French Government / Campus France
الحكومة الفرنسية / كامبوس فرانس
ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
French Government Scholarships (BGF), also branded France Excellence, are funded by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and awarded by French embassies and Instituts français in each country under bilateral cooperation agreements, while Campus France manages the awards and follows scholars in France. Programmes include full study scholarships with a monthly allowance, social security scholarships that give fee exemptions without an allowance, and research stays and joint-supervision (cotutelle) PhD grants. Rules and deadlines differ by country and are published on the local Campus France or embassy website.
Information last verified: October 27, 2026Official source
Available programmes
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French Government (BGF) Scholarships: Master's and PhD 2027–2028
Master, PhDFully FundedAll fieldsDeadline varies by university or programme
Life and living
Paris region · France
Life and living
Paris region · France
Living in Paris region
The Île-de-France region around Paris, France’s largest university hub, with the Sorbonne, Paris-Saclay and many grandes écoles.
Student housing
CROUS residences EUR 250–600 a month; private student residences EUR 600–1,200; a room in a shared flat EUR 500–900; average studio EUR 974 (2026).
Transport for students
Imagine R Student pass: EUR 401.30 a year for zones 1–5 (payable in 9 instalments, about EUR 45 a month).
Top landmarks
Eiffel Tower
Louvre Museum
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Palace of Versailles
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Sorbonne and the Latin Quarter
Last verified: October 2026
Sources:INSEESKEMA – Student housing in ParisÎle-de-France Mobilités – Imagine R Étudiant
Studying and living in France
Costs and living
Public university fees for 2026–2027 (national diplomas): • Non-EU students (differentiated fees): €2,902 a year for a licence and €3,950 for a master’s. • National rate (EU students and exempted students): €178 for a licence and €255 for a master’s. • Doctorate at the national rate for everyone (about €397). • Exemption: since the decree of 19 May 2026, granted on individual request according to personal and financial circumstances, up to 30% of non-EU students in 2026–2027 (then 25% and 20%). French government and CROUS scholarship holders are exempt automatically. Some universities, such as Sorbonne Université and Tours, have announced exemption policies for 2026–2027. • Student life contribution (CVEC): €105 a year. • Private Grandes Écoles and business schools cost much more (often several thousand to over €15,000 a year). Living: about €877.50 a month must be shown for the visa since 1 August 2026 (47% of the gross minimum wage, up from €615). A student room costs about €300–550 a month (more in Paris), food €215–300, transport €20–85, and a university restaurant meal about €3.30.
Working while studying
International students may work up to 964 hours a year (about 60% of full time) without prior authorisation; the employer must declare the hiring beforehand. Algerian students have a separate regime that requires a work permit. Study-related internships (stages) are allowed and must be paid if longer than two months. After graduation: holders of a master’s degree or equivalent can get a one-year residence permit to look for a job or start a business (APS), then switch to a work permit once they find a suitable job.
Last verified: October 2026· Source
Guide to studying in FranceFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: €900 per month (€1,850 for PhD), Enrolment fee exemption, Social security, University housing, Airfare.
Eligible levels: Master, PhD.
Deadline varies by university or programme. Follow the official website for updates.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.campusfrance.org. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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