1. CAMPUS FRANCE
CHOOSE FRANCE

2. 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

3. STUDYING IN FRANCE: BASIC FACTS
CAMPUS FRANCE
STUDYING IN FRANCE: BASIC FACTS

4. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT MOBILITY
International students studied abroad in 2013
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. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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.

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. STUDYING IN FRANCE: PRACTICALITIES
CAMPUS FRANCE
STUDYING IN FRANCE: PRACTICALITIES

14. 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

15. 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
Covers nearly 700 national and international support programs
Grants under the Erasmus + Program
Scholarships « Free movers » from the Czech government

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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
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

19. CAMPUS FRANCE
LIVING IN FRANCE

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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 €.

23. 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

24. 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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