Student Budget

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Find out how much international students can expect to spend in France.

Expenses In a Nutshell

Getting ready financially is one of the biggest preparations that international students have to make. From rent and utilities to food and daily transportation, all the way to weekend hobbies and travel, your student budget must cover your necessities (and then some).

French government subsidies help lessen costs, which allows a more reasonable cost of living for international students compared to other popular student destinations. You may find more detailed explanations of each type of expense further below.

 

Sample budget
Sample Budget

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITES

Study hard, play hard! Students in France can enjoy various activities in their downtime—a stroll in the park, museum tours, and even trips outside France!

 

IN THE HEART OF EUROPE

Thanks to France's location in Europe, travel to neighboring countries is easy. Trips by public transportation—whether by train or bus— are efficient and affordable.

 

Mapped out destinations by train or bus

 

A CULTURALLY-ENRICHING EXPERIENCE

International students have preferential rates for activities around the city. Catch the latest blockbuster with cinema tickets from 6,00 EUR, or see a live performance in a theater from 10,00 EUR

Many of France's cultural heritage sights are free. In Paris, the Arc de Triomphe, the Saint-Chapelle, and the Notre Dame cathedral are all a few stops away on the Paris Metro. If you're looking to get your Instagram-worthy photo of the Eiffel Tower, we recommend heading to the Trocadero Plaza for the best view!

Have a different kind of weekend night by visiting the Louvre Museum for free on Fridays from 6:00 p.m. onwards. Just make sure to bring your student ID!

 

RESOURCES

You can find more information on student budgets by consulting Campus France Paris' dedicated page. You may also browse the Monuments Nationaux directory to find cultural sites that you can add to your itinerary.