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Campus France Lebanon: step by step.

The Campus France procedure is the first big step for any student in Lebanon who wants to study in France. Here is how it works, without the stress.

Updated October 2026

What is Campus France?

Campus France is the official French agency for international students. In Lebanon, its “Études en France” procedure is mandatory for higher education in France: your applications, your interview and the information sent to the consulate for your visa all go through it.

The procedure, step by step

  1. Create your account on the official “Études en France” platform.
  2. Complete your file: personal details, studies, grades, languages and your study project.
  3. Upload your documents: passport, transcripts and diplomas, CV, motivation letters, language certificate (DELF/DALF/TCF or IELTS/TOEFL) and, if needed, translations into French.
  4. Choose your programs and submit your file before the deadlines.
  5. Pay the Campus France fee (the amount is set by Campus France Lebanon).
  6. Pass the interview with Campus France Lebanon. They check that your project is clear, coherent and realistic.
  7. Receive the answers from the schools and confirm your choice.
  8. Move on to the visa, with your Campus France file already validated. See our student visa guide.

Already accepted by a school?

If a private school has already accepted you directly, you still go through Campus France before the visa, with a shorter procedure for accepted students.

How to succeed in the interview

  • Explain your project simply: why this field, why France, why this school, and what job you want afterwards.
  • Show the link between your past studies and your new program.
  • Know your budget: tuition, rent and monthly living costs, and who pays.
  • Prepare in the language of your program, French or English.

Common mistakes

  • Starting too late: the platform opens in the autumn for the next September.
  • Generic motivation letters, the same for every school.
  • Missing translations or unclear transcripts.
  • A project that does not fit your profile or your budget.

How Study Bridge Europe helps

We choose the programs with you, build and check your whole file, write strong motivation letters, and train you for the interview with mock sessions. Book a free call or start your application.

Amounts and rules change every year. We give approximate figures to help you plan; always check the official amount when you apply.

Quick answers

Is Campus France mandatory for Lebanese students?

Yes, for students living in Lebanon who want to enter higher education in France. It comes before the student visa.

How long does the Campus France procedure take?

Usually several months between creating your file and receiving the answers. Start in October or November for a September start.

In which language is the Campus France interview?

In French or in English, usually the language of the programs you applied to.