CAMPUS FRANCE CHOOSE FRANCE

CAMPUS FRANCE CHOOSE FRANCE

THE ROLE OF CAMPUS FRANCE OFFICE 2 Personalized services for international students Comprehensive information on French higher education Orientation Assistance with legal and regulatory compliance Preparation for departure

CAMPUS FRANCE STUDYING IN FRANCE: BASIC FACTS

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT MOBILITY 4 4 500 000 International students studied abroad in 2016 235 123 Foreign students studied in France in 2016 (12,1%) 4 032 Brazilians students did their mobility in France in 2016 (4 nd most popular destination, 1st non english speaking country) The French national agency for the promotion of higher education, international student services, and international mobility

5 good reasons to study in France 5 25th largest economy A comprehensive system of higher 1education with a focus on quality 3 An excellent quality of life at the heart of Europe 5 international A magnet for talented students 4 international French, an language

A pleasant living environment in France 6 Diplomas certified by the French government France, 4th country for quality of life : cost of living, culture and leisure, economy, environment, freedom, health, safety and risks, infrastructure and climate Paris, No. 1 in the world ranking the city in which to study, Etude QS, classement 2014 System and health infrastructure / Rule of law and civil liberties A pleasant environment : temperature, landscape A famous and varied gastronomy : Classified since 2010 to the intangible cultural heritage of UNESCO 1st world tourist destination

French, an international language 7 The 5th most spoken language in the world : 274 million speakers in 5 continents A working language at international level : Official and working language of international organizations such as UN, UNESCO, OECD, European Union + French companies worldwide A language of culture A language for learning other languages

DEGREES AND DIPLOMAS 8 Diplomas certified by the French government A single European academic area that facilitates mobility in Europe and throughout the world Academic year divided into semesters Postsecondary programs organized into 3 cycles: Licence, Master, Doctorate European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) Doutorado Doctorat (D) Mestrado acadêmico Mestrado profissional Especialização Master Recherche (M2) Master Professionnel (M2) Bacharelado ou Licenciatura Master Général (M1) Licence (L) Vestibular e/ou ENEM Brasil Baccalauréat (BAC) France

UNIVERSITIES 9 Publicly funded universities are found throughout the country Enrollment in the first year is open to all students holding the baccalauréat Applying for a Master program: Research program on Campus France s website Directly on line, through the university s webpage (usually between February and June) Motivation letter, CV, notes, diplomas. Possible interview about knowledge and/or motivations.

FRANCE S DISTINCTIVE GRANDES ECOLES 10 Distinctively French, the Grandes Ecoles offer high-level professional education Some are public; others are private. They include schools of engineering, institutions that train future professors, institutes of political science, schools of management, and schools of veterinary science. Admission is highly selective The degrees granted by the Grandes Ecoles signify five years of postsecondary study. Many are recognized as equivalent to the Master. Many programs are taught in English

SPECIALIZED SCHOOLS AND INSTITUTES 11 More than 3,000 other educational institutions, public and private, offer programs in specific sectors: health, paramedical specialties, broadcasting, communication, journalism, social work, fashion, design, tourism, culinary arts, military studies, agriculture, agronomy, political science, etc. These institutions confer: state diplomas (diplômes d État) in certain fields or institution-specific certificates and diplomas Programs from 2 to 5 years Admission may be by entrance examination or by application

CAMPUS FRANCE STUDYING IN FRANCE: PRACTICALITIES

TUITION COSTS 13 Tuition costs in France are among the lowest in the world because the French government covers a large share of the real cost of education ( 14,000/student) Degree Licence Master Engineer Doctorate Annual tuition 184 256 610 391 Tuition levels for private institutions are higher, ranking from 1,500 to 30,000

SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID 14 The French government pays a very large share of the real cost of postsecondary education Campus Bourses, a financialaid search engine Which translates into direct support for all students, regardless of origin There are many ways to finance a period of study or research in France Trilingual Multi-criteria searches Descriptions Conditions Contacts Scholarships according to social criteria Scholarships from educational institutions, local governments, private companies Accessible from www.campusfrance.org Scholarships «Free movers» from the Czech government

A higher education system with something for everyone 15 A centuries-old tradition of higher education and research Creation of the Sorbonne in 1215, the 2nd oldest university in the world A wide and diverse array of programs 80 public universities 227 schools of engineering 220 schools of business and management 120 schools of art and 20 schools of architecture 3 000 specialized schools Strong emphasis on employability Professionalization of education (internships, guest, speakers: Nobel prize laureates, CEOs etc.) Doctoral contracts for researchers Temporary authorization to stay 12 months

CHOOSING A PROGRAM 16 The Campus France LMD catalog Licence Master Online catalog of French postsecondary programs Doctorate 30,000 programs 3,500 institutions of higher education From the Licence to the Doctoral level A powerful search engine Profiles of institutions and programs

SHORT ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND LANGUAGE STUDY 17 http://www.bresil.campusfrance.org/node/6581 Catalog of short academic programs coupled with cultural / linguistic courses More than 300 options that combine language learning with cultural experiences: fine dining, tourism, and more Programs in French as a foreign language Summer and winter academic courses An interactive map of France s regions / Users select their level of proficiency and field of interest

PROGRAMS TAUGHT IN ENGLISH 18 The number of programs taught in English is growing at every level (L, M, and D) A catalog of programs taught in English More than 1,200 programs are taught partly or entirely in English Admission requirements Status and accreditation of degrees Language proficiency requirements Program costs Associated courses in French as a foreign language

French level French level for french program Required level : depends on the university (usually: B1/B2) Several options for learning French Different diplomas and tests for different needs French Programs : DELF/TCF

CAMPUS FRANCE LIVING IN FRANCE

HOUSING IN FRANCE 21 Various housing solutions are available University housing (Cités-U) Private buildings designed for students Rentals in the private housing market Group rentals Intergenerational housing Residencies (e.g., for medical students) Housing subsidies Available to international students on the same terms as French students Subsidies vary with rental costs Available even for group rentals CLE: guarantees for student renters Government guarantees are available to student renters who have no personal guarantor Available in all of France s academic regions except overseas territories and departments

INSURANCE France s social security system Health-related expenses are reimbursed Participation is mandatory The system reimburses about 70%, on average, of the cost of an consultation Supplemental insurance plans designed specifically for students are available to reimburse all or part of the share not covered by the social security system

WORKING WHILE IN SCHOOL In France, international students are permitted to work while in school (18,5hours per week) Students from countries inside the European Economic Area: May be employed on the same terms as French students Must maintain adequate academic performance Minimum income by hour is 9,76.

STUDENT BUDGETS 24 The average monthly student budget falls within the following ranges: PARIS 800 / 1,000 ELSEWHERE IN FRANCE 600 / 800 Students enjoy discounts and financial assistance for: Housing Health care Transportation Cultural and recreational activities

STAYING IN TOUCH WITH FRANCE: FRANCE ALUMNI At the request of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Campus France coordinates France Alumni The social network for international students educated in France A multilingual interactive digital platform France Alumni: a very active network with worldwide reach 66 700 members (5 800 In Brazil) 1st international site Local sites in 29 languages in more than 100 countries More than 1,500 institutional partners Graduates join France Alumni to: Stay informed about cultural events near them Form networks within an international community Leverage their French training and create professional opportunities Stay connected with France

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