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Applying to Grad School in France - The Main Steps
University Search
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
Preparing University Application
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
Applying for Scholarships
Catalog for scholarships in France:
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
JOBS
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
Tuition Fees & Cost of Living
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.
Preparing Visa Application
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:
Passport
CV
Motivation Letter
Admission Letter from the university
Address (any place you will stay in when you travel: friend's house, Airbnb, hotel room, etc. )
Language Certificate (either English or German depending on your program)
Bank Statement for the past 3 months with a minimum balance of € 7500
First Steps in France
First Steps in France include:
Finding Accommodation:
check the student dorms
https://trouverunlogement.lescrous.fr/
Initiate the visa upon arrival :
Apply for resident permit 2-4 months before visa expiry: