Students are eligible for 2 years of post study work visa on completion of a Master’s course.
France is the only country in Europe to offer this benefit. All students are eligible on a case to case basis to apply for assistance and receive subsidy on cost of accommodation from 30% to 50% of the rent from the French Government.
IELTS/TOEFL is not mandatory for admission but having the same will have a positive impact on the visa outcome.
Students can work upto 964 hours per year. Typical part time earning is €10 to €12 per hour. Minimum gross wage is €9.76 per hour.
Every student is granted a specific Long Stay Visa for study purposes in France. However as the country falls within the Schengen area a student has the liberty to visit any of the other Schengen countries as a visitor for a limited period for tourism purpose.
French classes are provided by many Government organizations for free. Enrolment fees are typically around €5 to €10. Duration remains 2 to 3 hours a day. It is part of the course curriculum for which exams are conducted and students are awarded a certificate for their French knowledge level.
A Transportation pass costs around €35 per month for students under 25 years of age, else it is around €45 to €50 per month.
Most of the courses have inbuilt 4‐6 months internships which may be paid or unpaid. Paid internships may come with a stipend of approx. Euros 500 per month.