So You Want to Study in France



France is known for its quality education in the arts and sciences.

1. Universities vs. specialized schools
Universities offer degree programs in all disciplines and fields - academic, research, and professional. During the 2002-2003 academic year, French universities enrolled over 1.5 million students. Foreign students represent about 10 percent of the total workforce. French universities are public institutions, registration is open to any student holding a French baccalaureate or equivalent degree allowing you to begin university studies in their home country (eg. High school, bachelor, etc.).
 
Specialized schools can be public or private, but the main difference between these and universities is that special schools are selective in their admissions and enroll far fewer students than universities. They often train students for careers in engineering, management, art, architecture and other fields. Colleges are special schools which are very selective. Many programs of supply management and engineering graduates who prepare for competitive industries. These programs are very prestigious and very popular in France and worldwide.

2. Schools of Management
France has about 230 private schools of business and management, many of which are affiliated with chambers of commerce and industry. International students who have completed two years of higher education can apply for admission, sit the entrance examination, and three years to get a business degree. Among the best-known business schools and management are the École des Hautes Études Commerciales, known as HEC, Ecole Supérieure de Commerce de Paris (ESCP-EAP), the National School of Economics and Commercial Sciences (ESSEC), the Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales du Nord (EDHEC), the School of Management of Lyon (EM Lyon) and INSEAD.


The MBA in France
Master of Business Administration are very popular in France. Many French MBA programs are taught in English. Classes tend to include students of many nationalities. Some programs may also require interviews.

3. Engineering Schools
France has about 240 engineers public and private schools. Each school has its own specialties. Each school also has different application requirements, but they generally include application, vestibular and an interview. Students with up to 4 years of college can apply as transfer students.

Masters
Many schools offer specialized master a year in engineering. Admission requirements for the program include an engineering degree or five years of postsecondary education. About 20 schools offer the specialization of engineering degree. Students with 4 years old can gain 2. These programs are very popular among international students because they can accommodate with degrees in four years.

PhD
Students can earn a doctorate in engineering after 3 years of success in the laboratory of an engineering school, often in cooperation with industry.
 
Once you have selected some appropriate programs, you must complete an application.
4. Location and cost
The location of your program is one of the most important factors in choosing their curriculum. cost of average life in France is equivalent to 1,000 euros per month. CampusFrance, the main promoter of higher education in France, said:
"Paris has no monopoly of high quality education Know now that it is almost impossible to find cheap accommodation in Paris the whole country is renowned institutions in all areas, not just universities; ... in fact, most business schools and many schools of senior engineers are located outside of Paris. "
 
The average tuition for college programs is approximately 300 euros per academic year. In public schools of engineering, the annual tuition is approximately 600 Euros. Tuition at other institutions, including business schools, is much higher. Contact the business school for information on tuition.

5. Student Visa
Students admitted to an institution will receive a letter that will allow them to ask for a student visa at the French consulate in their country. (Citizens of EU member country does not need a visa). Students from outside Europe who plan to study in France for more than 6 months must obtain a student visa.
 
CapusFrance offer these 3 very important pieces of advice:
1 - A tourist visa can not be converted into a student visa in France or any other EU country.
2 - If you plan to complete two consecutive programs (such as a program in French as a foreign language, followed by a course of study), get admission to both programs before applying for the visa so that your visa will be valid for the duration of your study period. French visas can not be extended in France.

6. Working in France
Foreign students can work in France if they have a residence permit and are enrolled in an institution that participates in the student health plan of the French system of social protection (social security). French law allows foreign students to work part-time (19.5 hours per week) during the school year and full time during holidays. The minimum hourly wage in France is 8.27 euros gross before taxes and fees.
 

The French labor law stipulates: "As a condition of employment, people who are not French citizens must have a valid work permit" Students who wish to work for payment must obtain a temporary work permit (.. students from the European economic Area, Algeria and Togo are exempt from this requirement.) Contact an official international students at your school for more information.

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