September 2019
One of the largest economies in the world, France has made a strong place in the exporting of services. A large number of multinational companies have set base in France, providing impetus to the country’s economy. A prominent sum of budget is allocated for education, which has led the country to become a leading provider of international education. Some of the elite universities in France, have made their mark in international rankings. Apart from the strong footings it has in business and education, it is a land of art and culture with few of the world’s most renowned monuments located in the country. Its healthcare is amongst the best in the world, with a high life expectancy.
Benefits of studying in France
• Education Hub
• Affordable Living
• Rich in Art and Culture
• Superiority in Science and Technology
• Learning French is not manadatory
Universities in France :-
Located in Grenoble, the school caters to 8000 students and 500 employees. The school provides 50 educational programs in French as well as English from undergraduate to graduate, doctoral and continuing education. Receiving a large number of accreditation the school is a member of the French Conférence des Grandes Ecoles.
The school is a host to over 67000 students and faculties which looks to provide innovative education, international experience and quality education. It looks to imbibe in its students certain key skills that will enable them to become forerunners in the field of business. QS Global EMBA 2019 ranks NEOMA BS 6 EMBA in France. It is also 19 in the world, and 4 in France amongst “Grande Ecole” programmes.
Catering to over 8000 students, over 40% are international students. Having seven campuses worldwide, it has over 100 partnerships with foreign universities. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate, Masters, PhD and Doctoral programs. Executive education programs and summer school is also available.
Intake
The prominent intake period in France is in September and February.
Education System in France
An immensely centralized system, education in France is categorized into three stages:
• Primary education: Beginning at the age of three in kindergarten, schooling in France is mandatory until the age of 16.
• Secondary education: Provided in two stages, Based Essais de La Petite Ceinture (BEPC) and Baccalaureate. BEPC is similar to the 10th std in India.
• Higher education: Also known as Lycees, it is equivalent to 12th std in India. Completion of the same provides students with a diploma known as the Baccalaureate.
• Universities and Grande Ecoles: There exists approximately 90 Public Universities throughout the country that provide students with a range of disciplines. Created in the 19th century, Grande Ecoles are French institutions parallel to the university system. Extremely selective, these offer superior quality education in varied subject areas. Over 300 Grande Ecoles they can either be public or private institutions or part of both. Although, the fee structure may be higher, students gain from constrained class size, better interaction and networking opportunities.
Entry Requirements
To study in France, it is not mandatory for the student to possess an IELTS score. If you’re looking to pursue a Master’s program then having good scores in your Bachelor’s Degree becomes imperative. For an MBA, along with good scores in the Bachelor’s program, GMAT scores and 2-3 years of work experience is also required.
Popular Courses
• Masters of Business Administration
• Information Technology
• Engineering
• Fashion
• Art and Design
Costs
| Programmes |
Costs (Per year/Approx) |
| Masters |
€10000-€16500 |
| MBA |
€23000-€25000 |
Work Opportunities
• Work during studies: Part time work of upto 20 hours, off-campus can be undertaken by international students. The country has a minimum salary of €9.61 gross per hour.
• Work after studies: After earning a Master’s or equivalent degree one can apply for a one-time Temporary Residency Authorization for twelve months. This enables students to work any job upto 60% of the official work week. After attaining a job related to their area of study, at a rate of compensation of at least 1.5 times the national minimum wage one can enter full-time employment by requesting a change of status. Even if you’re not an EU student, you can be recruited by a company. Having a French Degree, allows you to attain a circulation visa to France and Europe for five years that can be extended through life.
Visa
The student visa process in France is extremely simple, with the need to only submit visa documents through an online application. After giving an interview and submission of documents, students are granted a visa.
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