If you are an International student over
the age of 18 and planning to pursue an academic project at a France Universities
higher education for a period longer than three months, you must first complete
the Campus France application process and then apply for a student visa for
Study in France. This
process will help them to gain admission in France Universities and Colleges.
Where to apply for France Universities and
Colleges Student Visa
The website to apply for
the visa is www.campusfrance.org
Process :-
a. How many days prior a
student should apply for the student visa for study in
Your visa appointment at
a French consulate must take place no more than 90 days before your departure
to France.
Document Checklist for France Universities and Colleges Student Visa
Document consists of 3
sets:-
SET 1
Passport copy
Complete the Campus
France application procedures before starting the visa application procedures
on their websits www.campusfrance.org
Make sure to complete
the Campus France application (in the PASTEL system), before you start your
visa application.
Request a student visa
at your assigned French consulate.
Go to the consulate for
a visa interview. Your appointment at the consulate should take place at
least two weeks before your
planned date of departure for France.
SET 2
Proof of your Resources
for the tuition fees and living expenses for the period of your stay.
SET 3
Copies of your degrees,
diplomas/certificates attested and notarised.
Visa Application Fee for Student Visa to
Study in
Deposit Rs. 8,500/- (in favour
INSTITUT FRANCAIS EN INDE, at a BNP PARIBAS branch) by filling a deposit slip
available in the bank.
Processing time for visa to study in his choice of France Universities and Colleges
It takes at least five
to seven business days for a visa to be granted – or longer, depending on the
situation.
English Ability Requirements
IELTS score of 6.0 bands
is required for taking an admission in any of the Universities France. Most
institutes are comfortable with the level of English and do not necessarily ask
for a TOEFL or IELTS for Studies in France (some exceptions exist, especially
if they cannot ascertain the level of linguistic competence of the student in a
telephonic interview)
Updated till 12th
June 2013
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