Study in France.
The essentials, in one place.
Use this snapshot to decide whether France fits your academic goals and resources. Requirements can differ by qualification, institution and application route.
| Tuition | €2,770 - €3,770 / year |
|---|---|
| Financial evidence | €7,380 (~PKR 2.2M) |
| Language requirements | IELTS 6.0+ |
| Visa route | CampusFrance NOC required |
From shortlist to application.
Check the Campus France procedure applicable to residents of Pakistan and your institution’s application route. Eiffel nominations follow the host institution’s arrangements.
Do not assume the same tuition, housing benefit or processing fee applies to every applicant. Check exemptions, CAF eligibility and the current Pakistan procedure directly.
- Identify programmes that accept your qualification. Ask admissions about equivalence if your Pakistani award is not clearly listed.
- Read the individual course requirements and deadline. Confirm language evidence, prerequisites and any selection test.
- Prepare your academic records, references and personal statement. Follow the institution’s instructions for certified documents.
- Submit through the university or its designated national portal. Keep your account, receipts and application number.
- After an offer, check the student visa procedure for applicants residing in Pakistan and prepare the required financial evidence.
Explore support for your studies.
Compare the award’s eligibility, coverage and application route. Admission and scholarship applications may have different deadlines.
Work while you study.
| Bachelor's | Permitted · 20 hours/week 964 h/year (about 20 h/week average); no separate permit |
|---|---|
| Master's | Permitted · 20 hours/week 964 h/year (about 20 h/week average); no separate permit |
| PhD | Permitted · 20 hours/week 964 h/year on a student permit; a doctoral contract is separate employment |
964 h a year (about 20 h/week), no separate work permit
After your qualification
Post-study provisional permit (APS) for master’s level, about 12 months
Explore family and post-study pathways ↗Your preparation checklist.
Track the essentials here, then reconcile this list with the exact university and embassy checklist.
Go directly to the source.
These authority and institution links accompany the reference dataset. They are your starting point for checking the latest rules.
- France-Visas, Étudiant ↗https://france-visas.gouv.fr/etudiant
- France-Visas, Pakistan ↗https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en/pakistan
- Décret n° 2026-526 du 22 juin 2026 ↗https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/jorf/article_jo/JORFARTI000054300351
- Campus France Pakistan, FAQ for students ↗https://www.pakistan.campusfrance.org/frequently-asked-questions-students
- Service-Public, frais d'inscription 2026-2027 ↗https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/actualites/A17481
- Arrêté du 22 mai 2026 relatif au SMIC ↗https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/jorf/id/JORFTEXT000054126589
- Service-Public, RECE ↗https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F17319
- Réglementation Eiffel, session 2027 ↗https://www.campusfrance.org/system/files/medias/documents/2026-10/reglementation_bourse_eiffel_2027.pdf
- Campus France Pakistan, France Excellence Pakistan Climate Change 2027 ↗https://www.pakistan.campusfrance.org/2027-call-france-excellence-pakistan-climate-change
- HEC, Overseas Scholarships Phase II ↗https://www.hec.gov.pk/english/scholarshipsgrants/OSSP/Pages/default.aspx
- SBP Foreign Exchange Manual, Chapter 17 ↗https://www.sbp.org.pk/assets/document/Chapter-17-foreign-exchange-manual.pdf
- French Embassy in Pakistan, fraudulent visa offers ↗https://pk.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/visa-application-beware-fraudulent-service-offers
- Campus France, fiche mobilité Pakistan, octobre 2025 ↗https://ressources.campusfrance.org/publications/mobilite_pays/fr/pakistan_fr.pdf
- Service-Public, regroupement familial ↗https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F11166
