Стоимость обучения во Франции 2026: полный обзор

Tuition at French public universities costs €170 per year for undergraduate EU students. Non-EU students pay differentiated fees of €2,770 for a bachelor's and €3,770 for a master's. PhD fees remain €380 for everyone. Monthly living costs range from €800–1,000 in cities like Lyon and Toulouse to €1,200–1,500 in Paris. With housing aid (CAF) reducing rent by €100–250 per month, France remains one of Europe's most affordable study destinations.

Tuition Fees at Public Universities

Level	EU/EEA Students	Non-EU Students
Licence (Bachelor's)	€170/year	€2,770/year
Master's	€243/year	€3,770/year
Doctorat (PhD)	€380/year	€380/year

Important: The differentiated fees for non-EU students were introduced in 2019. Many universities have chosen to partially or fully waive these increased fees. As of 2026, roughly two-thirds of French public universities grant exemptions. Check directly with your target university.

Every student also pays the CVEC (Contribution Vie Étudiante et de Campus) — a mandatory €103 per year.

Tuition at Grandes Écoles and Private Institutions

Institution Type	Annual Tuition Range	Examples
Public Grandes Écoles (engineering)	€0–2,500	École Polytechnique, CentraleSupélec, Mines Paris
Business Schools	€10,000–20,000	HEC Paris (€22,900), ESSEC (€18,500), ESCP (€17,500)
Sciences Po Paris	€0–14,500 (income-based)	30% of students pay €0

Living Costs by City

City	Rent (studio/shared)	Total Monthly Budget
Paris	€700–1,100	€1,200–1,500
Lyon	€450–650	€850–1,050
Toulouse	€400–550	€800–950
Montpellier	€400–550	€800–950
Lille	€350–500	€750–900

Monthly Budget Breakdown

Expense	Paris	Other Cities
Rent (after CAF)	€550–900	€250–450
Food and groceries	€250–350	€200–280
Transport	€40 (Imagine R pass)	€20–50
Phone and internet	€15–30	€15–30
Health insurance	€0 (sécurité sociale)	€0
Personal/entertainment	€50–100	€50–80
Total	€905–1,420	€535–890

Housing: CROUS, Private, and CAF Aid

CROUS residences offer the cheapest housing. Monthly rents range from €150 to €450. A single room in a Paris CROUS residence costs €350–450. In Toulouse or Montpellier, expect €200–300. Apply from January via the DSE (Dossier Social Étudiant).

CAF housing aid is available to all students, including international students. Monthly aid ranges from €100 to €250. Apply at caf.fr in your first month.

Food and University Restaurants

CROUS university restaurants (Restos U) serve meals at €3.30 per meal. Scholarship holders pay just €1. Over 800 Restos U operate across France.

Transport

In Paris, the Imagine R annual pass covers all zones for €350/year — about €29/month. In Lyon, the TCL student pass costs €32/month. In Toulouse, a student Tisseo pass is €10/month.

Health Insurance

Since 2019, all enrolled students are covered by the French social security system at no additional cost. This covers approximately 70% of medical costs.

Hidden Costs

• CVEC: €103/year
• OFII tax stamp: €60 (one-time)
• Carte de séjour renewal: €75/year
• Housing deposit: 1 month's rent (refundable)
• Housing insurance: €5–15/month (mandatory)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it really cost to study in France per year?

For an EU student at a public university: €7,000–10,000 outside Paris and €12,000–16,000 in Paris. Non-EU students add €2,600 more in tuition.

Do non-EU students really pay higher tuition?

Officially yes. In practice, roughly two-thirds of universities grant partial or full exemptions. Always check with your target institution.

What is CAF and how much can I receive?

CAF provides monthly housing aid to all students, including international students. Typical amounts: €100–250/month.

Is Paris affordable for students?

With CROUS housing, Resto U meals, Imagine R pass, and CAF: €900–1,100/month is realistic.

What is the cheapest city to study in?

Lille, Toulouse, Montpellier, and Saint-Étienne offer the lowest costs. In Lille: €600–750/month after CAF.

Can I work to cover my costs?

Yes. Student visa holders can work 964 hours/year. At €11.88/hour, 15 hours/week for 10 months earns €7,128 gross.

Are there fully free universities?

EU students pay only €170/year. Sciences Po waives fees for low-income students. ENS and École Polytechnique even pay students a salary.

How much should I budget for food?

Budget €200–300/month. Restos U (€3.30/meal) are the cheapest option.