How much does it cost to study in France ? Because the French government subsidizes higher education, its cost for students is relatively low.
Tuition rates in public institutions
Choosing to study in France means gaining access to high-quality programmes designed for a wide range of student interests. Tuition fees are low in public Higher education institutions because the French government subsidizes higher education. The true cost of education is the same as it is elsewhere in the world—around €10,000 a year. The difference is that in France the government assumes a large share of that cost.
Tuition fees for academic year 2023/24
The state will cover two thirds of the cost of your training. The total registration fee that you will be required to pay will be:
- €2,770 per year at the licence (bachelor) level
- €3,770 per year at the master level
If you enroll in a degree at Doctorate level at the beginning of the 2023 academic year, the French government continues to assume most of the cost of your education until you complete your degree programme. Your tuition for 2023/2024 will be €380.
Tuition costs in private institutions in France
Tuition in private institutions, and particularly in private business schools, is substantially higher than in public institutions, ranging from €5,000 to €10,000 per year. Check the website of the institution to learn the amount of tuition charged for programmes of interest to you.
18% of all students in France attend private institutions. Private status signifies that the institution was not founded by the state. The level of public funding each receives is variable. In some cases, the state may officially recognize an institution and authorize it to grant national diplomas. In such cases, the government has a say over the instruction offered in those degree programmes, ensuring students of a certain level of service and quality. Among the private institutions recognized by the French government are the five Catholic institutes (in Paris, Lille, Angers, Lyon, and Toulouse) and some schools of business or engineering.