What is the Campus France procedure for Turkish students?

Turkey is a DAP Blanche country. Turkish students must complete the EEF process including a language competency verification at Campus France Turkey (Istanbul or Ankara). The language competency assessment is conducted during the EEF process. The Campus France assessment is then transmitted to the French consulate in Turkey.

What scholarships are available for Turkish students?

Main scholarships for Turkish students in France: Eiffel Excellence Scholarship (€1,181/month Master's — via French institution), French Government BGF (via French Embassy Ankara), Turkish government via the Presidency for Turks Abroad (YTB — ytb.gov.tr), TUBiTAK (The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey — research scholarships for postgraduate).

How many hours can a Turkish student work in France?

Turkish students can work up to 964 hours per year once their VLS-TS is validated on ANEF. No separate work permit is needed. Mandatory internships do not count towards this limit.

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Turkish Students in France — Administrative Guide

Turkish students go through Campus France Turkey (EEF DAP Blanche) — a language competency verification is required. The YTB (Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities) and Eiffel Excellence Scholarship are the main funding routes.

Dernière vérification : 1 mars 2026

Turkish Students in France — Administrative Guide

Campus France Turkey (DAP Blanche) — Eiffel Excellence and YTB scholarships available

Key data for Turkish students

Indicator	Details
Campus France procedure	EEF required (DAP Blanche)
Work authorisation	964 hours/year
APS post-master	Yes

Scholarships

Scholarship	Amount	Application
Eiffel Excellence	€1,181 – €1,400/month	Via French institution
BGF French Government	Variable	Via French Embassy Ankara
YTB (Turkish government)	Variable	ytb.gov.tr
TUBiTAK	Research stipend	tubitak.gov.tr

Official sources

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Turkey is a DAP Blanche country — a language competency verification is required at Campus France Turkey (Istanbul or Ankara). Prepare French or English language documentation before the EEF process.

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YTB (Yurtdisi Turkler ve Akraba Topluluklar Baskanligi — Presidency for Turks Abroad) offers 'Turkiye Scholarships' for international students in Turkey AND for Turkish students abroad — check on ytb.gov.tr for French-partner programmes.

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