Information Seminar on Information Seminar Series for Higher Studies Abroad COMSATS University Information Seminar on Study in France Date: May 10, 2018 Day & Time: Thursday 15:00 Venue: Hall/Room: Conference Room  Organized by  The Directorate of Planning, Development and Human Resource Development in Association with the CU Attock Campus

Outlines Introduction to French Language French Education system Degrees Recognition/Equivalence French Language requirements 5 steps to study in France Scholarships Research

French !!! Few French words Bonjour (Good morning/day) Comment allez-vous? (How are you) Ça va (I am fine) Je suis ici pour la présentation (I am here for the presentation)

French !!! French Grammer Le garçon the boy La fille the girl Les garçons Les filles French Grammer the boy the girl the boys the girls

French !!! 1. Un 11. Onze 2. Deux 12. Douze 3. Trois 13. Treize 4. Quatre 5. Cinq 6. Six 7. Sept 8. Huit 9. Neuf 10. Dix 11. Onze 12. Douze 13. Treize 14. Quatorze 15. Quinze 16. Seize 17. Dix-sept 18. Dix-huit 19. Dix-neuf 20. Vingt

French Education Ecole (Early school) Collèges (middle school) Age 11 to 15. Lycées (high school), Ages of 15 and 18. Prepared for the Le bac (baccalaureate). Le bac can lead to higher education studies

French degrees LMD system Licence-Master-Doctorant Bachelor's-Master's-Doctorate This system standardizes the levels and organizes recognition of the degrees in the different countries. It makes educational mobility easier in Europe and elsewhere.

French degrees LMD degrees are obtained completing a certain number of semesters. Each semester awards up to 30 ECTS (European Credits Transfer System) credits ECTS can be transferred to other countries.

Bachelor Programmes Bachelor's (Licence) 3 years 6 semesters 180 ECTS credits.

Master Programmes Masters One/ Two years Masters (M1,M2) 4 semesters 120 ECTS credits.

Doctorate Doctorate (Doctorant) Total of 480 ECTS credits from the first year of the Bachelor's program. Total 8 years ,16 semesters

Higher Education System

Degrees Recognition French higher education diploma is guaranteed by the State Certified French Ministry of Education ("diplôme visé") or titles registered on the RNCP (French Directory of Professional Certifications). Various "Grandes Ecoles“ certified by independent organisations issuing accreditations or labels.

Degrees Recognition Each institute defines its own admission criteria Only the host institute is authorized to accept or refuse an applicant. Mutual agreements to recognize degrees may nonetheless make requests for equivalence easier.

Attestation/ Equivalence The ENIC-NARIC centre may provide an attestation certifying to the French value of a degree obtained from a foreign educational system. The procedure costs 70 Euros per request. The ENIC-NARIC European network also lets you certify the value for your country of the years you spent studying in France.

French Language Requirement French is not required if program offered is in English For courses in French, foreign students must present a document attesting to their level of French. You can obtain one by sitting an official French exam or test, such as DELF, DALF, TCF or TEF.

French Language Requirement Level B1 or B2 is recommended for studying at the undergraduate and Master's level Some may require a higher level C1 or C2, for specific program.

5 steps to study in France CHOOSE FRANCE FOR YOUR STUDIES 310,000 International students every year Research in France: 62 Nobel prizes and 15 Fields medals 2. DRAW UP YOUR STUDY PLAN 1,300 Trainings taught in English 1 student out of 4 comes to France get scholarships

5 steps to study in France 3. REALIZE PROCESSES / YOUR PROJECT 41 countries have a Studies in France portal Recommended period for a visa, 2 months before your departure 4. PREPARE YOUR STAY (Learn French) 800 Alliances françaises to learn French Alliances françaises in Islamabad

5 steps to study in France 5. LIVE IN FRANCE France stand first destination for tourism in the world €900 Per month: the average budget necessary to a student every month Tuition Fee: € 400/year

Scholarships Erasmus Scholarship The Foreign Ministry's scholarships The Ministry of Higher Education's scholarships Scholarships from regional authorities

Eiffel Scholarships The Eiffel scholarship program is developed by the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs To attract top international students in Masters and PhD.

Research Major public research institutes CNRS INRIA National Center for Scientific Research INRIA French Institute for Research in Computer Science and Automation

Campus France Organization for international students Website www.campusfrance.org All info related to: Steps, Procedures and requirements List of Universities/Institutions List of Program offered in French/English Scholarships information

Finding Funded PhD http://www.gdr-isis.fr Funded PhD Programmes in Computer science and Engineering Post Doc Jobs

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