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| Costs of Graduate Education | Third level education is regulated heavily by the French government. Fees are typically €200 to €300 a year for graduate students, but can be higher for some engineering and business studies programs. Tuition costs are extremely reasonable, and absolutely serve as the motivation for students to stay in further study.
There are no governmental subsidies as for cost of living expenses such as accommodation, food, transport and others. It can be not easy to find reasonably priced student housing – especially in Paris. EduFrance estimates that international students will need about 1,000 Euros a month to live comfortably in France, with Paris being more expensive.
There are a lot of scholarship programs that are supported by the French government for international graduate students. Academic excellence scholarships comprise the Programme Eiffel and Programme Major.
Information on these and other schemes is obtainable from the French Embassy. Financial support through the EU Erasmus scheme may be accessible. There are also many other private and international government scholarships and funding schemes accessible. Students should contact their present university or the Higher Education Authority of their country for more information. The Internet is a very helpful source for learning more about scholarship opportunities.
Many international students supplement their income with the help of part-time work. However, they should bear in mind, that unemployment levels are now high. Student loans and generous parents are two other common methods of funding postgraduate study in France.
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