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THE ROLE OF CAMPUS FRANCE OFFICE Personalized services for international students Comprehensive information on French higher education Orientation Assistance with legal and regulatory compliance Preparation for departure

STUDYING IN FRANCE: BASIC FACTS CAMPUS FRANCE STUDYING IN FRANCE: BASIC FACTS

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT MOBILITY 4 102 465 International students studied abroad in 2013 309 000 Foreign students studied in France in 2015/2016 (12,1%) Andrea, Erasmus in Grenoble 759 Czech students did their mobility in France in 2014/2015 (2nd most popular destination) Marketa, Bachelor in Law, in Montpellier 728 Czech students studied in France during all of their university curriculum in 2015/2016 Jan, Double Master degree in Engineering, in Marseille

5 good reasons to study in France 5th largest economy 2 An excellent quality of life at the heart of Europe 3 A comprehensive system of higher education with a focus on quality 1 French, an international language 4 A magnet for talented international students 5

DEGREES AND DIPLOMAS Diplomas certified by the French government A single European academic area that facilitates mobility in Europe and throughout the world Academic year divided into semesters Postsecondary programs organized into 3 cycles: Licence, Master, Doctorate European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) Addendum to diploma (in English) explaining the learning covered by the diploma French national diplomas have the same value regardless of the institution that grants them [Première rangée] Years of study / Levels / Degrees / LMD system [rangée « 9 »] 18 semesters (9 years); • Doctor of Medicine (a state diploma, Diplôme d’État) [ligne rouge] DOCTORAL DEPARTMENTS [rangées « 8 et 7 »] DOCTORATE, 16 semesters (8 years), 480 ECTS credits; • Doctorate / The doctorate is conferred by a doctoral department affiliated with a university. Doctoral candidates must have received a French national Master or equivalent degree. [rangées « 6 et 7 »] 12 semesters (6 years); • Doctor of Dental Surgery, • Doctor of Pharmacy; Mastère Spécialisé (MS, specialized master), • Master of Business Administration (MBA); • HMONP (qualification to direct building projects in one’s own name, i.e., independently) [rangées « 5 et 4 »] MASTER, 10 semesters (5 years), 300 ECTS credits; • Research Master, • Professional Master, • Title of Engineer; • Title of Engineer, • Master of Science (MSc), • Business school diplomas, • Diplomas from Grandes Écoles; • Art school diploma (DNSEP), • State diploma as Architect, • Diplomas of specialized schools (medical technicians, social work, tourism, etc.) [rangée « 3 »] LICENCE, 6 semesters (3 years), 180 ECTS credits; • Licence (bachelor), Licence professionnelle (professionally oriented bachelor’s degree); [cellule vide]; • Art school diplomas (DNAT, DNAP), • Diploma of study in architecture [rangées « 2 et 1 »] 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS credits; • University technical diploma (DUT); • Admission to first year of Grande École curriculum, • Program of preparation for Grande École (CPGE); • Art school diplomas (DMA), • Higher technical certificate (BTS), Higher certificate in agriculture (BTSA) [dernière rangée] Completion of secondary education + French baccalauréat or equivalent = qualified to begin higher education [avant-dernière rangée (suggestion: mettez cette rangée en haut des colonnes correspondantes)] Universities / Grandes Écoles, Schools of business, Schools of engineering / Schools of art, Schools of architecture, Other institutions (advanced secondary schools, specialized schools) [note en bas de la table] ECTS credits = credits awarded under European Credit Transfer System; credits are cumulable and transferable within Europe; 60 credits = 1 year of full-time study

DOCTORAL TRAINING Any student holding a Master or the equivalent is eligible for doctoral training The doctorate is earned in a doctoral department under the supervision of one or two dissertation directors Training is focused on research work in a laboratory or research center, with very little coursework Candidates must write and defend a dissertation to be awarded the doctorate May be done in English, with a summary in French Programs from 3 to 6 years (exceptionally) depending on the discipline www.researchinfrance.fr

UNIVERSITIES Publicly funded universities are found throughout the country Enrollment in the first year is open to all students holding the baccalauréat Applying for a Master program: Research program on Campus France’s website Directly on line, through the university’s webpage (usually between February and June) Motivation letter, CV, notes, diplomas. Possible interview about knowledge and/or motivations.

FRANCE’S DISTINCTIVE “GRANDES ECOLES” Distinctively French, the Grandes Ecoles offer high-level professional education Some are public; others are private. They include schools of engineering, institutions that train future professors, institutes of political science, schools of management, and schools of veterinary science. Admission is highly selective The degrees granted by the Grandes Ecoles signify five years of postsecondary study. Many are recognized as equivalent to the Master. Many programs are taught in English

SPECIALIZED SCHOOLS AND INSTITUTES More than 3,000 other educational institutions, public and private, offer programs in specific sectors: health, paramedical specialties, broadcasting, communication, journalism, social work, fashion, design, tourism, culinary arts, military studies, agriculture, agronomy, political science, etc. These institutions confer: state diplomas (diplômes d’État) in certain fields or institution-specific certificates and diplomas Programs from 2 to 5 years Admission may be by entrance examination or by application

SCHOOLS OF ART AND ARCHITECTURE Higher schools of art Many schools of art of various types operate in France (fine arts, crafts, applied arts) They offer programs from 2 to 5 years Admission is selective (entrance exam, application/portfolio) Schools of architecture France’s schools of architecture confer national diplomas Studies are divided into 3 cycles (LMD scheme) A state diploma in architecture (Diplôme d’État d’Architecte), equivalent to the Master opens the way to doctoral-level study La France, référence mondiale dans les domaines de l’art et de l’architecture

University cooperation 6 Inter-universities agreements with Charles University (EHESS, Bourgogne, Toulouse, Montpellier, Sorbonne-Nouvelle…) Other agreements in each faculty. 55 Erasmus partners in France. 5 double degrees Czech-French Lille 2 University – Erasmus Mundus – international master in Sports and Tourism Engineering Strasbourg University – Corporate strategy and Finance in Europe EHESS – Erasmus Mundus – Société européenne : identité et développement Three diploms – Erasmus Mundus – Philosophies allemandes et françaises dans l’espace européen (Europhilosophy) Lorraine University – Erasmus Mundus – Program Language and communication technologies

STUDYING IN FRANCE: PRACTICALITIES CAMPUS FRANCE STUDYING IN FRANCE: PRACTICALITIES

TUITION COSTS Degree Annual tuition Licence 184 € Master 256 € Tuition costs in France are among the lowest in the world because the French government covers a large share of the real cost of education (€14,000/student) Degree Licence Master Engineer Doctorate Annual tuition 184 € 256 € 610 € 391 € Tuition levels for private institutions are higher, ranking from €1,500 to €30,000

SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID The French government pays a very large share of the real cost of postsecondary education Which translates into direct support for all students, regardless of origin Campus Bourses, a financial-aid search engine • Trilingual • Multi-criteria searches • Descriptions • Conditions • Contacts There are many ways to finance a period of study or research in France Scholarships according to social criteria Scholarships from educational institutions, local governments, private companies Accessible from www.campusfrance.org Covers nearly 700 national and international support programs Grants under the Erasmus + Program Scholarships « Free movers » from the Czech government

CHOOSING A PROGRAM The Campus France LMD catalog Licence Master Online catalog of French postsecondary programs Doctorate 30,000 programs 3,500 institutions of higher education From the Licence to the Doctoral level A powerful search engine Profiles of institutions and programs

PROGRAMS TAUGHT IN ENGLISH The number of programs taught in English is growing at every level (L, M, and D) More than 1,200 programs are taught partly or entirely in English A catalog of programs taught in English Admission requirements Status and accreditation of degrees Language proficiency requirements Program costs Associated courses in French as a foreign language

SHORT ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND LANGUAGE STUDY Catalog of short academic programs coupled with cultural / linguistic courses More than 300 options that combine language learning with cultural experiences: fine dining, tourism, and more Programs in French as a foreign language Summer and winter academic courses An interactive map of France’s regions / Users select their level of proficiency and field of interest www.coursdete.campusfrance.org Immersion France A free multilingual app for phones and tablets Hundreds of choices of linguistic and touristic experiences A tool to help users find the program that best meet their needs An interactive map that enables users to explore France’s regions Photos and videos of the different regions

CAMPUS FRANCE LIVING IN FRANCE

HOUSING IN FRANCE Various housing solutions are available University housing (Cités-U) Private buildings designed for students Rentals in the private housing market Group rentals Intergenerational housing Residencies (e.g., for medical students) Housing subsidies Available to international students on the same terms as French students Subsidies vary with rental costs Available even for group rentals CLE: guarantees for student renters Government guarantees are available to student renters who have no personal guarantor Available in all of France’s academic regions except overseas territories and departments

INSURANCE France’s social security system Health-related expenses are reimbursed Participation is mandatory The system reimburses about 70%, on average, of the cost of an consultation Supplemental insurance plans designed specifically for students are available to reimburse all or part of the share not covered by the social security system Students under the age of 28 from countries within the European Economic Area Need not enroll in the student social security system if they hold a European medical insurance card

WORKING WHILE IN SCHOOL In France, international students are permitted to work while in school Students from countries inside the European Economic Area: May be employed on the same terms as French students Must maintain adequate academic performance Minimum income by hour is 9,67 €.

The average monthly student budget falls within the following ranges: STUDENT BUDGETS The average monthly student budget falls within the following ranges: PARIS 800 € / 1,000 € ELSEWHERE IN FRANCE 600 € / 800 € Students enjoy discounts and financial assistance for: Housing Health care Transportation Cultural and recreational activities

STAYING IN TOUCH WITH FRANCE At the request of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Campus France coordinates France Alumni The social network for international students educated in France A multilingual interactive digital platform France Alumni: a very active network with worldwide reach 50,000 members 1 international site Local sites in 29 languages in more than 100 countries More than 1,500 institutional partners Graduates join France Alumni to: Stay informed about cultural events near them Form networks within an international community Leverage their French training and create professional opportunities Stay connected with France

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