Study abroad · France

Computer science in France: admission, visa, costs

How to study computer science in France: routes, eligibility, language, scholarships and the way to work and residence after the degree.

Routes

• France long-stay student visa (VLS-TS)

Eligibility, from the official page

Admission via Campus France (Études en France) where applicable, then the visa on France-Visas. source

Questions people ask

Which visa does a student of computer science use for France?

France long-stay student visa (VLS-TS)

Is a licence or registration needed?

Admission is by the institution; professional registration comes after the degree.

What language test is asked?

French B2 (DELF/TCF) for French-taught

What is the path to permanent residence?

APS / job-search residence after a master's; talent passport routes for skilled work.

Do I need clearance from my own country before leaving?

It depends on where you are from. Some countries require exit clearance for work contracts abroad (for example Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment (BEOE) / Protector of Emigrants); students usually do not. The platform checks the rule for your country.

Information, not legal advice. Every rule links to its official source and is re-read nightly.