What changed, and what is about to

Every change below is taken from an official source cited in the country guide. A rule that changed after you started planning is one of the most common reasons a visa is refused.

Coming up

2027 · tuition · France

Cap on differential-fee exemptions falls to 25% of enrolled foreign students for 2027-28, then 20% thereafter.

Already in force

1 August 2026 · proof of funds · France

Proof of funds rose 43% from EUR 615 to EUR 877.50 a month.
1 August 2026 · fees · France

Campus France EEF procedure fee for India set at INR 20,000.
19 May 2026 · tuition · France

Blanket waivers of differential fees ended; exemptions capped at 30% of enrolled foreign students for 2026-27.
1 May 2026 · fees · France

VLS-TS validation tax doubled from EUR 50 to EUR 100; permit taxes rose to EUR 150 first issuance and EUR 100 renewal.
2019 · tuition · France

Differential tuition fees for non-EU students were introduced at public universities.