In addition to around 250 “grandes écoles”, 83 public universities have in France. These give courses in inclusive range of subjects, catering for around 80% of tertiary-level students. France also offers a selection of highly admire art and architecture schools, as well as colleges specializing in fields such as fashion, film, hospitality, journalism, performing arts and social work.

Many French universities and other higher education contributor are organized into brunches, known as PRES (short for pôles de recherche et d’enseignement supérieur), which bring together universities, research institutes and specialized schools. Members of each PRES share resources and collaborate on both research and course provision, with degrees sometimes conferred by the overall PRES, rather than a single institution.

Same as Bologna Process, French universities proposed three levels of degree: the licence (completed in three years), the master (requiring an additional two years) and the doctorate (usually an additional three years). Master’s degrees are categorized as either ‘research’ (designed for

Students who are from EU/EEA countries they do not need a visa to study in France. Those who are from elsewhere they will need to apply for an extended-stay visa with residency permit (VLS-TS), either via process of the CEF or the nearest French embassy. When considering visa applications, officials are needed to consider applicants’ academic background, level of preparation, study plans, and proficiency in the French language. Applicants are also instructed to show they have sufficient financial resources – around €615 (US$670) per month, the equivalent of a base-rate monthly governmental scholarship.

While maximum undergraduate programs are in French taught, the country proposes a large selection of English-taught courses at postgraduate level. Government agency proposes a searchable online database of English-taught programs, and people can also search for relevant courses in France using QS Course Finder.

Depending on the language in which the program is taught, students can be asked to provide proof of proficiency in either French or English. This may be through evidence of completing an earlier degree in the relevant language, or by giving a language test such as the DELF, DALF, IELTS or TOEFL.

As you expect, living costs are higher in Paris than elsewhere in France. Edumig suggests a monthly budget of €1,000 for students in Paris, and €800 for those exterior the capital. Even so, the comparatively low tuition fees go a long way towards offsetting higher living expenditure even in the capital – this overall affordability is one of the factors underlying Paris’ position at the top of the QS Best Student Cities index, a position it has now held for three years running.

Students who are from within the EEA and Switzerland are free to pursue work alongside their studies without any bindings. Those who are from other countries they can work up to 965 hours per year (equivalent to 60% of a full working year), as part of the authorization granted with the VLS-TS visa and residency permit. Who completed their Internships as part of a study program which is not counted within this.

All international students have the right to work part-time as long as she/he is registered in an institution providing right to the student scheme of Social Security. The right to work applies to all students registered in their first year (including students who come to France for the first time).

The system of European education gives the option of assessment on the basis of MOI, having an IELTS is like having cheery on the top of the cake. IELTS assists to create students profile stronger but it is NOT MANDATORY. You need to have skills to pass the university and Edumig interview. They are pretty simple and mainly focus upon student motivation to study and their language skills. For documentation process student can go through our checklist section.

Maximum of scholarships can be applied through Edumig.

The Grandes Écoles of France are higher education establishments that are outside the main framework of the system of French public university. The Grandes Écoles are highly selective, elite, and prestigious institutions, their graduates have dominated upper levels of the private and public sectors of French society for decades.

Obviously, very much possible. If student have studied either RNCP or Grand Ecoles certified master degree program from any school of France, student will be able to apply for APS visa which is in layman terms, ‘post study job search visa’. Once student get a job, they can convert your visa into Work permit.