{"id":3873,"date":"2020-02-14T10:01:52","date_gmt":"2020-02-14T10:01:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amj.website\/cosmos\/?page_id=3873"},"modified":"2020-02-14T10:01:52","modified_gmt":"2020-02-14T10:01:52","slug":"student-assistance-france","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cosmosconsultancy.in\/student-assistance-france\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Assistance – France"},"content":{"rendered":"
Tuition expenses in France \u2013 complete information available<\/span><\/p>\n There has been a slight change. From the advent of autumn 2019, foreign students are required\u00a0 to pay a little more tuition fees than before, to the French universities, compared to the minimal fee of\u00a0 200 euros per year, previously, but this comes with a benefit. There would be a variety of triple government sponsorship options for international students.<\/span><\/p>\n There is an option to study without much fees in France, provided you are a citizen or permanent resident of a country of the EEA (European Economic Area) or Switzerland. The EEA constitutes of all<\/span><\/p>\n The countries affiliated to the EU (European Union) , including Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n On the contrary, if you are not a citizen of the above mentioned countries, or if you are not a PR of France, you will have to pay\u00a0 you will have to bear higher tuition expenses, to both public and private institutes.<\/span><\/p>\n The tuition fees for students hailing from Africa or Asia, will be Considerably more than that of French students. Campus France, The authorized agency or the\u00a0 French government agency, will offer you substantial details.<\/span><\/p>\n What will be the expenses to study in France?<\/span><\/p>\n Tuition fees at public universities are allotted by the French government and are similar throughout the country.<\/span><\/p>\n Now however, charges will increase for foreign students, pursuing bachelor and masters courses.<\/span><\/p>\n Revised tuition fees for foreign students from September 2019, are as follows –<\/span><\/p>\n Doctorate (PhD) programs – 380 euros per year\u00a0 – (the same Is applicable for Europeans).<\/span><\/p>\n Please note \u2013 The above mentioned fees apply\u00a0 only to public universities; the fees<\/span><\/p>\n for tuition at private universities may be more,\u00a0 ranging from 3,000 to 20,000 euros per year.<\/span><\/p>\n Scholarships are available for international students –<\/span><\/p>\n The French government\u00a0 have confirmed the availability of scholarships alongside the revised tuition expenses. The official\u00a0Campus Bourses\u00a0tool will give you a broad perspective of grants scholarships to study in France.<\/span><\/p>\n When do I require to\u00a0 pay the tuition fee as a student in France?<\/span><\/p>\n Normally, you have to clear the whole year\u2019s tuition fee at the starting of the academic year, that starts in September.<\/span><\/p>\n Do I need to pay for a French student visa?<\/span><\/p>\n In case you are a student from outside the EU, you might require the VLS-TS visa (\u201c\u00e9tudiant\u201d). The visa permits you to work up to 964 hours per year (20hours per week), travel freely in the countries of the Schengen, apart from enjoying a great living and studying in France as well.<\/span><\/p>\n The cost for application for VLS-TS visa, is 99 euros, the cost for which you can pay once your application is confirmed, but you will need the visa before travelling\u00a0 to France for your studies.<\/span><\/p>\n The moment you reach France, you need to validate the visa within 3 months, for which an additional 60 euros needs to be cleared.<\/span><\/p>\n What are the basic expenses per month to live comfortably in France?<\/span><\/p>\n A student\u2019s life in France need not be high. For example, in cities like,Toulouse, Bordeaux or Lyon, you can very well survive with 850 to 1,000 euros per month, includes your accommodation and in some smaller towns the cost is even lesser, with the exception Paris, where expenses would vary from 1,250 to 1,400.<\/span><\/p>\n What are the final dates for application to the universities?<\/span><\/p>\n This varies from university to university, who have their own application deadlines that is between February and April for degrees starting in the autumn season of the same year. However, after the changes in situations, things will be different, starting from 2019. The universities will guide you with accurate details.<\/span><\/p>\n France Student Visa Guide<\/span><\/p>\n There are different types of student visas for France. They are as follows –<\/span><\/p>\n You can come to France and study up to three months on this visa, without the requirement for an alternative residence visa. This is best for those who are applying on a particular language program or short-term based programs.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Visa de long s\u00e9jour etudes\u00a0(A visa that allows you to stay for a longer period). In case you are looking for a long \u2013 stay, that is more than 6 months, you are required to apply for this particular visa. This type of\u00a0 visa lasts for the duration of your course in France, for three years for bachelors, two for masters and four years for a Ph.D. A Long-stay equates a residence permits and are called VLT-TS.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Handing in the application of the visa and of passports can be done only by the applicant itself or through Embassy of France, New Delhi.\u00a0French Student Visa comprises of two main steps of application \u2013 1) Campus France\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 2) The embassy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The details of required documents may not be the same for both of them. You would be required to submit originals at Campus France, whereas only photocopies are substantial at the embassy\/ consulate\/ Visa Application, respectively.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Expense towards a\u00a0 Visa<\/span><\/p>\n The Visa expense for a long duration – National Visa for Studies would be \u20ac50 for students applying for bachelors\/ masters courses respectively.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n A two course application and exchange students, the cost remains similar.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Please note<\/b> \u2013 The respective amounts are required to be paid at the nearest \u201cBNP Paribas Branch\u201d. Youcan\u00a0search the website for its location, where you would need to carry your #39;re IN Number. The payment\u00a0could be done in cash and in favour of \u201cInstitut Francais EN INDE\u201d, the official account No being, 0906506003400137. Kindly call and sort out your queries before reaching the branch.<\/span><\/p>\n An additional Visa Processing charge of \u20ac50 which amounts to current INR 4076 along with<\/span><\/p>\n the VFS Service Fees and handling charges which comes up to a total of INR 1467 (inclusive of all taxes).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n PS – Visa fee for applicants towards the France Visa Application Centre in\u00a0New Delhi and Kolkata (only),\u00a0is to be paid through a Bank Draft, whereas Visa fee for applicants applying Centre in\u00a0Mumbai, Pune, Goa, Chennai, Ahmedabad, and Pondicherry\u00a0is to be paid strictly by cash only. There is an option to courier directly, at Rs 300 per application, that is inclusive of service tax.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Please Note<\/b> \u2013 Before making the payment, kindly consult with the embassy or consulate, since exchange rates keep fluctuating.<\/span><\/p>\n Documents<\/span><\/p>\n It is mandatory to submit two sets of application (photocopies), consisting the following \u2013<\/span><\/p>\n Now, when you attend your interview, you would be required to carry all<\/span><\/p>\n your documents in original plus a copy of all the documents.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The application process –<\/span><\/p>\n There are several steps to applying for a visa. First, you need to appear for an interview with Cosmos Consultancy, after which, you need to submit your documents with VFS.<\/span><\/p>\n Note:\u00a0The Embassy of France, New Delhi has implemented has made a new rule in arrangements for the collection of the processed passport from visa application centers. From the\u00a08th of December, 2014, it is not any more possible for third parties to collect the documents on behalf of the applicant, apart from the following exceptions –\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Dependents<\/span><\/p>\n Spouses and children may be permitted to\u00a0reside in France during your course study, but is based on certain criterion, that are –<\/span><\/p>\n If you were accepted by a\u00a0French University\u00a0for a Bachelor's degree(which is called a "Licence"), your spouse would not be granted a visa to accompany you or be allowed to work in France unless he \/ she is a European citizen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n However, the situation may be different for Research or doctorate students. They might\u00a0 be allowed to take their spouse or kids, but this depends on various terms and conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n Additional Information<\/span><\/p>\n Student who are in employment, are supposed to follow a work schedule that does not disrupt their programs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The terms and conditions of employment are strictly applicable to the requirements of each student 's program in order to prove both ,academic success as well as showing work experience.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Work visa<\/span><\/p>\n Students that have achieved\u00a0 at least a master\u2019s degree or its equivalent, are free to\u00a0 apply for a one-time temporary residency non-renewable and the authorization of which is known as APS (authorization Provisoire des\u00e9jour), valid for a period of 1 year. Students who earn a job related to their academic program may enter full-time employment by requesting\u00a0 a change of status (from student to employee) in their respective applications.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n VFS Visa Application Centers<\/span><\/p>\n New Delhi<\/span><\/p>\n 2\/50 E Shantipath \u2013 Chanakyapuri, Delhi 110021<\/span><\/p>\n Tel: (11) 43 19 61 00 Fax: (11) 43 19 61 19<\/span><\/p>\n Mumbai<\/span><\/p>\n Wockhardt Towers, East Wing, 5th Floor<\/span><\/p>\n Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai 400 051<\/span><\/p>\n Tel: (022)66 69 40 00, Fax: (022)66 69 40 66<\/span><\/p>\n Puducherry<\/span><\/p>\n 2, rue de la Marin, Pondicherry 605 001<\/span><\/p>\n Tel: (0413)223 10 0, Fax: (0413)223 10 01<\/span><\/p>\n Bangalore<\/span><\/p>\n 21, Palace Road – Vasanthnagar, Bangalore 560 052<\/span><\/p>\n Tel: (080)22 14 12 00<\/span><\/p>\n Kolkata<\/span><\/p>\n 21 C Raja Santosh Road \u2013 Alipore, Kolkata 700 027<\/span><\/p>\n Tel: (33)40 16 32 0, Fax: (33)40 16 32 01<\/span><\/p>\n Tuition expenses in France \u2013 complete information available There has been a slight change. 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