Study In France


Why prefer studying in France?

France promises you with the best quality of education. Getting a college in France will never let you down for any reason. Moreover it’s like an assurance of getting the best in the world. Individuals choose France for their commitment and the quality of their education which is supposed to be found nowhere in the world. The people prefer France over any other country because those people are exceptionally serious regarding their education system.

They try entertaining everyone on the individual level. They prefer small classes and more instructors rather than over crow-fluidded classes with just one or two instructors. If you just go through the statistics, you will find that the ample of such France based colleges which have proved themselves to be the best on the basis of a strong background of providing the world class education. So if you have a plan of getting outside your native country to pursue your further education, do keep France as a priority.



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Undergraduate Studies in France

You might have already thought of the courses that you want to pursue in your coming future. But before that the very essentials which you should have with you are have a high school diploma or the equivalent as card as meet additional requirements.

The sessions in France start from mid of September and ends by June in the following year. Since France is considered to be the best education supplier, obviously the demand for it will be too high. So you need to apply at least two months before the release date of your desired course.

The sooner you will be done with your formalities, the sooner you will get the result. And being in the top applier list is something which will help you in long terms. People can prefer following subjects as their choice:

  1. Medicine
  2. Geography
  3. Pharmacology
  4. Art History
  5. Linguistics
  6. Sociology
  7. European and Mediterranean Cultures
  8. Communication technology
  9. Information Technology
  10. French Studies
  11. International Business Administration
  12. Film Studies
  13. Global Communications
  14. Finance
  15. International Finance
  16. Literary Studies
  17. Creative Arts
  18. Psychology
  19. International Economics
  20. International and Comparative Politics

Apart from a high school diploma, one should have cleared the entrance exam of that particular university which must have been conducted in one’s native country. Also you will be required to submit all the official records from all institutions you have attended since secondary school.

It should be attested with all of the details of the subjects that were taken as card as the diplomas and degrees that were received. All international students must also submit IELTS/TOEFL scores which is a compulsion. Do keep in mind there are deadlines in place that you must meet in order to attend the school during a particular term. Keep these deadline times in mind when completing the application


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Post graduate and other specific courses

Nuclear, Space and Aviation teaching in France is very popular. There are various other industries also in which France such as teaching, languages, art, history, medicine and law. The education system again is very much in demand and it’s tough too to survive through the whole plan. Some of the other courses that are available include Wine. Wine is that one specific field which France flaunts about.

If you want to learn the complete a to z of wine, you should definitely prefer France as a center. Art, International business and fashion are those another of the very famous and leading industries in France. Again France is a place which can not only put you into the who’s who list but also can make you the Bill Gates of your specific field. Postgraduate programs in France fall into three main categories:

  1. Taught Masters (MAs/MScs/MEng)
  2. Research Masters (MRes/ MA by Research)
  3. Doctorates and PhDs

As the name suggests of the programs mentioned above, taught masters is similar to giving all the notes and tutorials to the students and they are free to use any approach to study and research on the topic. Research masters will be related to the research works or the R&D department of any institution. Doctorate and PhDs are similar to our such courses here in India. Earning a postgraduate degree in France totally depends upon the course we prefer to avail. Some courses take 4 years to complete while some may get complete in one or two years.



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Cost of accommodation

It is highly advisable to first estimate the cost of education before beginning to make up your mind for any college. The estimation should include the college fees along with renting accommodation, food, entertainment, supplies, tests and miscellaneous fees. If you do not want to spoil your mood at the last moment regarding the cost of living, you should have a pre plan chart of funds which will be needed.

This can be done by looking up on internet the cost of various things which you will be requiring there. Comparative to the cost of living in India, France is an expensive country. The average rates for tuition vary from about 150 EUR per term to 900 EUR per term in France. It has been approximately determined that the average student will need to have around 430 EUR per month which is approximately 5,160 EUR per year to survive while studying in France.

This is the minimal cost which will be needed. You should keep your funds in addition to the estimated cost so that you do not face any problem there. Housing is one of the major concerns when you are stepping out of your place. The average cost of housing in France is 250 to 700 EUR per month which varies for the region that you stay in. Prefer taking up the houses which is offered at the institution that you have selected.


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Scholarship

There are various funds and scholarships plan available for the international students who are willing to go to France for further studies. Here are a few scholarships that students abroad can take advantage of:
  1. The Michaela Farnum Memorial Scholarship by International Studies Abroad Inc. (ISA)
  2. Dr. Carlos E. Memorial Scholarship by International Studies Abroad Inc.
  3. Chateaubriand Fellowship by University of Illinois.
  4. IES Abroad Excellence in a Foreign Language Scholarship by Institute for the International Education of Students.
  5. ISA Diversity Scholarship by International Studies Abroad Inc.
  6. GSE Summer Scholarship by Global Student Experience.
  7. GSE Language Development Scholarship by Global Student Experience.
  8. GSE Academic Scholarship by Global Student Experience.
  9. Boren Scholarships and fellowships by Boren Awards for International Study.
  10. Arcadia University Gilman Scholarships.
  11. Annette Kade Scholarships by International Student Exchange Program.

Though there are very limited resources available for the international students for financial helps but if you will speak to the finance department of your college, they will guide you in the right direction.


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Lifestyle

There has been observed a problem of feeling homesickness by many students while staying out of their native country. Stepping out of your comfort zone is a very gutsy thing to do but to keep up the same spirit is even tougher. To overcome such breakdowns.

France has a hub of many entertaining pleasures for students like 5,000 movie theaters, 33,000 stage performances each year (in national theaters and centers for dramatic arts, as card as private theaters), 1,200 museums, and innumerable music festivals, concerts and events appealing to every conceivable interest.

Being a student of any institute in France brings you the opportunity to remain in shape by availing various sports like Track, sailing, diving, golf, riding, martial arts, tennis, soccer, mountain climbing, rugby, squash, skiing, basketball, volleyball and the list goes on. You are even allowed to work as long as you are enrolled as a student while studying under certain norms according to their policies.


Note: The above information is mentioned by researching different official and third party sources.Though we have taken utmost care in curating the content but if you feel any information above is false/wrong/misleading then we request you too please email us immediately at [email protected] with your consent.
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