The French national agency for the promotion of higher education,
Sommaire Key figures Representing French higher education in the world International mobility Worldwide student mobility and international students in France Network and partners Local offices and member institutions Promotion Marketing French higher education abroad Support Hosting international students and scholars Coordination Facilitating academic and scientific exchanges International calls for tenders Research and studies
Representing French higher education in the world 3 EPIC established by decree on December 30, 2011, in implementation of legislation passed on July 27, 2010 represents a merger of GIP CampusFrance, Égide, and the international activities of CNOUS, the French national student-service agency. operates under the oversight of the French ministries of Foreign Affairs and of Higher Education and Research. It cooperates closely with French institutions of higher education and their associations and conferences.
Missions 4 With the overall goal of raising France s visibility among students and scholars, has the following missions: To promote and market French higher education programs throughout the world To coordinate services for international students and scholars To manage international mobility programs for students, scholars, and research scientists
Key figures 5 A staff of 230 in France and more than 460 around the world 80 Web sites in more than 30 languages attracting 18.1 million visitors Over 50 000 alumni in France Alumni network Over 1000 topical profiles on study in France More than 33,500 grant applications processed 182 770 fans in 2015 + 30% followers 2015 vs 2014 327 higher education institutions in Forum Campus France 235 offices in 121 countries 40 large events organized by throughout the world, 335 000 visitors, over 240 institutions participations
International mobilty Worldwide student mobility Source: UNESCO 2014 figures 6 Top 10 host countries 4 300 000 internationally mobile students Incoming and outgoing mobility Top 10 home countries
International mobility International students in France in 2015-2016 Source: French government 7 309,600 International students in France in 2015-2016 12.% of enrollments The top 10 home countries for international students in France in 2015-2016 International students in French universities, by degree level and field of study Fields of studies and level of international students in France in 2015-2016 By level By field
Network and partners Working with key players in international academic mobility 8 The network of Campus France local offices (Espaces) and French diplomatic posts Les entreprises Businesses et and les local collectivités governments territoriales Institutions of higher education and research participating in the Forum CNOUS, the French national student-service agency, and its regional branches (CROUS)
Network and partners local offices (Espaces) 9 With 255 full-service offices and branches, has a presence in 124 countries. The Espaces are part of France s international cultural network. Missions of the Espaces Les To entreprises help international students et les collectivités choose a program and comply with territoriales administrative and regulatory requirements To promote French higher education within local universities and to organize events in host countries
Network and partners Institutions of higher education 10 Through the Forum French institutions of higher education make recommendations on the promotion of higher education to the board of directors. The Forum s members work in commissions organized by theme. 52 27 347 institutions in the Forum 7 6 1 72 12 8 5 U Universités Groupements universitaires Groupements et Réseaux Organismes de recherche Ecoles supérieures et Grands établissements Ecoles de commerce et de management Ecoles d'ingénieurs 25 Ecoles d'art et d'architecture Ecoles de langues 89 43 Ecoles spécialisées en Hôtellerie Restauration Instituts Catholiques Enseignement à distance
Promotion Marketing French higher education abroad 11 Web sites designed primarily for international students Easy access to all of the information needed to plan a period of study in France, from choosing a program from the online catalog to financing that program and making living arrangements sites speak to more than 80 countries in more than 30 different languages 18.1 million visits in 2015
Promotion 12 Marketing French higher education abroad Search engines for academic programs in France doctoral programs academic programs taught in English grants and scholarships short programs and cultural stays Topical profile series 60 subject-area profiles 307 institutional profiles 180 international student service profiles 12 degree profiles 15 research profiles 270 doctoral department profiles Guides Enjoy Cultural shock, bilingual French-English Choose France, for prospective international students Étudier en France après le Baccalauréat, for graduates of French secondary schools abroad
Promotion 13 International promotional events International student recruitment 40 large events coordinated by Campus France featured over 240 educational institutions and attracted 335,000 visitors. Facilitating interuniversity cooperation Themed missions Tours to world regions Targeted institutional meetings events in France: The Rencontres series brings together institutional representatives and Espaces staff. Country days focus on the higher education system of a given country.
Support 14 Hosting international students and scholars Predeparture Upon return While in France Support from local offices: The Espaces inform, advise, and guide students. In some countries, they arrange interviews and help students comply with administrative and regulatory requirements.
Support 15 Hosting international students and scholars Predeparture Upon return The site has a special area for recipients of scholarships While in France For scholarship recipients Help in locating housing in cooperation with the French student-service agency Help with administrative and regulatory requirements Disbursement of scholarships Tracking of academic progress For international experts Drafting of terms of reference in cooperation with the host entity Monitoring of visit from travel and airport pickup through personal assistance during stay
Support 16 France Alumni Predeparture Upon return While in France Over 50 000 alumni in France Alumni network A project The France Alumni network enables international students to maintain contact with France once they graduate and return home.
Coordination 17 Facilitating academic and scientific exchanges French government programs Online mobility management for scholars and research scientists Online procedures to facilitate the Hubert Curien Partnerships joint research projects involving French and foreign research teams Administration of scholarships awarded each year by France s diplomatic posts to students, research scientists, and professionals Management of other mobility programs: EIFFEL and AEFE (agency for the teaching of French abroad) merit grants CNRS Photothèque/JANNIN François
Coordination 18 Facilitating academic and scientific exchanges Foreign government programs Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Bolivia, Gabon, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Pakistan Several thousand students trained in France in all fields and at all levels Tailored programs for engineering students
European projects Building the European higher education area Over the past decade, has established an international reputation for expertise in setting up and managing projects financed by the European Union. Some sample projects: PRESTIGE: Support for international postdoctoral mobility financed under the Marie Curie COFUND Actions of the 7th Framework Programme SHARE (EU Support to Higher Ed in the ASEAN Region): Harmonisation of the ASEAN higher education area; strengthening of the quality, regional competitiveness, and internationalisation of the Higher education institutions Study in Europe (Enhancing the attractiveness of European higher education): Raising the visibility of Europe as a study destination for international students HOPES (Higher and Further Education Opportunities and Perspectives for Syrians): Helping Syrian refugees gain access to higher education in the region through a project financed by the Madad Fund MEETAfrica: Support for the creation of businesses by African graduates
Research and studies 20 Les Notes: Each issue highlights a particular aspect of student mobility, and provides original data on international students Repères: French and international experts share their knowledge about mobility issues. Focus Pays: puts the spotlights on countries d e v e l o p i n g t h e i r students international mobility. Les Dossiers: Each publication examines mobility issues in a particular country. Key Figures: Each year, a complete comparative overview of international student mobility.