* What is CampusFrance?

CampusFrance is a service provided by the Embassy of France to Americans and U.S. residents who wish to pursue their higher studies in France.

CampusFrance is above all an information and guidance center on studies in France, thanks to its dedicated staff and its website.

CampusFrance also makes it possible for applications to be processed entirely online and digitally, cutting wait times considerably and offering real-time updates on an application’s status.

* CampusFrance’s missions:

In order to help students who wish to pursue their studies in France, CampusFrance will guide and accompany them throughout their entire application process, and during their time in France as well. CampusFrance will provide information on studying in France, dialogue with candidates via email, manage pre-enrolment requests, and help students choose courses that will best provide them with a successful learning experience in France. CampusFrance will also assess a candidate’s academic suitability, and inform the French Consulate of its conclusion. This assessment will take into account the following criteria: past academic results, consistency of future academic projects with past studies, consistent success during past studies, presentation of a solid academic project and motivation. Espace CampusFrance is also in charge of: Verifying diplomas, certificates, and all documents presented by candidates.
  Evaluating candidates’ French-speaking skills.
  Helping French consulates and institutions of higher learning understand the academic backgrounds and study goals of candidates.

* Who is affected by CampusFrance?

American students or foreign students living in the USA -who have obtained a French baccalauréat or an American or foreign high-school diploma -who would like to pursue higher studies in France -who plan on spending more than 3 months in France for their studies

Grant-holders must still process their applications through Espace CampusFrance.

*How much does CampusFrance cost?

The cost of CampusFrance is: $60 for study abroad students and $120 for students who are applying directly to a school in France. The visa application fee for students has now been lowered to 50€ (for more information go to the French Consulate of your region’s website). Please send a money order with your name printed on it when you send the required documents to CampusFrance.

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All students applying for a long stay student visa must first apply to CampusFrance.

ATTENTION: the granting of visas is the sole responsibility of the consulate of France. CampusFrance cannot be held responsible if a visa request is granted or denied.