France

Immigration Overview

France, in Western Europe, encompasses medieval and port cities, tranquil villages, mountains and Mediterranean beaches. Paris, its capital, is known worldwide for its couture fashion houses, classical art museums including the Louvre and monuments like the Eiffel Tower. The country is also renowned for its sophisticated cuisine and its wines. Lascaux’s ancient cave drawings, Lyon’s Roman theater and the immense Palace of Versailles are testaments to its long history.


Why Study Here?

  • 2 Years extension for post study work in France

  • No.1 tourist destination in the world

  • Less expensive compared to other European nations

  • Quality Education and globally recognized degrees

  • Paid internships

  • Students can work 20 hrs part time during their study and 40 hrs full time in vacation

  • 100% of courses taught in English

  • IELTS / TOEFL score not mandator

  • French government reimburses up to 1/3rd of housing allowance for International student.

  • Easy Visa Process (2 to 3 Weeks)

  • General entry criteria :

  • Academic credentials - minimum 12th Pass

  • Good communication skills

  • Intakes :

  • January

  • March

  • September

  • 3rd Leading Host Country for Higher Study

  • Highly reputed for Quality Education

  • Sixth Largest Economy

  • Housing Allowance up to 40% to International Students by French Government

  • Paris ranked as the best Student city – in 2014/15 by QS - 96% employer activity

  • Paris ranked as the best Student city – in 2014/15 by QS - 96% employer activity

    • The Embassy of France has offered more than 300 scholarships this year under its flagship Charpak programme for master’s degrees exchange semesters and research internships.

France - 3rd Most Attractive Country for Foreign Students - UNESCO

According to the most recent figures published by UNESCO, France is the 3rd most attractive country for foreign students.


Friendly France

The cost of education in France is much cheaper than in American or British institutes, proving to be a great attraction for Indian students.


PARIS-Best Student City : 2014-15

Topping the QS Best Student Cities Index for the third year running, PARIS has no less than 17 Uni. assessed within QS World Uni. Rankings 2014/15.


Visa/Immigration Requirements

One long stay application form duly filled and signed. Long stay – for duration of more than 90 days, the “Long Two passport size photographs of the past 3 months meeting set standards – one must be attached to the application form (Size 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm, with clear background).


  • - Passport: a full national private passport or official travel document with a minimum of three months validity beyond the validity of the requested visa, with two blank visa pages with the mention “visa” to affix the visa sticker. The passport should be issued less than 10 years ago.

  • - One copy of the passport mentioning personal identity and validity extension informations, “note on remarks” page and all the pages which contain Schengen visas.

  • - Old passports: if you own one or more former passports, you must bring them.

  • - A print out of your Campus France ID number.

  • - A letter of registration from a French Academic Institution or a certificate testifying that you will follow an European Union Training Programme or proof of scholarship.

  • - Cover letter explaining the study project and your motivation, including a short curriculum vitae/ resume.

  • - Proof of resources: tuition fees + a minimum of 615 Euros/month x by number of months of stay (living expenses). Only liquid https://decabroad.com/assets will be considered. In the case of family member/friend funding your studies, an undertaking must be provided on plain paper duly signed along with supporting financial documents. Bank statements of the last 3 months (of the individual sponsoring the education and the student’s bank statements if he/she has an account in his/her name). If you are being hosted by a family in France, an “Attestation d’accueil” will have to be provided by the family (A sample of this document may be downloaded from http://vosdroits.service-public.fr/particuliers/R10751.xhtml). In such a case you will have to show resources for a minimum of 300 euros per month for your living expenses. Note: holders of a scholarship are not concerned. A certificate mentioning the amount and the duration of the scholarship is only required

  • - Proof of medical insurance with coverage valid for France if you are attending a school or university for a stay which is less than 6 months, or if you are 28 or older regardless of the length of your studies (+ 1 photocopy). You will have to prove that the coverage is valid while you study in France with a letter from your medical insurance.

  • - One copy of your round trip ticket if you are studying 6 months or less (+ 1 photocopy) or a one way ticket only if you are studying in France more than 6 months (+ 1 photocopy).

  • - The “Office Français de l’Immigration et de l’Intégration” OFII form duly filled and signed. Download the OFII form the bottom of this page.

  • - Accommodation during the first three months of the stay: (à verifier). Proof of residency in France such as a lease, electricity bill, title of property etc. for a minimum of 3 months + 1 photocopy. Hotel: reservation and necessary resources to cover costs. Accommodation provided by an individual : “attestation d’accueil”, or attestation by solemn undertaking (in this case, the copies of identity card and electricity bill and receipt for rent payment or title of property must been provided). Accommodation in an establishment (or in an institution) or provided by an establishment (or an institution): attestation by the establishment or the institution.