Cost of studying in France
Studying in France costs an EU student around €11,515 a year: about €175 in tuition, plus €945 a month to live. Students from outside the EU usually pay €2,850–€14,900 in tuition instead. Here's tuition for EU and international students at the 81 universities we index, plus what a month of living costs, from Eurostat.
€11,515EU student, total/yr
€175Typical EU tuition/yr
€2,850–€14,900Non-EU tuition/yr
€945Living costs/mo
€11,340Living costs/yr
Tuition by university
Tuition figures are typical yearly fees, sourced from Campus France 2025/26 (as of 2025/26). Specific programmes — especially medicine and English-taught tracks — can charge more. Always confirm on the university's official page.
What a year costs, compared
France€11,515
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to study in France?
- Studying in France costs an EU student around €11,515 a year: about €175 in tuition, plus €945 a month to live. Students from outside the EU usually pay €2,850–€14,900 in tuition instead.
- How much is tuition in France for EU students?
- EU/EEA students typically pay around €175 per year at universities in our index. Individual programmes can differ.
- How much do international (non-EU) students pay in France?
- Non-EU tuition at universities in our index is usually €2,850–€14,900 per year. Medicine and business programmes often cost more.
- What are living costs for a student in France?
- Plan for roughly €945 a month (rent, food, transport) — about €11,340 per year, based on Eurostat. Big cities cost more than the average, smaller towns less.
Last updated 2026-09-15.