For nationals of a country in the Schengen area (European Union), no visa is required. For nationals of a country outside the Schengen area (European Union), the visa is compulsory and can be the subject of two types of request depending on the student's project: a) Short-stay visa: less than 90 days or less than 120 days, to be renewed in their country of origin. b) Long-stay visa: visa for an entire year, renewable in France.