New Delhi:
France is one of the popular destinations for international students. Among the various advantages, the country offers a high quality of education at a remarkably low tuition fees. The students also get an experience of the elite French way of life.
France offers education in high-ranked universities
The higher education system in France is one of the best in Europe and the world. The country is home to many of the high ranked universities. Dozens of French universities are frequently placed high in international university rankings. Among the well-known universities are École Normale Supérieure, École Polytechnique, Pierre and Marie Curie University, and University of Paris-Sud.
France also offers great options to study for an MBA. The country has globally acclaimed elite business schools such as HEC Paris, Insead, ESCP Europe (which also has campuses abroad) and Edhec Business School.
Tuition fees in France
Students can benefit from the world-class education in France in relatively modest tuition fees.
Citizens and permanent residents of European Economic Area (EEA) countries and Switzerland can study tuition-free (except for an immatriculation charge of around 200 euros per year). While students from outside Europe will have to pay around 3,000 to 4,000 euros per year at public universities. Private universities usually charge more, up to 20,000 euros annually.
Explore different lifestyle
The standard of living in France is remarkably high and will act as a life-changing experience for the students. The country offers the students to explore living experience of every form. A students can choose from the various lifestyles and prefer either a bustling urban environment, quiet mountains or the relaxed atmosphere on the Mediterranean shore. They can find a fitting destination for themselves based on their interest.
Working in France after graduation
Students who wish to work in France after graduation need to develop a good command of French language. To find a job, students are required to become fluent or at least near-fluent in French. While many locals in France speak solid English, they simply prefer their native tongue. Other than that, when compared to other countries in Europe, it is relatively easy for international students to start their career in France after graduation.
Universities in France
Pierre and Marie Curie University
Université de Paris
Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne
Université Paris-Saclay
University of Bordeaux
UPMC University Pierre and Marie Curie
Sciences Po
SKEMA Business School
TBS Education
Toulouse 1 Capitole University
Aix-Marseille University
Audencia Business School
Burgundy School of Business (BSB)
Centrale Nantes CentraleSupélec
École Polytechnique
EDHEC Business School
EMLV Business School
emlyon Business School
EM Normandie Business School
ENS de Lyon