I decided to open a thread for France. There is hardly any information for studying in France for Nigerians even when it's one of the cheapest, easiest and most straight forward process among developed countries. If you have any questions or concerns, drop them I will be answering all your questions. I will do my best to include the most necessary information as the thread goes on.

First things first, the application window to apply for admission to French Universities started 1st of October and will be closing 31st of December.

Update: Application on the portal now closes 15th December.

Campus France is an organization set up by the French government to aid students through their France study application. They are available in over 150 countries across the world. Here in Nigeria, there are two Campus France offices, in Abuja and Lagos. Very pertinent to note is that you MUST pass through Campus France for any study application to France. They take care of all processes from admission down to obtaining your visa.
website: https://www.nigeria.campusfrance.org/

Etudes en France: This is an online portal connected to Campus France where you create an account and have your personal dashboard for all online processes. Campus France is the physical organization; Etudes-en-France is their online platform.
website: https://pastel.diplomatie.gouv.fr/etudesenfrance/dyn/public/authentification/login.html?codeLangue=EN

The entrance for 2022 began in October and closes 31st December, 2021. Within this period, you make your application to the universities through the portal. A few years back, you could apply directly to schools, now, only a handful of schools permit you to apply directly to their school portal. Applications on school portals are solely reserved for French Nationals and European students.

A great usefulness of Campus France is that they afford you the chance to apply to up to 7 universities with just one application. This increases your chance of being admitted to at least one. They however charge an administration fee of N50,000.

If you managed to get an admission directly from a school, you will have to manually connect your admission to Campus France and pay the same administration fee.

But pls can u give a total sum needed for all the process from school to visa approval

Deeking111:
But pls can u give a total sum needed for all the process from school to visa approval

It can range from anywhere between 200k if you have a guarantor to 4million if you are sponsoring yourself.
Campus France adminstration fee: 50k
Visa Fee: 30k
Travel insurance: 30k
Accomodation: free or 50k deposit for campus hostel or 200k to 300k for rented apartment
Tuition: from €243
Proof of funds: Free if you have a guarantor, 615euro per month for 12months if self funded.

Are student allowed to work in France?

Dre183:
Are student allowed to work in France?

Yup. Up to 20 hours per week and full time during vacation.

pls What do you mean by "free if you have a guarantor" ??

Ge0grapher:
pls What do you mean by "free if you have a guarantor" ??

If you have someone that can stand in as guarantor for you; a parent, friend, or relative, then that's enough. They do not need the money to be in your account. If you are sponsoring yourself, then you need to have about N3.5million to show.

FrenchXpert:


Yup. Up to 20 hours per week and full time during vacation.

What's the cheapest tuition fee?

Dre183:


What's the cheapest tuition fee?

Most French Public Universities have a fixed price. You will either be paying;

€170 for undergraduate; €243 for masters

or

€2770 for the undergraduate; €3770 for the masters program.

To clarify all universities used to charge the first category for tuition. In 2019, The French Government decided to differentiate the fees of European and Non-European students. All Universities are expected to now charge the second category, but a number of universities wave the tuition such that the fees are the same for both National and International Students i.e €170 for undergraduate; €243 for masters. Depending on the universities you apply to, you will be paying either of those fees.

Very well, thank you for opening this thread.
When are most schools opening in france?
Do we have schools opening in Jan. Or Feb.?
Yes for masters programs.
Thank you.

Davidson5:
Very well, thank you for opening this thread.
When are most schools opening in france?
Do we have schools opening in Jan. Or Feb.?
Yes for masters programs.
Thank you.

September is the entry session. Very few schools take in January and visa acceptance is very low. Your best bet is to go through campus France whose window opens for the September session every year.

Language Requirement

A number of French higher institutions offer courses taught in English. A language proficiency certificate like IELTS or TOEFL is not required. This is not usually required for English-speaking countries as Nigeria.

If you wish to study in French however, you are required to have attained a B2 Level in DELF, TCF or TEF. This is the requirement for most institutions.

FrenchXpert:


It can range from anywhere between 200k if you have a guarantor to 4million if you are sponsoring yourself.

Campus France adminstration fee: 50k
Visa Fee: 30k
Travel insurance: 30k
Accomodation: free or 50k deposit for hostel or 200k to 300k for rented apartment
Tuition: not needed for visa approval
Proof of funds: Free if you have a guarantor, 615euro per month for 12months if self funded.

Thanks sir, can u drop your number would like to chat up on WhatsApp please

Ok

Thanks for this information

FrenchXpert:


September is the entry session. Very few schools take in January and visa acceptance is very low. Your best bet is to go through campus France whose window opens for the September session every year.

Oh thanks.
Merci beaucoup.

What about Ph.d programme, any information about these.

Differentiate:
FrebchXpert are you in France.?

No. I’m in Nigeria.

First off, it is imperative I thank you for this post; thank you. Please, is there any fully funded scholarship available?

FrenchXpert:
I decided to open a thread for France. There is hardly any information for studying in France for Nigerians even when it's one of the cheapest, easiest and most straight forward process among developed countries. If you have any questions or concerns, drop them I will be answering all your questions. I will do my best to include the most necessary information as the thread goes on.

First things first, the application window to apply for admission to French Universities started 1st of October and will be closing 31st of December.

adejoro1988:
What about PhD programme, any information about these.

For all Public Universities, PhD is 380Euros but it's near impossible to find a PhD programme taught in English. You must also contact the schools directly for their requirement as Campus France does not deal will PhD applicants.

There are Private schools that offer PhD programmes in English but their fees and requirements are usually really high.

essy4060:
First off, it is imperative I thank you for this post; thank you. Please, is there any fully funded scholarship available?

Eiffel Scholarship is a very popular one, fully funded but available for select courses for master and PhD level only.
A good article on it: https://www.opportunitiesforafricans.com/french-government-eiffel-excellence-scholarship-programme-2022/

Campus France has a website for available scholarships you can check that also: https://campusbourses.campusfrance.org/#/catalog

Good morning. A quick question. What is the visa success rate? Also! It will be great to also create a WhatsApp link from here

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uchechukwu007:
Good morning. A quick question. What is the visa success rate? Also! It will be great to also create a WhatsApp link from here

Which group again ?? Muna take am easy jare

uchechukwu007:
Good morning. A quick question. What is the visa success rate? Also! It will be great to also create a WhatsApp link from here

Visa success rate is very high because of the straight forward process and the involvement of Campus France, the international body set up to aid students coming into France.

There will be no WhatsApp group. All discussions will take place here.

uchechukwu007:
Good morning. A quick question. What is the visa success rate? Also! It will be great to also create a WhatsApp link from here

Don't think there is any reason for a WhatsApp group..
That's why this platform is made. To help everyone with necessary information concerning studying in France. So kindly ask your questions here and let everyone benefit.

Please can one use the 'proof of funds' bankers and maybe some agents run for people.

FrenchXpert:


If you have someone that can stand in as guarantor for you; a parent, friend, or relative, then that's enough. They do not need the money to be in your account. If you are sponsoring yourself, then you need to have about N3.5million to show.

jaido007:
Please can one use the 'proof of funds' bankers and maybe some agents run for people.

What’s important is that you have the amount that is needed to show to the Visa office or a guarantor.

And secondly Ma...is one paying 243 euros for the whole master program or 3770 Euros.
Pls help me clarify this.

FrenchXpert:



Most French Public Universities have a fixed price. You will either be paying;

€170 for undergraduate; €243 for masters

or

€2770 for the undergraduate; €3770 for the masters program.

To clarify all universities used to charge the first category for tuition. In 2019, The French Government decided to differentiate the fees of European and Non-European students. All Universities are expected to now charge the second category, but a number of universities wave the tuition such that the fees are the same for both National and International Students i.e €170 for undergraduate; €243 for masters. Depending on the universities you apply to, you will be paying either of those fees.

FrenchXpert:


If you have someone that can stand in as guarantor for you; a parent, friend, or relative, then that's enough. They do not need the money to be in your account. If you are sponsoring yourself, then you need to have about N3.5million to show.

Thanks for this bro, pls must the guarantor or sponsor be related to the applicant? If not how much is require for the sponsor to show? And also is there any age limit to go for bsc? I am 27 and would like to start my bsc journey in france

jaido007:
And secondly Ma...is one paying 243 euros for the whole master program or 3770 Euros.
Pls help me clarify this.

Some universities charge 243 Euro per year other universities charge 3770 Euro. It depends on the university you select and which offers you admission. Masters program can be 1 year or 2 years. Most are 2 years.