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France is a historic venue of culture and knowledge and it is so much more than that. Studying in France is an experience in itself as students will not just be part of a larger global-cultural universe but also be the first-hand witness to its glorious history of influencing world culture, art and science. From breathtaking monuments to welcoming locals, some of World's top-ranked universities to highly experienced professional faculties, reasons to study in France are many and varied and we make sure your dream of studying in France is fulfilled.
France is a dreamland for students who dare to dream big. The country is known for its tradition of welcoming foreign students with open arms. The diversity and beauty of France is a matter of awe for students. With over 3,500 institutions equally focused on science, business, arts and other fields, it has so much to offer the international students. With Paris as the capital which is a global hub of art, fashion, gastronomy and culture, students are not only left with unlimited choices but also are placed in one of the richest multicultural countries.
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Studying in France is comparatively cheaper as compared to other study destinations and given the highly regarded degree and education system of the country, students can avail full value for each penny they spend in France.
Before asking which course to pursue in France, one must consider what s/he is most passionate about. This along with the future prospects of the chosen career is what finally helps students to take the career path that best suits them and at the same time improves their employability. And studying in France does that exactly.
To make your studies in France affordable, scholarships and grants are offered by either the Universities or the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the French embassy at your country. While some universities do offer scholarships up to 10,000 Euro per academic year to eligible students, based on their academic excellence and other criteria.
Since, very year a large number of international students migrate to France for their higher studies, the medium of instruction in most of the universities and colleges is English. For admissions in these institutions, students must score well in the English-proficiency tests like IELTS, PTE and TOEFL.
To study in France, if you are not a citizen of any of the EU nations or European Economic Area, you must have a French student visa. Indian students should obtain the VLS-TS to study in France and students are advised to apply for it the moment they are enrolled and they are in possession of the offer letter from the institution they have been admitted into.
From the historical lanes that inspired many French thinkers and poets to the culture that introduced 'Etiquette' to the world, France is all about the nice things in life. Be that a sip of French wine or its heritage Baguettes, the emblematic bread of the country, if you are person of good taste, France is your ideal destination to up the bar.
France is one of the top overseas education destination and located in Europe, it has its own appeal for the international students. Studying in France is comparatively cheaper as compared to other study destinations and given the highly regarded degree and education system of the country, students can avail full value for each penny they spend in France.
Pursuing a Bachelors degree in France can cost approximately 190 Euros per year while pursuing a Masters degree in the country will cost approximately 260 Euros per year. Engineering degrees in France costs around 620 Euros per academic year and Medicine courses costs in the range of 450 Euros per year. If you are planning to pursue a Ph.D. from any University in France, it will cost you somewhere around 396 Euros per year.
Studying at a Private university or a non-public university in general can be an expensive deal with some of the top institutions charging as much as 10,000 Euros per year. Tuition fee in private universities usually range from 1,500 Euros per year to 20,000 Euros per year. On the other hand, Business schools charge something between 5,000 to 7,000 Euros per year.
Apart from the tuition fee, there might be miscellaneous minor costs to be incurred by the students at the universities or institutions.
The cost of living in France is a but higher than countries like Germany & New Zealand but is more or less equivalent to other top overseas education destinations like the US and the UK. Though the overall living cost is dependent on individual students' lifestyle, it is also dependent on the location of residence and the type of accommodation.
Paris, Nice, Lyon, Nantes, Bordeaux and Toulouse are few of the locations where the cost of living is higher than the other parts of France. Students can either choose to stay at student halls of residence, rent an apartment or at the homestays where French families host you for a certain sum of money.
Most popular type of accommodation among international students is the halls of residence because it saves money.
Most popular type of accommodation among international students is the halls of residence because it saves money.
Apart from all of these, Health Insurance is one of the expense students will need to incur and it's cost vary as per the chosen cover but it usually costs around 20-50 Euros per month.
What should one study in France? This question has many branches and the most important is concerned with a student's passion for learning. So, before asking which course to pursue in France, one must consider what s/he is most passionate about. This along with the future prospects of the chosen career is what finally helps students to take the career path that best suits them and at the same time improves their employability. And studying in France does that exactly.
France universities are known for ranking high among world universities. This has largely to do with the excellence these universities have regarding various subjects, infrastructural advantages, research options and facilities, expertise of the faculties who are also expert professionals in their own fields, and degrees which are highly regarded by employers the world over.
So, we list a few of the top courses our students have went for their studies in France.
Since, very year a large number of international students migrate to France for their higher studies, the medium of instruction in most of the universities and colleges is English. For admissions in these institutions, students must score well in the English-proficiency tests like IELTS, PTE and TOEFL. However, the French equivalent for these tests are TCF (Test de connaissance du francais - Test of knowledge of French) and Le TEF (Test dâ Evaluation de francais - French assessment test) and students might have to appear for them as well for admissions in certain universities.
Like the other study destinations, GRE and GMAT may also be required and students are advised to check the admission requirement and consult the overseas education counsellors for more details about the examinations required to apply and study in the French universities and colleges.
To make your studies in France affordable, scholarships and grants are offered by either the Universities or the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the French embassy at your country. While some universities do offer scholarships up to 10,000 Euro per academic year to eligible students, based on their academic excellence and other criteria.
Similarly, the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs is known to offer the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme for students applying for Master's degree or Ph.D. programs.
Most of the grants are awarded based on the financial requirements of the students and can range between 1,606 and 4,600 Euros per year. A few of the grants might also exempt students from the health coverage charge or substantially reduce the charge.
To study in France, if you are not a citizen of any of the EU nations or European Economic Area, you must have a French student visa. Indian students should obtain the VLS-TS to study in France and students are advised to apply for it the moment they are enrolled and they are in possession of the offer letter from the institution they have been admitted into. It usually takes about 2 to 3 weeks to complete the visa process and obtain it.
Students are required to register for an online account at CampusFrance wherein they will be required to upload all the visa documents online. The paying of fee is also to be done through this portal. Following this, an interview will be scheduled and students must explain and describe their plans during their stay in France. This followed by your analysis being forwarded by CampusFrance to the concerned authority.
To avail more information about the steps to apply for a visa, we advise you consult our expert counsellors, who are here to make your visa application process smooth and hassle-free.
From the historical lanes that inspired many French thinkers and poets to the culture that introduced 'Etiquette' to the world, France is all about the nice things in life. Be that a sip of French wine or its heritage Baguettes, the emblematic bread of the country, if you are person of good taste, France is your ideal destination to up the bar.
Learning French is perhaps the best way to make your life in France easier as not everyone might be well-versed in English as a student and also knowing the local language before moving into a country with a different language is the best thing to do.
The people are warm and welcoming and that is what students are expected to be when they are in France. It is always advisable to keep an open mind and learn the French way of life as that can help students to better adapt and adopt France as their second home during their study abroad tenure.
