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France: real study routes, costs and what to check
A clear overview for students and parents — which routes exist, what they cost, where you apply, and how to plan a backup.
Admissions portal
Campus France / Parcoursup / direct school route
Budget
€12.000–25.000/year total at public options; Grandes Écoles higher
Visa complexity
has nuances, plan ahead
Why this route can work
- Strong public-tuition logic and reputable Grande École alternatives.
- Good scholarship story for strong master profiles.
What to check first
- French language widens options significantly.
- Campus France timing makes very urgent intake risky.