US student wants to go to school for Fine Arts Degree in France! (Need some help on going about this!!)

Question

Okay, I'm a US student and I speak pretty decent french. By next summer, I believe my French will be good enough to go to school in France, but I had a few questions as to how I would go about applying for a school there...

1. First off, I would be an international student, so what would you say the cost of tuition and all for one year would amount up to? (roughly, of course.)

2. I want to go to a school that specializes or at least has a good art department. What are some of those?

3. How do I apply for school and is it terribly difficult to be accepted to school on average over there?

Any info would be greatly appreciated! Thanks very much for reading!

Answer 1

Hey,

Ok let's break down your inquiry:

Going to study abroad is a huge undertaking that incorporates many factors and much money.

1. In applying and accepting the offer, you are categorized as an international student, meaning you will pay much more. As the Euro is worth more then the US Dollar, the rate of exchange will make the tuition & accommodation price worse. A rough estimate of tuition/accommodation per year will be about $30,000. ($32,000 for me in London). This does not include food, airfare, pocket money, laundry money, etc.  Since you are a US student and courses are taught in French you will have to arrive during the summer before classes and pay to take classes in the French Language and then past a French Proficiency Test.

2. France has many art schools, you must do your research.

3. In-order to apply to a university in France you must submit an application, transcripts, letters of recommendation, proof of funds for tuition and accommodation, photos, etc. If accepted you will most likely be granted a conditional offer, which means you must graduate with a certain GPA and provide them with a final transcript. Once you do this the offer will become unconditional. You must then apply for a student visa t the French Consulate and then will ask for everything before granting you a visa. It is not difficult to be accepted overseas, because frankly they capitalize off of international students.

It is an involving process to go through and I suggest you ONLY do it if you really want it and can stand to be away from your family and friends. Remember they will not be a drive or call away! Good luck