What is the Campus France procedure for Ivorian students?

Cote d'Ivoire is a DAP Blanche country. Ivorian students must complete the EEF process including a language competency verification at Campus France Cote d'Ivoire (Abidjan). After the process, the Campus France assessment is transmitted to the French consulate in Abidjan.

What scholarships are available for Ivorian students?

Main scholarships: Eiffel Excellence Scholarship (€1,181/month Master's — Cote d'Ivoire is a priority country, apply via French institution), French Government BGF (via French Embassy Abidjan), Ivorian government scholarships via MESRS (Ministry of Higher Education), and scholarships from the African Development Bank and other international organisations.

How many hours can an Ivorian student work in France?

Ivorian students can work up to 964 hours per year (approximately 20 hours/week) once their VLS-TS student visa is validated on ANEF. No separate work permit is needed. Mandatory internships do not count towards this limit.

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Ivorian Students in France — Administrative Guide

Ivorian students go through Campus France Cote d'Ivoire (EEF DAP Blanche) — a language competency verification is required. Cote d'Ivoire is a priority country for the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship.

Dernière vérification : 1 mars 2026

Ivorian Students in France — Administrative Guide

Campus France Cote d'Ivoire (DAP Blanche) — Priority country for Eiffel Excellence Scholarship

Key data for Ivorian students

Indicator	Details
Campus France procedure	EEF required (DAP Blanche — language verification)
Work authorisation	964 hours/year
APS post-master	Yes
Priority for Eiffel	Yes

Scholarships

Scholarship	Amount	Application
Eiffel Excellence	€1,181 – €1,400/month	Via French institution
BGF French Government	Variable	Via French Embassy Abidjan
MESRS Cote d'Ivoire	Variable	Via Ivorian Ministry

Official sources

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Cote d'Ivoire is a priority country for the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship — contact the international offices of your target French institutions early to be nominated before the January deadline.

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The MESRS (Ministere de l'Enseignement Superieur et de la Recherche Scientifique) of Cote d'Ivoire offers government scholarships for studies in France — check the annual calls published by the ministry.

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