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# **France: Costs**

Tuition fees and monthly living costs in France.

## **Tuition and living costs**

<dl>

<dt>**Public university tuition**</dt>
<dd>Non-EU differentiated fees 2026-27: bachelor EUR 2,902/yr, master EUR 3,950/yr, doctorate EUR 398/yr; exemptions apply<a href="https://www.campusfrance.org/en/tuition-fees-france">Source </a></dd>

<dt>**Private university tuition**</dt>
<dd>Private institutions usually charge roughly EUR 6,000 to 18,000 or more per year<a href="https://www.campusfrance.org/en/tuition-fees-france">Source </a></dd>

<dt>**Monthly living cost**</dt>
<dd>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.<a href="https://www.southafrica.campusfrance.org/faq/cost-of-studying-in-france">Source </a></dd>

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### Accommodation

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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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