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France

France is a country known for its rich history, culture, and global influence. It consists of 18 administrative regions, with Paris as its capital. The country has a population of approximately 68 million people and is recognized as the seventh-largest economy in the world. France is widely regarded as one of the top destinations for both education and tourism, attracting students and visitors from across the globe. The official language spoken is French, and the country’s currency is the Euro (€). Among France’s many vibrant cities, some of the most famous include Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Reims, Dijon, and Toulouse.

Why Study in France?

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Why Study in France?

Post Study Work Visa

Students are eligible for 2 years of  post study work visa (this is applicable only for RNCP certified programs) on completion of a Master’s course. No PSW for Bachelor’s.

Subsidized Accommodation By Government

France is the only country in Europe to offer this benefit. All students are eligible on a case-to-case basis to apply for assistance and receive subsidy on cost of accommodation from 30% to 50% of the rent from the French Government.

No IELTS/TOEFL

IELTS/TOEFL is not mandatory for admission but having the same will have a positive impact on the visa outcome.

Part Time Jobs

Students can work up to 20 hours per week. Typical part time earning is €10 to €12 per hour. Minimum gross wage is €11.65 per hour.

Visa

Every student is granted a specific Long Stay Visa for study purposes in France. However, as the country falls within the Schengen area a student has the liberty to visit any of the other Schengen countries as a visitor for a limited period for tourism purpose.

Free French Language Courses

French classes are provided by many Government organizations for free. Enrolment fees are typically around €5 to €10. Duration remains 2 to 3 hours a day. It is part of the course curriculum for which exams are conducted and students are awarded a certificate for their French knowledge level.

Low Transportation Expenses

A Transportation pass costs around €35 per month for students under 25 years of age, else it is around €45 to €50 per month.

Internship Opportunities In Multinational Companies

Many multinational companies in France, such as L'Oréal Paris, Lacoste, Essilor, Renault, Chanel, and Capgemini, offer internship opportunities for students. Most of the courses have inbuilt 4-6 months internships which may be paid or unpaid. Paid internships may come with a stipend of approx. Euros 500 per month.

Popular Courses
  • Tourism & Hospitality Management
  • International Business
  • Information Technology
  • Luxury Brand Management
  • Master in Management
  • Finance & Accounting
  • Marketing Management
Represented Institutions
  • NEOMA Business School
  • Skema Business School
  • Clermont School of Business
  • ECE Engineering School
  • ESCE International Business School
  • ESSCA School of Management
  • INSEEC Business School
  • Queen Mary University of London Institute in Paris
  • Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Mines d'Alès - IMT Mines, Alès
  • Montpellier Business School
  • Istituto Marangoni
  • Rennes School of Business
  • (On Campus Paris) Kedge Business School
  • KEDGE Business School
  • Institute supérieur d`électronique de Paris (ISEP)
  • EPITA- Graduate School of Computer Science
  • Burgundy School of Business
  • Excelia Group, La Rochelle
  • EM Normandie
  • Institute supérieur du commerce de Paris - ISC, Paris
  • ESDES School of Business and Management
  • Esigelec Graduate School of Engineering
  • De Vinci Higher Education
  • College de Paris
  • Le Cordon Bleu
  • ICN Business School
  • HEIP, School of International and Political Studies
  • ICN International College
  • SupdePub School of Creation and Communication
  • Ecole Ducasse, Paris
Documents Required To Apply For Admission In France
  • CV/Resume with contact details, Skype ID, and email ID of student
  • Mark sheets and Transcripts of 10th, 12th and Graduation
  • Degree Certificate
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose
  • Copy of passport first and last page
  • Application fee payment receipt/ credit card details(in case of an application fee)
  • Passport size photograph
  • Medium of instruction(MOI)
Sample University Interview Questions
  1. What is your name?
  2. What are you doing?
  3. What is your education qualification?
  4. Why do you want to go to France?
  5. What are your long-term goals after completion of the course?
  6. Where is your institution located in France?
  7. Which college are you going to study?
  8. Which course are you going to study?
  9. Why this college?
  10. What are the modules/subjects of your course?
  11. How will it help you in your career?
Expected Interview Questions
  1. Why do you want to study in France?
  2. Why did you choose this university/program in France?
  3. Can you provide details about the courses you will be taking?
  4. How does this program align with your academic and career goals?
  5. What research have you done about the university and its facilities?
  6. How will studying in France contribute to your personal and professional development?
  7. Do you have any previous academic or professional experience related to your chosen field of study?
  8. What are your plans after completing your studies in France?
  9. How do you plan to finance your studies and living expenses in France?
  10. Do you have any relatives or friends in France? If so, how will they support you during your stay?
  11. Have you applied for any scholarships or financial aid?
  12. Do you have any previous travel experience or experience living abroad?
  13. How proficient are you in French? Are you planning to take any language courses?
  14. What is your plan for accommodation in France?
  15. How do you plan to adapt to the cultural differences in France?
  16. Have you considered the cost of living in France and how it will affect your budget?
  17. Are you aware of the requirements and responsibilities associated with studying in France?
  18. How will you manage your time and balance your studies with your personal life?
  19. Do you have any questions or concerns about studying in France or the visa process?

France Visa Process

Important Points To Be Considered Before Filing Visa
  1. Please read the Offer carefully and check the name of the student, expiry of Offer, deadline to make the fee payment and conditions to be fulfilled, if any, for an Unconditional Offer.
  2. If there are any conditions in the Offer, they should first be met to convert it to an Unconditional Offer. This should be done before making the tuition fee deposit.
  3. Once the student accepts the unconditional offer, the tuition fee payment has to be made.
  4. Please forward the swift copy receipt of the payment to us which we will send to the institution.
  5. On receiving the Payment Receipt/Final Acceptance letter from the Institution, we will need to start the process for visa.
Documents required for Application process
  • Completed Application Form
  • A copy of your passport (Page with your personal details and photo)
  • Class 12th Marksheet and Class 10th marksheet
  • Bachelor’s Degree and transcripts (For Master’s degree applicants)
  • Two Letters of recommendation from professors or employers (for Master’s)
  • Curriculum Vitae and Evidence of work experience (for Master’s)
  • Personal Statement (for Master’s)
  • Portfolio (for selected programmes of study)
VFS Procedure
VFS Procedure:

Once the Campus France procedure is successfully completed and NOC(No Objection Certificate) is received, the student needs to do the VFS procedure.

  • Create an account on https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en/online-application and complete the online application form.
  • Make sure that all steps of application are marked as confirmed. If they are, there will be a green checkmark and statement that “All the steps have been confirmed” next to your name.
  • Click on the “PDF” symbol to download a copy of your application. Review your entries carefully to ensure that you have provided correct information. If you need to change anything, click on the corresponding edit symbols, else print the form.
  • Click on “Continue” to view what supporting documentation you will need to take along to VFS.
  • Next please use the link to make an Online appointment at VFS: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/fra/
  • Visa fees to be paid at VFS France.
  • There is a separate visa fee to be paid in cash at VFS France. VISA fees is €50.
Documents Required For France VFS Student Visa
    • Passport/Travel Document with at least 2 blank pages (face to face) and having a validity of at least 3 months after intended stay + Old passport
    • Passport photocopy (first and last page)
    • Long stay visa application form correctly filled, dated and signed
    • 2 passport-size photographs not older than 3 months. One must be attached to the application form. Please visit https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/IMG/pdf/sample_photos_france.pdf
    • Admission letter from the school mentioning the duration and the payable fees
    • Receipt of payment (50% at least or full amount of the tuition fees)
    • For French Government scholarship holder : attestation certifying the amount and duration of the scholarship
    • Covering letter mentioning the purpose of the trip, duration, sponsors, motivation…
    • Curriculum Vitae
    • Original + Copy of latest degree / diploma
    • Expenses Statement + Proof of financial means : updated bank statement(s) with sufficient funds, loan.
    • At least 1000€/month is required = EUR 12,000 per year
    • For each sponsor :
      1. Covering letter (mentioning social situation and financial elements)
      2. ID proof
      3. Last 3 months Bank statement
      4. Last 3 years ITR/ source of income is required
      5. Last 3 months' payslips or proof of professional situation
      6. Copy of ID card
      7. Copy of the property deed or lease agreement
      8. Campus France letter with registration number (for long stay visa)
      9. Travel insurance for the first three months
      10. Air ticket booking
      11. Copy of US, UK and Schengen Visas issued for the past 5 years (including immigration seals)
      12. Accommodation proof for at least the first 3 months
STUDAPART - https://www.studapart.com/en Funds to be shown:
  • Liquid funds to be shown is the sum of the amount of tuition fees plus a minimum of €1000 per month for 1 YEAR. On an average around € 12,000 are required for living expenses per year.
  • In case the course duration is for more than 12 months then living expenses are to be shown for a 12-month period only.
  • Balance tuition fees must be shown.
Acceptable Funds:
  • Balance in Savings Account (which ideally should be 3 months old). Fixed Deposit.
  • 100% Education Loan Sponsorship
Note: 100% funds can be shown through any relatives. There should not be more than 2 sponsors

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Sample Expense Sheet

Frequently Asked Questions
Q) Can IELTS be waived off in France?
  • Yes, IELTS can be waived off in France.
  • Student will have to attend a Skype interview with the Institution during the admission process so that the communication skills and genuineness of the student may be determined.
  • MOI is required.
  • The last education of the student should have been completed in English medium.
Q) What are the basic entry requirements?
  • The basic entry requirements would be a minimum of 55% in.
  • The last education and good English communication skills.
Q) Are backlogs accepted?
  • Limited backlogs up to 5-10 in number may be accepted in France if the course is completed in the given duration.
  • Some colleges require 0 backlogs.
Q) Is a 3-year Bachelor’s program accepted when applying for a Master’s?
  • Yes, it is accepted for Business programs but for Engineering and I.T. programs 4 years of Bachelor’s study is mandatory.
Q) Is there any application fee?
  • Most of the institutions that we are partnered with do not have an application fee.
  • Some business schools have an application fee from €45 – €100.
Q) Are the tuition fees to be paid before visa filing?
  • Yes, the tuition fee is to be deposited before the student files for visa.
  • Some institutions may require the complete year’s tuition fees to be paid in advance while others may require only the first semester’s fees to be paid up before applying for visa.
Q) Is the Campus France process online?
  • The Campus France application is online.
  • After the online application submission, the student will have to visit the nearest Campus France along with all the required documents and will have to face an academic interview.
Q) Who can all sponsor the student?
  • 100% funds can be shown through any relatives.
  • There should not be more than 2 sponsors.
Q) Is French proficiency required for admission?
  • French language proficiency is not a mandatory requirement at the time of application or visas, but it will be helpful for the student for getting around his/her activities and for a job.
Q)Is Gap Acceptable in France?
  • Yes, Limited gap is acceptable, but the student should be able to justify the same during the Interview.
Q)Do Institutions help in Job Placements?
  • Institutions have: Training and Placement Cells Training and Placement Cells at the education institutions help the students in preparing their CV and for job interviews.
  • Job Fairs: They conduct Job Fairs wherein prospective employers participate and can interact with the students and provide offers of employment.
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