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Study languages and literature in France

Universities and colleges in France recorded as teaching languages and literature, with the levels they teach and what a year of study costs.

Includes Languages, literature, linguistics, translation

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818 languages and literature courses in France, from the official register. From official course data (government statistics and national course registers).

Subjects we can show you in France

Business and management 149Computing and software 116Engineering 145Medicine and health 64Nursing and midwifery 4Law 62Social sciences 81Psychology 34Education and teaching 56Natural sciences 92Mathematics and statistics 51Economics and finance 67Art and design 61Music and performing arts 39Media and journalism 40Architecture and built environment 26Agriculture and environment 64Hospitality and tourism 6Languages and literature 56Sport and exercise science 49
Any level FoundationBachelor'sMaster'sDoctorateShort courses

54 institutions recorded as teaching this at bachelor's level in France.

Order: Universities first, then most programmes or graduates in this field A to Z

Institutions

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Studying in France at a glance

Tuition a year
EUR 2,900 to EUR 4,000
Living costs a month
EUR 700 to EUR 1,600
First year, all in, from
EUR 11,400
Money to show for the visa
EUR 10,500
Work during term
20 hours a week
Stay to work after
1 year

Official figures, checked 2026-09-24. Tuition for languages and literature can differ from the country average.

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Questions students ask

How much does it cost to study languages and literature in France?

Tuition for international students runs from EUR 2,900 to EUR 4,000 a year, and living costs from EUR 700 a month. With the visa fee, a first year starts at about EUR 11,400. Fees for languages and literature can be higher than the average; check the course page.

Can I work while I study in France?

Yes, up to 20 hours a week during term on a student visa, and more in the holidays where the rules allow.

Can I stay and work in France after I graduate?

Yes: Recherche d'emploi ou creation d'entreprise (APS) gives you 1 year.

Scholarships to study languages and literature, by nationality

Government scholarships open to your passport, with deadlines and the official pages. Many accept any subject: check each scheme.

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