Study in France from Pakistan
A practical, step-by-step guide for Pakistani students who want an English-taught degree in France, at a public university or a business school: Campus France, costs in PKR, documents, scholarships and the student visa. Guided by the EuroPath team, with an office in Multan.
Why Pakistani students choose France
Hundreds of English-taught programmes
Master’s programmes in engineering, data science, business and more, plus business schools teaching fully in English. See universities.
Public and private options
Public universities for lower fees, business schools for January intakes and strong industry links.
Work and stay options
Work up to 964 hours a year while studying, and a one-year post-study permit after a master’s.
How to study in France from Pakistan
Choose your programmes
Shortlist English-taught programmes at public universities and recognised business schools. See our France universities list.
Submit your Etudes en France file
Public universities: apply inside the Etudes en France catalogue between 1 October and 18 November 2026. Business schools: get your acceptance letter first, then open a pre-consular file (by 30 December 2026 for January, 30 August 2027 for autumn).
Pay the PKR 30,000 Campus France fee
Only after the payment request, to Alliance Française Karachi, by 30 November 2026 for the candidature campaign. Declare it on the platform and email the slip within a week.
Attend the Campus France interview
In person at Alliance Française Islamabad, Lahore or Karachi, between December 2026 and March 2027. Bring all original documents.
Accept an offer
Universities publish results by 30 April 2027. Confirm one programme by the end of May and download your Etudes en France certificate.
Apply for your student visa
Fill in the France-Visas form and book through AEG at the French Consulate in Islamabad. Decisions take about 2 weeks to 2 months.
Arrive and validate your visa
Validate your VLS-TS online within 3 months, pay the CVEC (€105), enrol and apply for CAF housing aid.
Documents Pakistani students need
For Campus France (Etudes en France)
- Passport valid at least 18 months after the intake date, and a white-background photo.
- SSC / O-Level and HSSC / A-Level documents, IBCC-attested (preferred).
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree and transcript, HEC-attested (preferred).
- CV, experience letters, and a gap letter for any gap over 6 months.
- IELTS or another English certificate, and the acceptance letter for direct admission.
For the student visa (AEG, Islamabad)
- Passport valid 15+ months after the programme starts, plus copies of all pages; 3 photos.
- France-Visas form (2 copies), Etudes en France certificate and Campus France receipt.
- 6 months of bank statements, or a sponsor affidavit with the sponsor’s statements and ID.
- NADRA Family Registration Certificate, transcripts, CV and cover letter.
- OFII form (upper half) and accommodation proof if available.
Start early. IBCC and HEC attestation can take several weeks, and the 18 November 2026 deadline does not move. Our Multan office helps students across Pakistan, in person or online.
How much does it cost to study in France from Pakistan?
France raised fees for non-EU students at public universities in 2026/27, and the visa now asks for more funds. These are the figures to plan with.
| Item | Public university (master’s) | Business school (MSc) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition a year | €3,950 (exemptions possible) | €10,000–€30,000 (e.g. Rennes SB €18,200) |
| Living funds for the visa | €877.50/month · €10,530/year | €877.50/month · €10,530/year |
| Living cost outside Paris | €700–1,000/month | €700–1,000/month |
| Living cost in Paris | €1,050–1,500/month | €1,050–1,500/month |
| CVEC + Campus France fee | €105 + PKR 30,000 | €105 + PKR 30,000 |
| Realistic first year | ≈ €16,200 (PKR 50.6 lakh) | ≈ €30,500 (PKR 95.1 lakh) |
Rates: €1 ≈ PKR 312 (Oct 2026). Living-cost ranges are EuroPath estimates. See France scholarships for ways to cut the cost.
Requirements for Pakistani students at a glance
Master’s
A 16-year (4-year) bachelor’s is the safest route. Shorter degrees are assessed case by case; some schools offer a pre-master year.
Bachelor’s
HSSC/FSc/ICS or A-levels. Most public-university bachelor’s are taught in French; business schools offer English-taught bachelor’s.
English
Campus France asks for IELTS or another English certificate. Master’s programmes usually ask for 6.0–6.5.
Gap and age
Explain any gap over 6 months in a letter. Scholarships have age limits (e.g. 28 for France Excellence Pakistan, 29 for Eiffel master’s).
Attestation
IBCC for HSSC and HEC for degrees are preferred by Campus France Pakistan. Originals are checked at the interview.
Visa funds
€877.50 a month (€10,530 for 12 months) since 1 August 2026, in your account or a sponsor’s, or a scholarship covering living costs.
2027 timeline for Pakistani students
- Now – 18 November 2026Submit your Etudes en France file for public universities and the France Excellence Pakistan scholarship.
- By 30 November 2026Pay the PKR 30,000 Campus France fee after the payment request.
- December 2026 – March 2027Campus France interview at Alliance Française. Business schools: apply for the January or September intake.
- By 30 April 2027University results. Accept one offer by the end of May and request a fee exemption.
- June – August 2027Visa appointment through AEG at the French Consulate in Islamabad.
- September 2027Travel, validate your visa online, pay the CVEC and enrol.
Plan your next step
Questions from Pakistani students
How can I study in France from Pakistan?
Shortlist English-taught programmes, apply through Campus France Pakistan’s Etudes en France platform (by 18 November 2026 for public universities, September 2027 intake), attend the Campus France interview, accept an offer, then apply for a long-stay student visa at the French Consulate in Islamabad through AEG.
Is IELTS required to study in France from Pakistan?
Campus France Pakistan asks for an IELTS or another English-language certificate in every Etudes en France file. English-taught master’s programmes commonly ask for 6.0–6.5.
How much bank balance is required for a France student visa from Pakistan?
At least €877.50 a month since 1 August 2026, about €10,530 for 12 months or roughly PKR 32.9 lakh, shown through 6 months of personal bank statements or a sponsor affidavit with the sponsor’s statements.
How much does it cost to study in France from Pakistan?
At a public university, a master’s costs €3,950 a year in tuition for non-EU students in 2026/27, plus about €10,530 for living costs. A realistic first-year budget is about €16,000 (PKR 50 lakh). Business schools cost €10,000–€30,000 a year in tuition.
What is the Campus France fee in Pakistan?
PKR 30,000, paid to Alliance Française Karachi only after you receive the payment request. It is non-refundable, except for some scholarship winners.
Can Pakistani students work in France?
Yes. With a student visa (VLS-TS) you can work up to 964 hours a year, about 20 hours a week.
Can I stay in France after my master’s?
Master’s graduates can apply for a one-year permit to look for work or start a business.
What does EuroPath charge for France?
PKR 220,000 for the full package: PKR 100,000 to start and PKR 120,000 after admission. Official fees (Campus France, visa, school application fees, tuition) are paid separately.
Official sources checked 26 October 2026: Campus France Pakistan, student visa, €877.50 threshold (Décret 2026-526), 2026/27 fees, student work.
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