Your route to France, written like a guide
Requirements differ by nationality, so each country page reads like a step-by-step article: what to prepare, what to do next and which official source to check first.
Études en France file, financial proof and interview at the Campus France space in Dhaka.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • ~1,200 students in France
Large English-taught pathway, strong engineering and management routes.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • ~10,000 students in France
Document legalisation and financial proof are the two most common blockers.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • ~1,500 students in France
Francophone pathway with a competitive Études en France interview stage.
- • Études en France procedure
- • French required for some programmes
- • ~7,000 students in France
Largest student community in France; strong CPGE and university routes.
- • Études en France procedure
- • French required for some programmes
- • ~45,000 students in France
Specific consular steps and quotas; plan the calendar very early.
- • Études en France procedure
- • French required for some programmes
- • ~30,000 students in France
Francophone route with well-established Campus France support.
- • Études en France procedure
- • French required for some programmes
- • ~13,000 students in France
Focus on academic file consistency and clear funding evidence.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • ~1,000 students in France
Language certification and academic evaluation are central to the file.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • ~25,000 students in France
Established pathway with francophone programmes and engineering schools.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • ~6,000 students in France
Growing route, often via scholarships and English-taught masters.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • ~1,000 students in France
Double-degree agreements are common with engineering schools.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • ~5,000 students in France
Exchange and double-degree routes are especially well developed.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • ~3,500 students in France
Direct application to institutions; visa appointment via the consulate.
- • Direct application
- • English-taught options common
- • ~7,000 students in France
Simplified route for many applicants; francophone options widely available.
- • Direct application
- • English-taught options common
- • ~2,500 students in France
Post-Brexit route requires a long-stay visa for programmes over 90 days.
- • Direct application
- • English-taught options common
- • ~3,000 students in France
Free movement: no visa, no EEF file — apply on Parcoursup, Mon Master or directly.
- • EU / EEA / Swiss — no visa
- • English-taught options common
- • ~1,000 students in France
Swiss nationals study visa-free; watch health cover and cross-border tax rules.
- • EU / EEA / Swiss — no visa
- • French required for some programmes
- • ~4,000 students in France
Strong Franco-German double-degree network via the UFA/DFH.
- • EU / EEA / Swiss — no visa
- • French required for some programmes
- • ~9,000 students in France
Largest Erasmus+ flow into France; no visa formalities at all.
- • EU / EEA / Swiss — no visa
- • French required for some programmes
- • ~9,500 students in France
Visa-free route with Vinci-funded Franco-Italian double degrees.
- • EU / EEA / Swiss — no visa
- • French required for some programmes
- • ~14,000 students in France
Afghanistan is outside the Études en France network: apply directly to institutions, then book the long-stay student visa at the consulate.
- • Direct application
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Albania go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Andorra is outside the Études en France network: apply directly to institutions, then book the long-stay student visa at the consulate.
- • Direct application
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Angola go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Antigua and Barbuda is outside the Études en France network: apply directly to institutions, then book the long-stay student visa at the consulate.
- • Direct application
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Argentina go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Armenia go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Australia go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Nationals of Austria enjoy free movement — no visa and no Études en France file. Apply directly on Parcoursup, Mon Master or to the school.
- • EU / EEA / Swiss — no visa
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Azerbaijan go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Bahamas is outside the Études en France network: apply directly to institutions, then book the long-stay student visa at the consulate.
- • Direct application
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Bahrain go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Barbados is outside the Études en France network: apply directly to institutions, then book the long-stay student visa at the consulate.
- • Direct application
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Belarus go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Nationals of Belgium enjoy free movement — no visa and no Études en France file. Apply directly on Parcoursup, Mon Master or to the school.
- • EU / EEA / Swiss — no visa
- • French required for some programmes
- • Francophone pathway in France
Applicants from Belize go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Benin go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • French required for some programmes
- • Francophone pathway in France
Applicants from Bhutan go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Bolivia go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Bosnia and Herzegovina go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Botswana go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Brunei go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Nationals of Bulgaria enjoy free movement — no visa and no Études en France file. Apply directly on Parcoursup, Mon Master or to the school.
- • EU / EEA / Swiss — no visa
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Burkina Faso go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • French required for some programmes
- • Francophone pathway in France
Applicants from Burundi go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • French required for some programmes
- • Francophone pathway in France
Applicants from Cambodia go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Cape Verde go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Central African Republic go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • French required for some programmes
- • Francophone pathway in France
Applicants from Chad go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • French required for some programmes
- • Francophone pathway in France
Applicants from Chile go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Colombia go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Comoros go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • French required for some programmes
- • Francophone pathway in France
Applicants from Costa Rica go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Nationals of Croatia enjoy free movement — no visa and no Études en France file. Apply directly on Parcoursup, Mon Master or to the school.
- • EU / EEA / Swiss — no visa
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Cuba go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Nationals of Cyprus enjoy free movement — no visa and no Études en France file. Apply directly on Parcoursup, Mon Master or to the school.
- • EU / EEA / Swiss — no visa
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Nationals of Czechia enjoy free movement — no visa and no Études en France file. Apply directly on Parcoursup, Mon Master or to the school.
- • EU / EEA / Swiss — no visa
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Nationals of Denmark enjoy free movement — no visa and no Études en France file. Apply directly on Parcoursup, Mon Master or to the school.
- • EU / EEA / Swiss — no visa
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Djibouti go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • French required for some programmes
- • Francophone pathway in France
Dominica is outside the Études en France network: apply directly to institutions, then book the long-stay student visa at the consulate.
- • Direct application
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Dominican Republic go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from DR Congo go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • French required for some programmes
- • Francophone pathway in France
Applicants from Ecuador go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Egypt go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from El Salvador go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Equatorial Guinea go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • French required for some programmes
- • Francophone pathway in France
Applicants from Eritrea go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Nationals of Estonia enjoy free movement — no visa and no Études en France file. Apply directly on Parcoursup, Mon Master or to the school.
- • EU / EEA / Swiss — no visa
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Eswatini go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Ethiopia go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Fiji go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Nationals of Finland enjoy free movement — no visa and no Études en France file. Apply directly on Parcoursup, Mon Master or to the school.
- • EU / EEA / Swiss — no visa
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Nationals of France enjoy free movement — no visa and no Études en France file. Apply directly on Parcoursup, Mon Master or to the school.
- • EU / EEA / Swiss — no visa
- • French required for some programmes
- • Francophone pathway in France
Applicants from Gabon go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • French required for some programmes
- • Francophone pathway in France
Applicants from Gambia go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Georgia go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Ghana go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Nationals of Greece enjoy free movement — no visa and no Études en France file. Apply directly on Parcoursup, Mon Master or to the school.
- • EU / EEA / Swiss — no visa
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Grenada is outside the Études en France network: apply directly to institutions, then book the long-stay student visa at the consulate.
- • Direct application
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Guatemala go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Guinea go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • French required for some programmes
- • Francophone pathway in France
Applicants from Guinea-Bissau go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Guyana go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Haiti go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • French required for some programmes
- • Francophone pathway in France
Applicants from Honduras go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Nationals of Hungary enjoy free movement — no visa and no Études en France file. Apply directly on Parcoursup, Mon Master or to the school.
- • EU / EEA / Swiss — no visa
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Nationals of Iceland enjoy free movement — no visa and no Études en France file. Apply directly on Parcoursup, Mon Master or to the school.
- • EU / EEA / Swiss — no visa
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Iran go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Iraq go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Israel is outside the Études en France network: apply directly to institutions, then book the long-stay student visa at the consulate.
- • Direct application
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Ivory Coast go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • French required for some programmes
- • Francophone pathway in France
Applicants from Jamaica go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Japan go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Jordan go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Kazakhstan go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Kenya go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Kiribati is outside the Études en France network: apply directly to institutions, then book the long-stay student visa at the consulate.
- • Direct application
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Kuwait go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Kyrgyzstan go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Laos go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Nationals of Latvia enjoy free movement — no visa and no Études en France file. Apply directly on Parcoursup, Mon Master or to the school.
- • EU / EEA / Swiss — no visa
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Lebanon go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • French required for some programmes
- • Francophone pathway in France
Applicants from Lesotho go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Liberia go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Libya go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Nationals of Liechtenstein enjoy free movement — no visa and no Études en France file. Apply directly on Parcoursup, Mon Master or to the school.
- • EU / EEA / Swiss — no visa
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Nationals of Lithuania enjoy free movement — no visa and no Études en France file. Apply directly on Parcoursup, Mon Master or to the school.
- • EU / EEA / Swiss — no visa
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Nationals of Luxembourg enjoy free movement — no visa and no Études en France file. Apply directly on Parcoursup, Mon Master or to the school.
- • EU / EEA / Swiss — no visa
- • French required for some programmes
- • Francophone pathway in France
Applicants from Madagascar go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • French required for some programmes
- • Francophone pathway in France
Applicants from Malawi go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Malaysia go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Maldives go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Mali go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • French required for some programmes
- • Francophone pathway in France
Nationals of Malta enjoy free movement — no visa and no Études en France file. Apply directly on Parcoursup, Mon Master or to the school.
- • EU / EEA / Swiss — no visa
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Marshall Islands is outside the Études en France network: apply directly to institutions, then book the long-stay student visa at the consulate.
- • Direct application
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Mauritania go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Mauritius go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • French required for some programmes
- • Francophone pathway in France
Micronesia is outside the Études en France network: apply directly to institutions, then book the long-stay student visa at the consulate.
- • Direct application
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Moldova go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Monaco is outside the Études en France network: apply directly to institutions, then book the long-stay student visa at the consulate.
- • Direct application
- • French required for some programmes
- • Francophone pathway in France
Applicants from Mongolia go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Montenegro go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Mozambique go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Myanmar go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Namibia go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Nauru is outside the Études en France network: apply directly to institutions, then book the long-stay student visa at the consulate.
- • Direct application
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Nepal go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Nationals of Netherlands enjoy free movement — no visa and no Études en France file. Apply directly on Parcoursup, Mon Master or to the school.
- • EU / EEA / Swiss — no visa
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from New Zealand go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Nicaragua go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Niger go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • French required for some programmes
- • Francophone pathway in France
North Korea is outside the Études en France network: apply directly to institutions, then book the long-stay student visa at the consulate.
- • Direct application
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from North Macedonia go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Nationals of Norway enjoy free movement — no visa and no Études en France file. Apply directly on Parcoursup, Mon Master or to the school.
- • EU / EEA / Swiss — no visa
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Oman go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Palau is outside the Études en France network: apply directly to institutions, then book the long-stay student visa at the consulate.
- • Direct application
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Panama go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Papua New Guinea go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Paraguay go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Peru go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Philippines go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Nationals of Poland enjoy free movement — no visa and no Études en France file. Apply directly on Parcoursup, Mon Master or to the school.
- • EU / EEA / Swiss — no visa
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Nationals of Portugal enjoy free movement — no visa and no Études en France file. Apply directly on Parcoursup, Mon Master or to the school.
- • EU / EEA / Swiss — no visa
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Qatar go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Republic of the Congo go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • French required for some programmes
- • Francophone pathway in France
Nationals of Romania enjoy free movement — no visa and no Études en France file. Apply directly on Parcoursup, Mon Master or to the school.
- • EU / EEA / Swiss — no visa
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Russia go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Rwanda go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • French required for some programmes
- • Francophone pathway in France
Saint Kitts and Nevis is outside the Études en France network: apply directly to institutions, then book the long-stay student visa at the consulate.
- • Direct application
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Saint Lucia is outside the Études en France network: apply directly to institutions, then book the long-stay student visa at the consulate.
- • Direct application
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is outside the Études en France network: apply directly to institutions, then book the long-stay student visa at the consulate.
- • Direct application
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Samoa is outside the Études en France network: apply directly to institutions, then book the long-stay student visa at the consulate.
- • Direct application
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
San Marino is outside the Études en France network: apply directly to institutions, then book the long-stay student visa at the consulate.
- • Direct application
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from São Tomé and Príncipe go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Saudi Arabia go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Senegal go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • French required for some programmes
- • Francophone pathway in France
Applicants from Serbia go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Seychelles go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • French required for some programmes
- • Francophone pathway in France
Applicants from Sierra Leone go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Singapore go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Nationals of Slovakia enjoy free movement — no visa and no Études en France file. Apply directly on Parcoursup, Mon Master or to the school.
- • EU / EEA / Swiss — no visa
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Nationals of Slovenia enjoy free movement — no visa and no Études en France file. Apply directly on Parcoursup, Mon Master or to the school.
- • EU / EEA / Swiss — no visa
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Solomon Islands is outside the Études en France network: apply directly to institutions, then book the long-stay student visa at the consulate.
- • Direct application
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Somalia go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from South Africa go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from South Korea go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from South Sudan go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Sri Lanka go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Sudan go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Suriname go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Nationals of Sweden enjoy free movement — no visa and no Études en France file. Apply directly on Parcoursup, Mon Master or to the school.
- • EU / EEA / Swiss — no visa
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Syria is outside the Études en France network: apply directly to institutions, then book the long-stay student visa at the consulate.
- • Direct application
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Tajikistan go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Tanzania go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Thailand go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Timor-Leste go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Togo go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • French required for some programmes
- • Francophone pathway in France
Tonga is outside the Études en France network: apply directly to institutions, then book the long-stay student visa at the consulate.
- • Direct application
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Trinidad and Tobago go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Türkiye go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Turkmenistan go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Tuvalu is outside the Études en France network: apply directly to institutions, then book the long-stay student visa at the consulate.
- • Direct application
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Uganda go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Ukraine go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from United Arab Emirates go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from United Kingdom go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from United States go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Uruguay go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Uzbekistan go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Vanuatu is outside the Études en France network: apply directly to institutions, then book the long-stay student visa at the consulate.
- • Direct application
- • French required for some programmes
- • Francophone pathway in France
Vatican City is outside the Études en France network: apply directly to institutions, then book the long-stay student visa at the consulate.
- • Direct application
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Venezuela go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Yemen go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Zambia go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
Applicants from Zimbabwe go through the Études en France platform: online file, Campus France interview, then the long-stay student visa.
- • Études en France procedure
- • English-taught options common
- • English & French pathways in France
🇧🇩 Bangladesh → France
Every country guide is generated from the same structure, then filled with content specific to Bangladesh — platforms, documents, funding and scholarships.
Études en France file, financial proof and interview at the Campus France space in Dhaka.
For Master applications, a 4-year Bachelor degree from a UGC-recognized university is typically required. HSC/A-Level results are used for undergraduate applications. Expect rigorous verification of original certificates. The Études en France (EEF) procedure for Bangladesh usually follows the standard timeline: platform opens in October, with a mid-February deadline for Licence 1 (DAP) and early March for Master 1 and other Licence levels. Pre-consular interviews are mandatory for all EEF applicants.
- For Licence 1 (first undergraduate year) at public universities, apply on Parcoursup (Jan-Mar).
- For Master 1 in a public university, apply on Mon Master (Feb-Apr).
- For 'Grandes écoles' and private schools, apply directly on the school's own portal, following their specific deadlines.
- English-taught programs require IELTS (usually 6.0-7.0). French-taught programs require DELF/DALF B2 minimum. The interview may assess basic French even for English tracks.
Bangladesh is connected to the Études en France (EEF) procedure: you build the online file, pay the Campus France fee, attend the interview, then receive the attestation your consulate requires. Campus France Bangladesh — Dhaka (Alliance Française de Dhaka)
- Campus France Bangladesh — Dhaka (Alliance Française de Dhaka)
- The consulate will not process the visa file without the Campus France attestation.
- Keep the same email address across Campus France, Parcoursup, Mon Master and the school portals.
Apply through VFS Global Dhaka after receiving the 'Accord de la commission' or attestation from EEF. The visa is a VLS-TS (Long Stay Student Visa) which must be validated on the ANEF portal after arrival. The VLS-TS (long-stay student visa) is required for any stay over 90 days for study purposes.
- Use the France-Visas wizard to generate your exact document list before booking.
- Your VLS-TS étudiant must be validated online via the ANEF platform within 3 months of your arrival in France.
- Renewals are filed on ANEF, ideally 2–4 months before expiry.
Originals and photocopies of all academic certificates/transcripts, Passport (valid for at least 6 months), and HEC/Education Board verification where applicable. All Bengali documents must have sworn English/French translations.
- Use one consistent spelling of your name across every document.
- Check whether your country requires apostille (Hague) or full consular legalisation.
- Keep certified digital scans — you will re-upload them for housing, CAF and the bank.
Proof of €10,530 annual resources. Strong evidence includes a blocked account (optional but recommended), sponsor's bank statements for 6 months, and an affidavit of support. The relationship to the sponsor must be biological or strictly documented.
- The reference figure is about €877.50 monthly for the visa file.
- A guarantor file is usually needed for private housing, even when the visa file is complete.
- Scholarship award letters strengthen both the admission and the visa file.
Funding routes commonly used by students from Bangladesh. Deadlines usually fall months before admission results, so track them in parallel with your application.
- Eiffel Excellence Scholarship — Outstanding international master's and PhD candidates — nominated by the French institution, not by the student
- French Embassy scholarship — Bangladesh — Applicants residing in Bangladesh; calls usually open between November and March
- Erasmus+ — EU/EEA and programme-country students on exchange or joint master's degrees
- France Excellence Scholarship — Bangladeshi students for Master/PhD
Most students arrive at CDG (Paris). Registration at the host institution and CROUS check-in are priorities. Bangladesh student associations in cities like Paris and Lyon offer integration support.
- Week 1: SIM card, transport pass, proof of address (attestation d'hébergement or lease).
- Week 1–2: open a French bank account and request your RIB.
- Week 2: validate the VLS-TS on ANEF.
University enrolment, social security registration, CAF housing aid and student insurance — done in this order, the first month stays manageable.
- Complete administrative enrolment and pay the CVEC before your student card is issued.
- Register for social security (assurance maladie) online using your enrolment certificate and birth certificate.
- File the CAF housing-aid application in the month you move in — it is not retroactive.
The recurring blockers reported by students from Bangladesh.
- Incomplete EEF file submission before the deadline
- Sponsor's bank statements lacking 'fresh funds' or traceable history
- Not accounting for the delay in Education Board document verification
- Confusing the general Campus France inquiry with the EEF application portal
Every step above points back to a government or national-platform source. Check the date on each official page before acting on it.
Recent changes that can affect country routes
Calendar shifts, campus deadlines and visa process changes are easiest to catch when they are grouped together here.
Additional appointment capacity ahead of the September intake.
Affects: First-time student visa applicants
Official source: france-visas.gouv.frEarlier closing dates for selected programmes.
Affects: Master applicants
Official source: Institution websitesA reminder to update the student social file before the new cycle opens.
Affects: Students applying for campus housing again
Official source: etudiant.gouv.frQuestions people usually have before applying
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Sources & disclaimer
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