| BUDGET :
Foreigners wishing to study in France are required
to prove that they have resources above a minimum threshold level
recommended by the French Ministry of Welfare (Ministère
des Affaires Sociales).
But students should realize that this threshold amount (EUR 5,124
per year) is very unlikely to cover usual living expenses in France.
The list below gives an idea of usual expenses for students on a
minimum budget.
Accommodation: Campus accommodation costs from EUR 118
to 400 per month, depending on the location and type of flat.
A privately rented bedsit can cost from EUR 450 to 650 per month.
Accommodation is usually more expensive in Paris than elsewhere.
Food: A minimum monthly food budget will be somewhere
between EUR 150 to 250.
Transport: A monthly transport pass in Paris will
cost from EUR 50,40 to 136,90.
Health insurance: Coverage under the French national
health insurance scheme (sécurité sociale) costs a
minimum of EUR 170 per year.
Enrolment and tuition fees vary widely with the
course and the type of institution.
At French universities, tuition is paid by the French state, but
enrolment fees cost at least EUR 107.
Entertainment: A cinema ticket costs EUR 9 on
average (though there is often a student rate at EUR 7), a soft
drink in a café costs about EUR 3.50, and a meal in a restaurant
costs at least EUR 10 (more often around EUR 14 to 17).
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