Toulouse Eiffel Scholarship 2027 in France

Toulouse Eiffel Scholarship supports incoming international students with outstanding academic records who wish to pursue a Master’s or PhD at the University of Toulouse.

The programme is part of the France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship managed by Campus France and established by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the University of Toulouse runs a pre-application and selection process for nominations.

Toulouse Eiffel Scholarship Benefits

• Monthly allowance of €1,200 for Master’s-level recipients
• Monthly allowance of €2,000 for PhD-level recipients
• Round-trip international travel in economy class
• Certain transportation costs within France to reach place of study
• Temporary health coverage upon arrival
• Supplementary health insurance once affiliated with French Social Security
• Assistance in finding accommodation
• Possible access to a Crous university residence or private residence
• Access to cultural, sports and leisure activities at preferential rates
• Scholarship does not cover tuition fees
• Possible exemption from registration fees for recipients enrolled in eligible public national degree or accredited engineering programmes

Toulouse Eiffel Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

• Be a foreign national (dual nationals not eligible if one nationality is French) for Master’s applicants
• Be no more than 29 years old at time of selection for Master’s applicants, born after 31 March 1997
• Not be currently studying in France for Master’s applicants
• Apply for a programme eligible for the Eiffel Scholarship for Master’s applicants
• Not have previously received an Eiffel Scholarship at Master’s level
• Not have previously submitted an unsuccessful Eiffel Master’s application in a previous selection round
• Be a foreign national (dual nationals not eligible if one nationality is French) for PhD applicants
• Be no more than 35 years old at time of selection for PhD applicants, born after 31 March 1991
• Propose a PhD research project in an eligible field for PhD applicants
• Obtain the support of a lecturer-researcher or researcher at the University of Toulouse for PhD applicants
• Be or intend to be primarily enrolled for the PhD at the University of Toulouse (secondary enrolment is not eligible)
• Not have previously received an Eiffel Scholarship at PhD level
• Not have previously submitted an unsuccessful Eiffel PhD application in a previous selection round

How to Apply for Toulouse Eiffel Scholarship?

1. Choose the exact University of Toulouse Master’s-level programme or engineering degree or a doctoral school and research laboratory for PhD
2. Prepare required documents in digital format (identity document, CV in French or English, degree certificates, academic transcripts, language certificate where applicable)
3. Master’s applicants: submit the University of Toulouse pre-application by 15 November 2026 using the pre-application form
4. Master’s pre-applications reviewed by programme coordinators from 16 to 29 November 2026
5. If selected from 30 November 2026, University of Toulouse will assist in preparing the final Eiffel application
6. PhD applicants: identify and contact a lecturer-researcher or researcher at the University of Toulouse and obtain their support before submitting a pre-application
7. PhD applicants: submit the University of Toulouse PhD pre-application by 29 November 2026
8. Once finalised, the University of Toulouse submits applications to Campus France by 6 January 2027 inclusive
9. Do not submit an application directly to Campus France; applications must be submitted by the University of Toulouse

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are the most frequently asked questions about the Toulouse Eiffel Scholarship. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, and how to apply through the University of Toulouse.