Vivre France | Study and live in France
Guides for studying in France: universities by department, Campus France, visa, housing and life after arrival - in English, Persian and French.
From the first idea to life in France.
Vivre France is a guide to studying and living in France, with resources for Persian speakers: explore applications, learn French, find a home and understand what comes after arrival.
A big decision. Clear next steps.
From choosing a city and university to documents, interviews and a student visa: explore the application process, read the guides and request a CV review or consultation.
Explore the application guideMake French part of your life.
Find your level, practise for an exam and book lessons with a teacher. Discover French books and films to bring the language from your lessons into everyday life.
Start learning FrenchArriving is only the beginning.
From health cover and residence procedures to finding a home: understand your first steps in France. Search housing listings by city and postcode, then apply for a suitable home.
Explore life after arrival- The France application handbook
- The French education system
- Ways to apply to France
- Application documents and language certificates
- The Campus France and university interviews
- Student visa and financial means
- Real visa and admission examples
- Housing, renting and student life in France
- Official links and resources for applying to France
- Ways to move to France (non-academic)
- Steps to take after arriving in France
- The Mon Master platform
- Immigration terms + steps after arriving in France
- Student health insurance
- Complementary health cover
- Validate your VLS-TS visa
- Renew student residence
- Host family & friends
- Driving & your licence
- Open a bank account
- Get a SIM card and phone line
- Rent housing and sign a lease
- Housing aid (CAF / APL)
- Student housing (CROUS)
- Student work permission (964 hours)
- OFII medical visit and integration
- Public transport card