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What, where, when, how, how much ?

STUDYING IN FRANCE

Everything

01 What can I study in France?

Catalogue for all bachelors programs
Catalogue for online programs
Catalogue for art programs
Catalogue for summer programs
Guide on French degrees

You have multiple tools to search a program relevant for you

Finding a program

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More than 1600 programs taught in English

Yes you can, currently 1660 programs are taught in English. You can also find multiple of degrees taught in French and English if you want to study in both languages. Thought most of these programs are Year 3 or Master degrees. Currently, 4 Year 1 programs are taught in English..

Can I study in English ?

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Support in France

Universities and schools usually offer French Course to help you study in French

Prep Courses in Namibia

You can register for Language Courses before your departure

Proof of Level

You can prove your level with a DELF diploma or a TCF test

Level required

Most programs taught in French require a B2 level, some programs like medicine require C1

Not as impossible as you might think

Studying in French

Everywhere

02 Where can I study in France?

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Specialized schoolspublic or private, in areas such as architecture, fashion, journalism, arts, audiovisual

Grandes EcolesBusiness Schools, Engineer Schools, Instituts détudes Politiques, ENS, Polytechenique

Public universities 76 universities accross the French territory for bachelor programs, + 2 years programs (classes prepa or BTS in highschools, DUT in universities

Diversity of Higher Education Structures

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Poitiers

NANTES

RENNES

VANNES

Diversity of France 1 - the West

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MONTPELLIER

AIX-EN PROVENCE

TOULOUSE

NICE

MARSEILLE

Diversity of France 2 - the South

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GRENOBLE

REIMS

LYON

STRASBOURG

DIJON

Diversity of France 3 - the East

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AMIENS

ORLEANS

ROUEN

LILLE

PARIS

Diversity of France 4 - the North

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FRENCHGUYANA

NOUVELLE-CALEDONIE

TAHITI

GUADELOUPE

LA REUNION

Diversity of France 5 - Outside of Europe

SEMESTERS ABROAD

International students doing their bachelor or Master in France can benefit during their 3rd of 4th year of the ERASMUS EXCHANGE PROGRAM. It allows students to study for one or two semesters in a partner University in Europe and to receive a scholarship to do so.+ ERASMUS MUNDUS+BILATERAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS

Anytime

03 When can I study in France?

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Master degree / PhD

Masters are particulary open to international students, with an abundance of programs in English

For one or two semesters

You can study in France through the Erasmus Mundus/ + programs, bilateral exchanges and joint degrees

Y2/3

You can join a French program during your bachelor

Year 1

You can begin your higher education directly in France

Multiple occasions through out your degree

Finding the right time

Applications systems for Year 1 and beyond

04 How can I study in France?

PARCOURSUP+ For Non-EU students : only for Y1 in non-universities structures or specific selective programs in universities+For EU students : for all applications+up to 10 schools with 2 applications per school+application process is free +applicants submit directly on the platform+language test required after admission

DAP +For NON-EU students+ only for Y1 in university+ 3 applications with Campus France Namibie+application process is free+ CF and the ambassador evaluate each candidate+CF sends directly applications to universities+language test required before applying

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You will get the help of teachers, FNCC and the embassy of France through the application process !

Timeline DAP

June/July

Visa procedure in Johannesburg

March/April

Admissions notifications

Submit your application to Campus France Namibie

Dec 15th

Get a proof of your level in French

Oct/Nov

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You will also get the help of teachers, FNCC and the Embassy of France through the application process !

Timeline Parcoursup

July/August

Visa procedure in Johannesburg for Non-EU students

June-July

Admissions results, waiting lists evolve every day + proof of language

Submit motivations letters+documents required

April

Create your account on the platform + submit your 10 choices

Jan-March

If you apply for Y2, Y3 or a master degree, you have to contact directly the school you are interested in to enquire about their international application process. The sooner, the better, plan to apply between September and December the year before starting a program in France.

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On top of your research, you can contact Campus France Namibia frenchadmin@fncc.org.na or make an appointment.

Beyond Year 1

For applications in art, design, fashion, music, motion design and architecture, applications go through Campus Art.The applicant build an online portfolio which can be consulted by all partner institutions. One application valid for 140 schools. The application deadline for 2023 is on the 28th of February.If the applicant receives an admission offer and accepts it, the Campus Art procedure costs 300 euros. If the applicant does not accept an offer, the procedure is free.

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ART APPLICATIONS

EU and NON-EU students

05 How much does it cost to study in France?

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Non-EU students

EU students

Higher education institutions apply differentiated tuition fees. depending wether you are a EU National or not. Even for the NON-EU tuitions fees, the French government still take in charge the majority of the costs : a student roughly costs 10 000 euros per year, but non-EU students only have to take in charge between 2000 and 3700 euros. Partial or total exemptions are possible, check for more infos.

Tuition Fees

Bachelor 2770 euros
Master 3770 euros
PhD 380 euros
Private schools 3000 euros to 10 000 euros

Bachelor 170 euros
Master 243 euros
PhD 380 euros
Private schools 3000 euros to 10 000 euros

Beside tuition fees, it is essential to estimate your overral budget for the cost of life in France. Click on the document to explore the main items of expenditure to be expected. In very large cities, prices are close to the ones in Paris. Life is significantly less expensive in smaller universities cities.

Cost of life in France

Funding your education in France

When you apply for the student visa, you will have to prove that you have sufficient funds to live in France. There are currently no scholarship from the embassy of France in Namibia, but multiple tools can help you finance your higher education in France.

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Student Job

Students visas include a part-time work permit, up to 964 hours a year

Private fundings

Legal guardians, personal savings, extended families or sponsors

Scholarship

Use Campus Bourse search engine to find one

Partial or total exemption

Waived by embassies or the structure you study in

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Finding accomodation
How the French higher education works
Health, social security and insure
Students benefits in France
Traveling in France during your studies
Working in France after your studies

On top of your research, you can contact Campus France Namibia frenchadmin@fncc.org.na or make an appointment.

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SEMESTERS ABROAD

Non-EU students

EU students