FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - students

• What is 2025-2026 Campus France Pakistan Calendar and deadlines?

   

  	Candidature campaign (« I am applying » tab 2025-2026)	PreConsular Spring campaign (« I am accepted » tab) Academic intake from January to March 2026	PreConsular Fall campaign (« I am accepted » tab) Academic intake from September to November 2026
  Start of Applications	30th of October 2025
  Applications deadline	30th of November 2025	30th of December 2025 + Anytime 60 days before the academic intake	30th of August 2026 + Anytime 60 days before the academic intake
  End of Fees Payment	12th of December 2025	One week after the application submission	One week after the application submission
  Campus France Pakistan Review	December 2025 - March 2026	December 2025- March 2026	July 2026-November 2026
  French Higher Education Institution (HEI) Review	April 2026
  HEI Results	30th of April 2026
  Final Choice of Academic program	30th of May 2026
  Consulate Review	Whenever you book an interview after HEI results	Whenever you book a visa interview after CFP Review	Whenever you book a visa interview after CFP Review

IMPORTANT: No compliance with the EeF deadlines (Application, payment and final choice of academic program) will result in an abandoned file.

 

• How much time should I wait for my application/payment through EeF to be considered ?

Campus France Pakistan considers with the highest scrutiny every file which is submitted. This process requires time. Generally, the full process of your EeF file can take up up to 3 months for PreConsulaire campaign (« I am accepted ») and 7 months for Candidature campaign (« I am applying »).

In order to ease and fasten the process of your file, kindly :

– Do not write any email before having checked the answer on this Most Common Questions page.

– Do not write any email to CFP regarding timing. If your file is submitted, your file is being processed.

– Follow RIGOUROUSLY the application steps indicated on EeF homepage. Non-compliance will result to more delay or file rejection.

– Regarding questions on your EeF file, kindly send an email only to eef@campusfrancepakistan.org with title [PK NUMBER-explanation of your issue]. Emails without this title will not be answered to.

– Regarding generic questions to Campus France, kindly send an email only to info@campusfrancepakistan.org with title stating clearly your query.

 

• How can I get into contact with Campus France Pakistan (CFP) ?

Campus France Pakistan assist applicants and considers with the highest scrutiny every file which is submitted. Whenever necessary, CFP will contact you.

Contacting CFP Team is generally not necessary since submitted files are considered and CFP contacts you during all the procedure.

Campus France office is not open without an appointment; no walk-in will be accepted.

Regarding questions on your EeF file, kindly send an email only to eef@campusfrancepakistan.org with title [PK NUMBER-explanation of your issue]. Emails without this title will not be answered to.

Regarding generic questions to Campus France, kindly send an email only to info@campusfrancepakistan.org with title stating clearly your query.

 

• What is a French Higher Education Institution (HEI) ?

France has a large collection of tertiary education institutions :

– Public and private Universities

– Grandes Ecoles (« Great Schools »)

– Private schools

Wether their specific status is, these tertiary education institutions with different academic level and status fall into the category of Higher Education Institution (HEI).

 

• How can I find the right French Higher Education Institution (HEI) for me?

As France seek the highest-academic level Pakistani students, you can apply to the best French HEI.

In order to find the best French HEI you can :

– Find the top world-level schools in the national and interational rankings listed on this page.

– Investigate the different Campus France Course Catalogs, where many high-level academic French programs are listed. 

– Follow France Zindagi Chronicles Instagram Page to discover the top-level French universities. 

If you get admitted in HEI out of the EeF Catalog through its own selection process, you should then apply through « I am accepted tab ».

 

• How do I know if I should apply to a French HEI?

We strongly encourage you to only apply to programs with official recognition from the French State, which is a label of quality.

To do so, kindly verify if the institution you apply to is listed in the UNESCO worldwide database WHED (World Higher Education Database). 

 

• To what degree should I apply to if I am HSSC level or Bachelor's graduate ?

French HEI deliver degrees at Bachelor's level (« Licence » 3 years of education), and Master's level (« Master », 2 years of education).

We strongly advise you to apply to 1st year of Bachelor's level (Licence 1) as HSSC level student and to apply to 1st year of Master's level (Master 1) as Bachelor's level student.

 

• Do I need an Agent to apply on EeF and to come to study in France ?

EeF process is designed to be intuitive, efficient and cost-effective for Pakistani students. You do not need an Agent during the application process.

The email registered on your EeF file will be the only channel of communication for your application. It should not be shared with any third-party.

 

• What is Campus France Pakistan ?

Campus France Pakistan is a public agency under the authority of French Ministry of Foreign Affair, whose mission is to promote Pakistani students mobility to France, French higher education and French research excellency.

 

• What is Etudes en France (EeF) ?

Etudes en France is a platform implemented by Campus France designed for international students mobility to France. EeF is completely dematerialised and manages all of the enrolment procedures for an HEI up until the visa request. All Pakistani residents willing to study in France must follow the EeF process (see question below).

 

• Should I apply through Etudes en France (EeF) with Campus France Pakistan (CFP)?

All residents in Pakistan willing to study in France should apply on EeF with CFP, whatever the program is, except Pakistani residents applying for PhD.

If you are currently living/studying in another country than Pakistan, you MUST apply in your country of residence, and then create a new EeF file with the Campus France of your country of residence.

Students applying for PhD do not have to apply through EeF. To find a PhD, kindly visit our Campus France Course Catalogs. 

 

• Do I have a chance to be accepted in French Higher Education Institutions (HEI) if my grades are low?

French HEI are among the top-leading academic institutions in the world. Pakistani Applicants should make sure that their academic level is sufficient to study in France before any application.

 

• Do French HEI provide English taught degrees?

Many French programs are taught in English. Kindly investigate the Campus France Course Catalogs, where many high-level academic French programs taught in English are listed. 

 

• I got an admission in a program of a French HEI listed on WHED, how should I proceed ?

Congratulations! 

Before to keep going, we strongly encourage you to verify if the institution you apply to is listed in the UNESCO worldwide database WHED (World Higher Education Database). If not, you could face challenges during your process.

This academic year, two academic intakes occur for HEI with specific selection processes.

Spring : Academic intake from January to March 2026

Fall : Academic intake from September to November 2026

You must apply on EeF platform through the tab « I am accepted », provide a final letter of acceptance at least 60 days before the academic intake, and respect the deadlines. Non-complying files will not be accepted.

To know all the steps to follow, kindly visit Apply directly to French HEI (PreConsular campaign).

 

• I want to apply to the French public universities, how should I proceed ?

Every academic year, Pakistani students can apply to public French universities and many other HEI on EeF platform through « I am applying » tab.

Students can select up to 7 Master’s programs or 3 Bachelor’s programs from the EeF Programs list.

Candidature 2025-2026 application time is over. Applicants' files who have not submitted their file before the 30th of November and who have not made their payment before the 12th of December all steps included will not be considered. Candidates might apply again next year.

To know all the steps to follow, kindly visit Apply to French HEI through Etudes en France (Candidature campaign). 

 

• Which documents should I upload before to submit my EeF application?

You must fill your personal information and upload all the following compulsory documents online before to submit your file. Bear in mind that any academic and professional experience should be justified with corresponding documents. Scans should be clear, and information between the uploaded documents and your application should match. 

• Passport (the passport should be valid until 18 months after the time of the student visa appointment).
• Identity Photo. 
• Scholarship acceptance letter if any (exemption from EeF platform payment). 
• Complete academic record (SSC/O-level + HSSC/A-level + Bachelor’s + Master’s).
• Full CV.
• Documents justifying any relevant experience in your CV, such as experience letters and certificates. 
• Document explaining gap in the education if any (more than 6 months). 
• Letter of Acceptance, mentioning name of institution and course/program in which you were admitted to (if “I am Accepted”). 
• Choice of Academic Programs from the Course Catalog (if “I am Applying”).
• Language certificates if any.

For Candidature phase, motivation should be filled on the platform and not with additional documents (such as motivation letter). 

When all the files are correctly submitted (clear scans, all required documents, matching information between the uploaded documents and your application), submit your file.

You must not make any payment before you received the payment request.

 

• Can I change my Choice of Academic Programs from the Course Catalog after the end of applications during the Candidature campaign (« I am applying » tab) ?

After the deadline for applications during the Candidature campaign (30th of November for 2025-2026), you cannot edit your list of Choice of Programs anymore. You will have to pursue your application with the current list.

 

• How to find scholarship opportunities in France?

Campus Bourse is a helpful search tool that gather all the scholarships available to study in France. You can use the filters to find scholarships that fit your profile and goals.

You can find all information on our website all the information related to Eiffel Scholarship Program of Excellence and France Excellence Pakistan - Climate Change scholarship.

 

• Can I work during my studies in France?

Work in France while studying can be challenging since the academic level is demanding. We recommand not to expect any income from labor during your studies in France.

As per French law, students are only allowed to work up to 964 hours per year, which is roughly about 20 hours per week during the academic year.

 

• Is it possible to apply to a Français Langue Etrangère (FLE) program to learn French in France?

Application to FLE program in France is possible if you meet the program requirements listed for admission. These programs will be eligible only if you have a coherent study plan lncluding a conditional admission for an other degree in France after this initial FLE program.

To learn French or improve your skills in French, we highly recommend you to study French in Pakistan thanks to Alliance Française Network. For more information, kindly find below their websites in several Pakistani cities :

• Alliance Francaise Islamabad 
• Alliance Francaise Lahore 
• Alliance Francaise Karachi 

 

• Should I pay EeF procedure fees and can I get reimbursed ?

As per academic year 2025-2026, you will be required to pay the EeF application fee of PKR 30,000. Payment of this fee is essential for file review. All the payment steps and deadlines indicated on EeF Homepage application should be rigourously respected for your application to be considered.

For payment, kindly follow the steps indicated for both PreConsular and Candidature applications.

If you are a beneficiary of a governmental scholarship (French Government, HEC Pakistan) or an Erasmus Mundus student, your EeF fees will be exempted upon uploading a valid proof of scholarship.

Under no circumstance EeF fees are non-refundable. You are responsible for following rigourously CFP guidelines.

 

• I made my payment, when will it be validated?

If you have respected all the payment steps, CFP Agents will validate your payment after your academic interview.

 

• When and how should I book a visa appointment ?

Visa process and timing are fully explained on our page Apply to Student visa.

If you applied via “I am Applying” tab, French High Education Institutions will review your application, and will indicate on EeF if you are admitted to your different Academic Programs by 30th April 2026. If you are selected in one or several of your Academic Programs, a Payment Notification will be sent promptly attached with the Campus France receipt.

If you applied via “I am Accepted” tab, a Payment Notification will be sent after your CFP academic interview, attached with the Campus France receipt.

No AEG appointment should be booked before having received the Campus France receipt.

As the Payment notification is sent, you should as soon as possible contact AEG to schedule a student visa appointment at the French Consulate in Islamabad (Diplomatic Enclave).

After your visa appointment at the French Consulate, you might receive the outcome from 2 weeks to 2 months.

 

• Do I need to translate my academic documents into French?

While you apply on Etudes en France, the submitted documents can be provided in English only.

 

• Do I need to pay the EEF fee again if I change my program after visa refusal?

Students must pay the EeF fee whenever they apply to a new EeF campaign, wherever during the PreConsulaire (« I am accepted » tab) or Candidature campaign (« Iam applying » tab).

 

•  I got a visa rejection, can I apply again ?

A student who applied through EeF to a student visa can apply again. However, students cannot apply to the same academic project during the same academic year upon visa refusal.

 

•  In the Course Catalog, « Program Discontinued » is mentionned. What does it mean ?

French HEI indicates « Program Discontinued » when the program is not available anymore. If the Candidature campaign is pending, you shall choose another program. If the Candidature campaign is over, you unfortunately cannot edit this choice anymore.

We strongly advise you to contact the institution in charge of the program to inquire about the details regarding their available programs.

 

• Is my passport valid for submission of a student visa application?

The passport must be valid for at least 18 months from the academic intake. No other ID document will be accepted.

 

• What documents should I provide during my Visa appointment ?

Required documents are fully listed on our page Apply to Student visa.

Please bear in mind all documents mentioned are compulsory. If you get an appointment without these documents, your visa application will be rejected.

 

•  How to prepare the financial statement for the visa application process?

The purpose of the financial statement is to prove that you have sufficient funds to cover both tuition fees and living expenses for at least one year in France. If a student receives a scholarship that covers all or part of these costs, they can submit the scholarship documentation to demonstrate available funds.

Apart from the scholarships of Embassy of France, Campus France Pakistan do not provide any financial support.

 

• Do I need to visit the French Embassy to collect my passport?

Students will collect their passports from the same AEG office where they booked their appointment.