Plain-English guides for Americans who want to study in France, and for anyone weighing a degree abroad. Every figure comes from an official source and carries its date.
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Master’s in France for American Students: How to ApplyAmericans can earn a two-year French master’s through Campus France or direct applications. Inside: routes, English-taught options, the fall 2027 calendar, documents and tuition.
English-Taught Degrees in France: A Guide for AmericansFrance offers over 1,600 English-taught degrees, mostly master’s. Inside: English tests programs ask for, public vs. private fees, and which titles are real master’s.
How to Apply to French Universities From the USMost Americans apply through Études en France, not Parcoursup. Inside: which route fits you, the steps, the fee and the fall 2027 deadlines.Latest articles
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Classes prépa for international students: a guide for AmericansClasses prépa train students for grandes écoles exams. Here is how Americans apply, the international tracks at Polytechnique and ENS, and what to expect.
Art School in France for Americans: How Admission WorksFrance’s public art schools admit Americans by portfolio and entrance exam, mostly in French. Inside: degrees, 2026 tests at three schools, French levels, fees.
Is a US Degree Recognized in France? What Americans Should KnowFrance has no automatic equivalence for US degrees. Who decides for study and work, and what the €120 attestation de comparabilité really does.
Translate Transcript to French: What French Schools RequireMany French schools want a sworn translation of your US transcript, but some accept English. Here is who decides, who translates, and when.By topic
News and rule changes
Every rule change, dated →Denmark restarts permanent residence cases after a one-month pauseOn 9 October 2026, Denmark restarted the permanent residence and family reunification cases it had paused since 8 September 2026 (Danish Immigration Service).UK student visa applications fall 19% in a yearApplications for UK student visas fell 19%, to 352,500, in the year to September 2026 (UK Home Office).US proposal: schools would pay $70,000 before a student can work on OPTUnder a rule proposed on 8 October 2026, a US school would pay $70,000 before recommending a student for OPT, and $30,000 for each later period; it is not final, and public comments close on 9 November 2026 (Department of Homeland Security).
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