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In brief
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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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  1. 1Create an account for Études en France (Campus France). For many countries, this is the main platform for filing the file.
  2. 2Choose your courses and send your applications via the platform. Keeping everything in the same place avoids losing parts.
  3. 3Receive the decision of the establishment and, if necessary, the favourable opinion of Campus France. Without this, the file does not usually continue.
  4. 4Apply for the student visa VLS-TS at the Consulate of France. Don't leave him for the last minute, because appointments leave quickly.
  5. 5Upon arrival, confirm your visa online in ANEF and pass the OFII if your situation requires it.
  6. 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.

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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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