France

Programs in France can be found through CampusFrance Platform:

• Bachelor Programs: https://cataloguelm.campusfrance.org/licence/#/catalog

• Masters Programs: https://cataloguelm.campusfrance.org/master/#/catalog

• Taught in English Programs: https://taughtie.campusfrance.org/tiesearch/#/catalog

• Student should create an account atL https://pastel.diplomatie.gouv.fr/etudesenfrance/dyn/public/authentification/login.html

• Bachelor students can select up to 3 programs to apply for, while graduate students can apply to up to 7 programs

Applications' requirements may differ from one university to another, but the common requirements are:

• CV/Motivation Letter: Nay can help review your CV or motivation letter (in English). For more information check:

https://nay-catina-dia.net/home/review-information/

• Degree document and official Academic Transcript

• Recommendation Letters

• Photo

• If the progrm is in French:

  • Delf B2 Level is required

• if the program is in English:

  • • TOEFL/IELTS are required:

      • • To register for TOEFL and GRE, go to the official ETS website: https://www.ets.org/

        • When you register for any of the two exams, make sure to include which universities you want to send the scores to, if you choose the universities during registration, the

results will be sent for free. If you want to send them later (after registration), you

won’t be able to send them for free. You can choose up to 4 universities during

registration.

• • • Waivers for Students with degrees obtained in English as a language of study: students graduating with a Bachelor degree with English as the teaching language can get a waiver at many schools. This waiver is not typically stated online, reach out to your program contact person to check about this requirement.

• Deadlines for 2022-2023 academic year:

  • Applications are open: 10/2021 - 12/2021

  • Interview : 01/2022

  • Application Responses from universities: 03/2022 to 04/2022

  • Choosing one of the programs you are accepted in: 05/2022

  • Visa preparation : 07/2022 to 08/2022

• Catalog for scholarships in France:

  • https://campusbourses.campusfrance.org/#/catalog

• The majority of scholarships are merit based

• French Embassy in Lebanon typically reaches out to top Lebanese students applying to France to offer scholarships

• Kaffi also provides scholarships for France under Kaffi Boost Programs. To check more about requirements and eligibility criteria, refer to: https://www.kaffi-lb.org/scholarship/kaffi-boost

• International students can work 60% of the working hours of French citizen, this is around 20 hours per week

• After graduation, a student can apply for a 1 year residency to search for work

• Students can work on campus or off campus with an average income of ~ 500- 600 per € per month (20 hrs per week) which can cover student expenses in most cities

• In general, many universities in France are public, so the tuition fees are low:

  • Bachelor : ~ € 280

  • Masters : ~ € 350

  • PhD : ~ € 500

• Cost of Living varies a lot between one city and another. In general, it is about 600-700 € per month.

Students must follow the these steps:

• Online application form, available at:

https://france-visas.gouv.fr/fr_FR/web/france-visas

• Booking Interview https://fr.tlscontact.com/lb/bey/inquiry.php

• Major Docs:

  1. Passport

  2. CV

  3. Motivation Letter

  4. Admission Letter from the university

  5. Address (any place you will stay in when you travel: friend's house, Airbnb, hotel room, etc. )

  6. Language Certificate (either English or German depending on your program)

  7. Bank Statement for the past 3 months with a minimum balance of € 7500

First Steps in France include:

• Finding Accommodation:

  • • check the student dorms

https://trouverunlogement.lescrous.fr/

• Initiate the visa upon arrival :

  • https://administration-etrangers-en-france.interieur.gouv.fr/particuliers/

• Apply for resident permit 2-4 months before visa expiry:

  • • https://administration-etrangers-en-france.interieur.gouv.fr/particuliers/