As an international student, the application process may differ depending on your nationality.Here’s a short guide on how you can apply for college in France.

For European Students

To apply for admission in a French university as an international student from another EU country, you will usually need:

1. Completed university application

2. ID photo or driver’s license

3. High school transcripts (or relevant equivalent)

4. Essay (if asked)

5. English proficiency results (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo etc.)

6. Apply for financial aid program (if the University provides one)

7. Application fee (if asked)

8. Any other required document depending on the University

For Non-European Students

If you are not from an EU country, when applying for college in France, you need:

1. Completed university application

2. High school and college transcripts (If you didn’t attend a college then just the high school ones will do)

3. Copy of passport

4. A passport sized photo

5. Essay (if asked)

6. English proficiency results (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo etc.)

7. Copy of birth certificate

8. Certified translation of the birthplace of your parents

9. Proof that you can support yourself financially

10. Any other required document depending on the University

11. After admission: A French Student Visa

12. Entry requirements for French Universities

Once you have chosen a program in a University in France you want to apply to, you can begin the application process. We should note that for each University it is different, some Universities for example may ask of you GRE, GMAT or LSAT aor admission – these are internationally used tests which ensure that applicants are prepared for the challenges of advanced study. Here are some general entry requirements that you might definitely face when applying to a French University.

General Entry Requirements

Most French universities will ask for the following documents for admission:

1. A Campus France authorization

2. A passport copy

3. A passport-sized photo of yourself

4. Copies of transcripts and graduation diplomas

5. A copy of your European health card (for EU students)

6. Application fee (if required)

7. A civil liability certificate

8. A cover letter

9. French and/or English proof of language proficiency

10. Proof that you have the financial resources to fund your stay in France.