A European degree in the heart of culture, at public university prices
France combines world ranked public universities, English taught master’s programmes and top business schools, with fees far below the UK and a year to look for work after a master’s. We are official representatives for KEDGE and EM Normandie and prepare your Campus France file and interview.
Westside Visa Consultants is an independent private advisory. We are not affiliated with any government, embassy or visa application centre and cannot influence a visa decision. Figures are the published ones or typical ranges at the time of writing; we confirm current numbers at your assessment.
Is France the right choice for you?
France rewards students who plan early. Public university fees rose in May 2026 and exemptions are now individual, so we build every budget on the new figures, not the old ones still quoted on most Pakistani websites.
A master’s at a public university
- Graduates who want a European master’s in English at €3,950 a year
- Engineering, science, economics, law and international relations
- Students ready to start the Campus France file this October
A French business school
- KEDGE and EM Normandie, where we are official representatives
- MSc, MBA and bachelor’s programmes fully in English
- Higher fees, strong industry links and internships
A public bachelor’s without French
- Most public bachelor’s programmes are taught in French
- You need B2 French or a language year first
- Business schools or the UK suit English only bachelor’s students
Cafés, riversides and a campus in every city
Study where history, food and art are part of daily life. French student cities are lively, linked by high speed trains, and a weekend trip to the Alps, the Riviera or another Schengen country is always within reach.
Evenings by the Seine
Paris students picnic on the riverbanks, and every French city has its own student quarter full of cafés.
Fresh bread and pastries on every street
The Riviera, the Alps and the rest of Schengen
Six ways to study in France
Pick your route by level, language and budget. We plan all six and can check any programme in our France programme finder.
Master’s at a public university
Hundreds of English taught master’s at public fees of €3,950 a year.
Business school MSc and MBA
KEDGE, EM Normandie and other schools, fully in English.
Bachelor’s, the Licence
Mostly taught in French at public universities; English options at business schools.
Engineering schools
Grandes écoles with strong industry links, some in English.
PhD and research
Doctoral contracts pay a salary, and the Eiffel scholarship supports top applicants.
French language year
We teach French in Lahore with Campus France Pakistan, from beginner to B2.
What happens after you graduate
Master’s graduates can apply for a temporary residence permit of up to one year to look for work or start a business, then switch to a work permit or an EU Blue Card with an employer. French language skills make a big difference in the French job market.
From Campus France to boarding pass
France has no direct student visa application. Everything starts on Études en France with Campus France Pakistan, and the consulate relies heavily on that review.
Free assessment
We check your grades, English or French and budget, and shortlist programmes and schools.
Choose your programmes
Pick public university programmes through Campus France, or apply directly to business schools.
Études en France file
Upload transcripts, degrees, language results and motivation letters, and pay the PKR 30,000 fee. The window for September 2027 is 1 Oct to 18 Nov 2026.
Academic interview
An interview at Alliance Française in Lahore, Islamabad or Karachi. We prepare you for it.
Student visa
After acceptance, book your visa appointment with proof of at least €615 a month.
Arrive and validate
Validate your visa online within three months of arriving, and register with your university.
The budget, line by line
Public fees are the rates for 2027/28 under the May 2026 decree. Exemptions still exist but are now individual and limited. Paris costs more than Lyon, Toulouse or Lille. We confirm current figures at your assessment.
What universities ask for
Where you could study in France
Paris is only the start. Lyon, Toulouse, Bordeaux and Lille offer excellent universities at lower living costs.
Read more, and find your programme
Search the Fall 2027 programmes by subject, level and city.
What the May 2026 decree changed, and what each university now charges.
Documents, the interview and the September 2027 deadlines.
France study questions we hear every week
Anything else, ask on WhatsApp. A real adviser replies, not a bot.
Ask your questionHow much are French university fees in 2027?
Under the decree of May 2026, public universities charge non EU students €2,902 a year for a bachelor’s and €3,950 a year for a master’s, plus the €105 CVEC. The old figures of €2,770 and €3,770 are out of date. Exemptions are now individual and limited.
Can I study in France in English?
Yes. Hundreds of master’s programmes and almost all business school programmes are taught in English. Most public bachelor’s programmes are in French. Our France programme finder lists English taught options by subject.
What is Études en France?
It is the compulsory Campus France platform for Pakistani students. You upload your file, pay the PKR 30,000 fee and attend an academic interview at Alliance Française. For September 2027 the window runs from 1 October to 18 November 2026.
How much money do I need to show for the visa?
At least €615 a month for your stay, on top of your tuition. We plan your bank statements early so the funds are clear and consistent.
Can I work while studying in France?
Yes, up to 964 hours a year, which is about 20 hours a week. Internships that are part of your course are allowed on top.
Can I stay in France after graduating?
Master’s graduates can apply for a temporary residence permit of up to one year to look for work or start a business, then switch to a work permit or EU Blue Card.
Are there scholarships for France?
Yes. The Eiffel Excellence scholarship for master’s and PhD, university and business school scholarships, and some individual fee exemptions. Apply early, because most close in the winter.
Do you work with French schools directly?
Yes. Westside is an official admissions representative for KEDGE Business School and EM Normandie, and we run French language classes in Lahore with Campus France Pakistan.
