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Study natural sciences in France

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

Includes Biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences

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313 natural sciences courses in France, from the official register. From official course data (government statistics and national course registers).

20 institutions recorded as teaching this at short courses 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 natural sciences can differ from the country average.

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Questions students ask

How much does it cost to study natural sciences 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 natural sciences 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 natural sciences, by nationality

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