Why Study in France?

  • France has over 3,500 institutions of higher education.
  • The flexibility of French higher education allows you to design an academic itinerary that is perfectly suited to your goals and background.
  • The universities offer academic, technical, and professional degree programs in all disciplines, preparing students for careers in research and professional practice in every imaginable field.
  • International students may work half-time as long as they are registered at an institution approved by the French social security system.
  • Students with French degrees have a leading edge on the job hunt, thanks to a thriving network of partnerships between top companies and institutions of higher education.

Capital
Paris

Important Education cities
Paris, Lyon, Toulouse, Montpellier, Lille

Currency
EUR

Language Spoken
French, German, Flemish, Italian, Basque, Breton, Occitan, Arabic, Kabyle, Antillean Creole

Population
66030000 (2013)

Ethinic Diversity
French: 94%,, Flemings, Catalans, Germans, Armenians, Gypsies, Russians, Poles, and others: 6%

Political System
Presidential republic with bicameral legislature

Climate
Summer Min Temp: 20 °C; Max temp: 26°C,
Winter Min Temp: 3°C; Max Temp: 15°C

Living Expenses

Average Living cost
EUR 1017 per month

Breakdown of the living cost

Accomodation
EUR 667

Food
EUR 250

Transportation
EUR 100

Visa & Requirements

Type of VISA
Student Schengen Visa

VISA Application fees
50 Euro

VISA Process and Requirements
Download the France Visa Application form, fill it completely and with sincerity. You can also fill the France Schengen Visa application form electronically and then print a hard-copy. 2 photos must be attached; the photo should be of passport format.more..

Employment & Career

Average hourly wage
EUR 9.61

Work permit after course completion
2 Years

Work permit during course
20 hrs per week

Work permit during vacations
35 hrs per week

Financial Aids
Available, Merit Based and Need Based

Popular Job Sectors
Accounting, Banking & Finance, Charity, Creative arts and design, Energy and Utilities, Engineering and Manufacturing, Healthcare, IT, Media and Internet, Retail, Sales, Transport and Logistics

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