When you want to study in France, two important steps are linked: the Campus France procedure and the student visa application. Many students confuse these approaches, but they are complementary. Here's what you need to know.
1. Campus France: the first essential step
Campus France is the official body that centralizes the applications of foreign students from outside the European Union.
- Create your account and submit your academic file.
- Select the universities or schools that interest you.
- Once validated, your file is sent to the chosen institutions.
Important: without validation from Campus France, you will not be able to apply for your student visa.
2. The Campus France educational interview
Once your application has been submitted, you will be invited to an interview.- Objective : assess the coherence of your study project, your motivation and your language level.
- To know : it is not an exam, but the interview may influence the opinion sent to the embassy for your student visa.
3. Admission to a university or school
If an institution accepts your application, you will receive an admission letter. This document is essential for your student visa application.
4. Applying for a student visa
Once your admission is confirmed, you apply for a long-stay visa for studies (VLS-TS) at the French embassy or consulate in your country.
Documents that are often requested:
- Admission letter from a French university
- Campus France certificate validated
5. Visa validation once in France
6. The key: prepare your financial file well
The embassy wants to make sure that you can finance your studies and your life in France.- Show proof of resources of at least €615 per month.
- THEIrrevocable Transfer Certificate (AVI) of Studely is accepted by all embassies and simplifies the procedure for you.
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