09 October, 2026

From Tbilisi to KEDGE: How Saad Left Georgia Behind and Won His France Student Visa

Saad was living in Tbilisi and felt stuck. Westside handled his KEDGE Business School admission and French student visa from Lahore. Why France beats Georgia for 2027.

19 September, 2026

French University Fees for Pakistani Students in 2027: What Changed in May 2026

Westside Visa Consultants has placed Pakistani students in France every year since 2021, through the Etudes en France procedure and through direct admission.

01 September, 2026

Part Time Work Rights & Internships (Stages) for Students in France

Here’s some good news that comes with your French student visa: you’re allowed to work part time alongside your studies, up to 964 hours a year. This isn’t a separate work visa, it’s a right that comes with student status.

01 September, 2026

Study Medicine & Health Sciences in France (PASS/L.AS): an Honest Guide for Pakistani Students

Studying medicine in France is affordable and world class, but it’s also one of the most demanding paths a Pakistani student can choose. Entry runs through the competitive PASS/L.

01 September, 2026

France Visa Documents from Pakistan: Attestation, PCC & the AEG Process Explained

The France student visa journey is won or lost on paperwork, and Pakistan has its own specific steps that trip up first timers: the IBCC/HEC then MOFA attestation chain, the Police Character Certificate, and the AEG visa centre.

01 September, 2026

Student Accommodation in France: CROUS, Private Rentals & VISALE Guide for Pakistani Students

Finding a place to live is the biggest practical worry for most students heading to France, and it’s also a question your Campus France interviewer will ask directly.

01 September, 2026

How to Write a Winning SOP and Motivation Letter for France

Your grades open the door, but your SOP is what walks you through it.

01 September, 2026

France 2027 Intake Checklist: Documents, Deadlines & Timeline for Pakistani Students

This is your one page master checklist for the France September 2027 intake, everything in one place. Every document you’ll need, every deadline you can’t miss, the full timeline, and the first week tasks in France.

01 September, 2026

Public University vs Grande École in France 2027: Cost, Prestige & Admission Routes

France has two very different worlds of higher education: public universities and Grandes Écoles. One is affordable and admits on your academic file; the other is elite, selective, and built on powerful networks.

01 September, 2026

Cheapest Cities to Study in France 2027: Costs, Universities & Student Life

Your choice of city can make France affordable, or expensive. Paris is iconic, but a student there can spend twice what they’d spend in Toulouse or Montpellier, for the same public tuition and a similar quality of life.