Campus France – Supporting students and universities
Do you wish to study at a public or private university in France at the Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD level, in English or in French?
Campus France Rwanda is your official contact for any higher education project in France. We provide guidance and support to students by informing them about academic programs and helping them define their study plans.
Rwanda is one of the countries included in the Études en France (EEF) procedure.
This online platform allows students to submit and track their application, while receiving support and advice from the Campus France Rwanda team.
For any program taught in French, a B2 level of French is required. This can be demonstrated either by presenting a DELF B2 diploma or by providing proof that French was the language of instruction during secondary education.
You are welcome to meet with us in person at the Campus France Rwanda office, located at the Centre Culturel Francophone, every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM, for one-on-one consultations about your study plans.
A Resource
for students
- Personalized guidance to help shape their study project in line with their academic background.
- Clear answers to their questions.
- Support and follow-up throughout their applications to higher education institutions.
A tool
at the service of
Higher Education Institutions
- Ongoing dialogue with French institutions
- Streamlined and modernized application procedures
- Verification of the documents and diplomas submitted by applicants
Already admitted to a university and ready to apply for your visa?
Or would you like to apply to a public university in France?
Here are the steps to follow through the Études en France procedure:
Already admitted to a university and ready to apply for your visa?
Or would you like to apply to a public university in France?
1. To apply to a French public university:
Bachelor’s degrees (Licence): October to December
Master’s degrees: October to January
- University Technology Diplomas (IUT): October to March
Direct paper-based applications (acceptation préalable): No strict deadline, but early preparation is strongly recommended
2. To apply for a student visa (if you already have an admission letter):
– Create an account on the Études en France platform
– Submit your application online
3. Pay the application fee indicated in the payment request email:
– Select the item in the Institut français online catalog (you’ll be prompted to create an account first)
– Validate your cart – a payment invoice will be sent to you by email
– Payment can be made by card directly at the Institut français, or by bank deposit (bank details are in the invoice)
⚠️ If you are eligible for a reduced fee, you must show the original Campus France Rwanda payment request email clearly indicating the reduced rate as justification.
– For bank deposits, send the payment receipt (and the justification for the reduced fee, if applicable) to:
- campusfrance@if-rwanda.org
- accueil@if-rwanda.org
4. Attend your Campus France interview
– You will receive an email with the date and time of your appointment
– On the day of your interview, bring all original documents, including:
- Passport (and proof of residence, if applicable)
- Academic transcripts
- Diplomas
- Language test certificates (TCF, DELF, IELTS, etc.)
- Your printed Campus France / Études en France pre-registration attestation (attestation d’admission préalable)
5. Download the Campus France attestation from your account
6. Create an account on France-Visas to complete your visa application:
7. Schedule an appointment with VFS to submit your visa application file
To help you through each step, you can download the full user guide.