Study in France From Pakistan

Study at globally ranked universities and Grandes Écoles with state-subsidised tuition. MaxOn Global Consultants guides you from Campus France to your VLS-TS visa.

Sept · Jan

Main intakes

€2,895

Public Licence fee / year

964 hrs / year

Part-time work

12 months

Post-study stay (APS)

WHY STUDY IN FRANCE

Prestige, Culture & Value

France combines globally ranked institutions, state-subsidised tuition and a central place in Europe.

PROGRAMS & COURSES

Popular Programs

Engineering

Mechanical, Aerospace, Energy

Business & Management

MBA, MSc, Finance

Computer Science & AI

Software, AI, Data Science

Fashion & Design

Fashion, Luxury, Design

Law & Political Science

Law, IR, Political Science

Sciences & Health

Sciences, Health Sciences

UNIVERSITIES

Universities Students Explore

We help you shortlist universities that match your profile and budget.

NEED GUIDANCE?

Talk to a France Counsellor

Book a free consultation — in person or online.

HOW IT WORKS

5 Steps to Study in France

1

Études en France

Create your Campus France account and submit your file.

2

Interview & Offer

Attend the Campus France interview and receive admission.

3

Apply for VLS-TS

Apply on France-Visas and submit at the visa centre.

4

Travel to France

Collect your visa and fly to France.

5

Validate Online

Validate your VLS-TS on ANEF within three months.

COST OF STUDYING

How Much Does It Cost?

Typical annual costs for new non-EU students from September 2026. Fees vary by institution and program.

PUBLIC UNIVERSITY · LICENCE
€2,895

per year · differentiated fee for non-EU students

PUBLIC UNIVERSITY · MASTER'S
€3,941

per year · some universities offer exemptions

GRANDES ÉCOLES & BUSINESS SCHOOLS
€10,000 – €30,000+

per year · varies widely by school

Other costs to plan for

CostAmount
Minimum living funds (visa)€615 per month · Paris closer to €1,000–1,200
Long-stay (VLS-TS) student visa€99
Visa validation tax stamp€75
CVEC student life contributionAbout €105 per year
Housing (CAF aid may apply)About €400–900 per month
Campus France feeSet by Campus France Pakistan

Students enrolled before September 2026 keep their previous fee rate. Figures as of October 2026 — always confirm with your institution and Campus France.

CHECKLIST

Documents You'll Need

A typical checklist for Pakistani students. Exact requirements vary by institution and personal circumstances.

WHY MAXON

Why Choose MaxOn Global

Local Office in Lahore

Meet your counsellor in person or online.

Campus France Guidance

Help with your Études en France file and interview.

Free Counselling

Your first consultation is completely free.

End-to-End Support

From shortlisting to arrival in France.

SCHOLARSHIPS

France Scholarships for Pakistani Students

Funding options Pakistani students often explore. Eligibility and deadlines change each year — we’ll check the latest details with you.

Master's & PhD

Eiffel Excellence Scholarship

French government scholarship with a monthly allowance, nominated by institutions.

Licence & Master's

University Fee Exemptions

Some public universities waive the differentiated fee for international students.

Grandes Écoles

School Scholarships

Business and engineering schools offer merit-based tuition reductions.

FAQS

Study in France FAQs

Can’t find your answer? Our counsellors are happy to help.

Public universities charge €2,895 (Licence) or €3,941 (Master’s) per year for new non-EU students; Grandes Écoles cost €10,000–30,000+.

Not always. Many master’s and MSc programs are taught in English, but most Licence programs require French (B2).

Pakistani students complete the Études en France procedure, including an interview, before applying for the visa.

Students with a valid residence permit can work up to 964 hours per year — about 20 hours a week.

Master’s-level graduates can apply for the APS to stay up to 12 months to find a job or start a business.

September is the main intake, with a January intake mainly at business and engineering schools.

Campus France takes about 3–6 weeks and consulate processing about 2–8 weeks. Start 8–12 months early.

No. Decisions are made by institutions, Campus France and the French consulate. We help you prepare the strongest possible application.

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