France is a country that many people choose for their education because it is literally world class. Education is a serious matter in France, as it should be, and those who wants to study abroad in France can always count on getting the very best education possible.




Nuclear, Space and Aviation teaching in France is very popular. Other industries in which France excels includes Teaching, Languages, Art, History, Medicine and Law.




If you are interested in becoming a teacher, France is definitely the country that can make your dreams come true. Of course, you need to be sure that you are going to stay in the country or already live there if you plan to earn such a degree as it cannot be taken out of the country and used to teach. There are many different French language courses being taught, but you can also learn German, Italian, Spanish and English in the country as well.




France is a country that excels in Law degrees; however, this is another area that is best left for the locals (e.g. England and Wales and France have completely different legal systems (common law and civil law respectively). Those who are interested in learning International Law will find the many different courses in France to be of the highest degree. Economics courses in France are very popular for both local and international students.




Another excellent choice for abroad study in France is Science. As France is so high on their standards of learning, the Science programs offered at the various colleges and universities are often difficult and designed for those who truly want to earn their degree in the field. Popular courses to study in France for Indian students include:

• Medicine
• Geography
• Pharmacology
• Art History
• Linguistics
• Sociology
• European and Mediterranean Cultures
• Communication technology
• Information Technology
• French Studies
• International Business Administration
• Film Studies
• Global Communications
• Finance
• International Finance
• Literary Studies
• Creative Arts
• Psychology
• International Economics
• International and Comparative Politics

Working In France During Your Studies:

Study in France for Indian students entitles them to work part time for up to 20 hours a week, off campus. In France there is a guaranteed minimum salary which is € 9.61 gross per hour.

Working in France after your studies:

Students who have earned at least a Master's Degree or the equivalent may apply for a one-time (non-renewable) temporary residency authorization (APS, authorisation provisoire de séjour) which is valid for 12 months beyond the date of expiration of the student's residency permit. The authorization enables the student to work at any job up to the limit of 60% of the official work week (that is, just over half-time employment).

Students who obtain a job related to their academic program at a rate of compensation equal to at least 1.5 times the national minimum wage, may enter full-time employment by filing a request for change of status (from student to employee) at their prefecture.

At the end of your studies, you can also be recruited by a company even if you are not an EU national.

Upon completion of education in France for Indian students, if they aim to come back to India and start their own career here, then their French degree will allow them to avail a circulation visa to France and Europe for 5 years, which will be extended throughout their life.

Tuition Expenses:

Programmes	France Currency	Indian Currency
Masters	10,000 - 16,500 Euro	Rs 718600 - ?1185690
MBA	23,000 - 25,000 Euro	Rs 52780 - ?1796500

(1Euro = ? 71.86)

Living Expenses:

To study in France, a budget of around Euro 600 - Euro 1000 per month will cover accommodation, food, transport and other activities.

Accommodation	300 - 600 Euro per month
Food	350 - 500 Euro
Health Insurance	40 Euro
Transport	50 - 130 Euro
Utilities	50 - 100 Euro
Personal Expenses	100 - 300 Euro

* An International student who is enrolled in a French institution for 1 year and more, gets a student residency permit to study in France and they can apply for government help for their housing allowances which is also known as CAF. This process takes around 1 month and this covers up to 1/3rd of housing allowance for international students.

Health Insurance :

Study in France for Indian students who are under the age of 28 years and are enrolled in an educational institution for a program of at least 3 months in duration, are enrolled in the student segment of the National Health Insurance Plan and also those above 28 years have a similar process. An International student must join the social security system to take out an additional cover. In France, the annual cost of such policies runs from Euro 150 to Euro 550. On an average, social security covers about 70% of the expenses, related to an illness.

Accommodation:

University Residences:

Located on campus or in town, run by CROUS (Centre Reginaux des oeuvres universities et sociale) these rooms are well equipped with all the necessary facilities and the rent is between 250 to 400 Euros.

Private Student Residences:

If you decide to study in Paris, you will find such accommodations, because they are found in most of the major cities in France and this concept has been increasing lately. Rent for the same is 800-1000 Euros in Paris and 500-800 euros in the other cities. It is less common for students to flat share in France. Landlords will often ask a guarantor.

The world's fifth-largest economy, France is also the fourth most popular destination for international students. France devotes almost 20% of its annual national budget to education and many of its elite school’s figure in international rankings.

As study in France consultants, below we provide the types of scholarships:

Financial Aids and Grants:

The French government funds approximately 22,000 students each year. Most of the aid is administered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Ministry's Programs Are of Two Types:

Scholarship funds are made available under bilateral assistance programs between France and foreign governments or under an annual scholarship program. More than 80 % of French government scholarships fall into this category.

Scholarship programs have been set up to enable French institutions of higher education attract the finest international students.

All the applicants must submit certified true copies of relevant documents along with the application form. As study in France consultants, we ask students to bring originals to Edwise offices also.

The school which you have applied to will decide on the recognition of your academic background at which level you can qualify to enter.

If the application is successful, you will receive a conditional/confirmation offer letter from them which can be used for a long stay student resident visa.

You need to complete Registration and pay the first instalment fees and send it to the School. The School will send you details on how to apply for accommodation later on.

Study in France for Indian students requires them to take an appointment with the French embassy for a visa interview and to verify the financial documents along with the visa documents at the Embassy of France or the consulates in Mumbai.

Applicants must complete the online procedure.

After considering the complete application, approval is given by the French Embassy within 48 hrs. After the visa approval the student can book their tickets.

Intakes:

The major intake to study in France is September and February

Entry Requirements for Masters:

MBA: A good Bachelor's degree, 2 to 3-year work experience, GMAT

Master: Good Bachelor

English Requirement + Eligibility:

IELTS with score of band 6 is mandatory to study in France.

France has a very simple procedure of Visa. Study in France for Indian students requires of them to submit their visa documents through an online application for Visa with Campus France.

An interview will be conducted by Campus France and the documents will be submitted to the consulate, upon which students receive their visa.

Process

a. How many days prior should a student apply for the student visa

As study in France consultants, we recommend that visa appointments at a French consulate must take place no more than 90 days before your departure to France.

Document Checklist

Documents consists of 3 sets:-

SET 1

Passport copy Complete the Campus France application procedures (in the PASTEL system) before starting the visa application procedures on their website www.campusfrance.org . Request a student visa at your assigned French consulate. Go to the consulate for a visa interview. Your appointment at the consulate should take place at least two weeks before your planned date of departure for France.

SET 2

Proof of your Resources for the tuition fees and living expenses for the period of your stay during your study in France.

SET 3

Copies of your Degrees, Diplomas/Certificates attested and notarised.

Visa Application Fee

Deposit Rs. 8,500/- (in favour of INSTITUT FRANCAIS EN INDE, at a BNP PARIBAS branch) by filling a deposit slip available in the bank.

Processing time

As study in France consultants we usually see that it takes at least five to seven business days for a visa to be granted – or longer, depending on the situation.

English Ability Requirements

IELTS score of 6.0 bands is required for taking an admission in any of the French institutions. Most institutes are comfortable with the level of English and do not necessarily ask for a TOEFL or IELTS (some exceptions exist, especially if they cannot ascertain the level of linguistic competence of the student in a telephonic interview)

Is It Compulsory to Know the French Language to Study In France?

No, French Universities are now using English as the language of instruction especially in areas like Management, Engineering, Political Science etc, to attract more international students. It is advisable to learn some French in order to compete with French Students.

Does Education in France for Indian students include work opportunities?

International Students may work part time if their timetable permits them to do so, as long as they are registered at an institution approved by the French social security system. Even first year students coming to France for the first time have the right to work part time 20 hrs per week.

What Visa status will I have as a student?

International students coming from countries outside the European Union for programmes more than 6 months must obtain a long term students visa from the French Consulate.

How can I find housing in France?

As study in France consultants, we are pleased to inform you that several housing plans are available for International students enrolling at French Universities and Institutions. These help students find accommodation.