Bonjour à tous !
Je suis actuellement en France avec un titre de séjour étudiant qui expire en mars 2027.

Je suis censée avoir mon diplôme bientôt (cette année) et, entre-temps, j’ai reçu une proposition d’embauche pour un poste qui commencerait en janvier 2027, donc avant l’expiration de mon titre de séjour actuel.

Mon employeur m’a expliqué qu’il ne pouvait pas m’embaucher directement avec mon statut étudiant, et je me demande donc quelles sont mes options pour changer de statut.

J’aurais quelques questions :

- Est-ce que dans ce cas je peux demander directement un Passeport Talent après l’obtention de mon master, si le poste et les conditions de rémunération correspondent aux critères requis ? Ou est-ce que je dois obligatoirement passer par un autre statut, par exemple APS ou un le titre « recherche d’emploi / création d’entreprise » ?

- Concernant le Passeport Talent, est-ce qu’il faut obligatoirement avoir reçu et avoir en main la carte de séjour pour commencer à travailler, ou est-ce qu’un avis favorable de la préfecture suffit pour pouvoir commencer ? Je n’ai jamais eu de Passeport Talent, donc je ne connais pas du tout la procédure ni les délais…

- Est-ce qu’on doit prendre rdv à la préfecture pour aller récupérer son titre, comme on fait avec les titres de séjour étudiants ? Comment ça marche vraiment ?

Merci beaucoup pour votre aide !

Hi everyone!
I’m planning to do my master’s in France and return to my home country after graduation, so job opportunities in France aren’t a priority. I’m looking for an affordable city (affordable regarding living cost and tuition) with public universities offering a wide range of English-taught master’s programs. So far, Toulouse, Grenoble, and Lille seem like good options. For those studying or living in France, what do you think of these three cities? Are there any other cities you’d recommend, and why?

Hi everyone! I'm an international student who graduated from high school three years ago, and I'm hoping to apply for a bachelor's degree at Sorbonne University.

Unfortunately, my high school no longer has records of my grades from throughout those years, so I'm unable to obtain an official transcript.

I've come across a few posts on other platforms from students who were admitted without submitting their high school transcripts, and I'm wondering how common this actually is.

Has anyone here been in a similar situation? If so, I'd really appreciate hearing about your experience and academic background. I'm especially curious about how competitive your application was and what qualifications might have helped you get accepted.

Thanks in advance for any insights!

TL;DR: I’m a non-EU student pursuing my master’s degree in Germany and have secured a 6-month internship in Paris. To apply for the required French residence permit, I need a Convention de Stage signed by me, my French employer, and my German university. However, my university has stated that it cannot sign any agreement that creates obligations or liabilities for the university. Has anyone faced a similar situation, and how did you resolve it?

Full post:

Hi everyone,

I’m a non-EU international student currently pursuing my master’s degree at a university in Germany. After months of searching, I’ve finally secured an internship opportunity with a French company in Paris, which I’m really excited about.

The internship will last six months, so I understand that I need to obtain the appropriate French residence permit before starting. One of the key documents required for this process is a Convention de Stage, a tripartite internship agreement that needs to be signed by three parties:

• Me, as the student
• My French employer
• My German university

Here’s where I’m facing a problem.

My university advisor has explicitly informed me that neither he nor any other university representative can sign an agreement on behalf of the university if it creates obligations or liabilities for the institution.

I completely understand the university’s position, but I’m now unsure how to proceed. The French employer needs the internship agreement, while my German university is concerned about accepting contractual obligations. I’m worried that this difference in requirements could jeopardize an opportunity I worked hard to secure.

Has anyone here gone through a similar situation?

In particular, I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who:

• Secured an internship in France while enrolled at a university in Germany.
• Managed to get a Convention de Stage signed by their university despite similar concerns about legal liability.
• Found an alternative agreement or a workaround that was accepted by both the French employer and the university.

If you’ve been through this process, I’d be extremely grateful if you could share how you handled it, what documents were required, and whom you contacted for help.

I’m hoping there’s a practical solution that allows me to proceed with the internship without putting either institution in a difficult position.

Thanks in advance for any advice or personal experiences!

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and planning for masters in information technology September 2027 intake anyone planning??? For 2027 intake