How to Apply to Universities in France from Nigeria (2024 Update)

How to Apply to Universities in France from Nigeria – Are you an international student and you wish to apply for admission to a university in France? Are you a parent or guardian who wishes to get an application procedure in order for a successful application?

Are you a master’s student and you wish to apply for admission to a France university? Are you an undergraduate that wishes to study in one of the world’s best centers of education in France?

Yes, there are various programs international students can apply for. Do you wish to know the requirements for multiple programs for international students? Or do you want to know the multiple universities that international students can apply to for admission to France? Do you know how to check for universities in France that are accepting international students?

All these questions and many more we will be answering in the course of this article but first let’s have a brief overview of France.

Overview of France

France is a country that is officially known as the Republic of French. And yes they speak French as their official and national language.

It is pertinent to note that the country is not called French but France. It is the language that they speak that s called French.

French is a country that is located in the western part of Europe with the largest exclusive economic zones globally.

France’s capital city is Paris which is like one of the world tourist centers. They practice different religions, including Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, and Judaism.

They practice a bicameral legislature. This means that they have the upper house and the lower house. The upper house includes the senate and the lower house includes the national assembly. It practices representative democracy.

The country uses Transport, tourism, energy, science, and technology, to boost its mixed economy. France is a country that is known to be the tenth largest producer of electricity making them a major distributor of energy.

Before one can think of studying in France he or she has to check to see if he or she has met the requirements needed to apply for admission.

Off course you cannot get to France without first of all getting admission as an international student in one of the universities in France

So before thinking of traveling, think of requirements (eligibility), think of applying for admission, and finally think of your Visa to France.

Requirements for international students are classified into two

1. The Europeans students
2. The non-European students

Application Requirements for European Students

These are the requirements to apply for admission into a French university as an international student from another EU country

1. A copy of your completed university application
2. Essay
3. High school transcript (in French or English)
4. A valid means of identification (driver’s license or NIN etc.)
5. A copy of your English proficiency results like TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo ( it should not be more than one year)
6. Application fee
7. Apply for a financial aid program (that is if requested by the school)
8. Any other specified required documents by the University of Study.

Application Requirements for Non-European Students              

These are the general requirements for international students who are not from the EU countries

1. Certificate of birth (photocopy and original)
2. A copy of the university’s completed application form
3. A copy of your international passport
4. A well-detailed Essay
5. A white background passport photograph
6. Your English proficiency test result ( TOEFL, IELTS, DUOLINGO, etc.) should not be more than two years
7. A certified translation of your parent’s birthplace
8. Financial proof
9. University-specific requirements
10. A French student Visa (this will be issued to you after Admission).

Entry Requirements for Undergraduates

1. A copy of your passport
2. A France campus authorization
3. Copy of your passport photograph
4. Your European health card
5. Application fee
6. A civil liability certificate
7. English proficiency result
8. A transcript and graduation diploma
9. Proof of financial capability
10. Cover letter

Tuition Fees in France Universities

 How to Apply to Universities in France from Nigeria

  The following are the steps to use when talking about the online application

1. The application should be done through the school website
2. Review entry requirements and check if you meet the requirements. Entry requirements might include Scandalized test, GRE, GMAT, LAST, etc.
3. Make an application to three different France universities to increase your chances of getting admission.
4. Students that are not from the EU counties should compulsorily pass the preliminary Admission
5. Apply for DAP in your country’s French embassy.

Where to Apply

1. Candidates from European Union Na the European Union can always go directly to the university websites
2. Candidates or students who are not EU /EEA are to use the online application system
3. For candidates who are living in Europe and don’t have European citizenship, you can always apply through the French embassy or consulate in your country.

Applications Deadlines

Application for admission into any French university comes twice a year.

• For admission in the fall, it spans from January 17^th to the 1^st of April (this is dependent on the type of degree and also on the available spaces)
• The person getting admitted in the spring spans from September 15^th. After this dates it now falls back to admission based on space available.
• Post–Bac, it spans from 22^nd January to March 13^th.
• TCF during the DAP process spans from November to January 22nd

Conclusion

This article covers a brief over of France, student classification of requirements, application requirements for European students and non-European students

Entry requirements for graduates and under-graduates into French universities. Tuition fees for France universities. It also includes a step-by-step guide on how to apply for the program in a France university, where to apply, and the application deadlines.

I wish you congratulation in your upcoming application

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