Annual tuition fees
In French public institutions of higher education, the State assumes most of the training fees (an average of €10,000 per student per year).
2020-2021 rates:
- 243€ per year for a Master’s degree
Initial one-off costs
When you first begin university life there will be some one-off costs to consider.
For all students
- Deposit for accommodation usually equivalent to one months’ rent
- Health and medicine service contribution around €5
- Insurance (accomodation and third-party liability) valid for the duration of your stay in France (if you don’t have already one) around €50
For non-european students
- Stamp ANAEM (stay permit) €60 Estimated living costs in Lyon
Accomodation
- €200 / €400 for a room on campus (student residences)
- €400 / €550 € for private housing
- Food around €300 a month
- A meal at one of the university restaurants €3.5
- A 250 g stick of French bread €0.90 on average
Rhônexpress Express Tram between Saint-Exupery airport and Lyon city center
Single Ticket: €15
Public transport fares (metro, bus)
- Monthly travelcard: €32.50
- 10-ticket book: €13.20
Housing benefit (CAF)
Students of all nationalities may apply for government housing assistance. Assistance amounts are computed case by case, based on the rental amount and the student's resources. Get more information at your arrival.
