OFFICIAL CONSULTANCY GUIDE

Study in France

A world-class education destination with generous post-study work rights. Map out your application, language tests, Campus France registration, and visa procedures with Horizon Study Abroad.

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Generous Post-Study Work (PSW)

Get up to 1 year of PSW after a Bachelor's degree and 18 months after a Master's degree (RNCP certified schools).

MOI Accepted

English test waiver available at partner schools (e.g., Kedge) with 55% to 70% marks in English during HSSC.

EEF Enrollment Integration

Seamless digital registration with Campus France. Document evaluation and face-to-face interviews local to Lahore/Islamabad.

Campus France & EEF Enrollment

To secure your French study visa, registering with Campus France is a mandatory step. Follow this streamlined workflow:

What is EEF? (Processing Fee: PKR 30,000)

The **EEF (Études en France)** is an essential enrollment letter issued after you obtain your official Acceptance Letter from your chosen school or college. This letter is a prerequisite for your official visa file.

Required Documents for EEF:
  • Detailed Statement of Purpose (SOP)
  • All Academic Credentials
  • Official Acceptance Letter
  • Medium of Instruction (MOI) or English Test
  • Valid Passport & Photo Page
  • Passport-size Photograph
Visa Center Routing:

All physical documents are submitted and verified at the **DHA Lahore Campus France Center** (functioning as your regional document collection and interview facility). Approved files are routed directly to the **Islamabad Embassy Office** for final visa sticker endorsement.

Academic & Language Requirements

Review the entry standard requirements below to determine your admission path:

Academic Criteria
  • Direct Degree Entry: 55% - 60% minimum required for both UG & PG levels.
  • Credit Transfers (2+2): Acceptable in specific disciplines (e.g., Schiller University) with a 60% overall combined average. Note: Simple BA degrees are not accepted.
  • DAE Qualifications: Accepted provided that there is a matching field alignment (e.g., B.Com graduates must select M.Com, simple BA English to MA English is accepted).
  • RNCP Certifications: Essential for post-study work rights. Non-RNCP schools do not offer PSW.
English Test Requirements
  • Direct UG Programs: IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no individual module under 5.5.
  • Direct PG Programs: IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no individual module under 5.5.
  • Pre-Masters & Foundation: Available at premier institutions like Kedge Business School.
  • MOI Waivers: Acceptable for students with 55% to 70% in their English subject during HSSC.
Acceptable Gaps:
Foundation
1 Year
Undergraduate
2 Years
Postgraduate
5 - 7 Years

France Document Checklist

Organize your application portfolio based on these checklist standards:

Submit these documents for initial assessment and partner university applications:

  • Matriculation Transcript & Certificate (attested by IBCC)
  • Intermediate Transcript & Certificate (attested by IBCC)
  • Bachelor Transcript & Degree (attested by HEC, required for PG courses)
  • Two Professional or Academic Reference Letters
  • Parent Details Form (Full names, active email addresses, and phone numbers)
  • Comprehensive Experience Letter (covering any post-qualification gap)
  • 1 Recent Passport Size Photograph (on a clean white background)
  • Valid Passport (with signed signature page)
  • National Identity Card (CNIC - high-resolution scan of Front & Back)
  • Updated CV formatted to European Europass Standards

Required for Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) attestation:

  • Secondary School Certificate (SSC / Matric)
  • Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC / Inter)
  • Relevant Degree & transcripts (HEC stamp required first)

Logistical documents for Schengen Visa processing:

  • Travel Health Insurance: Minimum coverage of €30,000, valid for 1 full year.
  • Proof of Accommodation: Confirmed housing booking or host certificate.
  • Pre-paid Tuition Deposit: Proof of advanced payment to strengthen the application.

Visa Financial Guide

A deep dive into demonstrating financial stability to the French consular authorities:

Proof of Financial Sustainability

You must show proof of access to sufficient funds to cover both tuition fees and daily living costs (the legal minimum is roughly **€615 per month** for basic living expenses).

Studely Blocked Account Integration

A direct and widely recognized method is opening a secure blocked account via **Studely**. This simplifies the visa review process with official certificates.

Sponsor Requirements

If your funding is managed through a sponsor (parent/legal guardian), you must include:

  • Official Letter of Financial Support
  • Detailed documents establishing kinship (e.g., NADRA Birth Certificate or FRC)
  • Active bank statements for the past 3 to 6 months displaying steady transaction records

Financial Breakdown

Direct Degree Tuition
€7,000 - €20,000 / Year

Varies based on course & university selection.

Pre-Masters Postgraduate
€21,000 / Year
Required Bank Statement
PKR 5 - 6 Million (50-60 Lacs)

Running account details covering 3 to 6 months.

Consulate Visa Fee
€90 / Payable in PKR

Key Intakes

January February April May (Limited) September

Subject Areas

  • Computer Science & IT
  • Engineering Disciplines
  • Business & Administration
  • Mass Communication
  • Marketing & Management
  • Food Sciences
  • Medical degrees are not available.
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