Campus France & Eiffel FAQ 2027

No. Only French institutions can nominate candidates. Get admitted first, then ask whether they participate in Eiffel nominations. For the 2027 call, institutions must submit by 6 January 2027, and their internal deadlines are earlier.

You cannot reapply at the same degree level. Rejected for Master's means permanently barred from Master's Eiffel. You could try at PhD level later.

€1,200 a month for master's and €2,000 a month for PhD (rates since January 2026). On top come international travel, health insurance, housing assistance and cultural activities.

For French-taught programmes, yes — minimum B2. For English-taught programmes, not for admission, but it's strongly recommended for daily life: landlords, doctors and all government services operate in French.

The mandatory online platform (pastel.diplomatie.gouv.fr) for applying to French higher education if you live in one of 75 countries and territories. Submit 48+ hours before the deadline — it crashes.

Yes. Apply for Eiffel, BGF, regional and institutional scholarships at the same time. You can accept only one if you're offered several — Eiffel can't be combined with another French government scholarship, Erasmus+ or AUF grant — but applying widely maximises your chances.

Yes, up to 964 hours a year (about 20 hours a week). The minimum wage is €12.31 an hour gross since 1 June 2026. Some scholarships restrict employment, so check your conditions.

Since 1 July 2026, non-EU students lose APL housing aid unless they hold a French means-tested higher-education grant — by most estimates 95% of non-EU students are affected. EU citizens still qualify. Government scholarship holders should check with their coordinator and CAF. See the CAF guide.

Very hard. There are 7 social beds per 100 students and the private market requires a French guarantor. Apply for CROUS and Visale immediately, budget €750+ a month, and watch out for scams. See the housing guide.

Validate your visa online with OFII (within 3 months), open a bank account, register at your university (pay the CVEC first), register for Ameli health insurance and sign your housing lease. Budget the first two weeks for paperwork. See the after selection guide.

Yes. Master's graduates can apply for a one-year temporary residence permit to look for work (the "recherche d'emploi ou création d'entreprise" permit, formerly the APS). If you find a job paying 1.5 times the SMIC, you can switch to a work permit. France has been making this path easier for STEM graduates.