CampusFrance. National agency for promoting French higher education abroad

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2 In 1998 the French government founded an organization called the EduFrance Agency to promote. In 2007, EduFrance became CampusFrance. CampusFrance is placed under the supervision of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, the Ministry of Higher Education and Research and the Ministry of Immigration, Integration, National Identity and Co-development. CampusFrance is dedicated to promoting international mobility for students, academics and researchers.

3 Mission objectives Under the supervision of ministerial authorities and in conjunction with higher education institutions and their official conferences, CampusFrance aims to: Promote French higher education programmes throughout the world. Offer international students a path to success via higher education in France. Assist international students beginning with their first enquiries made in their home countries to their actual stay in France and ending with the trip home to their countries of origin. In association with other stakeholders, CampusFrance is creating a Quality Charter for all international students.

4 Partners - members 227 member organisations of CampusFrance (June 2009) In order to fulfil its mission, CampusFrance works in association with all higher education institutions, and more particularly with its member institutions In 2009, CampusFrance has 227 member institutions, including: 42 Most universities and PRES (research and academic clusters), Grandes Ecoles and 61 engineering schools, 42 business schools, Specialized schools, including 20 art schools and French language schools. 79 universities and 3 PRES 13 Grandes Ecoles 61 engineering schools 42 business schools 35 specialised schools (language, art, tourism )

5 Partners - CampusFrance offices CampusFrance has established 113 offices in 88 countries. CampusFrance offices aim primarily at providing assistance to international students interested in study programmes in France, from the initial information seeking to university pre-enrolment. In connection with CampusFrance Paris, which organizes major promotional events such as education fairs in host countries, CampusFrance offices also promote French higher education at local universities. CampusFrance offices are run by personnel trained by CampusFrance in close association with the supervising ministries and the official conferences.

6 The role of CampusFrance CampusFrance offices worldwide MAEE / SCAC / ACU Information- Registration (CEF) - Scholarships + Promotion Organisation of conferences and fairs CampusFrance Promotion - Cooperation with international, national and local partners MESR /CNOUS Local stakeholders CampusFrance offices in France Information - Registration - Services for students - Alumni Agence nationale pour la promotion de lʼenseignement supérieur français à lʼétranger

7 Services - promotional events throughout the world Objectives : enhance academic mobility and cooperations between HEIs The CampusFrance programme of events abroad (education fairs, forums, thematic visits, university tours), which draw on average 150,000 visitors per year, is conceived in close consultation with the supervising authorities and the higher education institutions along with their official conferences. CampusFrance organizes education fairs in conjunction with major international events (cultural exchange programmes, universal exhibitions, commemorations). CampusFrance has experimented a number of new concepts, such as thematic university tours, specialized networking sessions, workshops on academic innovation and the promotion of doctoral programmes.

8 Services - activities with the European Union Over the past years, CampusFrance has developed activities in the field of European exchanges: CampusFrance has been responding to calls for tender launched by the European Commission. CampusFrance is coordinator for projects and participates to activities, mainly in the field of higher education promotion, information and cooperation. CampusFrance has carried out numerous studies and analyses. CampusFrance has developed exchanges with its European counterparts (DAAD, British Council, Nuffic, etc.).

9 Resources - the CampusFrance website Designed especially for international students, the CampusFrance website can be consulted in over twenty languages. It allows easy access to all the information needed for preparing oneʼs studies in France, from choosing oneʼs study programme via the online catalogue, to arriving in France. In order to better respond to local demand, 53 country-specific websites have been developed on the basis of a model defined by CampusFrance. In 2009, it recorded over three million visitors.

10 Resources - the online catalogue Created in 2006 and available in four languages, the CampusFrance online catalogue is a search engine giving access to over 33,000 French higher education study programmes. The online catalogue is updated 3 times a year ; In 2008, doctoral studies have been included in the catalogue. Agence nationale pour la promotion de lʼenseignement supérieur français à lʼétranger

11 Resources - the online catalogue and doctoral training programmes

12 Resources The search engine for scholarships Directly accessible from the website Contains over 500 scholarship programmes for students and researchers wishing to study in France. National level : French governmental programmes, companies, foundations, schools International level : scholarships from French embassies in 98 countries, foreign governments programmes, European union Search criteria : nationality, level of study, type of scholarship, keywords Detailed description of scholarships, eligibility criteria, application process and contact. Agence nationale pour la promotion de lʼenseignement supérieur français à lʼétranger

13 Resources - CampusFrance guides CampusFrance regularly publishes information guides designed for International students: The Choose France guide Published in several languages (French, English, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese), it is regularly updated and provides international students with information pertaining to the French higher education system and study opportunities while simultaneously promoting Franceʼs cultural assets and quality of life. The catalogue of programmes taught in English The sixth edition, updated in 2009, contains information relating to 568 study programmes taught in English at French higher education institutions and provides details on these courses which aim to attract English-speaking students to France.

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