How German students study engineering & university in France
Everything German students need, in order: enrolment, the diplomas, the money and the schools - sourced, and free to use.
As an EU/EEA student, you have free movement: you don’t need a visa and you don’t go through Campus France. You apply and enrol directly at your chosen institution - like a French student - and you pay the same low national fees. You still need to handle housing, health cover (bring your EHIC) and, if useful, recognition of your previous credits (ECTS).
Your route, step by step
- Pick your engineering & university programme and apply directly to the institution (or via Parcoursup for a first-year place if you hold an EU/European bac).
- Enrol - no visa needed. Bring your EHIC for health cover and pay the CVEC (€105).
- Sort your housing (CROUS, Visale) and, if useful, recognition of your previous credits (ECTS / ENIC-NARIC).
Find your school in France
Browse our sourced directory of engineering & university schools - with the diploma each one awards, English-taught options and fees.
Everything you need
Scholarships
Look into the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship (French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, for Master’s and PhD) and French Government Scholarships (BGF), plus your own country’s mobility grants.
Common questions for German students
Do German students need a visa for France?
No. As an EU/EEA student, Germany citizens have free movement - you don’t need a visa and you don’t go through Campus France. You enrol directly, like a French student.
Can German students work while studying in France?
Yes - EU students can work without the hour cap that applies to non-EU students.
How much money do I need?
There is no financial-guarantee requirement for EU students, but budget for rent, food and the CVEC (€105 for 2026–2027).
Sources
- Campus France - Chiffres clés 2024 (countries of origin)official · 2026-06-20
- Campus France - Études en France procedureofficial · 2026-06-20
- Campus France - Eiffel Excellence Scholarshipofficial · 2026-06-20
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