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Renowned for its art and culture, France is one of the world's top tourist venues.
Summary
Summary
It's also one of the leading destinations in Europe for foreign students:
more than 220,000 choose France every year.
France is a first-class centre for scientific and technological innovation. It owes this
standing to its research capacity and its many achievements in such fields as aerospace,
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The degrees
Higher education institutions
transportation, electronics, telecommunications, chemistry, biotechnology, and health,
successes confirmed by the number of French winners of the Nobel Prize and the Fields
Medal.
In such public institutions as national universities, the State pays a
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How to enroll
Asking for the visa
Choosing an accomodation
Taking an insurance
The cost of living in France
Working during your studies
Grants for students
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Useful websites
very large part of each student’s study expenses (about €10 000 per
year), keeping admission fees among the lowest in the world.
What's more, no distinction is made in France between
More than
French and foreign students: the entrance requirements and
23% of
admission fees are the same, and the degrees are identical.
France's
One of the most diverse, high-powered systems anywhere.
national
budget
The traditionally high quality of French degrees is rooted in a network of
goes to
internationally renowned research centres and institutions of higher
education.
education, of which there are more than 3,000, including 87 universities,
240 engineering schools, and 230 business schools, plus 2,000 other
establishments devoted to such fields as art, fashion, design, architecture,
paramedical training, and so on.
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+ 6 years
• Doctorat
• Diplôme d’État de docteur en Chirurgie dentaire
• Diplôme d’État de docteur en Pharmacie
+ 5 years
300 ECTS
• Master recherche - Diplôme d’Études Approfondies (DEA)
• Master professionnel - Diplôme d’Études Supérieures
Spécialisées (DESS)
• Diplôme d’ingénieur
• Diplômes des Écoles de Commerce et de Gestion
French higher education is based on a common architecture
(LMD) – recognized at the European level – that counts the number
of years of validated study following the baccalaureat (French
secondary school matriculation examination for university entrance).
Thus, baccalaureat + three years = Licence (180 ECTS),
baccalaureat + five years = Master (300 ECTS),
and baccalaureat + eight years = Doctorat (PhD).
As long as he or she meets the entrance requirements,
any foreign student in an institution of higher education
in his or her home country may request admission to
a comparable French institution.
The baccalaureat
+ 4 years
• Maîtrise
+ 3 years
• Licence
180 ECTS
• Licence professionnelle
+ 2 years
• Diplôme d’Études Universitaires Générales (DEUG)
• Diplôme Universitaire de Technologie (DUT)
• Brevet de Technicien Supérieur (BTS)
MASTER
+ 8 years
The
The
degrees
degrees
• Diplôme d’État de docteur en Médecine
LICENCE
+ 9 years
DOCTORAT
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• Diplôme d’Études Universitaires Scientifiques et Techniques (DEUST)
is the first
degree awarded
End of secondary studies + Baccalaureat = admission to higher education system
in the higher
education
• ECTS (European Credit System Transfer) credits: a European sys-
system; it gives
tem for transferring academic credits within Europe. Credits, corresponding to
students access
an evaluation of the amount of work a course represents within the overall
to institutions
volume of work required for a successful academic year, are assigned to each
of higher
course. 60 ECTS credits are awarded for a year, 180 for the licence level, and
education.
300 for the master level.
Further information: europa.eu.int/comm/education/programmes/socrates/ects_en.html
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• Political Science and Economics Degrees
through the Instituts d’Études Politiques (IEP).
• Journalism and Communications, with the Institut Français de Presse
The
The
universities
universities
France's 87 public universities are spread throughout the country, from the Sorbonne
in Paris (founded in 1179) to the high-tech campus of Nice-Sophia-Antipolis, and cover
the entire range of academic disciplines: from the Sciences, including
One out of
(IFP) and the École des hautes études en sciences de l'information et de la
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communication (CELSA) or the Centre de formation des Journalistes (CCFJ).
PhD theses
Please note!
is prepared
by a student
Studies of Medicine, Pharmacology, and Dentistry are connected
with the universities in partnership with university hospitals,
from
abroad.
and have their own organization and courses of study.
Admission to medical studies for foreign students
Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology to Technology, covering Computer Science,
It is not possible to enter a medical school partway through. Foreign students who
Engineering, Materials Science, and Electrical Engineering, through Literature, Languages,
have not yet obtained a full degree in medicine in their country of origin must start with
the Arts, the Social Sciences, Law, Economics, Management, Health, Sports, and more.
year one of the first cycle, regardless of the level they had attained at home. If they pass
Every level is represented in the awarding of national diplomas, including
the competitive examination at the end of the first year, they will then be allowed to
the Licence -3 years-, Master’s degree -5 years-, and Doctorat (PhD) -8 years-.
enter the year corresponding to the level attained in their country of origin (once the
Research activities are an integral part of the universities:
315 doctoral schools train 4,000 doctoral candidates in connection with more than
appropriate level has been determined).
In addition to the DES (Diploma in Specialized Medicine) examination for foreign
doctors already practicing, there are specialized training programs available for foreign
1,200 research laboratories (affiliated with both the universities and research organizations).
doctors and medical students: the Attestation de Formation Spécialisée (AFS) for
French doctoral schools have always been very open to international students.
young doctors who have already started the process of specialization (duration: two to
The university system also stays in step with today's world, offering technological
specializations and professional degrees, including:
• University engineering diplomas,
which account for 50% of all engineering degrees in France.
• Professional qualification training
via the Instituts Universitaires de Technologie (IUT), offering more than 25 specialties.
• A complete professional curriculum,
from the first year of the licence level up to the master's degree, through the Instituts
Universitaires Professionnalisés (IUP), which offer 21 programs.
• Management training through the Instituts d’Administration des Entreprises (IAE).
four semesters) and the Attestation de Formation Spécialisée Approfondie
(AFSA) for foreign students who have already specialized (duration: one or two
semesters). Certain highly specialized university degrees are also available. All of these
studies require a good level of French.
For more information about training in France for health professionals:
Website created by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
http://sante.w3sites.net/etud_med.html and
http://www.cri.ensmp.fr/sante/index.html
List of university medical diplomas: http://www.dcav.u-bordeaux2.fr/wsuio
Competitive examinations for the diploma in specialized medicine for foreigners:
http://www.sante.gouv.fr/htm/actu/concours/dh/internat/med_etran/arr010719.htm
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Grandes Écoles for Engineering
There are roughly 240 engineering schools, which share common characteristics;
this guarantees the quality of the engineering degree, which is at master's level
and covers all areas of engineering science.
Engineering degrees are national degrees.
Grandes Écoles for Business and
Management
The
The
Grandes Écoles
Écoles
Grandes
The business schools (about 230 of them) offer specializations and training adapted to
the changing economic environment and new management practices. Instruction is often
structured around internships and international exchanges.
Please note!
CGE, EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA accreditation for business schools:
The Grandes Écoles are uniquely French institutions. Created in
These accreditations, bestowed on schools and/or the diplomas they offer, guarantee that their reci-
the early 19th century in parallel to the university system, they are
pients meet international standards and certify international equivalence.
extremely selective and offer education of a very high standard.
CGE : Conférence des Grandes Écoles
EQUIS: European certification from the European Foundation for Management Development.
Grandes Écoles offer diplomas at the baccalauréat
AACSB: given by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business.
AMBA: awarded by the Association of MBAs in London to the top MBA programs.
+ five level, i.e. master's degrees. Graduates can follow up this degree
with a specialization, including a specialized engineering degree or a
Specialized Schools
Master of Business Administration (MBA).
So-called specialized schools offer higher-level training in specific areas such as
Art, Design, Fashion, Tourism, Paramedical Services, Social Services, and so on.
The classic method of admission to one of the Grandes Écoles
(competitive examination after two years of preparatory courses, followed by
a three-year course of study) has changed to meet modern professional needs.
Grandes
Écoles
A parallel admission process exists that is specially designed
offer
for foreign students. It is based on degrees and exams, with courses
diplomas
of study between two and five years, depending on the entry level
granted by the institution.
at the
baccalauréat
+ five level,
i.e. master's
degrees.
Art schools
There are three types of art schools: the Écoles nationales supérieures d’art
(Grandes Écoles for art), which offer a national diploma after four or five years of
study; the schools for applied art, which are supervise by the Ministry of National
Education; and the schools of fine art by the Ministry of Culture, offering diplomas
after three or five years of study. All have selective admission policies.
Architecture schools
There are 20 architecture schools, supervise by the Ministry of Culture, offering
the DPLG (Diplômé Par Le Gouvernement) architectural diploma, the only
one recognized for those working as architects in France. Studies last for six
years in three cycles of two years each.
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How to enrol in a French
institution of higher education
There are three steps involved in enrolling in a French institution of higher education:
• Proof of admission to the chosen institution: this is mandatory for
For courses starting in September
what you
You should make contact with the chosen establishment as early in the year
decide to
as possible in order to have enough time to complete the necessary paperwork
study, you
and send it back (April 30 is often given as the deadline).
need to start
• For academic courses that last one or more semesters, educational
preparing
one year in
advance
for your
project
abroad.
ins-
titutions decide on admissions between June 15th and September 15th,
depending on when the admissions committee meets:
• Committees for pre-licence and licence admissions meet in June.
• Committees for master's level admissions meet in June-July and
sometimes in September.
In the worst-case scenario, remember that you may only have one month to prepare
your departure for France.
obtaining an entry visa for France.
• Administrative enrolment that validates the admission: this is completed at your institution when you arrive in France, upon payment of registration
fees. A certificat de scolarité [study certificate] and a French student ID card, which
For courses starting in January-February
The deadline for admissions is October 30th for the selection commissions that
meet between November 15th and January 15th.
are proof of this payment, must be produced when you request a residence permit.
• Educational enrolment (free of charge): this completes your admission by
structuring the training you will receive (schedule for required courses, choice of optional
courses, and types of examination). Once you have completed administrative enrolment,
you will be notified by mail as to when this step should be completed.
Please note!
There is no standard regulatory procedure in France for recognizing
French higher education
admission fees
A unique feature of the French educational system: institutions of higher
education are most often subsidized by the State. As a result, there is no
relationship between tuition fees and the quality of the instruction – the real
cost is not borne by the student.
foreign qualifications. The request for a determination of equivalency – which
evaluates the number of years of French higher education that correspond to the
Registration fees vary depending on the institution (public or private) and the
studies undertaken in the applicant's home country – is considered when an institution
curriculum. Annual fees for a university range from €130 to €695 for some
receives an application for admission. Professional experience in the chosen area may also
specific programs (Licence: €150, Master: €190, Doctorat: €290, university
be taken into account. Both the admission and the student's starting
level are determined by the educational institution alone.
engineering schools: €450), while fees for Grandes Écoles business schools and
engineering schools are the highest (between €3,800 and €14,000 per year).
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Accommodation in France
Unlike other countries, France does not have a tradition of large campuses, and there
are far too few university residence halls to accommodate every student. Both French and
foreign students must find housing in the private sector, where costs can be higher,
particularly in large cities and especially in Paris. In most French university towns, there is
an information office (guichet) that will help foreign students through the administrative
and search process for housing.
Long-stay visas for students
Visa requests should be made to the French consulate or embassy in
your country of origin. There is a minimum two-week waiting period.
(For more information, go to
http://www.diplomatie.fr/venir/visas/pays.html).
All non-European students (i.e. those not from the countries of the
Visa
requests
should be
made to
the French
European economic area, Andorra, Monaco, Switzerland, San Marino, or
consulate
the Vatican) planning to stay for more than six months must obtain a
or embassy
student long-stay visa in order to study in France. This visa must be presented within two months of the student's arrival in France in order to
in your
country of
origin.
obtain a student residence permit.
Documents usually required when applying for a visa:
• Proof of admission to an educational institution.
• Proof of financial resources for one year.
• Proof of the existence of a bank account from which funds will be transferred.
• A valid passport whose period of validity encompasses the entire
length of the visa period requested.
Note
• Proof of health insurance coverage is required for students over 28 years of age
enrolled in an institution not covered by the French social security system. No proof is
required for those under 28 who are enrolled in a recognized institution.
• Depending upon the country, other documents may be required.
University residences
Located on campus or in town, these residences, run by the CROUS (Centres
Régionaux des Œuvres Universitaires et Sociales), offer 10- to 12-sq.m furnished
rooms equipped with a sink (showers and toilets are shared). The monthly rent is
between €140 and €400. It is very difficult to secure a place in such residences,
however (particularly in Paris), as French government foreign scholarships holders are
given priority.
Private student residences
Private student residences can be found in France's major cities. Their numbers
have greatly increased in recent years in an attempt to make up for the lack of spaces
in university residences. The rent ranges from €600 to €700 per month in Paris and
from €400 to €700 elsewhere.
Private housing
As a student, you must often pay an initial deposit, even for a one-room or studio
apartment. In general, you must show proof that your monthly income is at least four
times the amount of the rent.
Rooms in private houses
It is possible to rent a room in a private home, although this solution is more
suitable for short stays. In Paris, the monthly rent varies from €800 to €1050 per
month – elsewhere, expect to pay half that rate.
Note: Housing aid
There are two types of housing aid (these cannot be combined):
Allocation de Logement à Caractère Social (ALS): provided that they meet
certain conditions, all foreign students can qualify for this type of aid.
Aide Personnalisée au Logement (APL): If the housing is subject to an APL
agreement, the student may qualify for a rent reduction.
More information and conditions can be found on the Caisse d'Allocations
Familiales (CAF) website: www.caf.fr
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Insurance
Mandatory insurance
Health insurance
Studying in France
means living in France
and discovering what the French way of life
is really like
• All students under 28 years of age who are studying for more than four months
in an institution recognized by the French social security system are automatically
A rich, varied landscape
covered by French student social security. Enrolment for this insurance is
completed at the same time as administrative enrolment.
The geography of France is one of the most diversified in Europe, with northern
At the
The yearly fee is approximately €180.
heart of
• All other students (those studying less than four months, those in an institution
Europe,
not recognized by the French social security system, and those over the age of 28) must
France is
buy a health insurance policy from a private insurance company. Fees range from €150
adjacent
to €550 per year.
Third-party liability insurance
This type of insurance, which covers compensation to a third party in case of an
to nine
countries
plains, ancient hills, and lofty mountain ranges, and with four bodies of water at
its doorstep (the North Sea, the English Channel, the Atlantic Ocean, and the
Mediterranean), France boasts 5,500 kilometres of shoreline. The variety of its
countrysides and climates means that visitors can enjoy leisure activities all year round.
At the heart of Europe, France is adjacent to nine countries – Belgium,
Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, England, Monaco, and
Andorra – and offers many wonderful vacation destinations.
accident, is available from private insurance companies.
Closer to home, France boasts 4,600 movie theatres, 50,000 theatre shows
House insurance
per year, and 7,000 museums in Paris and throughout the country. All offer student
You are legally required to insure rented accommodation against theft, water
damage, fire, etc. Available from private insurance companies, the average yearly fee
for this type of insurance starts at about €60.
Additional insurance
Repatriation insurance is available from private insurance companies. While not
mandatory, it is strongly recommended for foreign students and may be required by the local
Prefecture as a prerequisite for a residence permit.
Additional health insurance. The French social security system reimburses
about 70% of your medical bills. Additional coverage is available from mutuelles
(mutual insurance organizations), which, for an annual fee, offer various types of contract
to supplement Social Security payments or to insure against specific types of risk (travel,
sports, etc.). There are a number of mutuelles, including those tailored to student's needs.
Vehicle insurance. Every vehicle in France - whether bicycle, moped, or car must be insured. Available from private insurance companies, the annual fee
for such insurance depends on the vehicle.
discounts and subscription rates.
Sit in a café – the heart of French social life – and read one of the country's seven
national or 160 regional newspapers. As for France's famous literary life, books are
readily available everywhere from large specialty stores to small corner bookshops.
The number of cultural festivals and celebrations – which take
place all year long, but especially in the Summer – demonstrate
France's international cultural diversity. Be sure to take in the
Angoulême International Comic Books Festival (January), Internet Festival (March),
Printemps des Musées (April), Printemps de Bourges (April), Fête de la Musique
(21 June), Fête du Cinéma (June), Feria de Nîmes (June), Festival d'Avignon (July),
Jazz à Marciac (July), Eurockéennes de Belfort (July), Paris Quartiers d’Été
(July-August), Festival Interceltique de Lorient (August), Journées du Patrimoine
(September), Braderie de Lille (September), and Transmusicales de Rennes
(December), to name but a few.
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How much is...?
• A meal at a university dining hall: €2.60
• at a fast-food restaurant: €6
• at a local restaurant: from €10 to €20
• A cinema ticket: €7.60; student rate: €4.50
• entrance to a museum: €6
• A monthly public transport pass in Paris: €50 to €137 (depending upon zones)
The cost of living in France
• A sandwich: €3
• coffee: €1.50
France is one of the least expensive countries in Europe,
and students enjoy many benefits.
From university dining halls and residences to transportation and leisure
activities (cinemas, sporting events, bookstores, student associations, etc.),
various discounts and offers allow students with a relatively modest budget
to cover not only living expenses but a cultural life as well.
Given the number of discounts available to students,
the average monthly student budget is around €1,100 in Paris
and €800 elsewhere.
• a baguette: €0.80 • a butter croissant: €1
• A wheel of camembert: €1.90
• six eggs: €1.20
• a litre of milk: €0.90
• A kilo of potatoes: €1.20
• a kilo of rice: €1.90
• A newspaper: €1.20
• a postage stamp: €0.50
• Identity photos from a booth: four photos for €4
• A telephone card for public telephone booths: 50 or 120 units for €7.50 to €15
• A round-trip train ticket between Paris and Nice: €135
• a litre of unleaded petrol: €1.10
• One night in a three-star hotel: €60
• A microwave oven: €120-€215
• a television: €110-€200
• a CD player: €55-€190
• a music CD: €20
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applicants may obtain information from the office of culture and cooperation at the French
embassy and consulates in their country. For more information: www.diplomatie.gouv.fr
• The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also provides grants within the framework of
Working in France
during your studies
specific programs run by its departments in Paris.
A few examples
French law allows foreign students to work under the following conditions:
- A maximum of 884 hours per year can be worked:
• During the school year:
Part-time (19.5 hours per week, or 84.5 hours per month).
• During vacation periods:
Full-time within the 884-hour yearly limit.
A provisional work permit must be requested from your local
prefecture. The minimum hourly wage in France is €7.61.
Note
Au pair work: students may find housing with a family (either in their apartment
A
maximum
of 884
hours
per year
can be
worked.
or in a separate room) in exchange for several hours of childcare or household tasks
per week. More information is available at the AFJE (Accueil Familial des
Jeunes Étrangers) website: http://www.afje-paris.org
Grants for students
Foreign students may qualify for three types of grants: granted either by
the French government, or by the government of their home country,
or by international and non-governmental organizations.
Most of the scholarships financed by the French government are administered by the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which makes approximately 22,000 grants each year.
These grant programs are of two types:
• Scholarships offered under bilateral assistance programs between France and foreign
governments. More than 80 percent of French government grants are of this type. Prospective
• Bourses d'excellence Eiffel [Eiffel Excellence Grants]
The Eiffel Excellence Grants are given to top foreign students who wish to pursue
their studies in France at the 2nd- and 3rd-cycle levels, in three major areas:
engineering science, economics & management, and law & political science:
http://www.egide.asso.fr/fr/programmes/eiffel/
• Bourses d'excellence Major [Major Excellence Grants]
As a complement to grants awarded by the Agency for French Teaching Abroad
(AEFE), the Major program offers support to foreign students who have attended
French lycées abroad: http://www.cnous.fr
• Grants from the Collège de Médecine des Hôpitaux de Paris for
foreign doctors living in France
Each year, in partnership with the Public Assistance Hospitals of Paris (AH-HP),
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs offers one-year grants to young foreign doctors
chosen by the Collège de Médecine des Hôpitaux de Paris (CMHP).
Candidates must be under 35 years of age and have a qualification level at least
equivalent to a fourth-year internship in the Paris public-care hospital system.
See http://www.cmhp.asso.fr/
Depending on their nationality and Study Abroad, certain foreign students
may also qualify for aid from the French Ministry of National Education:
http://www.cnous.fr and http://www.education.gouv.fr
To learn more:
• Egide : www.egide.asso.fr (click obtenir une bourse)
• CNOUS, the organization that assists recipients of French government
scholarships: www.cnous.fr
• ANDES, the national association of doctors of science: www.andes.asso.fr
• There is a complete guide published by UNESCO Study Abroad:
http://www.unesco.org/education/studyingabroad/networking/studyabroad.shtml
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The "n+i" network engineering institutions
The "n+i" network brings together 53 Grandes Ecoles and engineering training programs
offering, after two years, a national engineering diploma (master's degree), covering all
engineering science fields, if you have a bachelor's degree (licence). The advantages of this
shared network are many: a single on-line registration, a sole application deadline, a sha-
EduFrance at your service
EduFrance helps students define and carry out their plans
for studying in France
The EduFrance agency, created by the Ministry of National
Education and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, aims to promote
French higher education abroad and to facilitate and ensure the
quality of foreign students' studies in France, from helping them
choose a program to organizing their stay.
Find out more
www.edufrance.fr is available in 15 languages
EduFrance's website, which receives 70,000 visitors per month, offers a single
source for everything you need in order to prepare for your studies in France.
[email protected]
A personal contact to help you choose
A team of professionals divided into geographic areas are there to respond to requests:
giving out information, helping to define a study plan, or finding the most appropriate trai-
red selection of students with collective access to the student's file and common selection
committee meetings, and a shared semester of training in language and study methods
for all students accepted.
For more information, visit www.nplusi.com
EduFrance forums
EduFrance organizes more than 30 informational forums around the world on
studying in France, and participates in conventions organized by French embassies posts.
A list of these conventions is available on the website.
Planning your studies in France
More than 70 EduFrance offices in 40 countries around the world
offer information, advice, and help in applying
The "Espaces EduFrance" allow students to talk directly with professionals in
order to learn more and get help in choosing a course of study in France. They offer
students application assistance, including analysis of their educational plans, help
in selecting training, creation of an application, and follow-up with the selected
institutions until a positive or negative response is received.
ning. They answer more than 3,000 e-mails each month in three languages.
Addresses and contact
The www.edufrance.fr online catalogue
mail for the «Espaces
The site also offers an ongoing listing of available degree courses, selected by the network
EduFrance» are avai-
of EduFrance members (nearly 180 French institutions of higher education) for their adaptability
to the needs of foreign students (integration period, help with French, tutoring, etc.).
Dedicated research: Learn French in France, MBA...
lable on the
www.edufrance.fr
The OPTIMA service: this service takes over from application
assistance, offering to reserve housing in university residences, at
the Cité Internationale de Paris, or with families in Paris. The service also welcomes students to Paris, transfers them to the city
where they will study, and follows up on their stay in France.
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General information
about degree courses in France
Atlas of higher education in France, published by ONISEP
(Office National d’Information sur les Enseignements et les Professions): www.onisep.fr
Useful
Useful
websites
websites
Agence EduFrance : www.edufrance.fr
Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
procedures for coming to France, addresses of consulates, embassies, and Alliance
Française offices, and grants for foreign students: www.diplomatie.gouv.fr
Ministry of National Education:
France's educational system – the institutions, levels of study, studying in Europe
and around the world : www.education.gouv.fr
Ministry of Agriculture:
teaching and research at www.agriculture.gouv.fr
public agricultural training at www.educagri.fr
European Union: http://europa.eu.int
City of Paris: study in Paris: www.eduparis.net
Unité Réseaux du CNRS (UREC) offers a list of websites about higher education and
research in France: www.urec.cnrs.fr/annuaire
List of doctoral programs: dr.education.fr
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Paris (CCIP) : www.ccip.fr
FNEGE : Fondation Nationale pour l’Enseignement de la Gestion des entreprises : www.fnge.fr
n+i programs: www.nplusi.com - www.edufrance.fr
Architectural training: www.archi.fr/ECOLES
the Paris La Villette architectural school website: www.paris-lavillette.archi.fr
Degree courses in the field of fashion:
website of the Union des Industries Textiles: www.textile.fr
Health-related training in France:
list of medical school degrees – www.dcav.u-bordeaux2.fr/wsuio
Sites sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: sante.w3sites.net/etud_med.html and
www.cri.ensmp.fr/sante/index.html
Competitive examination for medical internships for foreigners:
http://www.sante.gouv.fr/htm/actu/concours/dh/internat/med_etran/arr010719.htm
Degree courses in the field of sports: Ministry of Sports: www.jeunesse-sports.gouv.fr
CNOUS (Centre National des Œuvres Universitaires et Scolaires): information about
grants, university residences, and university dining halls – www.cnous.fr
Egide: international study, grants, and programs – http://www.egide.asso.fr
French diplomas and testing: Alliance Française – www.alliancefrancaise.fr;
Centre International d’Études Pédagogiques – CIEP: www.ciep.fr
http://www.edufrance.fr "learn French in France"
List of training centres for French as a foreign language in France:
http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/education/langue_fr/FLE/formation/index.html
IAESTE: program of internships in France – http://iaeste.free.fr
Bibliothèque Nationale de France: online catalogue at www.bnf.fr
Find a destination in France: www.tourisme.fr
Telephone directories on the Web:
Yellow pages: www.pagesjaunes.fr - White pages: www.pagesblanches.fr
Design document : Atelier 00
Crédits Photographiques : Ministère des Affaires Étrangères - Jean-Christophe Ballot/BNF