International Students : Financing your studies and provisional budget

Students coming from the European Union may be able to benefit from financial aid when participating in an exchange program. Ask for further information from the International relations department of your home university before arriving in Nantes.

Non E-U students should contact the cultural centre in the French embassy of their home country. Grants are available but allocation is the French Embassy's decision only. Students should also ask their home university if any grants or scholarships are available, before arriving in Nantes.

EIFFEL scholarships and AUF scholarships are run by Campus France and the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie respectively. Please check the Campus France scholarship directory.

	Non-exchange students	Exchange students
Enrolment fees	- €178* (Bachelor’s degree) - €254* (Master’s degree) - €397 (PhD) - €105* (CVEC fee)	Exempted
Health Insurance	Free of charge. Registration to be made after validation of the visa on: https://etudiant-etranger.ameli.fr/ European students do not have to do this procedure if they have their European Health Insurance Card.* However, if they wish to benefit from French social security, they must bring the "Form S1".*
Supplementary Health Coverage	Between €8/month and €40/month
Housing	Private housing : - Security deposit: about €400/600* - Monthly rent: about €400/600**	In University Residence: - Security deposit: €270 * - Monthly rent: €272.32** Private housing: - Security deposit: about €400/600* - Monthly rent: about €400/600**
Housing Insurance	Between €60/year* and €85/year* for a private housing (room in a shared flat or studio appartment)	- Between €40/year* and €60/year* for a room in a university residence (9m²) - Between €60/year* and €85/year* for a private housing (room in a shared flat or studio appartment)
Food	About €200/month** (€3.30/meal at the University Restaurant)
NAOLIB Pass (Public Transport Pass)	- Monthly Pass (under 26): €37 - Monthly Pass (over 26): €62 - Annual Pass (under 26): €245* - Annual Pass (over 26): €539*
Visa validation – Residence permit	- €50* (tax stamps – first request) - €75* (tax stamps – oneyear renewal) - €75* (tax stamps – several years renewal)
Supplies	About €150*
Other expenses (mobile phone, hygiene, clothing...)	About €100**