Studying in France

Campus France? What? French state agency to promote French higher education, French universities and institutions Head office in Paris / Branch in Dublin

Facts & Figures How many universities? 71 public universities How many students? 2.5 millions What are the fees in public university? 184 € / year: bachelor level 256€ / year: master level 391€ / year: PhD level

Facts & Figures How many International students are in France? - 300.000, 12% of student population ! 4th hosting country in the world How many Irish students are in France ? - More than 600 - 1st hosting country in the Erasmus programme

Facts & Figures European Process (Bologna Process) - Bachelor / Master / Doctorate - ECTS = Recognition of your Study-abroad period - Academic year with 2 semesters - Diploma Supplement Both Ireland and France participate in this process.

French « specialities » Several systems: Universities=66% Schools for specific sectors (architecture, engineering, business, accountancy, etc.)=34%  Bachelor ONLY in 3 years, Master in 2 years Low Tuition Fees

Why France ? Quality and excellence of Higher education system Sorbonne, 2nd oldest university in the world 3 universities in the Top100 Shanghai Ranking 3 French Business Schools in MBA Ranking Quality of courses, professors

Why France ? CNRS, 1st research organism in the world Quality and excellence of Research CNRS, 1st research organism in the world 4th country in number of patent applications 1st country in number of Field medals (13 on 55) 3rd country in number of Nobel Prize (Modiano, Tirole in 2014, Jean-Pierre Sauvage 2016)

Why France ? Large range of courses taught in English More than 1,200 study programs - http://taughtie.campusfrance.org/tiesearch/#/catalog Learn or improve your French asset for your career in Ireland and all over the world Internship, Placement, Apprenticeship Gain valuable professional experience

Why France ? Position: 6th economic power in the world Industries: French Tech, Pharmacy, Aeronautics, Agriculture, Nuclear, Banking Culture: Cinema, Music, Mode, Architecture

Erasmus Programme Students exchange programme with Erasmus grant More than 500 agreements signed between Irish and French higher education institutions Consult the International Office

Financial Support CAF Help housing, help to pay your rent From 100 to 250€/month CROUS French organism of grants (money+ student residence) SUSI Grant

Cost of living in France 5-10€ Prices Accommodation 200-600€ Electricity-Water-Gas 20-50€ Food 150-250€ Transport 10-40€ Internet 10-30€ Phone Leisure 0-150€ Total/month 400-1150€/month 1€ 5€ 1€ 5€ 3€

French way of living Shops are closed on Sundays Diversity : 18 regions culture, landscapes, language Bars closed at 1.00am or 2.00am night clubs around 5.00am Typical food

Requirements – how to apply? Level of French of B1 or B2 (Independent Speaker) - B1 Threshold or intermediate - B2 Vantage or upper intermediate Your degree and its official translation Requirements may depend on each institution If non-EU citizens: need a VISA For postgraduates: direct registration with the institution.

English-taught programmes Online Tools A local website to answer your questions: http://www.irlande.campusfrance.org/en/ Financial support English-taught programmes

Communication Website : www.irlande.campusfrance.org Campus France Ireland Guillaume RAVIER academic@ambafrance-ie.org

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