France is one of Europe’s top destinations for international students — offering world-class education, multicultural experiences, and relatively affordable tuition compared to other Western countries.

If you’re planning to study in France in 2025, you’ll need to understand two things:
 ✅ The student visa process, and
 ✅ The real cost of living while studying there.

This guide by Sadaat Student Consultant walks you through step by step guide.

🔹 1. Why Choose France for Higher Education?

Quick Highlights:

• Home to top-ranked universities and business schools
  
• Wide range of programs taught in English
  
• Affordable public university tuition (starting from €170/year)
  
• Access to Europe’s Schengen zone
  
• Rich cultural and historical environment
  

🔹 2. Types of Student Visas in France

If you’re staying longer than 90 days, you’ll need a long-stay student visa (VLS-TS).

Visa Types:

• VLS-TS étudiant (long-stay): For students in full-time academic programs
  
• Temporary long-stay visa: For courses less than 6 months (no renewal)
  
• Short-stay visa: For short programs or language courses (up to 90 days)
  
  

👉 Sadaat Student Consultant helps you determine the correct visa type based on your program and stay duration.

🔹 3. Step-by-Step France Student Visa Process (2025)

Here’s what the visa process looks like:

1. Apply to a French institution and get your acceptance letter.
   
2. Register on Campus France and submit your academic documents.
   
3. Attend an interview with Campus France (virtual or in-person).
   
4. Apply for the VLS-TS visa at the French consulate in your country.
   
5. Book your appointment with TLScontact or VFS Global.
   
6. Submit documents, biometric data, and visa fees.
   
7. After approval, travel to France and validate your visa online within 3 months.
   

🔹 4. Documents Required for Visa Application

• Valid passport
  
• University acceptance letter
  
• Campus France approval
  
• Proof of financial support (minimum €7,380/year)
  
• Proof of accommodation in France
  
• Visa application form
  
• Passport-sized photos
  
• Travel insurance covering the Schengen area
  
• Payment receipt of Campus France and visa fees
  

🟢 Tip: Make sure all documents are translated into French if required.

🔹 5. Cost of Living in France for Students (2025)

The monthly living expenses in France depend on the city:

🟣 Scholarships & part-time jobs are available for international students to reduce the financial burden.

🔹 6. How Sadaat Student Consultant Supports You

We offer complete support including:

• University & course selection
  
• Campus France account setup & interview coaching
  
• Visa document preparation
  
• TLS/VFS appointment booking
  
• Flight & accommodation planning
  
• Post-arrival support & Schengen compliance tips
  

🟢 We guide you step by step  until you land in France and start your studies.

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✅ Final Words

Studying in France is more accessible than ever — if you have the right guidance.
 Let Sadaat Student Consultant handle the process so you can focus on your future.

📣 Ready to Study in France in 2025? Let Us Help You Get There!

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