Study in France from Pakistan for 2027: Campus France Deadline, Fee and Steps
If you are in Pakistan and want to start a bachelor's or master's programme in France in autumn 2027, the Campus France Pakistan application window (called "Candidature") closes on 18 November 2026. You apply through the Etudes en France platform, pay a PKR 30,000 application fee and, if admitted, must show at least €877.5 per month for your student visa. Dates and amounts checked on official sites on 23 October 2026.
Who this is for: Pakistani students planning to study at a French university in the 2027-2028 academic year.
What are the Campus France Pakistan deadlines?
The Candidature window opened on 1 October 2026 and closes on 18 November 2026. Universities send results by 30 April 2027 and you confirm your final choice by 31 May 2027.
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| Candidature applications open | 1 October 2026 |
| Candidature applications close | 18 November 2026 |
| University (HEI) results | by 30 April 2027 |
| Final choice of programme | by 31 May 2027 |
| Visa interview | book after the Campus France review |
Campus France Pakistan labels this calendar "2026-2027". Its FAQ also says Pakistani students can apply to public French universities for 2027-2028 through the "I am applying" tab, which matches results in April 2027.
Missing any Etudes en France deadline (application, payment or final choice) "will result in an abandoned file", according to Campus France Pakistan. The FAQ says a Candidature file can take up to 7 months to process.
If you already hold an admission letter directly from a French institution, a separate "PreConsular" route applies. For programmes starting between January and March 2027, its deadline is 30 December 2026.
Source: Campus France Pakistan, Frequently Asked Questions (page updated 25 August 2026).
Last verified 23 Oct 2026 against Campus France Pakistan.
How many programmes can I apply to?
You can choose up to 7 master's programmes or 3 bachelor's programmes from the Etudes en France programme list.
Many French programmes are taught in English, and you may submit your Etudes en France documents in English, so a French translation is not required for the application. Check each programme page for its own language requirement.
Source: Campus France Pakistan, Frequently Asked Questions.
Last verified 23 Oct 2026 against Campus France Pakistan.
How much is the Campus France fee in Pakistan?
The Etudes en France application fee is PKR 30,000 for the 2026-2027 calendar. It is not refundable under any circumstance.
- Candidature and PreConsular are two separate processes, and each needs its own payment.
- Holders of French government scholarships (Eiffel, Embassy Climate Change) and Erasmus Mundus students are exempt once they upload proof of the scholarship.
- Campus France Pakistan validates your payment after your academic interview.
Source: Campus France Pakistan, Frequently Asked Questions.
Last verified 23 Oct 2026 against Campus France Pakistan.
How much is tuition at a French public university?
For 2026-2027, non-EU students at public universities pay €2,902 per year for a bachelor's and €3,950 per year for a master's. Other students pay €178 and €255.
| Degree (public university) | Non-EU student fee 2026-2027 | Fee for other students |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's (licence) | €2,902 per year | €178 per year |
| Master's | €3,950 per year | €255 per year |
Each university's board can set its own exemption criteria, but the share of foreign students it can exempt is capped. The cap is 30% for 2026-2027 and 25% for 2027-2028. These are the latest official figures we found; fees for 2027-2028 may differ, so confirm on each university's website.
Source: Service-Public.fr, higher fees for some non-European students from the 2026 academic year (updated 20 August 2026).
Last verified 23 Oct 2026 against Service-Public.fr.
How much money do I need to show for a French student visa?
You must show resources of at least €877.5 per month. Campus France Pakistan says this applies to study visa applications from 1 August 2026.
Worked example: for 12 months, €877.5 x 12 = €10,530. This is the minimum for living costs only. Tuition and travel come on top.
Sources: Service-Public.fr, long-stay visa or residence permit for foreign students (verified 1 August 2026) and Campus France Pakistan FAQ.
Last verified 23 Oct 2026 against Service-Public.fr and Campus France Pakistan.
How does the visa step work from Pakistan?
After Campus France Pakistan reviews your file, you book a student visa appointment with AEG at the French Consulate in Islamabad. Do not book with AEG before you receive your Campus France receipt.
- Your passport must be valid for at least 18 months from the start of your programme.
- Missing documents at the appointment lead to rejection.
- Campus France Pakistan says a visa decision can take from 2 weeks to 2 months.
- You collect your passport from the same AEG office where you booked.
The student visa (VLS-TS) is issued for 4 months to 1 year. Within 3 months of arriving in France you must validate it online and pay a €150 fee.
Sources: Campus France Pakistan FAQ and Service-Public.fr, long-stay visa for students.
Last verified 23 Oct 2026 against Campus France Pakistan and Service-Public.fr.
Can I work while studying in France?
Yes. With a student visa (VLS-TS) or student residence card you can work up to 964 hours per year, which is 60% of the annual legal working time. You do not need a separate work permit for this, but your employer must declare you to the prefecture at least 2 working days before you start.
Working more than 964 hours can lead to your residence permit being withdrawn or not renewed.
Source: Service-Public.fr, can a non-European student work in France?
Last verified 23 Oct 2026 against Service-Public.fr.
Checklist before 18 November 2026
- Create your account on the Etudes en France platform and follow the steps on its homepage exactly.
- Shortlist up to 7 master's or 3 bachelor's programmes from the Etudes en France list.
- Check each programme's language requirement.
- Prepare the mandatory documents listed by Campus France Pakistan for the Candidature campaign.
- Budget PKR 30,000 for the non-refundable application fee.
- Check your passport is valid for at least 18 months from your intake date.
- Plan to show at least €877.5 per month (€10,530 for 12 months) plus tuition.
- Note the next dates: results by 30 April 2027, final choice by 31 May 2027.
Questions about your file go to Campus France Pakistan at eef@campusfrancepakistan.org with the subject line "[PK NUMBER-explanation of your issue]".
What to do next
Work out your first-year budget for France, on top of the €877.5 per month you must show, with the AbroadDreaming cost calculator.
Related guides: Campus France process step by step, Eiffel Excellence Scholarship, Apostille documents for study abroad and Health insurance for international students.
By the AbroadDreaming Editorial Team. Facts checked against official sources on 23 October 2026. Updated 23 October 2026. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed by our editorial team before publishing. Dates and fees can change, so always confirm on pakistan.campusfrance.org and service-public.gouv.fr before you apply. This guide is general information, not immigration advice.