World Rankings: Global university rankings reflect a total of 41 French universities which are included in the World University Rankings 2015/16, of which 11 are within the global top 250
Multicultural study experience: France brings together cultures from all over the world. Students appreciate the beautiful, developed cities and the great variety of social life available. Impressions about French culture and city life were overall more positive than the European average. Even the smaller cities offered opportunities for fun student activities.
Courses offered in English: Mostly all courses in France are taught in English. You do need to learn French to study in France. Knowledge of French language however is recommended so that you communicate locally with people. All Universities gives an opportunity to learn French as a subject during the course
Part Time Work: Students can work up to 20 hours per week during course and full time in holidays (approx. 40 hours per week)
Post Study Work Permits for Indian Students in France: France has introduced two year post study work permit for Indian graduates. Thus, you can work in France after you finish your studies
Internships in France: Many programs in France provide well paid internship opportunities with multinational companies
Accommodation Subsidy: Accommodation help by 40% to 50% By French Government (CAF) is available. Thus, your living costs could go down in France as compared to many other countries
Fashion Capital of the World: The Paris Fashion Week is the finale of the big four fashion weeks. World’s best designers have always operated from Paris. Paris is home to some of the world’s topmost fashion schools
Science and Technology Excellence in France: France is a first-class centre for scientific and technological innovation. It owes this standing to its research capacity and its many achievements in such fields as aerospace, transportation, electronics, telecommunications, chemistry, biotechnology, health and mathematics. In the Information Technology sector, France ranks second in Europe and fourth in the world.
Management in France: World’s 3rd leading host country for higher education. France is home to some of the topmost management schools in the world: INSEAD, HEC, ESSEC, Grenoble Graduate School of Business (GGSB), and more. 5 French business schools ranked among top 10 business schools in Europe. France is regarded as best destination in the world in terms of Value for Money for world class Management courses.
Commonly regarded as the language of love, from a nation of sophistication and culture, French hardly needs selling any more than it already does for itself. Nonetheless, for those of you who are still on the fence regarding whether or not it's the subject for you, we've put together just a few of the many reasons to study French at university:
Well, maybe "chance" is a slightly misleading word – most foreign language degrees include a period abroad as a compulsory element of the course, and French is no exception.
Choose to study this subject at university, and you'll almost certainly find yourself studying in France or another French-speaking nation for up to a year. Many students aspire to be accepted onto their university's foreign exchange programme, so having it stipulated as a requirement of your degree must be seen as an enviable bonus.
The job market, especially for graduates, is as competitive as it has ever been – that's no secret. Luckily for students of French, one of the best ways to make yourself stand out from the crowd is to have proficiency (or even better, fluency) in a foreign language.
World where so much business is done on an international level, companies are always on the lookout for employees who can easily converse with their overseas colleagues. If you want your CV to find itself at the top of the pile, a French degree is a great start.
The professional premium refers to the difference between the mean salary for those starting professional employment (a job that usually requires a degree) and the mean salary for those entering employment in a non-professional occupation (a job that doesn't usually require a degree).
Our November 2017 analysis of graduate salaries found that the professional premium for French was over £4,000. In other words, if you're looking to work in a field where French is relevant, a degree in the subject is massively beneficial.
While the overall Graduate Prospects for French students are about average, the scores for a good proportion of the universities in the subject table are very impressive.
In a table containing around 50 universities, almost all of the top 25 (and many outside of it) have Graduate Prospects of at least 70%, with a fair chunk boasting a score of 80% or above. With job prospects a concern for graduates and non-graduates alike, these kinds of numbers will make reassuring reading for prospective French students.
In terms of the number of countries in which a language is officially spoken, English is by far and away the most widely used in the world. However, along with Arabic and Spanish, French is one of a small group of languages that can claim to be at least close to the popularity of English.
wing to the former French empire, large swathes of Africa speak the language, as does Canada, and of course, a handful of European nations. If that's still not enough to convince you that French is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, bear in mind that it's also one of just six official UN languages. Useful.
The major benefits enjoyed by those who study in France include relatively low tuition fees at public universities. For the majority of courses at most public universities in France, you’ll have to pay only EU€189 (around US$210) a year for a bachelor’s degree (there are exceptions – engineering courses tend to cost more for example).
It should be noted that universities in France tend to levy additional administrative charges, which are known to bring the price up considerably. That said, the final figure is still likely to be far lower than you would pay in a comparable destination.
You will pay more to study in France’s highly selective grandes écoles and grands établissements (great schools and establishments), which set their own fees. Some of these operate only at postgraduate level, and some – like Ecole Normale Supérieure, Paris – require students to either complete two years of preparatory school (which is nearly as selective as the grande école itself) or to transfer across after two or more years of an undergraduate course. Top management schools can charge up to €30,000 a year (~US $33,500).
Not only do you get a world-class education in France - the tuition charges at public universities are more a symbolic formality than a real cost factor. That essentially means you can study in France for free! The annual fee for Master’s degrees in France are set to around 250 euros per year for anyone, regardless of their nationality. Studying at private universities will set students back anywhere from 3,000 to 10,000 euros per annum, on par with other European countries. Take into account, however, that some cities are somewhat expensive when it comes to rent or the general cost of living. That is especially true for Paris.
The application process and visa requirements to study in France will depend on whether you come from a country in the EU, or from further elsewhere in the world. Students from Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein are treated the same as EU students in this case.
If you wish to study in France, it’s important to inform yourself about all the possible visa requirements. French government regulates these issues and regulations depend on your citizenship.
For EU citizens and citizens of Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein, no visa is required.
Applicants from outside the EU: You will need to obtain a visa, which includes a residence permit (VLS-TS). It is valid for one year and can be renewed later if necessary. In order to obtain this visa you have to complete an application form as well provide OFII (the French Office of Immigration and Integration) passport photos, proof of your qualifications, a police certificate attesting that you don’t have a serious criminal record, a proof you can speak French (if your course is in French) and a proof you have sufficient financial means. Once you arrive in France you will need to contact OFII (they may request that you undertake a medical examination).
France uses the Euro (€) for its currency. Tuition rates at public institutions are set by the government and they are very affordable. In fact, tuition rates at France’s public institutions of higher education are identical for domestic and international students.
Tuition costs are set every year. In 2013, annual tuition costs for undergraduate studies were set under €200 (under US$300). For master’s studies, the rates are around €245 (around US$320) and for doctoral studies it’s around €370 (US$488). Students are often required to pay certain administrative fees which raise tuition costs a bit. Despite these fees, studying in France remains one of the most affordable options for international students who seek a quality higher education.
These rates apply to public institutions only. If you wish to study at a private institution, the rates tend to be much higher and go up to €10,000 (US$13,000) per year.
There are also certain scholarships and mobility schemes available for those who wish to study abroad in France. Some of the most popular ones include grants from the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research, funding made by National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), awards from regional councils, Erasmus and Erasmus Mundus programs.
Unlike tuition rates, costs of living in France tend to be higher than neighbouring countries. Luckily, students are often eligible to subsidized rates at restaurants and transportation. There is also specialised housing for students which is even available to internationals who wish to study in France. Costs of living are significantly lower in smaller towns, so this is another thing to keep in mind when deciding on where to study in France.
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