Here are some of the expenses you may encounter during your stay in France. Planning your budget in advance will help you study with peace of mind. Remember to take variable expenses into account, such as basic furnishings, books, entertainment, etc…
Annual tuition fees
In French public higher education institutions, the State assumes most of the training fees (an average of €10,000 per student per year).
Annual rates payed by the student:
(Exchange students enrolled via bilateral agreements, Erasmus, BCI or ORA program are not concerned.)
- around €250 per year for a Master’s degree
- around €400 per year in doctoral studies
The CVEC tax is also compulsory for all students enrolled at ENS de Lyon - around €105 per year.
Initial one-off costs
When you start university life, there are a number of one-off costs to consider.
| Deposit for accommodation | usually equivalent to one month rent |
| Insurance (accommodation and third-party liability) valid for the duration of your stay in France (if you don’t already have one) | around €50 |
| Stamp ANAEM (stay permit) | €60 |
Estimated living costs in Lyon
| Accomodation | €300 / €400 for a room on campus (student residences) €400 / €650 for private housing |
| Food | around €350 per month |
| A meal at one of the university restaurants | €3.5 |
| A 250g stick of French bread | €1 on average |
| Rhônexpress Express Tram between Saint-Exupery airport and Lyon city center | Single Ticket: €15 More information on Rhônexpress |
| Public transport fares (metro, bus, tramway) | Monthly travelcard: €25 More information on TCL website |
Housing benefit (CAF)
Students of all nationalities may apply for government housing assistance. Assistance amounts are calculated on a case-by-case basis, according to the amount of rent and the student's resources. You will get more information at your arrival.