Engineering courses all over the world are costly as they require technical equipment, laboratories and highly trained staff. However, in France, the state pays part of the tuition fees for French and foreign students who enrol on a national degree course such as those offered through the “n+i” network.

The French government directly finances higher education and thereby enables French and foreign students to pay only half the full cost of their studies (automatic allowance covering tuition fees and a portion of the cost of housing and student restaurants.

The total amount paid by the state (an automatic grant from France) is upwards of €22,000 for a 2 year course.

In 2011Over 30% of “n+i” students received a grant to help them pay their studies.

The maximum cost for a two year master’s course in France ALL INCLUDED (tuition and living expenses) is less than or equal to €33,000

The low registration costs offered by schools in the “n+i” network take account of funds received from the French state.

How to finance the rest

There are several ways of financing the rest.

Personal finances (family) or loans,
Grants from foreign nations (BGE) towns or regions (bilateral agreements). There were over 30 possibilities in 2011
Grants from the French state (BGF) (Eiffel, Ministries, and Embassies). There were over 30 possibilities in 2011,
EU grants (Erasmus, Leonardo etc.),
Grants from French local authorities (regions, towns etc.). There were over 30 in 2011.
Grants from companies, (BEnt),
Grants from the “n+i” network (Bni) (nearly 20 in 2011)
Part time work or a year out to work.

Important: It takes a long time to look for grants, which is why we recommend that candidates:

Validate their application in session 1,
Make an appointment to be interviewed.

Grants are awarded on a merit basis and the “n+i” network cannot be held responsible if a student is not awarded a grant.

You can find more general information about grants on campusfrance.org at this address: http://www.campusfrance.org/fria0910/bourse/index.html#app=4b3c&326d-si=0 (flash plugin required)

Funding and Grants

How do I pay for my studies?

Personal funding

Grants from the French state

Grants from foreign governments

European grants

Grants from companies

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