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France: Costs

Tuition fees and monthly living costs in France.

Tuition and living costs

Public university tuition
Non-EU differentiated fees 2026-27: bachelor EUR 2,902/yr, master EUR 3,950/yr, doctorate EUR 398/yr; exemptions applySource
Private university tuition
Private institutions usually charge roughly EUR 6,000 to 18,000 or more per yearSource
Monthly living cost
Campus France (South Africa site, figures dated September 2026) recommends about EUR 800-1,200 per month, up to 1,200 in Paris. Housing: CROUS EUR 250-650 (limited), studio/commune EUR 300-900, Paris up to EUR 1,300; groceries EUR 170-250; university restaurant EUR 1 per meal; student Paris transport pass EUR 33; mutuelle about EUR 20.Source

Accommodation

No official accommodation page retrieved (CROUS not fetched)

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What to watch for in Costs

  • Calculate tuition, living costs and insurance/visa costs separately.
  • Verify fees on the university's own page; programmes can differ greatly.
  • Add a margin each year for currency and exchange-rate risk.
  • Research scholarship and discount options before applying.

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