Financing your studies

Tuition fees

Tuition fees include the cost of your training but also access to university services such as libraries and learning centers.
For more information on registration fees: droits d’inscription à Université Côte d’Azur

The Student and Campus Life Contribution (CVEC) covers sports and access to culture.

· For 2024-2025, the amount of the contribution is €103.

International students from outside the European Union must pay differentiated registration fees. At the time of registration, each faculty applies different fees and it depends on the training structure.

Scholarships

To help students from a modest background, financial aid in the form of a grant can be requested.
To know more on the matter: Check the following websites site du CROUS and catalogue de Campus France.

Bank account

Usually, you must be living in France before opening a bank account in the country.
The list of required documents normally includes:

• Your Passport,
• Proof of residence of less than three months (rental contract, water, electricity or internet bill, etc.),
• Proof of university enrollment.

Once your French bank account is opened, you can get your bank account details (RIB), a bank card and a checkbook (on request). For your information, the RIB (Relevé d’Identité Bancaire), corresponds to the bank details to be given to make transfers. It is usually easier to pay electricity bills, internet, etc. by bank transfer than by cheque.
Ideally 15 days before leaving France:
If you do not intend to make any further trips to France, it is best to close your bank account. Don't forget to close all accounts with recurring direct debits at this point as well

FAQ

Is it mandatory to open a bank account in France?

It is strongly recommended. It should be taken into account that bank fees can vary depending on the transfer because an international transfer can be more expensive than a national one. Also, please note that banking between different countries may have a longer delay.

It is easier to open a French bank account for everyday transactions (such as paying monthly direct debits like monthly rent), but it is up to the student to decide whether they want to open a French bank account or not.

Can I apply for aid as an international student? ​​​​​​​

The French government offers various scholarships for students depending on their level of study, including international students.

You will have to check that you meet the conditions for it, but it is possible to benefit from scholarships based on social criteria.

Can international students make an appointment with a social assistance service? ​​​​​​​

The university's social service will be able to advise you on financial and food support. It is possible to contact the social service of your campus to make an appointment with a social worker (assistance sociale).

It is also possible to contact the Crous social action