- Search programmes in the Campus France catalogue, including those taught in English.
- Create an account on the Études en France platform via Campus France Pakistan and submit your application.
- Complete the Campus France interview and receive answers from French institutions.
- Accept an offer and prepare proof of resources (at least EUR 877.5 per month).
- Apply for the long-stay student visa (VLS-TS).
- After arrival, validate your VLS-TS online and register with student social security on etudiant-etranger.ameli.fr.
- Pay the CVEC and complete enrolment at your institution.
Study in France from Pakistan
Checked October 9, 2026 against official sources
France combines moderate public-university fees with well-known grandes écoles, business schools and engineering schools, which makes it attractive to Pakistani students on a budget. Campus France Pakistan runs a clear application route, the Études en France procedure, and its catalogue lists accredited programmes taught in English. International students can work part-time, and master's graduates can stay for a year to look for work or start a business.
Money to show (visa)878 EUR / monthabout PKR 272,431
Student visa feesabout PKR 48,044
Work while studyingUp to 964 hours per year (60% of full-time working hours), with no separate work permit needed.
Work after graduationJob seeker / new business creator residence permit: 12 months, non-renewable, for graduates with a licence professionnelle or master's-level degree.
Why Pakistani students choose France
- Public tuition for non-EU students in 2026-27: EUR 2,902 a year for a bachelor's and EUR 3,950 for a master's
- International students can work up to 964 hours a year
- Registration with French student social security (health cover) is free
- Master's and licence professionnelle graduates can get a 12-month job seeker / business creator permit
- Campus France Pakistan guides students through Études en France
What it costs
| Minimum resources for a student visa / residence permit Per Service-Public (verified 1 August 2026); does not apply in some cases, such as French government scholarship holders |
878 EUR per month about PKR 272,431 |
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Living costs: Paris (daily food, transport and rent estimates).
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Student visa and English
- France student visa: requirements, documents and fees (Decision usually between 2 weeks and 2 months after the E...)
- Campus France publishes a catalogue of accredited programmes taught in English; other programmes require French.
- International students must register with French student social security, which is free, via etudiant-etranger.ameli.fr after enrolling.
Steps to study in France
Frequently asked questions
How much are tuition fees in France for Pakistani students?
At public institutions under the Ministry of Higher Education, non-EU students pay differentiated fees. For 2026-2027 these are EUR 2,902 per year for a bachelor's and EUR 3,950 per year for a master's; PhD fees are EUR 398. Some students are exempt, and private schools set their own fees.
How much money do I need to show for a French student visa?
Service-Public states that students must justify resources of at least EUR 877.5 per month. The requirement does not apply in certain cases, such as French government scholarship holders. Check the official page before applying, as the amount is updated.
Can I work while studying in France?
Yes. International students with a student residence permit can work up to 964 hours per year, about 60% of full-time hours, without a separate work authorisation. Internships that are part of your degree do not count towards this limit.
Can I stay in France after graduation?
Graduates holding a master's-level degree or a licence professionnelle can apply for the job seeker / new business creator residence permit. It is valid for 12 months, cannot be renewed, and lets you look for work, work legally or set up a company.
Amounts in PKR use today's exchange rate. Rules change; always confirm on the official pages linked here before you apply.
Plan your application
Embassy & visa centres in Pakistan
- Consulate General of France Karachi
- Embassy of France Islamabad
