Studying in FranceCampus France Djibouti 2027: procedure, fees, interview, and what is not yet published
Campus France Djibouti: first-year bachelor's is decided before 15 December 2026, the national date. The office at the Institut français has not yet published its 2027 calendar; here are its 8-step procedure, 28,000 FDJ fee, the interview, the visa and what to check.
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Information checked on 2 November 2026.
Djibouti is one of the countries in the Campus France "Études en France" procedure, and the Djibouti office, based at the Institut français, receives candidates. For first-year bachelor's, the prior admission request (DAP) closes on 15 December 2026, the national date for the 2027 intake. As of 2 November 2026, however, Campus France Djibouti has not published its 2027 calendar: its calendar page still shows the 2025-2026 campaign. This guide therefore separates what is published from what remains to be confirmed, and tells you how to move forward without losing time. For the general logic of the platform, see our complete guide to Campus France.
Campus France Djibouti: what is published as of 2 November 2026
| Item | Situation found | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Études en France procedure | Compulsory, Djibouti is on the list of countries concerned | Campus France, national page |
| National 2027 calendar | DAP from 1 October to 15 December 2026, answers before 30 April 2027, choice before 31 May 2027 | Campus France, national page |
| Office calendar for 2027 | Not published; the page shows the 2025-2026 campaign | Campus France Djibouti |
| Application fee | 28,000 FDJ, with no campaign year stated | Campus France Djibouti |
| Contact details | Institut français Arthur Rimbaud, BP 64, Djibouti | Campus France office directory |
The Campus France office in Djibouti
The official Campus France office directory gives:
- address: Institut français Arthur Rimbaud, BP 64, Djibouti;
- phone: + 253 35 35 13 (as listed in the directory);
- email: djibouti@campusfrance.org.
The office website also offers a contact form where you state your intended level of study. Opening hours are not published online: write before going there.
The Études en France procedure in 8 steps
Campus France Djibouti sets out the following route:
Before filling your basket, check that you meet each programme's prerequisites, level and admission conditions: universities decide, not Campus France. If the institution you want is not connected to the platform, our comparison Campus France or direct application explains the route to follow.
Key dates for the 2027 intake
| Date | Step | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1 October 2026 | Études en France opens | Published national date |
| 15 December 2026 | DAP closes (first year) | Published national date |
| 30 April 2027 | University answers at the latest | Published national date |
| 31 May 2027 | Final choice; no reply means refusal | Published national date |
For second year to master's, the office has not published a 2027 date. During the 2025-2026 campaign, it set 15 December for first year and 15 January for other programmes. Do not take that January date for granted: ask djibouti@campusfrance.org to confirm and aim for mid-December at every level. Our Campus France calendar 2027-2028 compares countries.
Campus France fees in Djibouti
The file management fee is 28,000 FDJ, to be paid before the file is reviewed. Three payment methods are listed:
- at the Institut français de Djibouti cash desk;
- into the Institut français account at BCIMR;
- by Visa or Mastercard.
The fee is non-refundable and guarantees neither pre-registration nor a visa. The amount appears on a page that refers to the 2025-2026 campaign: confirm it before paying. The full departure budget is detailed in our article on Campus France fees.
The academic interview
The interview lasts about thirty minutes with a Campus France adviser. Bring your printed notice, your ID and your original paper file. The adviser asks you to present your background and plan in a few minutes, then covers:
- the institutions and programmes you chose, their admission conditions, curricula and career outcomes;
- the coherence of your plan, possible difficulties and what happens if it does not work out;
- if the programme requires a foreign language, a few sentences in that language.
The file then goes to the institutions you chose. Our guide to the Campus France interview lists typical questions, and our article on the Campus France French test explains who must take one.
The student visa from Djibouti
Once admitted, you obtain the institution's pre-registration certificate, then go to the Campus France office, which signs it and gives you the document list and instructions for the consular appointment. The visa application is filed with the French consular authorities in Djibouti; the website of the French embassy in Djibouti points to its consular section and to France-Visas.
Note: the Campus France Djibouti visa page still mentions a former funds threshold of €615 and outdated formalities. The amount required today is €877.50 per month, according to service-public.fr. Our guide to proving your funds lists accepted evidence, and the one on the student visa application the whole file.
What to do right now
If every answer is negative, our tips after a Campus France rejection help you plan what comes next.
Arriving with the Djiboutian community
The Campus France simulator (in French) places a file for free; its thresholds come from Beninese admits and only give a rough idea for Djibouti. On Compatri, the Djiboutian diaspora page gathers communities city by city, and every 27 June Djibouti Independence Day brings compatriots together in the diaspora. Joining the community of your future city is free.
Compatri is not a Campus France or government service: only information from Campus France Djibouti and the consular authorities is binding.
Official sources
- Campus France Djibouti: the calendar
- Campus France Djibouti: the Études en France procedure
- Campus France Djibouti: preparing your interview
- Campus France Djibouti: the long-stay student visa
- Campus France: the Djibouti office
- Campus France: the Études en France procedure and the 2027 calendar
- France in Djibouti: embassy website
- Service-public.fr: student residence permit, required funds
Frequently asked questions
What is the Campus France Djibouti 2027 deadline?
For first-year bachelor's, the prior admission request closes on 15 December 2026, the national date. Campus France Djibouti has not yet published its 2027 calendar for other levels; in the 2025-2026 campaign the date was 15 January. Ask djibouti@campusfrance.org to confirm.
How much does Campus France cost in Djibouti?
The office lists a 28,000 FDJ management fee, paid before the file is reviewed, at the Institut français cash desk, into its BCIMR account or by card. The fee is non-refundable. The amount appears on a 2025-2026 campaign page: confirm it before paying.
Where is Campus France in Djibouti?
At the Institut français Arthur Rimbaud, BP 64, in Djibouti, according to the official Campus France office directory, which also gives djibouti@campusfrance.org. Opening hours are not published online: write before going.
How long is the Campus France interview in Djibouti?
About thirty minutes with an adviser. Bring the printed notice, your ID and your original paper file. You present your background and plan, then discuss the programmes you chose, the coherence of the plan and what happens if it does not work out.