When deciding to apply for a college in France you of course must fill out the application in its entirety. The faster you do so, you speed up the process of the admissions committee evaluating you and deciding if you’re a good fit for the school.

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:

Completed university application

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

Copy of passport

A passport sized photo

Essay (if asked)

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

Copy of birth certificate

Certified translation of the birthplace of your parents

Proof that you can support yourself financially

Any other required document depending on the University

After admission: A French Student Visa

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.