Intakes covered: Academic year 2027-2028 (September 2027). Facts last checked 2026-10-09; next review due 2027-01-15. Amounts change (often every 1 January) – the linked official page always prevails.
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You live in a country of the "Études en France" procedure: you apply to French institutions and prepare your visa request through the Études en France platform, with your local Campus France office. A fee for this service is asked (amount depends on the country).
Sources: Campus France – "Études en France" procedure (75 countries; DAP calendar 2027-2028) (checked 2026-10-09)
Your country is not in the "Études en France" list: apply directly to the institution (Campus France explains the options) and then apply for the visa on France-Visas.
Sources: Campus France – "Études en France" procedure (75 countries; DAP calendar 2027-2028) (checked 2026-10-09) · France-Visas – Student (visa fee EUR 50 in EEF countries / EUR 99 elsewhere, indicative) (checked 2026-10-09)
For the first year of a Licence (bachelor) you make a "Demande d'admission préalable" (DAP). For 2027-2028 registrations open on 1 October 2026. If you are preparing a French or European baccalauréat, use Parcoursup instead (registration January–March 2027).
Sources: Campus France – "Études en France" procedure (75 countries; DAP calendar 2027-2028) (checked 2026-10-09)
DAP registrations close on 15 December 2026. Your file goes to 3 universities at the same time; they answer before 30 April 2027 and you must reply before 31 May 2027 (no answer = refusal).
Sources: Campus France – "Études en France" procedure (75 countries; DAP calendar 2027-2028) (checked 2026-10-09)
For L2, L3 or Master the dates come from the Campus France office of your country (Études en France) or from the institution. Note the deadline from that calendar.
Sources: Campus France – "Études en France" procedure (75 countries; DAP calendar 2027-2028) (checked 2026-10-09)
For long-stay student visa applications submitted from 1 August 2026 you must show at least €877.50 per month (before: €615). Proof: own bank certificate, sponsor commitment with documents, or scholarship.
Sources: Service-Public.fr – Foreign student: VLS-TS (resources EUR 877.5 per month; validation fee EUR 150), verified 1 Aug 2026 (checked 2026-10-09)
After acceptance, apply for the long-stay student visa (VLS-TS). Indicative visa fee: €50 in "Études en France" countries, €99 elsewhere. The supporting documents are listed in the France-Visas visa wizard.
Sources: France-Visas – Student (visa fee EUR 50 in EEF countries / EUR 99 elsewhere, indicative) (checked 2026-10-09)
Within 3 months of arrival you must validate your VLS-TS online and pay €150.
Sources: Service-Public.fr – Foreign student: VLS-TS (resources EUR 877.5 per month; validation fee EUR 150), verified 1 Aug 2026 (checked 2026-10-09)