to Prepare

The Studyfrance team guides you through all of them from the start.

French-Taught Programs

  1. Language level B1/B2A DELF B1 or B2 certificate. You can sit the exam in Indonesia.
  2. CV & motivation letterWritten in French, with guidance from our team.
  3. Paperwork & translationsAcademic documents translated and prepared for your application.

English-Taught Programs

  1. IELTS band 6.0Or equivalent, depending on the school. DELF isn't required.
  2. CV & motivation letterWritten in English, with guidance from our team.
  3. Paperwork & translationsAcademic documents prepared and translated.
Steps & Timeline

Join Anytime, Start in September

We guide you step by step until your first day at university in France.

  1. All year roundJoin Studyfrance

    Choose your program.

  2. Dec–Jun · May–NovFrench Course A1–B2

    Intensive or super-intensive.

  3. Mar · Jun · NovDELF B1/B2 Exam

    Official exam in Indonesia.

  4. Mar – JunConversation Class

    Speaking practice.

  5. Jul – OctCV & Motivation Letter

    Guided by our team.

  6. Bachelor's: Oct–Nov · Master's: Dec–JanUniversity Applications

    Send your documents to your chosen universities.

  7. Apr – JulAdmission Results

    Offers are announced.

  8. AugustSummer Course

    In France.

  9. SeptemberClasses Begin

    Your studies start!

Popular Majors

Popular Majors & Career Prospects

France is home to world-class brands, kitchens, studios and tech companies.

Business

L'Oréal, Danone, BNP Paribas, Accenture

Hospitality

Accor, Club Med, Four Seasons, Marriott, Hyatt

Luxury Management

LVMH, Kering, Hermès, Chanel, Cartier

Culinary Arts

Ladurée, Alain Ducasse, Le Meurice, Plaza Athénée

Design & Animation

Ubisoft, Illumination Mac Guff, Fortiche, Mikros, Havas

Cinematography

Pathé, Banijay, Gaumont, TSF, StudioCanal

Engineering

Airbus, Safran, Schneider Electric, Alstom, Thales

Computer Science, IT & AI

Google, Microsoft, Dassault Systèmes, Mistral AI, Capgemini

Examples of companies where graduates of these fields build their careers.

Why Studyfrance?

Eight Reasons Students Choose Us

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Can't find your answer? Ask our team directly, it's free.

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How much does it cost to study in France?

At public universities, tuition starts from €2,800 a year for international students. English-taught programs at private schools start from €8,000 a year. Exact fees depend on the school and program.

Do I need to speak French?

For public universities, yes: at least DELF B1/B2, and you can start from zero in our A1–B2 classes. For English-taught programs at private schools, IELTS 6.0 or equivalent is enough.

Can I work while studying?

Yes. International students can work part-time up to 20 hours a week, with a minimum wage of around €11 an hour.

When should I start preparing?

Ideally about a year before classes start in September. But you can join Studyfrance at any time of the year.

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