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CAMPUS FRANCE Choose France www.campusfrance.org
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
Clubs ans special-interest groups
the leading p.40 Prices
non-English- p.42 ABOUT CAMPUS FRANCE
speaking p.44 ON THE WEB
destination
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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 With more than 270,000 international students making up 12% of total
or work abroad, courses taught in English, joint degrees, postsecondary enrollments, France remains the third-most-popular
programs labeled or accredited by various international destination for internationally mobile students after the United States, the
organizations or consortia, mobility programs such as United Kingdom, and Australia.
Erasmus+, and branch campuses abroad—each of these Advanced research
facets of institutional internationalization offers students France benefits from a long, proud tradition of
opportunities to get an education with an international scientific and technological research and in-
novation that underpins the nation’s achieve-
dimension. ments in fields such as aeronautics and space,
transportation, electronics, telecommunica-
tions, chemistry, biotechnologies, health, and
mathematics. The results of international
competitions attest to that performance:
• 12 winners of the Fields Medal (including
Arthur Avila in 2014) have been French. By
this measure, France is second only to the high-quality educational offerings available in
United States in mathematics. every region of the country.
• France is one of the most heavily repre-
sented countries with respect to Nobel
Count on a quality education
prizes (56), on a level with the United States,
France invests substantial public funds in
the United Kingdom, and Germany.
higher education. Fully 6.9% of the nation’s
• France is fourth in the world in the number
GDP is devoted to education—higher than the
of patent applications filed with the Euro-
OECD average of 6.1%—including €18.9 billion
pean Patent Office.
from the Investissements d’Avenir (invest-
ments in the future) program and €23.05
Diverse educational offerings of billion in national spending anticipated for
high quality 2015. The French government assumes a
75 universities, more than 200 schools of very large share of the actual cost of eve-
engineering, 200 schools of business and ma- ry student’s education (more than €11,000
nagement, 120 public postsecondary schools per student per year). This national focus has
of art, 20 schools of architecture, and 3,000 several implications—among them that French
other specialized institutes and schools in tuition charges are among the lowest in the
specific sectors such as social work, the allied world; that degrees from anywhere in France
France is health professions, tourism, sports, fashion, are equivalent regardless of the institution
the world’s and design together represent an immense that grants them; and that those degrees are
fifth-largest diversity of educational programs that res- recognized around the world.
pond to the full spectrum of students’ acade-
economy, thanks
mic and professional objectives. France’s universities and other educatio-
to the quality of The range of subjects taught in English is wi- nal institutions do not distinguish between
its educational dening. More than 800 programs in a variety international students and French students.
system and the of fields are now offered in English all over Both groups face identical admission and
France. This network of programs is one of the tuition requirements; both receive the same
national capacity
strong points of French higher education, with degrees.
for research and
innovation
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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. Since May 2012,
of daily life—advantages that can
Campus France has
markedly improve their quality
managed all facets of
of life. The national health-care
system is modern and accessible; grant and scholarship
public transportation is efficient and programs for international
affordable; rent subsidies are widely students (application
available. In addition to access to for admission and award
low-cost restaurants, students pay weekends or during longer breaks in of grant, orientation,
discounted prices at museums and the academic calendar. housing, and support
athletic events. Because France is an integral part of services during stay).
Outside France’s vibrant cities, a wide economic, social, and political Europe,
variety of landscapes, from sparkling many of the country’s educational Campus France’s emphasis on
seacoasts to majestic mountain providing a quality experience
institutions have included a European for international students
ranges, offer an intriguing palette of perspective in their programs. A is found in every aspect of
recreational possibilities. course on Europe or an internship its work—from promotion
with a European firm is a great way and information to online
Unrivaled cultural dynamism to broaden your French experience admissions, travel planning, and
orientation upon arrival.
Literature, films, museums, theaters, and embrace Europe.
opera, cafés, and the national flair The agency’s Web site and
for food and fashion are a part of Talk to the world its many local offices are
everyday life, evidence of the French the engines of its student-
Did you know French is spoken by 220 million service mission.
emphasis on culture. Throughout the people around the world. It is the
that France year, but especially in summer, the • campusfrance.org :
official language of 32 countries Get information, search
nation celebrates its own culture and on 5 continents. The three capitals
is the world’s programs from the licence to
those of other nations in a parade of the European Union—Brussels, the doctoral level, apply for
most-visited of local and international events. Luxembourg, and Strasbourg—are admission, look for financial aid,
http://francefestivals.com French-speaking cities. and prepare for your trip.
country?
In EU institutions, French, German, • Campus France local offices:
At the crossroads of Europe and English are the working More than 200 offices in more
The national tourism site than 110 countries support
www.rendezvousenfrance.com Bordered by nine different countries, languages. French is also one of the students with information and
France is the ideal place from which six working languages of the United guidance.
The Web portal
to discover Europe. The proximity of Nations, one of the two official
of France’s national
institute of geography Amsterdam, London, Berlin, Brussels, languages of the International
Barcelona, Munich, Milan, and Olympic Committee, and one of the www.campusfrance.org/en
www.geoportail.fr >Near you
other great cities means many official languages of the African
Tourism offices and local opportunities to explore Europe—on Union.
development boards
www.tourisme.fr
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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)
• Master of Science - MSc
• State architect’s diploma
• Diplomas of specialized
(Titre d’ingénieur) • Business school diplomas schools (health, social work,
(Baccalauréat or equivalent + 8 years) 300 ECTS
• Degrees from tourism, etc.)
4 the Grandes Écoles
• The universities confer “na- state and, in many cases, have
tional diplomas,” which have the received international recognition or
LICENCE • Licence (bachelor) • Art school diplomas
same weight regardless of the accreditation.
institution that confers them. 3 6 semesters • Licence professionnelle
(+ 3 years) (professional bachelor)
(DNAT - DNAP)
• Architecture diploma
• France’s schools of art and spe- 180 ECTS
• The Titre d’ingénieur is a cialized schools also undergo na-
4 semesters • University technical • Admission to the first year • Art school diploma (DMA)
national diploma. The schools
that award it are accredited by CTI,
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)
the French national commission on
The degrees
engineering degrees.
1 Grandes Écoles
Schools of art
Schools of architecture
Schools of business Other institutions
• A similar accreditation procedure Universities Schools of engineering (lycées, specialized schools)
conferred exists for government-recognized
Completion of secondary school + baccalauréat or equivalent (eligibility to enter higher educa-
schools of business and
in French management, the diplomas of
tion in home country) = access to French higher education
universities and which are approved by the French *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://ec.europa.eu/education/tools/ects_en.htm
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 in France: www.ciep.fr/enic-naricfr/comparabilite.php education, provided he or she meets certain criteria.
government
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Vocational The online catalog
of postsecondary
education:
vocational/
Diplôme Universitaire professional programs
de Technologie in France
(DUT, university
professionally oriented national technical diploma) www.campusfrance.org/en
>Find your program
diplomas at the L2 and L3 levels The DUT is a national vocational/professional qualification representing 120
ECTS credits (2 years of study). It is conferred by France’s university-based
>Catalogs >Licence
Listings of all BTS, DUT, and
institutes of technology, or IUTs. DUT programs are offered in 25 specialty professional licence programs,
The evolution of the global economy has placed a high premium areas, 16 of which are related to production and industry (materials science and with Web sites and contact
information.
on skills, advanced technical knowledge, and operational engineering, mechanical engineering, computer-assisted manufacturing, etc.)
know-how as the keys to career advancement. To meet these and 9 to services (administration, communication, management, information,
etc.). Programs prepare graduates to begin a career immediately after graduation. Degree descriptions
demands, France’s system of higher education has created
Most require an internship. Graduates may also elect to continue their education www.campusfrance.org/en
undergraduate programs that combine theory and practice, by applying for admission to a school of engineering or management. > Resource Center
enabling students to gain up-to-date skills, learn the latest The 113 IUTs located throughout France offer 685 different DUT degrees: >Educational and research
methods, and use professional tools in real-world settings. programs
www.iut-fr.net >Degree descriptions
The BTS, DUT, Licence
Brevet de Professionnelle, and Mastère
Technicien Supérieur Spécialisé are presented in
(BTS, postsecondary detail, including information
technical certificate) on prerequisites and the
possibilities for further study.
The BTS is a national vocational/
professional qualification representing
120 ECTS credits (2 years of
postsecondary study). It is offered
in 88 different areas spanning
manufacturing, production, services, Licence Professionnelle (professional bachelor)
and fine arts. Most BTS programs After successfully completing 2 years of postsecondary study, students
Undergraduate are offered in the postsecondary may apply to enter a 1-year program that allows them to earn a Licence
technical sections of secondary
programs schools , public or private. Graduates
Professionnelle, a national professional diploma signifying the accumulation
of 180 ECTS credits. Programs are offered in universities and IUTs. 1,400
that combine are equipped to perform specialized different programs are available in 8 broad fields: agriculture, fisheries,
technical functions in a professional forests, and nature preserves; communication and information; business and
theory and envi-ronment. management; civil engineering, construction, woodworking, and mechanics;
practice List of BTS specialties: 19 available agriculture and agrifood electricity and electronics; production and transformation; local administration;
www.sup.adc.education.fr/btslst/ specializations lead to a BTSA (Brevet and personal services. Opportunities for professional internships and the
and use de Technicien Supérieur Agricole). participation of practicing professionals in the delivery of instruction make the
Licence Professionnelle a very effective way to start a career. Across France,
professional List of BTSA specialties:
http://www.chlorofil.fr/diplomes-et- more than 40,000 students are enrolled in programs.
tools referentiels/formations-et-diplomes/ National registry of professional certifications (RNCP):
btsa.html http://www.iut-fr.net/formations-et-diplomes/la-licence-professionnelle.html
in real-world
settings
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Doctoral
programs Note
2014-2020 : Erasmus+
The new €14.7 billion EU pro-
Any student holding a European Master or the equivalent may gram for education, training,
apply for admission to a doctoral program in France. Programs Financing doctoral study
youth, and sports (77.5% for
generally last 3 years. Candidates who prepare and successfully Demonstrating the ability to pay for doctoral study is very often a prerequisite education) replaces the Eras-
for admission to a doctoral program. mus. Designed to be more
defend a thesis or dissertation receive the Doctorate.
• Doctoral contracts are a public mechanism for financing doctoral effective and innovative, it
Scientific research is a top Doctoral programs education that emphasizes professional research experience, an essential will be open to students at
priority in France Doctoral training takes place within part of doctoral education. Anyone holding a master’s degree or equivalent, the doctoral level.
research teams or units affiliated regardless of age, may apply. Contracts are for 3 years and offer all of the www.agence-erasmus.fr/en/
France devotes 2.26% of its GDP
with a Doctoral department. Candi- benefits of a formal employment agreement. Contract terms are identical index.php
to research and development. That
dates work under the supervision of at all French institutions of higher education and research. The minimum
effort has put France in fourth place
a dissertation adviser. Most doctoral guaranteed gross monthly compensation ranges of € 1680 /month. Doctoral
among all nations in the European
programs are found in the universities. departments are responsible for recruiting candidates.
patent system and in the sixth place
More than 250 university Doctoral www.enseignementsup-recherche.gouv.fr>Enseignement supérieur>Doctorat
in international patent applications;
departments organize research teams >le financement doctoral>Contrat doctoral
The CNRS is at the forefront of the
world in number of publications around scientific and scholarly themes. • Research training agreements with industry
(Scimago, 2013 - www.scimagoir.com). They coordinate doctoral programs and CIFREs (conventions industrielles de formation par la recherche) enable
ensure the coherence and efficiency of young researchers to complete their dissertation while working for a firm.
International
Several initiatives demonstrate the
scientific and scholarly projects. Participants agree on a research and development program that is pursued
joint dissertation
vitality and future-oriented stance of
Prospective doctoral candidates in cooperation with a research team based outside the firm. CIFRE-funded
supervision programs
the French research enterprise:
• A national research agency (ANR) ma- must apply directly to a specific candidates must hold a master or an engineering degree. www.anrt.asso.fr
nages financing for research projects. doctoral program. • International joint doctoral programs
New financing tools Governed by an agreement between a French institution of higher education
• Investissements d’Avenir (investments The catalog of Doctoral and a partner institution outside France, joint doctoral programs allow
in the future): €35 billion, including departments (in French and candidates to work on their dissertation in two countries according to defined
€18.9 billion for higher education and English) conditions (time spent in each country, dissertation defense, financing, etc.).
research. http://d.campusfrance.org Most joint degree programs are accompanied by dedicated financial aid, the
• Initiatives d’Excellence (IDEX, excel- The Campus France catalog of main purpose of which is to defray the candidate’s travel costs.
lence initiatives): €7.7 billion in finan- doctoral programs enables online
42% of cing for scientific projects undertaken review of dissertation topics and Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctorates – EMJDS
in close partnership with universities, postdoc opportunities The addition Full-time grants are offered to students who have been selected to participate
doctoral grandes écoles, and research bodies. of dissertation topics to the infor- in a doctoral program that has been granted the Erasmus Mundus label. The
• Laboratoires d’Excellence (labora- mation already available (research
candidates tories of excellence): €7.9 billion in themes, affiliated laboratories, fi-
amount of the doctoral grants varies from program to program and includes
tuition, travel expenses, living expenses, and certain other costs.
are from support for laboratories at the highest nancing, contacts...) make the cata- To be considered for an Erasmus Mundus grant, candidates must:
levels of scientific endeavor, those log a powerful tool for choosing an • identify an Erasmus Mundus program appropriate for their intended research. www.campusfrance.org/en
outside renowned throughout the world. • appropriate doctoral program. The • submit an application for admission to the university that coordinates the
> Finance your program
Public support for corporate research Find financial assistance online
France - the catalog can be searched by keyword consortium. Applications are generally due between October and December.
using the CampusBourses grant
and development has been increased. (20,000), discipline (80 themes), and Applicants are allowed to submit applications to no more than 3 different search engine!
highest geographic region. consortia in a given year.
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu>Erasmus Mundus>Selected projects>Joint doctorates
proportion in Agence Erasmus+ : www.agence-erasmus.fr/page/erasmus-mundus
the world
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Universities
Deeply committed to their Legislation passed in July 2013
corporate, academic, and research redrew France’s academic and
partners in France and abroad, scientific map, creating 25 groupings
the nation’s universities daily designed to exploit the synergies
Unlike in the major English-speaking countries, private institutions demonstrate their dynamism and to be found among the members Map of Research in France
their ability to respond to change. at each site and to increase their and COMUE
account for a relatively small share of postsecondary enrollments
In parallel with the traditional academic international visibility and clout
in France (less than 17%). In France, more than 70 publicly financed
degree ladder, the universities have Communautés d’universités et établisse-
universities are evenly distributed around the nation. They award accommodated new educational needs: ments (COMUE, communities of universities
national diplomas, which provide the assurance of a uniformly • University-based engineering programs and other educational institutions)
now confer 30% of the engineering degrees The purpose of the new institutional grou-
high level of educational quality regardless of where they are (Titre d’ingénieur) awarded in France each pings is to coordinate the program offerings
earned—from the famous Sorbonne to the alpine campuses of the year; and research and knowledge-dissemination
universities of Grenoble and Chambéry and the island campus of • More than 2,000 career-oriented strategies of the public postsecondary insti-
licence degrees, known as licences tutions in a given area. This is to be accom-
the University of Corsica. professionnelles, are available. plished by pooling the resources of univer-
• Technical programs are offered in sities, schools, and research bodies to form
The universities offer 25 specialty areas in university-based centers of higher education, research, and
programs in all disciplines, institutes of technology (IUTs, instituts innovation. The new COMUEs grant diplomas
including the sciences (mathematics, universitaires de technologie). in their own name.
chemistry, physics, biology), technology • Management programs are available in
university-based institutes of business ad-
(computer science, engineering,
electrotechnics, materials), literature,
ministration (IAE, instituts d’administration Medical studies
des entreprises).
languages, the arts, the social sciences, Within the European LMD system, medical studies in France are divided into
• Programs in political science and
law, economics, business, health and 3 stages of 3 years or more. The universities deliver medical education in
Research, a key function economics are found in university-based
medicine, and physical education. All of cooperation with France’s 32 CHRUs, or university hospital centers. The first
institutes of politics (IEP, instituts d’études
the nation’s universities are public. of the universities politiques) including Sciences Po Paris. year of medical education is the same for all four basic medical tracks: (i)
• Journalism and communication are taught medicine (including physical therapy), (ii) dental surgery, (iii) pharmacy, and
The universities offer programs at As the primary locus of research
in specialized institutes in several universities. (iv) midwifery. Those who complete that year are eligible to sit for one of four
every level; their graduates receive and training in the basic sciences,
Examples include CELSA at the University of examinations that determine the student’s rank for purposes of obtaining
nationally regulated degrees known the universities ensure that their
Paris-Sorbonne and the Centre Universitaire one the places available, for that year. Students’ ability to continue their
as national diplomas: the licence degree programs stay abreast of
d’Enseignement du Journalisme at the Univer- medical education depends on the rank they obtain on the exam.
(3 years), master (5 years), and doc- progress in basic knowledge and
sity of Strasbourg, the CFJ… International students and medical education in France
torate (8 years). technology.
Note Unless they have already obtained a medical degree in their home
The international recognition as Fields country, international students must enroll in the first year of the first
France’s universities have put in place a new
Medals and Nobel Prizes, accorded cycle of medical education and must pass the end-of-year examination.
Note French researchers attests to the uni-
system to help students in licence programs
succeed. The plan offers students a variety Students who pass that examination may then jump to the level they
Diplômes d’Université versities’ devotion to knowledge. of services (orientation, a faculty adviser, a had reached in their home country, subject to an assessment by the
(DU, university diplomas) More than 250 Doctoral departments student tutor), the option to change their program’s administrators of the equivalence of their prior preparation.
France’s Known as Diplôme d’Université (DU) or staffed by 100,000 scholars and re- program, and career guidance services, all of • To begin the third stage of medical education, foreign students must
Diplôme Inter-Universitaire (DIU), these searchers provide research training in which can help them make the most of their
system institution-specific degrees reflect the close cooperation with more than 1,200 first years of postsecondary education.
undergo a special medical residency competition organized by the culture
and cooperation service of France’s embassies and consulates. In 2012, 13
of higher strengths of individual universities or research laboratories. The departments For more information about the plan, visit:
places were offered in 17 medical specialties.
the economic requirements of specific confer more than 12,000 doctorates www.enseignementsup-recherche.gouv.fr/
education regions. DUs are not national diplo- each year. cid55536/plan-pluriannuel-pour-la-reus- • The Diplôme de formation médicale spécialisée (DFMS, diploma in specialized
site-en-licence.html medical training, 1–2 years) and the Diplôme de formation médicale spécialisée
enrolls mas, but they offer international stu- French Doctoral departments have approfondie (DFMSA, advanced diploma in specialized medical training, 6
dents opportunities to gain specialized always been open to the world. 42% www.campusfrance.org/en months to 1 year) are specialized programs open to general (primary care) and
2.3 million training and university-level education of doctoral candidates are from outside >Resource Center >Educational and specialized physicians who have earned their medical degree abroad.
students, in specific fields. France. research programs >Degree descriptions http://www-ulpmed.u-strasbg.fr/medecine/DFMS_DFMSA/index.htm
www.campusfrance.org/en Information on admission to both types of programs may be obtained from
61% of whom France’s embassies.
>Resource Center
attend public >Practical and institutional guides • All of these programs require proficiency in French at level B2 or above in
>Institutional profiles >Universities the CEFRL scheme.
universities
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The
Grandes Écoles
and the Écoles supérieures Engineering and
management dominate the
Unique to France, the system of Grandes Écoles was set up in paral-
offerings of the Grandes
lel with the university system at the beginning of the 19th century. Écoles, but one also
The Grandes Écoles offer top-quality education oriented toward finds programs in public
practical problems. The system includes schools of engineering and administration
business, the Écoles Normales Supérieures (ENS), and the national (the specialty of the
schools of veterinary medicine. The Grandes Écoles are highly selec- prestigious École Nationale
d’Administration - ENA),
tive; their degrees signify the completion of a a rigorous program.
military sciences, higher
All Grandes Écoles offer five- Engineering education and research,
Business and management agronomy, and veterinary
year diplomas recognized More than 200 schools of enginee-
ring, public and private, run the ga- The Grandes Écoles of business and management enjoy special forms of sciences.
by the government to be official recognition:
mut of engineering sciences. But they
equivalent to the European The Écoles
also have some common characteristics, • certification by the French State, indicated by a stamp on the graduate’s
master emblematic of the solid quality of the Normales Supérieures
diploma
Titre d’ingénieur, a venerable French • listing in the registry of Grandes Écoles published by the Conférence des The Brittany satellite campus
They may also offer intermediate degree that is fully equivalent to the of the ENS Cachan has become
degrees and specialized diplomas, Grandes Ecoles, which regulates all of France’s Grandes Écoles a full-fledged École Normale
European master.
among them the bachelor (in 3 or 4 The Titre d’ingénieur is a national • official recognition of certain diplomas as equivalent to a master. Supérieure, bringing the number
years), the master of science (MSc, in diploma that entitles its holder Operating at a variety of levels, France’s many schools of business and of ENSs to four: Cachan, Lyon,
to apply to a doctoral program. management offer programs geared to economic requirements and new Paris, and now Rennes.
4 or 5 years), the master of business
administration (MBA), and the mas- Depending on the school in which it management practices. Internships and international exchanges play a large Each ENS has its own procedure
is offered, the degree may indicate for international admissions.
tère spécialisé (MS, 1 year after the role in many programs. The great majority of schools have come together to
general expertise in engineering or
master). offer common entrance exams. About 190 schools admit students directly Schools of veterinary
more specialized study—in agronomy,
The traditional path into the Grandes chemistry, biology, or information from secondary school. medicine
Écoles was by examination following science, for example. Public schools Most of France’s business schools are private; many are affiliated with local France has four national schools
2 years of preparation. Students then of engineering charge tuition of chambers of commerce and industry. of veterinary medicine—in
approximately €610 per year. The annual tuition varies widely but is generally between €4,000 and Paris (Maisons-Alfort), Lyon,
earned their degree in 3 more years
Conférence des Directeurs des Écoles Nantes, and Toulouse. They
of increasingly specialized study. €30,000.
Françaises d’Ingénieur : www.cdefi.fr admit students at various levels
However many schools now offer using a common examination
admission to a 5-year curriculum New Degree description : Le Titre Note administered independently
The Financial directly from secondary school. d’ingénieur by each of the four schools.
Many of France’s business schools have attained international recognition by Admission decisions are made
To accommodate international
Times ranked students, many Grandes Écoles
meeting the standards of various accrediting bodies, among them CGE, EQUIS, on the basis of examination
AACSB, and AMBA. Some forms of recognition apply to the school itself, others results or academic records,
6 French offer admission on the strength of to the degree conferred. All signify international recognition. plus application and interview.
the applicant’s academic record. Programs in the 4 veterinary
schools among schools lead to the degree of
The degree may be earned in 2 to 5 www.campusfrance.org/en Doctor of veterinary medicine,
the world’s top years, depending on the amount of >Resource center>Practical and institutional guides>Institutional profiles a government-sanctioned
15 master in credit the applicant receives for his diploma required for practice as
or her prior academic work. a veterinarian.
management Conférence des Grandes Écoles www.campusfrance.org/en
(CGE) : www.cge.asso.fr >Resource center
programs
>Educational and research programs
(2013). >Degree descriptions >Titre d’Ingénieur
16 17Choose 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: Music, dance, dramatic arts…
schools of art appliqués publiques confer national www.rncp.cncp.gouv.fr Working in partnership
diplomas in very specific fields upon with universities, France’s
Schools of for the preservation conservatories offer programs
the successful completion of a 2- or
and promotion of historic and on the LMD model (licence,
5-year program. Two-year programs
Fine arts, applied arts, and crafts are the focus of France’s cultural heritage master, doctorate).
lead to a BTS (brevet de technicien List of conservatories:
supérieur) or DMA (diplôme des mé- Three public schools of historic and
many écoles supérieures d’art offer postsecondary degree cultural heritage offer advanced
http://mediatheque.cite-
tiers d’art); 5-year programs to a DSAA musique.fr > Guide pratique
programs at the 2- to 5-year levels. Most are selective, some (diplôme supérieur d’arts appliqués). programs. Some curricula prepare de la musique > Base de
students for careers requiring
highly so. Students apply by taking an entrance examination All prepare graduates for careers in données > Conservatoires et
design-related fields: graphics (media knowledge of historic and cultural écoles de musique
and submitting a portfolio. Public or private, they are distin- and multimedia); spatial design (inte- heritage (art historians, guides and
guished by their 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
46 public postsecondary schools of art contemporains (contemporary art) - Apply online to the 60
and design (écoles supérieures d’art et www.lefresnoy.net member institutions of
de design) fall under the joint oversight
Two schools offer a 2–4 year program the CampusArt network
of the ministries of culture and commu-
in film and theater that is open to ap- of French schools of art
nication and of education. Applicants
plicants who have completed 2 years
France sets are admitted directly from secondary
of postsecondary study.
The CampusArt network offers
school according to their performance applicants a choice of some
the on an entrance examination. The • l’École Nationale Supérieure des Arts 200 different art programs
et Techniques du Théâtre (ENSATT, at the licence and master
schools offer 3- and 5-year programs
international in the visual and plastic arts (contem- theater arts) – www.ensatt.fr
levels. By completing a single
online form, students who
standard porary art and design). Students may • la Fémis - École Nationale Supérieure have completed 3 years of
also be admitted by transfer into the des Métiers de l’Image et du Son art education may apply for
in the fields second or third year. (ENSMIS, sound and lighting) – admission to the entire
List of public postsecondary schools of www.lafemis.fr network of schools and track
of art art: www.andea.fr the progress of their
and culture application through to
the offer of admission.
18 19Choose 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’Œuvre 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 21Studying 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
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
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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 Lisbonne
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 23Studying in France Studying in France
Choosing
a program
Do I have to be able to
speak French to study in
France?
Campus France • Applicants from outside
the European Union seeking
for all the information you need admission to the first year of
postsecondary education (L1)
or to a school of architecture
must follow a special admission
procedure, known as DAP.
As part of that procedure,
applicants must demonstrate
their proficiency in French,
either by passing a language
LMD Catalog test (TCF-DAP or TEF) or by
www.campusfrance.org/en earning a degree in French as a
foreign language (DELF/DALF).
>Find your program Catalog of short programs and cultural and linguistic stays
> To enroll in the second or
Campus France’s online catalog of www.campusfrance.org/en third year of a Licence program,
French higher education includes >Find your program>Catalog>Short courses in French in a Master’s or Doctoral
more than 30,000 programs at the program, or in a Grande École,
Licence, Master, and Doctoral levels This catalog focuses on programs in French as a foreign language and summer students must meet the
The catalog of programs and winter courses offered by Campus France member institutions. Students French-proficiency standards
offered by some 3,500 postsecond-
taught in English: are awarded ECTS credits, either by passing a test or by earning a certificate set by individual educational
ary institutions.
institutions.
www.campusfrance.org/en or attestation.
A powerful search engine allows > Even for programs taught in
users to perform custom searches
>Find your program Search criteria: English, institutions may require
by keyword, field of study, academic >Catalog • Location, as shown on an interactive map of France’s regions applicants to demonstrate
level (L, M, D), and geographic region. >Programs taught in English • Level of French proficiency and area of study a minimum level of French
• More than 150 althletic, cultural, and food-related activities. proficiency.
It also provides links to the Web sites This catalogue presents 900 pro-
of institutions of interest to the user grams, including more than 700 www.campusfrance.org/en
and an overview of each institution. taught entirely in English. >Find your program
A strong local presence: Campus France maintains more >Resource center
Profiles of dozens of academic Each entry contains essential infor-
than 200 offices in more than 110 countries to advise and >Degree description
and professional subjects taught mation on admission requirements,
in French institutions round out
support prospective students >Tests of and degrees in
type of diploma, accreditation, lan- French as a foreign language
the database, along with informa- guage requirements, costs, and avai- Campus France’s local offices, called Espaces, allow students to meet
tion on student services, doctoral lable programs in French as a foreign face to face with professionals who can help them carry out their plans
departments, and other topics. language. to study in France.
The mission of the local offices is to answer students’ questions about French
www.campusfrance.org/en higher education at the information-gathering stage and during the applica-
Make >Find your program tion process. By providing concrete services in a personal way, the staff help
students put together an educational plan. They move that plan forward by
>Catalogs
the right helping students to identify appropriate programs, to gather information on
grants and scholarships, to prepare for departure, and to put together persua-
choice by sive applications for admission. They even follow up on applications.
gathering www.campusfrance.org/en >Near you
all the facts
first
24 25Studying in France Studying in France
Enrolling
in a French institution
of higher education A convenient online
application process is in
All international students, whether or not they receive place for applicants from
additional financial aid, enjoy the same low tuition rates as 32 countries. Nationals of
Note: Enrolling in first year of higher education (L1) these countries must use
French students at universities and other public institutions.
The request for preliminary admission (DAP) the online process
The true cost of the education they receive is much higher Students holding a secondary-school diploma from outside France and wishing (CEF procedure).
(€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-
With Internet access, students
by the French government. Every international student, like sity are required to complete an application for preliminary admission, known
can:
every French student, benefits from this national policy, which as a DAP (demande d’admission préalable) at the cultural office of the French
• Submit a single application
embassy in their country of residence. In 30 countries, the DAP process must to multiple institutions
ensures the quality of French degrees. be completed online. Whether online or on paper, the DAP process begins in • Track the progress of their
January of each year and follows a very strict timeline. application
Enrollment is a three-step Special case: “Admission Post-Bac” (APB) • Apply for a visa, in cooperation
process: The “Admission Post-Bac” system of preliminary online admission to the first
with a Campus France local
office
1 • Obtaining an offer of admission year of postsecondary study is required of international students (including
• Communicate with Campus
from a French institution. The offer of those holding a French baccalauréat) who seek admission to the first year of France
admission is a precondition for obtain- study in certain selective institutions, such as IUTs (university-based institutes
ing a visa to enter France (visa is requi- of technology), STSs (postsecondary technical sections of secondary schools), The process also involves taking
a test of French proficiency (if
red for non EU students). CPGEs (programs that prepare students for the entrance examinations of the
required by an institution to
2 • Administrative registration. Grandes Écoles), and other institutions not covered by the DAP process. which the student has applied)
Upon arriving in France, students must www.admission-postbac.fr and ends with a personal
report to their new institution and pay Note European Union interview in which the
student has the opportunity
tuition and fees for the coming year.
There are no officially recognized Students from the countries of the European Union wishing to enroll in the
to present his or her
The student then receives proof of en-
equivalences between French de- first year of postsecondary study must apply using the Admission Post-Bac educational plan.
rollment and a student ID card.
grees and foreign degrees. Institu- online application process.
3 • Academic registration. Following tions make independent determinations www.campusfrance.org/en
More than administrative registration, the of equivalence. The institution may also Paying tuition to a French institution of higher education >Prepare for your stay
student is invited to visit his or her give credit for the applicant’s profes-sio- >Enroll
145,000 (68%) of The tuition rates charged by public educational institutions in France
new academic department to register nal experience. Each institution has >From countries using the
the international are set by decree.
for specific classes at specific times full discretion to admit applicants CEF procedure
students in Annual tuition rates for degree programs in public institutions,
and to be briefed on examination and to determine the level at which 2014-2015
France choose procedures. No additional charges are they will be admitted—that is, the • €184 for Licence programs
an institution assessed for academic registration. This amount of credit to be granted for • €256 for Master’s programs
outside Paris, step completes the admission and prior academic work. • €391 for Doctoral programs
where they enjoy enrollment process.
• €610 for engineering programs
a high quality Assessment of foreign degrees and These charges include access to university libraries. There is an additional
diplomas:
of everyday life charge to enroll in the national student health insurance plan, which is mandato-
and academic ENIC-NARIC network : www.enic-naric.net ry. Special services offered by some programs may also entail additional charges.
In addition to these basic charges, students may have to pay additional fees
facilities and Site for France : www.ciep.fr/enic-naric
fr/comparabilite.php for specific services or special programs.
amenities Private institutions, including schools of business, are more expensive.
that promote
successful
scholarship.
26 27Studying in France Studying in France
Grants
and financial aid
There are several ways to finance a period of study or research nance a period of 3 to 12 months
of study in another European insti-
in France: grants and scholarships, aid and travel stipends.
tution beginning in the second year
Campus France is in charge of all facets of grant and scholarship of postsecondary study. Students
programs for international students. are entitled to 12 months of mobi-
lity (study and/or internship) at each
of the three major degree levels (li-
SCHOLARSHIPS FROM nominated by French institutions. cence, master, doctorate).
THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN Self-nominations are not accepted. www.agence-erasmus.fr/en/page/
CampusBourses,
AFFAIRS • The “Quai d’Orsay–Entreprises” erasmus-plus
grant program offers grants to
a bilingual search engine and database,
The French Ministry of Foreign • Erasmus Mundus joint master will speed your search
encourage graduates of top-notch
offers various types of grants that and doctoral programs are orga-
foreign universities to come to France for financial aid
cover tuition and various services: nized by at least three institutions
in cooperation with large French www.campusfrance.org/en>Finance your program
health insurance, travel costs, and of higher education in different
companies.
living expenses. countries. Programs include a period
www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/coming-to- • “Major excellence grants” of study in at least two institutions
france/studying-in-france/ The Major program enables interna- and lead to a double, multiple, or
tional students in French lycées abroad joint degree. Grants are available to
Scholarships awarded by who score well on their baccalaureate students, doctoral candidates, and
France’s embassies abroad exam to study in France up to the mas- faculty.
French government grants for ter’s level. www.agence-erasmus.fr/page/mas-
academic programs, internships, www.aefe.fr/tous-publics/bourses/ ters-conjoints
and language study in France dispositif-post-bac-excellence-major
are administered by the Ministry
of Foreign and European Affairs. GRANTS FROM THE AGENCE
THE NEW ERASMUS+
Regardless of their country of UNIVERSITAIRE
PROGRAM FOR 2014–2020
residence or the type of scholarship DE LA FRANCOPHONIE
for which they intend to apply, Erasmus+ merges the existing Accessible from www.campusfrance.org, CampusBourses
• The Agence Universitaire de la
candidates must contact, at least Erasmus programs in education enables users to perform multiple-criteria searches in
Francophonie (AUF), an associa-
one year in advance, the culture and training with the Youth in Action French or English of nearly every financial aid program
tion of French-speaking universities,
and cooperation office of the program, adding to these an athletic open to international students and junior scholars wishing
offers grants to support mobility
French embassy in their country component for the first time in any to study in France. Covered are more than 650 programs
among its 800 member institutions
of residence. European program. from national and local government agencies, corporations,
in 100 countries. Emphasis is placed
foundations, academic institutions, France’s embassies
Several types of grants are available: A new experimental mechanism will on South–South mobility.
abroad, foreign governments and institutions, and
study grants, internship grants, and enable master-level students to ob- www.auf.org/allocations multilateral organizations.
high-level scientific grants. tain loans at favorable rates to study
in another country. More open to Users may search by keyword or by set search criteria
Specific programs non-European countries than was the (nationality, discipline, level of study, type of grant),
• “Eiffel excellence grants” enable original Erasmus program, Erasmus+ thus allowing them to locate programs that match their
awardees to earn a master’s degree is expected to facilitate the mobility background and plans. Full information is available for each
or, for doctoral candidates enrolled of more than 4 million people, among program, along with links to the Web sites of the sponsoring
in dual-degree programs, to travel them 2 million students. entities.
for up to 10 months. Candidates are Students may obtain grants to fi-
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