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FRANCE

FRANCE

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Capital

Paris

Languages

French

Size

550 000 km2

Population size

68 000 000

Living Costs

About S$1,500 per month

Studying in France

Number of Institutions

3500 education institutions in France

  • 75 Public Universities
  • 200 Engineering Schools
  • 230 Business Schools
  • 3000 specialized schools

The Shanghai Ranking 2025 places a total of 27 French institutions among the top 100 worldwide.
In this ranking, France is the top European nation and the 11th in the world.

Number of Degree Programmes

10,000

International Courses

1700 fully taught in english programmes

Tuition Fees

375 SGD – 20,000 SGD per year

Scholarships

Numerous of scholarships available for international students from the French government, institutions, and private organisations.

Application Procedures

Etudes en France website

Visa and Permits

If Singaporean nationals intend to study for longer than three months, they must have a long-term student visa.

Student Life

Housing & Transportation: Various housing options, including university residences managed by CROUS (affordable and well-located), private apartments, or shared flats (colocations). Many universities also help international students find accommodation through dedicated services.
Culture & Social Life: Many cultural venues offer special student prices. Between the museums, cinemas, concerts, exhibitions, festivals, students enjoy a rich cultural life ! 
French campuses in France are lively, with clubs, associations, and international student groups organizing events.

Life After Studies

Graduates from a French insitution can apply for a 12months job seeking residence permit.

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