Why study in France?

Being from a different background, culture and society, you have the potential to think differently and share your views and opinions about things which are warmly welcomed and appreciated in France. Studying abroad makes you a person with a multicultural background which helps in bringing out the best version of you from within.

A multicultural background and experience helps you express your thoughts and opinions about a certain topic explicitly and it also helps you make confident conversations without any hesitation. These conversations help in bringing out new ideas and lead to new innovations or making new universal connections.

Some of our students have shared their memorable experiences and stories about their personal, professional and academic experiences in France. 

As an international student you are not only provided exposure to a completely new culture, tradition and way of life but it is also a great opportunity to contribute and share certain aspects of your own culture, tradition and lifestyle with the new culture you are exposed to. Studying abroad is helpful to understand the new way of life and culture you are in but at an individual level, it makes you a better person as you learn to appreciate the value of small things in life. On the whole, it boosts one’s personal and professional growth.

You've decided to study in France. You can't imagine all that lies in front of you: learning French, discovering a new culture, meeting international students… This visit will be a genuine adventure.

An unforgettable visit to France

By choosing to study in France, you will have the chance to discover a society that is multicultural and open, proud of its history and looking forward to the future. We will be delighted to share the art of living à la française with you - an art celebrated around the world. Whether your interests lie in the theatre and music or in fine cuisine, no one leaves disappointed: in France, there's something for everyone.

Student life in France is all about meeting people

In your host university, the French and foreign students, as well as the teachers and personnel, will make your stay unforgettable. You will learn about all of the advantages France offers while you are here studying. Student life is made easier by the different services offered by French universities.

For your future professional life, this academic stay in France will be an advantage. You will be leaving with essential knowledge, backed up by internationally-recognised certification.

A country to discover during your stay

Outside the classroom, an extraordinary personal adventure awaits. Coming to France to study is not just about academics. In France and its territories, you can swim in three seas and three oceans, explore four continents and roam five mountainous European regions. And that's not counting the forty-two UNESCO World Heritage sites. All of this in the heart of a continent where travelling is easy.

Your academic stay in France will give rise to unforgettable memories and you will make friends that you keep for life as one of the large community of alumni of France.

Studying in France, at university or one of the Grandes Ecoles, has many advantages. In particular it means benefiting from one of the world's best and most accessible systems of higher education.

An internationally-renowned system of higher education

The excellence in higher education and research in France is widely acknowledged around the world. Numerous French universities and Grandes Ecoles place highly in the most reputable international rankings, such as the Times Higher Education, the Financial Times ranking, the QS, the Shanghai ranking and the European Union’s U-Multirank. Studying in France means benefiting from this recognition.

This renown is in particular due to the exceptional achievements of French researchers. With thirteen Fields Medals, France is second in the world in mathematics. It has also had sixty-two Nobel Prize winners, including Marie Curie. The first woman to receive a Nobel, for Physics in 1903, in 1911 she became the first researcher in the world to obtain a second, this time for Chemistry.

Universities and Grandes Ecoles that are accessible to all

The quality of higher education in France is the result of long-term and continuous political vision. Each year, public authorities invest massively in education and research. Education is the State's biggest budget item, representing over 20% of the budget.

This policy has enabled France to provide students with one of the best systems of higher education in the world and, above all, one of the most accessible. French universities and Grandes Ecoles offer high-quality training without imposing unaffordable tuition and fees 

So what more are you waiting for? All of the training provided in our universities is associated with accredited research laboratories and the expertise of experienced professors. Regardless of what you are studying, in France, you will always be alongside committed experts.

The industrial dynamism of major French companies is driven by innovation and research. But abroad, France is also seen as a country of traditional, very high quality craftmanship.

Industrial dynamism that is exported around the world

France has the world's fifth largest economy and 31 of the world's 500 most powerful companies. Many French industrial groups are leaders in their sector with a worldwide presence, including Airbus, Total, Orange, Sanofi, LVMH, L’Oréal and Danone.

The success of French innovation

France is the European country with the best representation in the list of the top 100 most innovative companies. It is home to 71 competitiveness clusters that comprise an attractive ecosystem, bringing together laboratories, universities, start-ups and major corporations. French Tech, with 200 million Euros invested, supports the development of digital companies and attracts young talent.

We are proud to have produced fifteen Nobel winners in Literature, thirteen in Physics and three in Economics. Thirteen French mathematicians have been recipients of the Fields Medal. France also occupies the sixth rung worldwide for most international patents filed.
 

High quality, diversified craftsmanship

With 40,000 workshops and 100,000 craftsmen and women, France is an international reference in many skilled domains, particularly arts and crafts and upmarket fields such as jewellery, fashion, crystal glassmaking and architecture. Further industrial innovation through design is particularly well-established in France.

The French love the small things in life. They love culture, dining out, shopping and museums. France is a country of festivals, friendship and sharing, and it's well worth your while experiencing this.

The pleasures of the French table

In France, the art of living is first and foremost about eating well. Ranked as a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage, the fame of French cuisine comes from the many chefs who have been able to translate their expertise abroad. Pastries, baked goods, traditional recipes, exceptional wines and culinary curiosities: each region has its own specialties. Don't hesitate to try them and surprise your plate.

France, a country of elegance

France is a worldwide display case of high and off-the-rack fashion. The French enjoy being elegant and are the kings of shopping. There are innumerable opportunities to window shop when strolling through French cities. Designer boutiques, second-hand shops, department stores and international brands: there's something for everyone and for all budgets.

The art of culture

The French enjoy exhibitions, concerts, the theatre and the darkened room at the cinema. In France, there is a very deep cultural offer. With the summer, festivals spring up throughout the country: an ideal way to discover culture and friendship à la française. French cultural creations (films, plays, painting, etc.) are also a window on the country's famous art of living.

The art of celebration

For the French, the art of living is first and foremost the art of enjoying yourself. Any occasion is the right time to go out. Like, for example the national day, July 14th, when there are the traditional firemen's balls. Earlier, in June, the Fête de la Musique scatters concerts about the streets. You can also discover the férias of the south-west of France, the Beaujolais Nouveau evenings and the Nuit Blanche: every reason is a good one for getting together and having fun.