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CHOOSE FRANCE p.4 Introduction p.8 Degrees p.10 Vocational education: national diplomas at the L2 and L3 levels p.12 Doctoral programs p.14 Universities UNITED KINGDOM p.16 The Grandes Écoles and Écoles supérieures THE NETHERLANDS • programs in engineering • programs in GERMANY business and management BELGIUM p.18 Schools of art p.20 Schools of architecture, specialized schools STUDYING IN FRANCE FRANCE SWITZERLAND p.22 Introduction p.24 Choosing a program p.26 Enrolling in a French institution p.28 Grants and financial aid France is p.30 Applying for a visa PORTUGAL the world’s ITALY third-largest LIVING IN FRANCE destination SPAIN p.32 Introduction for p.34 Housing GREECE international p.36 Work, Insurance students and p.38 Cultural life p.40 Clubs ans special-interest groups the leading p.41 France Alumni non-English- p.42 Prices speaking p.44 ABOUT CAMPUS FRANCE destination p.46 ON THE WEB 2 3
Choose France Choose France An emphasis on internationalization Choose France Internationalization plays a strong part in the strategy of the pluses of living in France France’s institutions of higher education. A period of study France is the destination for more than 309,000 international students or work abroad, courses taught in English, joint degrees, making up 12% of total postsecondary enrollments. programs labeled or accredited by various international organizations or consortia, mobility programs such as Advanced research France benefits from a long, proud tradition of Erasmus+, and branch campuses abroad—each of these scientific and technological research and in- facets of institutional internationalization offers students novation that underpins the nation’s achieve- opportunities to get an education with an international ments in fields such as aeronautics and space, transportation, electronics, telecommunica- dimension. tions, chemistry, biotechnologies, health, and mathematics. The results of international competitions attest to that performance: • 13 winners of the Fields Medal (including Arthur Avila in 2014) have been French. By this measure, France is second only to the Count on a quality education United States in mathematics. France invests substantial public funds in • France is one of the most heavily repre- higher education. Fully 5.6% of the nation’s sented countries with respect to Nobel GDP is devoted to education—higher than the prizes (56), on a level with the United States, OECD average of 5.3%—the Investissements the United Kingdom, and Germany. d’Avenir €22 billion in funding for innovation • 4th in the world in number of Nobel prizes and research under the Initiatives of Excel- won; 6th in applications for international lence (IDEX) program. The French govern- patents. ment assumes a very large share of the actual cost of every student’s education Diverse educational offerings of (more than €13,000 per student per year). high quality This national focus has several implications— 74 public universities, more than 200 schools among them that French tuition charges are of engineering, 150 schools of business and among the lowest in the world; that degrees management, 120 public postsecondary from anywhere in France are equivalent re- schools of art, 20 schools of architecture, gardless of the institution that grants them; and 3,000 other specialized institutes and and that those degrees are recognized around schools in specific sectors such as social work, the world. the allied health professions, tourism, sports, fashion, and design… France’s universities and other educatio- France ranks fourth in the world More than 1.200 programs in a variety of nal institutions do not distinguish between in the number of international fields are now offered in English all over international students and French students. campuses maintained by France. Both groups face identical admission and This network of programs is one of the strong tuition requirements; both receive the same its institutions of higher points of French higher education, with high- degrees. education. French campuses quality educational offerings available in eve- abroad are outnumbered only ry region of the country. by those of the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Global Higher Education - 2014 4 5
Choose France Choose France Thoroughly European, Campus France is a distinctively French national agency that helps international Quality of life students achieve their Students enjoy lower prices and educational goals in special assistance in many aspects France. Campus France of daily life—advantages that can manages all facets of markedly improve their quality grant and scholarship of life. The national health-care programs for international system is modern and accessible; students (application public transportation is efficient and affordable; rent subsidies are widely for admission and award available. In addition to access to of grant, orientation, low-cost restaurants, students pay housing, and support discounted prices at museums and services during stay). athletic events. Campus France’s emphasis on Outside France’s vibrant cities, a wide opportunities to explore Europe. providing a quality experience variety of landscapes, from sparkling Because France is an integral part of for international students seacoasts to majestic mountain economic, social, and political Europe, is found in every aspect of ranges, offer an intriguing palette of many of the country’s educational its work—from promotion recreational possibilities. and information to online institutions have included a European admissions, travel planning, and perspective in their programs. A orientation upon arrival. Unrivaled cultural dynamism course on Europe or an internship The agency’s Web site and Literature, films, museums, theaters, with a European firm is a great way its many local offices are opera, cafés, and the national flair to broaden your French experience the engines of its student- for food and fashion are a part of and embrace Europe. service mission. Did you know everyday life, evidence of the French • campusfrance.org : emphasis on culture. Throughout the French, an international Get information, search that France year, but especially in summer, the language programs from the licence to nation celebrates its own culture and the doctoral level, apply for is the world’s French is spoken by 274 million those of other nations in a parade admission, look for financial aid, people around the world. It is the most-visited of local and international events. and prepare for your trip. official language of 32 countries • Campus France local offices: country? http://francefestivals.com on 5 continents. The three capitals More than 240 offices in more The national tourism site of the European Union—Brussels, than 120 countries support www.france.fr At the crossroads of Europe Luxembourg, and Strasbourg—are students with information and Bordered by nine different countries, French-speaking cities. guidance. The Web portal of France’s national France is the ideal place from In EU institutions, French, German, institute of geography which to discover Europe. The and English are the working lan- www.campusfrance.org/en www.geoportail.gouv.fr/ proximity of Amsterdam, Berlin, guages. French is the world’s third- >Near you accueil Brussels, Barcelona, Munich, Milan, most-used language for business and and other great cities means many second for news. Tourism offices and local development boards www.tourisme.fr 6 7
Choose France Choose France YEARS OF STUDY Degrees LEVELS DEGREES THE L MD SYSTEM The degrees awarded in French higher education reflect a 9 18 semesters • State diploma of Doctor (+ 9 years) of medicine common European architecture. The LMD system—for Licence D O C TO R A L D E P A RT M E NT S DOCTORATE • Doctorate (bachelor), Master, and Doctorate—is based on the number of 8 16 semesters Doctoral degrees are conferred by doctoral departments semesters completed after leaving secondary school and their (+ 8 années) affiliated with France’s 480 ECTS universities to successful equivalent in European credits under the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS)*: 7 candidates who have previously earned a French master’s degree or the equivalent. Licence = 6 semesters = 180 ECTS 12 semesters • State diploma of Doctor • Mastère spécialisé (MS) • HMONP (professional credential (Baccalauréat or equivalent + 3 years) 6 (+ 6 years) of dental surgery • State diploma of Doctor • Master of Business Administration - MBA for independent practice of architecture) of pharmacy Master = 10 semesters = 300 ECTS (L + M) (Baccalauréat or equivalent + 5 years) MASTER • Research Master • Engineering degree • Art school diploma (DNSEP) Doctorate = 16 semesters = 480 ECTS (L + M + D) 5 10 semesters • Professional Master (+ 5 years) • Engineering degree (Titre d’ingénieur) • Business school diplomas • State architect’s diploma • Diplomas of specialized (Titre d’ingénieur) • Degrees from schools (health, social work, (Baccalauréat or equivalent + 8 years) 300 ECTS the Grandes Écoles tourism, etc.) 4 • The universities confer “na- which are approved by the French tional diplomas,” which have the state and, in many cases, have LICENCE • Licence (bachelor) • Art school diplomas same weight regardless of the received international recognition or institution that confers them. accreditation. 3 6 semesters • Licence professionnelle (+ 3 years) (professional bachelor) (DNA) • Architecture diploma 180 ECTS • The Titre d’ingénieur (enginee- • France’s schools of art and spe- 4 semesters • University technical • Admission to the first year • Art school diploma (DMA) ring degree), Master grade, is a national diploma. The schools that cialized schools also undergo na- tional certification. 2 (+ 2 years) diploma (DUT) 120 ECTS of a Grande École program • Preparation for admission • Postsecondary technical certificate (BTS) • Postsecondary tecnical certificate in to Grandes Écoles (CPGE) agriculture (BTSA) award it are accredited by CTI, the The degrees French national commission on engi- neering degrees. 1 Grandes Écoles Schools of art Schools of architecture Schools of business Other institutions Universities Schools of engineering (lycées, specialized schools) conferred • A similar accreditation procedure Completion of secondary school + baccalauréat or equivalent (eligibility to enter higher educa- exists for government-recognized in French schools of business and tion in home country) = access to French higher education universities and management, the diplomas of *Crédits ECTS: Credits earned under the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System are recogni- zed throughout Europe. A full year of academic work represents 60 ECTS credits. other institutions Note http://www.agence-erasmus.fr/page/ects of higher From ENIC-NARIC centers, students who have already earned a degree in their home country can obtain a certificate of comparability that enables admissions education are officers in French institutions to evaluate the degree for equivalence in the Did you know? French system. Any student presently enrolled in higher education in his or her home country certified by may apply for admission to a French university or other institution of higher ENIC-NARIC network: www.enic-naric.net the French education, provided he or she meets certain criteria. government 8 9
Choose France Choose France Vocational The online catalog of postsecondary education: vocational/ professional programs in France professionally oriented national www.campusfrance.org/en >Find your program diplomas at the L2 and L3 levels >Catalogs >Licence Listings of all BTS, DUT, and The evolution of the global economy has placed a high premium professional licence programs, on skills, advanced technical knowledge, and operational know- Diplôme Universitaire with Web sites and contact de Technologie information. how as the keys to career advancement. To meet these demands, (DUT, university France’s system of higher education has created undergraduate technical diploma) Degree descriptions programs that combine theory and practice, enabling students to gain up-to-date skills, learn the latest methods, and use The DUT is a national vocational/professional qualification representing 120 www.campusfrance.org/en professional tools in real-world settings. ECTS credits (2 years of study). It is conferred by France’s university-based > Resource Center institutes of technology, or IUTs. DUT programs are offered in 25 specialty areas. >Educational and research Brevet de Technicien Programs prepare graduates to begin a career immediately after graduation. programs Supérieur (BTS, postsecondary >Degree descriptions Most require an internship. Graduates may also elect to continue their education technical certificate) The BTS, DUT, Licence by applying for admission to a school of engineering or management or a Professionnelle, and Mastère The BTS is a national vocational/pro- professional Licence. Spécialisé are presented in fessional qualification representing 120 The 112 IUTs located throughout France: www.iut-fr.net detail, including information ECTS credits (2 years of postsecondary on prerequisites and the possibilities for further study. study). It is offered in 72 specializations in the plastic arts, industry, manufactu- ring, and services. Most BTS programs are offered in the postsecondary techni- 16 available agriculture and agrifood cal sections of secondary schools , public specializations lead to a BTSA (Brevet or private. Graduates are equipped to de Technicien Supérieur Agricole). perform specialized technical functions List of BTSA specialties: in a professional environment. http://www.chlorofil.fr/diplomes-et- Undergraduate List of BTS specialties: referentiels/formations-et-diplomes/ www.sup.adc.education.fr/btslst/ btsa.html programs Licence Professionnelle (professional bachelor) that combine Note After successfully completing 2 years of postsecondary study, students theory and • Preparatory courses known as “prépa ATS” may apply to enter a 1-year program that allows them to earn a Licence Professionnelle, a national professional diploma. Programs are offered in Preparatory courses known as “prépa ATS” are designed for holders of certain practice technical credentials who wish to continue their education. universities and IUTs. Opportunities for professional internships and the participation of practicing and use One-year courses in the sciences and economics prepare holders of a BTS, professionals in the delivery of instruction make the Licence Professionnelle a BTSA, or DUT for further study in a school of engineering, management, very effective way to start a career. Across France, more than 40,000 students professional agronomy, or veterinary science. are enrolled in programs. tools More than 1800 programs offered in 8 different fields: www.enseignementsup-recherche.gouv.fr/cid20181/licence-professionnelle.html in real-world settings 10 11
Choose France Choose France Doctoral programs Any student holding a European Master or the equivalent may apply for admission to a doctoral program in France. Programs generally last 3 years. Candidates who prepare and successfully defend a thesis or dissertation receive the Doctorate. Scientific research is a top priority in France Campus France is a one-stop shop • French research publications have the world’s fourth-highest citation rate. • France ranks fifth among OECD countries in domestic spending for research and for choosing a doctoral program development (€45 billion). • The nation is in the top three worldwide for programs in physics, math, biology, or research project in France nanotechnology, and biotechnology. www.campusfrance.org>Research in France • Its space budget ranks second after the United States. The international core of French research A directory of 270 doctoral departments • In the public sector, 17% are foreign research scientists and 5% in private industry. • Complete information about the department: research priorities, admission • Major French research organizations maintain more than 250 facilities throughout requirements and contacts, aid and other support, research topics, the world. international opportunities, information on affiliated laboratories • France is in first place in international collaboration, more than those of the UK and • Access to dissertation opportunities within the department Germany. • French institutions receive 11% of the financial support provided under the Horizon A search engine on dissertation opportunities, lab fellow- 2020 European research framework, making France the program’s third-largest beneficiary. ships, and postdocs Doctoral programs • Opportunities funded through doctoral contracts, CIFRE contracts, and Doctoral training takes place within research teams or units affiliated with a Docto- programs funded by foreign governments ral department. Candidates work under the supervision of a dissertation adviser. • Laboratory internships and fellowships Prospective doctoral candidates must apply directly to a specific doctoral program. • Postdoctoral opportunities in French laboratories Financing doctoral study http://ecolesdoctorales.campusfrance.org/phd/dschools/main Demonstrating the ability to pay for doctoral study is very often a prerequisite for admission to a doctoral program. Research-related profiles • Doctoral contracts are for 3 years and offer all of the benefits of a formal employ- • Profiles of doctoral departments: description of the department, contacts, ment agreement. The minimum guaranteed gross monthly compensation ranges of laboratories, and practical information on preparing a dissertation 42% of €1747 /month. • Degree descriptions: international joint supervision of dissertation; www.enseignementsup-recherche.gouv.fr doctoral >Enseignement supérieur>Doctorat >le financement doctoral>Contrat doctoral doctoral training • Research fields: organization and content of research fields candidates • Corporate–academic research agreements (CIFRE contracts) CIFRE contracts enable doctoral candidates to perform dissertation research in a corpo- are from rate lab in cooperation with a research team at one of France’s doctoral departments. À noter The company and the candidate enter into a three-year employment agreement that outside offers the candidate a gross monthly salary of about €1,950. www.anrt.asso.fr Erasmus+ • Joint dissertations France - the Under agreements between two postsecondary institutions—one in France and one The €14.7 billion EU program for education, training, youth, and sports (77.5% for education) replaces the Erasmus. Designed to be more effective and inno- abroad—doctoral candidates may prepare their dissertation in two countries and receive highest financial support for their travel expenses. vative, it will be open to students at the doctoral level. www.erasmusplus.fr proportion in the world 12 13
Choose France Choose France Universities H I G H E R E D U C A T I O N , R E S E A R C H , A N D I N N O V A T I O N I N F R A N C E COMPETITIVENESS CLUSTERS http://competitivite.gouv.fr EXCELLENCE INITIATIVES (IDEX) LABORATORIES OF EXCELLENCE (Labex) UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS • Sciences of matter and energy COMMUNITIES OF UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER • Life and health sciences INITIATIVES - SCIENCE - TERRITORIES POSTSECONDARY INSTITUTIONS - COMUE AND OVERSEAS INVESTMENTS FOR THE FUTURE • Environmental, ecological, and earth sciences • Digital and mathematical sciences INNOVATIONS - ECONOMY ASSOCIATIONS • Humanities and social sciences I-SITE http://www.enseignementsup-recherche.gouv.fr >Enseignement supérieur>Établissements >Établissements d’enseignement supérieur et de recherche http://www.enseignementsup-recherche.gouv.fr>Stratégie>Stratégie transversale>Investissements d’Avenir September 2016 • Agriculture/Food processing • Consumer goods IRLANDE • Bioresources • Biotechnologies/Health • Chemistry • Ecotechnologies/Environment • Energy • Engineering/Services • Materials • Transportation • Aeronautics/Space • Agriculture/Food processing • Consumer goods de consommation • Biotechnologies/Health • Chemistry • Engineering/Services • Materials • Information and communication technologies • Transportation R O YA U M E - U N I • Hautes Études Sorbonne Arts et Métiers Université • Sorbonne Universités • Université de recherche Paris Sciences et Lettres • Université Sorbonne Paris Cité • Université Paris-Est • Université Paris Lumières • Université Paris-Saclay • Université Paris-Seine IDEX (5) • Cardiology/Metabolism/Nutrition • Senses for a lifetime • Liver • Motor and neurological handicaps P •OGenetic L Odisorders treatments • Translational neurosciences GNE • Individualized cancer Map of Research in France and COMUEs • ComUE Lille Nord de France • Université de Picardie PAYS-BAS Labex : (8) - (23) - (10) - (18) - (25) • Personalized medicine Labex : (2) - (4) - (1) - (4) ALLEMAGNE Unlike in the major English-speaking countries, private institutions Dunkerque • Agriculture/Food processing Calais • Consumer goods • Engineering/Services Lille • Information and communication technologies • Transportation BELGIQUE • Agriculture/Food processing • Bioresources Valenciennes • Bioresources/Materials • Biotechnologies/Health • Normandie Université Arras Labex : (3) - (1) - (3) Amiens HAUTS-DE- • Ecotechnologies/Environment • Energy • Materials • Transportations • ComUE Université de Champagne • Université de Strasbourg FRANCE SLOVAQUIE account for a relatively small share of postsecondary enrollments in Compiègne • Université de Lorraine Le Havre Reims Metz IDEX (1) - I-SITE • Agriculture/Food processing • Energy • Materials Caen • Diagnostic engineering using biomarkers and imaging • Microtechnics/Mechanics • Transportation Rouen Paris Nancy Strasbourg • Minimally invasive surgery guided by imaginge • Information and communication technologies NORMANDIE Labex : (11) - (2) - (3) - (3) - (3) Brest ÎLE-DE- • Université Bretagne Loire GRAND-EST BRETAGNE FRANCE Labex : (3) - (1) - (3) - (1) Troyes Le Mans Lorient Rennes Orléans France (less than 17%). In France, 74 publicly financed universities are PAYS- Vannes DE-LA-LOIRE Belfort HONGRIE CENTRE-VAL- Mulhouse • Agriculture/Food processing • Energy • Agriculture/Food processing • Biotechnologies/Health • Chemistry Angers DE-LOIRE Dijon Besançon • Microtechnics/Mechanics • Materials • Transportation T C H E• Energy Q U•EMaterials• Information • Microtechnics/Mechanics • Transportation and communication technologies Nantes Tours BOURGOGNE • Université de Bourgogne Franche-Comté FRANCHE-COMTÉ Labex : (2) - (2) • Université Bretagne Loire Poitiers SUISSE ' • Transplants and immunotherapy SLOVENIE I-SITE Labex : (1) - (4) - (1) - (1) - (2) Vichy La Rochelle C R O AT I E evenly distributed around the nation. They award national diplomas, Clermont- Limoges • Agriculture/Food processing • Chemistry • Consumer goods • Bioresources • Biotechnologies/Health • Consumer goods • Chemistry Ferrand Lyon • Chemistry • Ecotechnologies/Environment • Energy • Engineering/Services • Materials • Ecotechnologies/Environment • Energy • Materials Royan Saint- Chambéry BOSNIE- • Microtechnics/Mechanics • Information and communication technologies • Transportation • Université confédérale Léonard de Vinci NOUVELLE-AQUITAINE HERZEGOVINE Étienne Labex : (3) - (2) - (1) AUVERGNE Grenoble I ••TThe Université Clermont Auvergne • Communauté Université Grenoble-Alpes • Université Abrain L IandE mental health • Technologically targeted micro- and nano-medicine de Lyon Bordeaux RHÔNE-ALPES • Organ defense and replacement • Aeronautics/Space • Agriculture/Food processing Labex : (9) - (8) - (6) - (10) - (7) which provide the assurance of a uniformly high level of educational • Biotechnologies/Health • Bioresources/Materials • Consumer goods Albi Alès IDEX (3) PROVENCE- • Ecotechnologies/Environment • Energy ALPES- Nîmes Nice • Optics/Photonics • Information and communication technologies Montpellier Avignon CÔTE-D’AZUR • Material • Microtechnics/Mechanics • Transportation Biarritz Cannes • ComUE Aquitaine • Université confédérale Léonard de Vinci Toulouse Aix-en-Provence Pau • Energy IDEX (1) OCCITANIE Toulon Marseille • Cardiac rhythmology and modeling Bastia Labex : (3) - (4) - (1) - (1) - (1) quality regardless of where they are earned—from the famous Perpignan CORSE • Aeronautics/Space • Agriculture/Food processing • Consumer goods Corte • Aeronautics/Space • Agriculture/Food processing • Consumer goods • Biotechnologies/Health • Bioresources • Chemistry • Ecotechnologies/Environment • Biotechnologies/Health • Ecotechnologies/Environment Ajaccio • Energy • Engineering/Services • Optics/Photonics • Information and communication • Engineering/Services• Energy • Materials • Optics/Photonics Saint-Denis technologies • Transportation • Information and communication technologies • Transportation • Aix-Marseille Université • Université Côte d’Azur • Université Fédérale Toulouse Midi-Pyrénées E S PA G N E RÉUNION IDEX (2) • COMUE Languedoc Roussillon Universités GUYANE Cayenne • Infectious diseases PORTUGAL Sorbonne to the alpine campuses of the universities of Grenoble and IDEX (2) Labex : (5) - (7) - (3) - (2) - (6) • Aging • Innovation for chronic diseases MARTINIQUE Labex : (6) - (9) - (4) - (6) - (5) Fort-de- France Saint-Denis GUADELOUPE Pointe- RÉUNION Basse- Terre à-Pitre GUADELOUPE : • Energy • IDEX : Dynamics of biodiversity and ecosystems - Low-carbon energy/Climate change • Labex : (1) - GUYANE : • Biotechnologies/Health • Labex : (2) - LA RÉUNION : • Agriculture/Food processing To ensure readability, the symbols do not correspond to precise geographic Cayenne POLYNÉSIE Papeete GUYANE FRANCAISE • Labex : (1) - GUYANE - LA RÉUNION - NOUVELLE CALÉDONIE - POLYNÉSIE FRANCAISE : • IDEX : Biology, ecology, locations. Chambéry and the island campus of the University of Corsica. Faa’a ecotoxicology, marine biology - GUADELOUPE - GUYANNE - LA RÉUNION - MARTINIqUE - MAYOTTE - NOUVELLE CALÉDONIE u www.campusfrance.org MARTINIQUE NOUVELLE- POLYNÉSIE FRANçAISE - SAINT BARTHÉLÉMY - SAINT MARTIN - SAINT PIERRE ET MIqUELON - WALLIS ET FUTUNA : CALÉDONIE Fort-de- France Nouméa • IDEX : Environment, agronomy, sustainable development, and human–environmental interactions - Coral ecosystems, GUADELOUPE Amazonian biodiversity, low-carbon energy • Labex : (1) Pointe- Basse- à-Pitre Terre POLYNÉSIE Papeete FRANCAISE Faa’a NOUVELLE- CALÉDONIE Nouméa The universities offer A comprehensive and Communautés d’universités Medical studies programs in all disciplines, tailored array of programs et établissements (COMUE, Within the European LMD system, medical studies in France are divided including the sciences (mathematics, • University-based engineering pro- communities of universities into 3 stages of 3 years or more. The universities deliver medical education chemistry, physics, biology), technology grams now confer 30% of the enginee- and other educational in cooperation with France’s 32 CHRUs, or university hospital centers. (computer science, engineering, elec- Completion of the first year, known as PACES, opens access to further study ring degrees (Titre d’ingénieur) awarded trotechnics, materials), literature, lan- institutions) in the various health professions: Medicine = PACES + 8 years (for general in France each year; guages, the arts, the social sciences, law, • In 2016, 25 groupings of institutions medicine), PACES + 11 years (medical specialties); Pharmacy = PACES + 5–8 • More than 1,800 career-oriented economics, business, health and medi- coalesced to coordinate their teaching of- years; Dentistry = PACES + 5–7 years; Midwifery = PACES + 4 years; Massage/ licence degrees, known as licences cine, and physical education. All of the ferings and research strategies. Made up of physical therapy = PACES + 3 years. International students and medical professionnelles, are available. nation’s universities are public. universities, schools, and publicly funded education in France • Technical programs are offered in The universities offer programs at research units operating within a given Unless they have already obtained a medical degree in their home 24 specialty areas in university-based every level; their graduates receive territory, the clusters exploit the synergies country, international students must enroll in the first year of the first institutes of technology (IUTs, instituts nationally regulated degrees known found among the participating institutions cycle of medical education and must pass the end-of-year examination. universitaires de technologie). as national diplomas: the licence and raise their international visibility. Students who pass that examination may then jump to the level they • Management programs are avai- (3 years), master (5 years), and doc- Some of the new groupings have a specific had reached in their home country, subject to an assessment by the lable in university-based institutes of torate (8 years). legal form known as COMUE (community of program’s administrators of the equivalence of their prior preparation. business administration (IAE, instituts French universities list: universities and other institutions). Looser • To begin the third stage of medical education, foreign students must d’administration des entreprises). http://www.enseignementsup- groupings are known as associations. Some undergo a special medical residency competition organized by the culture • Programs in political science and recherche.gouv.fr/cid20269/liste-des- universities have merged to form univer- and cooperation service of France’s embassies and consulates. In 2012, 13 economics are found in university- universites-francaises.html sity systems. Examples include Université places were offered in 17 medical specialties. based institutes of politics (IEP, instituts Grenoble Alpes, Université Paris Saclay, • The Diplôme de formation médicale spécialisée (DFMS, diploma in specialized Universities are Research, a key function d’études politiques) including Sciences Po Aix-Marseille Université, Université de Lor- medical training, 1–2 years) and the Diplôme de formation médicale spécialisée Paris. an attractive of the universities • At the universities, more than 400 raine, and Paris Sciences Lettres. approfondie (DFMSA, advanced diploma in specialized medical training, 6 • The COMUEs, associations, and mer- months to 1 year) are specialized programs open to general (primary care) and option—out of As the primary locus of research master’s programs are taught in English gers are authorized to grant national diplo- specialized physicians who have earned their medical degree abroad. and training in the basic sciences, http://taughtie.campusfrance.org/ more than the universities ensure that their mas, primarily at the master and doctoral http://med.unistra.fr/fre/Formation/3eme-cycle/DFMS-DFMSA levels. Information on admission to both types of programs may be obtained from 2.5 million degree programs stay abreast of Note • Operation Campus is a €1.3 billion France’s embassies. progress in basic knowledge and • All of these programs require proficiency in French at level B2 or above in French students, technology. Diplômes d’Université national program to modernize university the CEFRL scheme. facilities. 65% choose 270 Doctoral departments staffed by (DU, university diplomas) 100,000 scholars and researchers pro- These university degrees are not natio- a university vide research training in close coope- nal diplomas but, because of their spe- www.campusfrance.org/en over other ration with more than 1,200 research cialized nature, they may offer good op- >Resource Center laboratories. The departments confer portunities to gain specialized training >Practical and institutional guides postsecondary more than 12,000 doctorates each year. and a university experience. >Institutional profiles >Universities options. 14 15
Choose France Choose France The Grandes Écoles and the Écoles supérieures Unique to France, the system of Grandes Écoles was set up in parallel with the university system at the beginning of the 19th century. The Engineering and Grandes Écoles offer top-quality education oriented toward practical management dominate problems. The system includes schools of engineering and manage- the offerings of the ment, the Écoles Normales Supérieures (ENS), and national schools Grandes Écoles, but one as veterinary medicine, École Polytechnique, École des Ponts.... The also finds programs in Grandes Écoles are highly selective; their degrees signify the comple- tion of a a rigorous program. public administration (the specialty of The Grandes Écoles confer Engineering the prestigious institution-specific diplomas More than 200 schools of engi- Management École Nationale (baccalauréat + 5 years of neering, public and private, run the Schools of management enjoy special forms of official recognition: d’Administration - ENA), postsecondary study), some gamut of engineering sciences. But military sciences, they also have some common charac- • certification by the French State, indicated by a stamp on the graduate’s of which are recognized by diploma higher education and teristics, emblematic of the solid qua- the French government as lity of the Titre d’ingénieur, a venerable • listing in the registry of Grandes Écoles published by the Conférence des research, agronomy, the equivalent of a national French degree that is fully equivalent to Grandes Ecoles, which regulates all of France’s Grandes Écoles and veterinary sciences. master. the European master. • official recognition of certain diplomas as equivalent to a Master. The Écoles The Titre d’ingénieur, Master grade, They may also offer intermediate is a national diploma that entitles its Operating at a variety of levels, France’s many schools management offer Normales Supérieures degrees and specialized diplomas, holder to apply to a doctoral program. programs geared to economic requirements and new management practices. Four ENS: ENS Lyon, among them the bachelor (in 3 or The degree may indicate general Internships and international exchanges play a large role in many programs. Rennes, Paris, Paris-Saclay 4 years), the master of business expertise in engineering or more The great majority of schools have come together to offer common entrance specialized study—in agronomy, (ex Cachan). administration (MBA), and the chemistry, biology, or information exams. About 190 schools admit students directly from secondary school. Each ENS has its own mastère spécialisé (MS, 1 year after science, for example. Public schools Most of France’s business schools are private; many are affiliated with local procedure for international the master). of engineering charge tuition of chambers of commerce and industry. admissions. The traditional path into the Grandes approximately €610 per year. The annual tuition varies widely but is generally between €5,000 and Conférence des Directeurs des Écoles €13,000. Schools of veterinary Écoles was by examination following Françaises d’Ingénieur : www.cdefi.fr medicine 2 years of preparation. Students then Commission des Titres d’ingénieur - CTI : Management schools and diplomas evaluation : https://www.cefdg.fr earned their degree in 3 more years www.cti-commission.fr France has four national schools of veterinary of increasingly specialized study. Le Titre d’ingénieur medicine—in Paris (Maisons- However many schools now offer Information sheet Note Alfort), Lyon, Nantes, and admission to a 5-year curriculum The Financial Many of France’s business schools have attained international recognition by Toulouse. They admit directly from secondary school. students at various meeting the standards of various accrediting bodies, among them CGE, EQUIS, Times ranked To accommodate international levels using a common AACSB, and AMBA. Some forms of recognition apply to the school itself, others students, many Grandes Écoles examination administered 5 French to the degree conferred. All signify international recognition. offer admission on the strength of independently by each of schools among the applicant’s academic record. the four schools. Programs www.campusfrance.org/en lead to the degree of Doctor the world’s top The degree may be earned in 2 to 5 >Resource center>Practical and institutional guides>Institutional profiles of veterinary medicine, a years, depending on the amount of 15 master in credit the applicant receives for his government-sanctioned diploma. management or her prior academic work. www.campusfrance.org/en Conférence des Grandes Écoles >Resource center programs (CGE) : www.cge.asso.fr >Educational and research programs (Financial Times 2016) >Degree descriptions >Titre d’Ingénieur 16 17
Choose France Choose France The higher Public postsecondary schools programs are often costly. Some are of applied arts listed in the RNCP, the national re- Conservatories France’s ecoles supérieures d’arts gistry of professional certifications: schools of art Music, dance, dramatic arts… appliqués publiques confer national www.rncp.cncp.gouv.fr Working in partnership diplomas in very specific fields upon Schools of for the preservation with universities, France’s the successful completion of a 2- or conservatories offer and promotion of historic and 5-year program. Two-year programs programs on the LMD model Fine arts, applied arts, and crafts are the focus of France’s cultural heritage lead to a BTS (brevet de technicien (licence, master, doctorate). supérieur) or DMA (diplôme des mé- Three public schools of historic and List of conservatories: schools of art offer postsecondary degree programs at the cultural heritage offer advanced tiers d’art); 5-year programs to a DSAA http://metiers. 2- to 5-year levels. Most are selective, some highly so. Students (diplôme supérieur d’arts appliqués). programs. Some curricula prepare philharmoniedeparis.fr/ students for careers requiring apply by taking an entrance examination and submitting a All prepare graduates for careers in enseignement-musical- design-related fields: graphics (media knowledge of historic and cultural france.aspx portfolio. Public or private, they are distinguished by their and multimedia); spatial design (inte- heritage (art historians, guides and reputation among professionals. rior architecture, lifestyle, set design); presenters), others for careers invol- www.campusfrance.org/en fashion, textiles, and environmental ving its preservation (conservators, >Resource Center Nearly 50 public postsecondary National higher schools of art: design; design of products and ser- restorers, architects of historic monu- >Educational and research programs vices; and crafts (textiles, jewelry, ments and properties). schools of art grant national diplomas institutional credentials >degree descriptions recognized by the French govern- France’s highly selective écoles natio- books, glass, ceramics, etc.): • École du Louvre (EDL), Paris: >Degrees in Art ment. Private schools and schools af- nales supérieures d’art award master- http://designetartsappliques.fr www.ecoledulouvre.fr filiated with chambers of commerce level diplomas in applied arts, plastic • École Nationale des Chartes (ENC), Private schools of art and industry (known historically as arts, visual arts, design and creation, Paris: www.enc.sorbonne.fr Many private schools offer 3–5 year écoles consulaires) confer certificates textile design, industrial design, and postsecondary programs and confer • Institut National du Patrimoine or occupational titles, some of which photography. diplomas specific to the school. Such (INP), Paris: www.inp.fr appear in the national directory of • l’École Nationale Supérieure des Arts occupational certifications (www. Décoratifs (ENSAD, decorative arts) – rncp.cncp.gouv.fr). www.ensad.fr Art degrees within LMD system All have competitive admissions poli- • l’École Nationale Supérieure des cies that require applicants to pass Beaux-arts (ENSBA, fine arts) – an entrance exam and present a port- www.ensba.fr folio of their work. With respect to CampusArt • l’École Nationale Supérieure de la schools and degrees, a fundamental Création Industrielle (ENSCI - Les www.campusart.org distinction is made between applied Ateliers, industrial design) – arts and fine arts. www.ensci.fr Public postsecondary schools • l’École Nationale Supérieure de la Photographie (ENSP, photography) – of art and design: national www.enp-arles.com diplomas • le Fresnoy - Studio National des arts 45 public postsecondary schools of art contemporains (contemporary art) - Apply online through and design (écoles supérieures d’art et www.lefresnoy.net the CampusArt network de design) fall under the joint oversight Two schools offer a 2–4 year program of French schools of art of the ministries of culture and commu- in film and theater that is open to ap- The CampusArt network nication and of education. Applicants plicants who have completed 2 years France sets are admitted directly from secondary of postsecondary study. offers applicants a choice of some 400 different art school according to their performance the on an entrance examination. The • l’École Nationale Supérieure des Arts programs at the Licence and Master levels. By completing schools offer 3-year (DNA) and 5-year et Techniques du Théâtre (ENSATT, international (DNSEP) programs. Students may also theater arts) – www.ensatt.fr a single online form, students who have completed 3 years standard be admitted by transfer into the second • la Fémis - École Nationale Supérieure of art education may apply for or third year. des Métiers de l’Image et du Son admission to the entire in the fields List of public postsecondary schools of (ENSMIS, sound and lighting) – network of schools and track art: www.andea.fr www.lafemis.fr the progress of their of art application through to the offer of admission. and culture 18 19
Choose France Choose France Schools of Specialized architecture schools Postsecondary programs in architecture in France follow the More than 3,000 schools and institutes, public and private, harmonized European system of degrees based on the Licence, are categorized as “specialized schools.” They offer degree Master, and Doctorate (LMD). programs in very specific areas—among them social work, paramedical fields, tourism, culinary arts, and hotel • The first cycle of study lasts 3 The nation’s 20 schools of management, among others. years and leads to a DEEA (diplôme architecture, all overseen d’études en architecture), the equiva- by the French Ministry of These institutions offer government- lent of a Licence. Culture, confer national diplomas. accredited degrees as well as other • The second cycle lasts 2 years and www.archi.fr/ECOLES credentials specific to the institution leads to a DEA (diplôme d’état d’archi- Two other schools deliver degrees that confers them. Programs demand tecte), equivalent to a master’s degree. that are considered equivalent: from 2 to 5 years of study. Admission • The HMONP (Habilitation à la Maî- • the public Institut National des is by examination or on the basis of trise d’Oeuvre en Nom Propre), which Sciences Appliquées (INSA) in the applicant’s academic record. entitles the holder to direct buil- Strasbourg: www.insa-strasbourg.fr www.rncp.cncp.gouv.fr ding projects without supervision, • the private École Spéciale requires a sixth year of study and d’Architecture (ESA): www.esa-paris.fr completion of an internship. Architecture and • A third cycle of study leads to the landscape architecture DSA (diplôme de spécialisation et Programs leading to a master’s-equiva- approfondissement en architecture), a lent DPLG (diplôme de paysagiste) are national diploma requiring 1–2 years of offered by three national schools of study depending on the field of spe- architecture and landscape design that cialization, or one of the various avai- follow a common admission process. lable DPEAs. Applicants must hold a French bac- Upon completion of a minimum of calauréat or the equivalent and have 7 years of study, some schools offer completed 2 years of postsecondary a combined curriculum in architecture study. The curriculum spans 4 years. and engineering in partnership with a • BORDEAUX : École Nationale Supé- school of engineering. Students who rieure d’architecture et de paysage: complete such a program receive a www.bordeaux.archi.fr degree in architecture as well as a second degree conferring the right to • VERSAILLES : École Nationale Supé- practice as an engineer. rieure du Paysage: Students who earn a research Master http://www.versailles.ecole-paysage.fr or the equivalent may elect to pursue • LILLE : École Nationale Supérieure a Doctorate in architecture. d’architecture et de paysage: www.lille.archi.fr www.campusfrance.org/en >Resource center>educational and research program>Degree descriptions 20 21
Studying in France Studying in France France, a higher education system Studying that works in France Make an informed choice At any level—bachelor, master, or doctoral—it pays to have a www.campusfrance.org/en well-defined educational plan and a clear goal before choosing The Campus France Web site an institution and program. is your best source for the By identifying programs that dovetail with your prior information you need to plan a period of study in France. experience and academic accomplishments, you can increase We tailor information your chances of admission. Dunkerque specifically to the needs of Calais Arras Lille prospective students in more than 120 different countries! Valenciennes Amiens H AU T S- D E- F R AN C E www.campusfrance.org/en Le Havre Compiègne Reims Metz >Campus France near you Caen Rouen Paris Nancy Strasbourg Brest NORMANDIE ÎLE-DE- GRAND-EST B R E TA G N E FRANCE Troyes Le Mans Lorient Rennes Orléans Vannes PAYS- Belfort DE-LA-LOIRE CENTRE-VAL- Mulhouse Angers DE-LOIRE Dijon Besançon Tours Nantes BOURGOGNE FRANCHE-COMTÉ Poitiers Vichy La Rochelle Clermont- Limoges Ferrand Lyon Royan Chambéry Saint- NOUVELLE-AQUITAINE Étienne AUVERGNE Grenoble I TA L I E Bordeaux RHÔNE-ALPES Albi Alès PROVENCE- Nîmes ALPES- Nice Montpellier Avignon CÔTE-D’AZUR Biarritz Cannes Toulouse Aix-en-Provence Pau OCCITANIE Toulon Marseille The richness and Bastia Perpignan CORSE diversity offered Corte Ajaccio by the French system make it Within a given field of study, you will find a wide variety of curricula and programs. That variety is one of the strong points of the French educational easy to find an system. Throughout France one finds educational institutions of very high educational quality in every field. These, too, exhibit variety—there are the universities, of program that course, but also the free-standing schools of engineering, business, and art. matches your The resulting institutional diversity is one reason for the variety of curricula found within a given field. background and goals 22 23
Studying in France Studying in France Choosing Do I have to be able to speak a program French to study in France? • Applicants from outside the European Union seeking admission to the first year of postsecondary Campus France education (L1) or to a school of architecture must follow a special for all the information you need admission procedure, known as DAP. As part of that procedure, applicants must demonstrate their proficiency in French, either by passing a Online catalog and mobile app language test (TCF-DAP or TEF) or www.coursdete.campusfrance.org by earning a degree in French as a foreign language (DELF/DALF). Catalog of short academic programs and programs in French > To enroll in the second or third language and culture year of a Licence program, in a LMD Catalog Presented in French and English, the catalog provides information on Master’s or Doctoral program, or in a www.campusfrance.org/en programs in French as a foreign language and on summer and winter Grande École, students must meet >Find your program academic courses in France. Features include: the French-proficiency standards • An interactive map of France’s regions set by individual educational Campus France’s online catalog of institutions. • Searches by French-proficiency requirements and field of study French higher education includes > Even for programs taught in • More than 300 recreational, cultural, and food-related activities. more than 30,000 programs at the English, institutions may require Licence, Master, and Doctoral levels Immersion France is a mobile app developed by Campus France in applicants to demonstrate a The catalog of programs minimum level of French proficiency. offered by some 3,500 postsecond- partnership with France’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International taught in English: ary institutions. Development for students exploring options for tourism and language www.campusfrance.org/en www.campusfrance.org/en learning in France. Features include: A powerful search engine allows >Find your program users to perform custom searches >Find your program • Detailed program descriptions >Resource center by keyword, field of study, academic >Catalog • Presentations of France’s regions >Degree description level (L, M, D), and geographic region. >Programs taught in English • Contact information. >Tests of and degrees in French as a foreign language It also provides links to the Web sites This catalogue presents more of institutions of interest to the user than 1.200 programs, including A strong local presence: Campus France maintains more and an overview of each institution. 900 taught entirely in English. than 240 offices in more than 120 countries to advise Profiles of dozens of academic Each entry contains essential infor- and support prospective students and professional subjects taught mation on admission requirements, in French institutions round out type of diploma, accreditation, lan- Campus France’s local offices, called Espaces, allow students to the database, along with informa- guage requirements, costs, and avai- meet face to face with professionals who can help them carry out tion on student services, doctoral lable programs in French as a foreign their plans to study in France. departments, and other topics. language. The mission of the local offices is to answer students’ questions about French higher education at the information-gathering stage and during Before coming to France, www.campusfrance.org/en the application process. By providing concrete services in a personal way, practice your French at home Make >Find your program the staff help students put together an educational plan. They move that plan forward by helping students to identify appropriate programs, to using the online resources offered by TV5MONDE. >Catalogs the right gather information on grants and scholarships, to prepare for departure, and to put together persuasive applications for admission. They even fol- Discover thousands of interactive exercises at all language levels choice by low up on applications. and in all fields of activity at http://parlons.francais. gathering www.campusfrance.org/en >Near you tv5monde.com all the facts first 24 25
Studying in France Studying in France Enrolling in a French institution of higher education A convenient online application process is All international students, whether or not they receive in place for applicants additional financial aid, enjoy the same low tuition rates as from 36 countries. Note: Enrolling in first year of higher education (L1) French students at universities and other public institutions. Nationals of these The request for preliminary admission (DAP) The true cost of the education they receive is much higher Students holding a secondary-school diploma from outside France and wishing countries must use (€10,000 to €14,000 per year), but the difference is paid to enroll in the first or second year of undergraduate study at a French univer- the online process by the French government. Every international student, like sity are required to complete an application for preliminary admission, known “Études en France”. every French student, benefits from this national policy, which as a DAP (demande d’admission préalable) at the cultural office of the French With Internet access, embassy in their country of residence. In 30 countries, the DAP process must students can: ensures the quality of French degrees. be completed online. Whether online or on paper, the DAP process begins in • Submit a single application November of each year and follows a very strict timeline. to multiple institutions Enrollment is a three-step Special case: “Admission Post-Bac” (APB) • Track the progress of their process: The “Admission Post-Bac” system of preliminary online admission to the first application • Apply for a visa, in 1 • Obtaining an offer of admission year of postsecondary study is required of international students (including cooperation with a Campus from a French institution. The offer of those holding a French baccalauréat) who seek admission to the first year of France local office admission is a precondition for obtain- study in certain selective institutions, such as IUTs (university-based institutes • Communicate with Campus ing a visa to enter France (visa is requi- of technology), STSs (postsecondary technical sections of secondary schools), France red for non EU students). CPGEs (programs that prepare students for the entrance examinations of the The process also involves 2 • Administrative registration. Grandes Écoles), and other institutions not covered by the DAP process. taking a test of French Upon arriving in France, students must www.admission-postbac.fr proficiency (if required by report to their new institution and pay Note European Union an institution to which the tuition and fees for the coming year. Students from the countries of the European Union wishing to enroll in the student has applied) and ends There are no officially recognized with a personal interview in The student then receives proof of en- equivalences between French de- first year of postsecondary study must apply using the Admission Post-Bac which the student has the rollment and a student ID card. grees and foreign degrees. Institu- online application process. opportunity to present his 3 • Academic registration. Following tions make independent determinations or her educational plan. Choosing to administrative registration, the of equivalence. The institution may also Paying tuition to a French institution of higher education www.campusfrance.org/en study in one student is invited to visit his or her give credit for the applicant’s profes-sio- The tuition rates charged by public educational institutions in France new academic department to register nal experience. Each institution has >Prepare for your stay of France’s for specific classes at specific times are set by decree. >Enroll full discretion to admit applicants Annual tuition rates 2016-2017. regions means and to be briefed on examination and to determine the level at which • €184 for Licence programs a pleasant procedures. No additional charges are they will be admitted—that is, the • €256 for Master’s programs quality of life assessed for academic registration. This amount of credit to be granted for • €391 for Doctoral programs step completes the admission and prior academic work. and a level of enrollment process. • €610 for engineering programs comfort that These charges include access to university libraries. There is an additional Assessment of foreign degrees and charge to enroll in the national student health insurance plan, which is mandato- contribute diplomas: ry. Special services offered by some programs may also entail additional charges. to academic ENIC-NARIC network : In addition to these basic charges, students may have to pay additional fees success—all www.enic-naric.net for specific services or special programs. without Site for France: Private institutions, including schools of business, are more expensive. www.ciep.fr/enic-naric-france-old compromising academic excellence! 26 27
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