Can you walk me through the admission process for Indian students applying to universities in France?

You usually go through the Etudes en France (EEF) procedure managed by Campus France to apply to French universities. Your documents, including SOP and transcripts, are usually submitted online on this portal, but check if your institution needs a direct application.

Step by Step Process

Important Rules to Remember

• Students applying after Class 12th for a bachelor's degree typically make a Preliminary Admission Request (DAP) and can usually apply to a maximum of 3 universities.
• Other levels usually do not need a DAP and can typically submit up to 7 training requests (programme choices) in total.
• Remember your Campus France Registration Number, shown at the top of your application.
• You cannot change your university in France later.
• VFS will reject your visa application if the Campus France attestation is missing.

My Advice

Choose your final university carefully, since you cannot switch later. Keep a close watch on your portal status, and do not book a visa appointment until your file is validated.