# A clear route to studying in France. Canonical HTML: https://dsti.school/international-students This Markdown copy is generated from the same DSTI static-site build as the canonical HTML page. It is intended for machine readability and concise retrieval. International students · France · DSTI At DSTI, international students are not an exception. Depending on the entry, around 70–80% of our students join from outside France, and our classrooms regularly bring together many nationalities, languages and personal routes. That experience matters. From admissions and visa preparation to accommodation, FeelFrançais support, partner counsellors and arrival in France, the process is handled as a normal part of DSTI life — not as an afterthought. Start admissions Why France Partner counsellors Download brochure 70–80% International students in a typical entry. 90%+ Global student visa success track record, around or above this level since 2015. 100+ Nationalities received in recent years. 01 — France ## France is used to welcoming students from the world. France is an established European study destination with public student services, international campuses, recognised visa procedures and a professional environment where internships, technical skills and employability matter. For DSTI students, this is joined with programmes taught in English and campuses in central Paris and on the French Riviera / Sophia-Antipolis. European base ### Study in France, build from Europe France offers a serious academic and professional setting, with access to European companies, internships and long-term career routes. Student work ### A student visa can also allow work French student visas normally allow paid student work within an annual limit, provided studies remain the main purpose. Two arrivals ### Paris or French Riviera Paris gives a dense capital-city environment. The French Riviera / Sophia-Antipolis can offer a gentler first arrival in a major technology park. DSTI reality ### International by everyday practice Admissions, Direction of Studies, faculty and operations are used to working with students and families joining from abroad. 02 — Student visa ## A French student visa is a process to prepare well. For non-EU students, the usual route is the long-stay student visa. The decision belongs to the French authorities, and local steps can vary by country. DSTI’s work is to make sure admitted students prepare from accurate information, coherent documents and a credible academic project. Included support for admitted DSTI students ### Prepare once, prepare properly. Campus France, France-Visas, visa centres and French Consulates may ask for different appointment steps, financial evidence, interviews or documents depending on the student’s country. A good file is clear, consistent and ready to be explained. DSTI has maintained a strong global student visa success track record because applicants are selected seriously and preparation starts from a real academic project. VLS-TS Common long-stay student visa route for programmes longer than three months. €50/€99 Indicative France-Visas student visa fee depending on local procedure; service fees may apply. 964h Annual student work allowance in France, to be used around academic priorities. 90%+ DSTI’s global student visa success rate has been around, and often above, this level since 2015. Typical route ### From admission to visa decision. The exact local procedure must always be checked through the student’s official route. The usual sequence remains understandable when each step is prepared in order. 01 Admission and DSTI documents The student is admitted, secures enrolment steps and receives the relevant DSTI documents for visa preparation. 02 Campus France route Where applicable, the student follows the Études en France / Campus France procedure before or alongside the visa application. 03 France-Visas file The official online application is completed with the local checklist, financial evidence, accommodation preparation and supporting documents. 04 Appointment or interview Biometrics, a document check, a Campus France interview or a consular interview may be required depending on the country. 05 Decision and arrival planning The final decision belongs to the French consular authorities. When the visa is granted, arrival planning moves into practical detail. Coherence What the file should prove A genuine admission, a clear study project, credible finances, accommodation preparation and consistency between the student’s background, chosen programme and future goals. Timing Start in weeks, not days Students should start as soon as admission is confirmed and required documents are available. Appointment availability, Campus France processing, biometrics and consular review can all add time. Costs Budget for the full local process The visa fee is modest, but local visa-centre service charges, translations, document preparation or travel to appointments may also create costs. Interview Be ready to explain the project Where interviews apply, students should be able to explain their academic route, financial plan and choice of programme naturally and honestly. Blocked account Not a general French requirement A blocked account is not standard for all applicants. It is a local requirement or financial-proof mechanism in some countries, so students must follow their own official local instructions. Student work Work rights with academic priority A French student visa normally allows paid student work up to 964 hours per year. It gives flexibility, but it should remain a complement to the study plan, not the main way to fund studies. 03 — Before arrival ## From admission to arrival, one step at a time. The work begins before the journey. Students need to know which decisions are urgent, which documents belong together, when accommodation should be addressed and how to prepare for the first weeks in France. 1 Admission documents and payment confirmations are prepared clearly. 2 Visa preparation follows the local Campus France, France-Visas or consular route. 3 Accommodation planning starts early, using DSTI guidance and partner platforms. 4 Arrival steps such as CVEC, insurance, health insurance, transport and banking are anticipated. 04 — Accommodation ## Housing is prepared early, with recognised tools. Accommodation is one of the first practical questions for many families. DSTI provides routes, platforms and guidance so that the search becomes concrete early, with packaged student-residence offers, verified rentals and guarantor-support options clearly identified. Student residences ### Nexity Studéa Nexity Studéa gives students access to packaged student-residence offers that are easier to identify, compare and book before arrival. Open DSTI accommodation platform Verified rentals ### Studapart Students can search for apartments or shared rooms through Studapart, with guarantor support options for students without a local guarantor. Open Studapart for DSTI Arrival support ### FeelFrançais FeelFrançais helps admitted students prepare visa and arrival steps, including documents, interviews, insurance, CVEC and everyday administration. Open FeelFrançais Monthly guidance €1,000 Approximate monthly budget on the French Riviera. €1,200 Approximate monthly budget in Paris. Accommodation & Daily Life Residence options, Studapart, monthly budgets and daily-life guidance for Paris and the French Riviera are grouped on the dedicated page. Open the accommodation page 05 — FeelFrançais ## A practical bridge for visa and arrival preparation. DSTI works with FeelFrançais at no extra cost for admitted students. Their support helps students understand the process, organise documents, prepare for possible interviews and anticipate administrative steps before arrival. Students receive structured guidance before they travel: what to prepare, when to prepare it, and how to present a coherent study project through the French procedures that apply in their country. Study Abroad Partner Counsellors 06 — Study Abroad Partner Counsellors ## Trusted partners, working directly with DSTI Admissions. At DSTI, many members of our team have themselves studied abroad. We understand both the opportunities and the challenges involved. This is why we work with trusted partners, carefully selected and operating in direct coordination with DSTI Admissions. They are here to support you at every step, helping ensure that your journey is as smooth and successful as possible. We are proud of this network. Partners help applicants and families understand local context, organise information and communicate clearly with DSTI. Academic admission, programme eligibility and scholarships remain DSTI decisions. Find a Study Abroad Partner Counsellor 07 — Settling in France ## Arrival is where student life begins. Once students arrive, the focus changes from preparation to rhythm: campus, timetable, transport, accommodation, study habits, daily life and professional planning. DSTI remains a human-sized school, so students are not simply handed over to a system. Admin Administrative steps CVEC, insurance, health insurance, bank account and transport are handled as part of the first practical rhythm. Campus Academic rhythm Induction, timetable, DSTI Learn, exams and Direction of Studies follow-up help students understand how the school week works. Daily life Routines Accommodation, commuting, food, budgeting and local habits become easier once the first weeks are structured. Professional Work and internships Student work is framed by French rules; internships and professional experience remain part of the academic journey. A clear start matters ## Join a school where international students are already part of the everyday. DSTI combines selective admissions, English-taught programmes, two French campuses and coordinated support from Admissions, Direction of Studies, FeelFrançais and trusted Study Abroad Partner Counsellors. Ready to speak with DSTI? Start with admissions, or book a meeting if you would like to discuss your route before applying. Start admissions Book a meeting Contact DSTI Download brochure