Studying in France vs. United Kingdom
France and United Kingdom are both popular study destinations — but the price tag, visa rules, and currency differ. We pulled the numbers from our cost calculator: monthly living averages €1,424 in France and €1,836 in United Kingdom.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
France
Cheaper monthly living
France
Lower visa proof of funds
France
Side-by-side comparison
France
United Kingdom
Currency
EUR (€)
GBP (£)
Public tuition (annual)
€3,000
£22,000
≈ €25,740 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€12,000
£38,000
≈ €44,460 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,424 / mo
£1,569 / mo
≈ €1,836 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€7,380
Long-stay visa: €615/month proof
£12,006
UKVI maintenance (outside London)
Cities tracked
Paris, Lyon, Toulouse
London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.