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Duration: Admission campaign — Oct–May; visa — several weeks
Cost: Campus France and visa fees depend on country and procedure
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Who this guide is for
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- Non-EU applicants
- International students planning to study in France
- Those seeking financial support for studies
To be prepared in advance
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- Diplomas and transcripts translated
- Results of the French or English test
- Letter of motivation
- Financial guarantees
Step-by-step procedure
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- 1Create an account for Études en France (Campus France). For many countries, this is the main platform for filing the file.
- 2Choose your courses and send your applications via the platform. Keeping everything in the same place avoids losing parts.
- 3Receive the decision of the establishment and, if necessary, the favourable opinion of Campus France. Without this, the file does not usually continue.
- 4Apply for the student visa VLS-TS at the Consulate of France. Don't leave him for the last minute, because appointments leave quickly.
- 5Upon arrival, confirm your visa online in ANEF and pass the OFII if your situation requires it.
- 6Look at the CROUS Scholarships and Establishment Scholarships. There are also programs like Eiffel Excellence, with their own deadlines.
Common mistakes
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- Passing deadlines Campus France, especially during the autumn campaign.
- Do not validate the VLS-TS visa after arrival and have to correct it urgently.
- Forget about the CROUS scholarships and miss out on an already accessible aid.
Official sources
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Important remark
Labour law has many nuances and evolves regularly. This information is general in nature. For specific situations (litigations, suspicions of irregular dismissal), contact the Labour Inspectorate, a trade union or a labour law lawyer.
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