France, often dubbed the art capital of the world, offers a unique blend of tradition and modernity. Beyond its beautiful sculptures and scenic monuments, France is one of the top cosmopolitan destinations, attracting thousands of students worldwide. Every year, many Bangladeshi students dream of pursuing bachelor's degrees in France due to the high quality of education and manageable expenses. Here’s a detailed guide on subjects, costs, scholarships, and opportunities for studying for a bachelor's in France. Why Study in France? There are tons of reasons why students consider studying in France. First and foremost is the high quality of education. For the 2025 QS World University Ranking, 35 French universities made it to the list with 4 of them securing spots in the top 100. Apart from excellence, France has been a destination of higher education in Europe dating back to the Middle Ages. The celebrated Sorbonne University was founded in 1257 making it one of the oldest universities in Europe alongside Oxford and Cambridge University. Historically, France had a low tuition fee for both EU and non-EU students. However, there has been a recent tuition fee hike in 2019. But it is still much lower compared to other European destinations. The low crime rate can be another reason to explore France as your study-abroad destination. The criminality index of 5.82 puts France in 9th among 44 European countries and 1st among 11 countries in Western Europe. Read more: Study in Australia: Scholarship Opportunities for Bangladeshi Students France offers high-quality education in all the leading disciplines including Arts, Humanities, Law, Management, and Engineering. The cultural heritage, global perspective, wide networking opportunities, and a strong economy make France an easy choice for studying abroad. Some of the popular programs for non-EU students include Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Business Administration, Law, Film Studies, Computer Science, and Social Sciences.  How Can Non-EU Students Apply for a Bachelor's Degree in France? The application process for bachelors in France is divided into two options. Students who belong to EU countries are required to apply for bachelors via Parcoursup. It is the national application system for undergraduate programs in France. Students from non-EU countries like Bangladesh, are required to apply through Etudes en France. The “Study in France” option is part of the Campus France portal which deals with all international admissions from non-EU students. Some universities offer admission directly through their platform. Read more: Study in the Netherlands: Scholarship Opportunities for Bangladeshi Students Here’s a step-by-step guide to getting admitted to a French university as a non-EU student. Step 1: Choose a Program and University The first step is to choose a program and university. Thankfully, Campus France offers a comprehensive list of programs and universities (every university that uses the Campus France admission system). The first thing to do is to navigate to the Taught in English (https://taughtie.campusfrance.org/tiesearch/#/catalog) section of the Campus France website. From there, students can choose the level of study (L3/Bachelors), and field of study. Now, a prospective student can choose a specific region from the filter menu. Step 2: Creating an Account in Campus France  The next step is to open an account on the Campus France portal (https://www.campusfrance.org/en/user/register). This account will be used for all application-related procedures hereon. Read more: Higher Study in Germany: Scholarship Opportunities for Bangladeshi and Other International Students Step 3: Filling Out Application Forms and Documents The next step is to fill out the application form and provide the necessary information. Here the applicant will be required to provide documents like a high school diploma, transcripts, passport copy, and language proficiency test scores (e.g., DELF/DALF for French or IELTS/TOEFL for English-taught programs). A prospective student will also need to submit a motivation letter stating why he or she wants to study in France and choose that specific program. Step 4: Attend Interview Some students may need to sit for an online interview depending on the university. Note that the procedure applies to non-EU students belonging to a country where the Etudes en France program is applicable. Unfortunately, Etudes en France isn’t available in Bangladesh. In that case, students would need to apply through Demande d'Admission Préalable - DAP" (preliminary request for admission) (https://www.campusfrance.org/en/application-non-EU-student-living-outside-EU-without-etudes-en-France-procedure). Read more: Top 10 International Scholarships for Women to Study Abroad Students would need to fill up the White Folder (https://www.enseignementsup-recherche.gouv.fr/sites/default/files/2022-09/dossier-blanc-24403.pdf) along with other required documents and send it to the Department of Cooperation and Cultural Action at the French Embassy. The specific steps of application and required documents may differ depending on the applicant's country. So make sure to contact the French Embassy in Bangladesh beforehand. The application deadlines for each year are announced in the Campus France portal.

The land of culture, manners, elegance, and art – adjectives fall short to define France as a nation. The quintessential art capital of Europe offers a mix of traditionality and modernity unlike any other. And as such, every year thousands of students flock to France for higher education. Thanks to their government and regional policies and scholarships, it is now easier than ever to study in France. And that applies to Bangladeshi students as well. Here is a detailed overview of French scholarships available for Bangladeshi students to pursue their higher education. Study and Living Cost in France Over 300,000 international students are studying in France currently which makes it a diverse cultural hub. Historically France had a very low tuition fee. But the French government recently increased the tuition fees in 2019. Still, the tuition fees are some of the lowest in entire Europe. An international student can expect to pay 2770 euros annually for a bachelor’s degree which is roughly 2,70,000 BDT. For the master's program, the annual fee is 3770 euro which is around 3,65,000 BDT. However, the tuition fee for a doctorate is pretty low at just 380 euro which is around 37,000 BDT annually. Read: Study in Australia: Scholarship Opportunities for Bangladeshi Students But the living expense is much higher compared to their tuition fees. Depending on the cities, the expense can range anywhere between 10,000 euro to 15,000 euro. If a student lives in Paris, the cost can get even higher. A Bangladeshi student should have the ability to spend at least 9,70,000 BDT to 14,50,000 BDT annually. Of course, much of this cost can be covered with part-time jobs and scholarships. But the problem with the French government is that a student must be able to show that they can support their education and stay in France without any work or scholarship. Which roughly translates to at least 1000 euro or 97,000 BDT per month. Types of Scholarship in France As mentioned above France is a robust multicultural destination for foreign students. Due to the increasing interest in its education, the French government took different initiatives to support incoming foreign students. The different types of student scholarships in France include: The French Government and Research Institution Scholarship This scholarship is directly supported by the Government of France. However, this scholarship is technically limited to students who are already living in France. In addition, the direct government allocation, there are different national research organizations like CNRS, IRD, and ADEME. These research organizations directly partner with qualifying universities and provide scholarships for masters and Ph.D. students. The university themselves offers different tuition reductions and a full-ride scholarship to qualified students. Read IELTS vs TOEFL: Which is better for study abroad?