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Introduction

France is not only a country of romantic

travel, haute cuisine and refined style,
but also of high—quality education.
Despite the fact that this European state
is part of the Bologna process, the
education system in France has its own
peculiarities, which we will discuss in
this check-list.

Undergraduate degree
Postgraduate degree
Available scholarships for Non-EU
Citizens
Tuition fees
Application process

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Descriprion

The higher education system in France has its own specifics.

So, there are two types of training in the country:
Degree type Name and Duration Description

Higher
Proffesional This degree gives the necessary knowledge to those who want to develop
DUT/BTS (3-4 years)
Education professionally in the field of industry or services.

The long trajectory of University Education corresponds to the Bologna

University Licence (Bachelor
process and consists of three levels, which make it possible to obtain
Education degree-2 years)
diplomas of international standard in more detail.

The long trajectory of University Education corresponds to the Bologna

University Master and Doctorat
process and consists of three levels, which make it possible to obtain
Education (2-3 years)
diplomas of international standard in more detail.
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State universities

State univerisities

Wondering: how do I get free tuition in France?

Enroll in a state university. There are 85
universities in France with practically free
education, even for foreigners. You only need
to pay an administrative fee, which includes
textbooks, visits to the university library and
other organizational issues. On average, it can
be 300 euros per year. Additionally, it is worth
calculating the costs of accommodation, food
and living in France. A student visa may not be
given to foreign students if they do not have
the financial ability to spend 1,000 euros per
month.
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Higher schools

Higher schools

Unlike public universities, higher schools (fr. "les

grandes écoles") accept a limited number of
students and can determine the cost of tuition
themselves. Studying in such institutions is
expensive, but prestigious and promising. To
get into such a university, it is necessary not
only to pass the entrance exams, but also to
pass a preliminary three-year training in a
preparatory class.

However, not all higher schools are ready to

accept foreign students, so always check the
conditions and rules of admission on the
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Scholarships

Deadline Degree type Description of Scholarship

Université Paris-Saclay aims to promote access for international students to its

Master’s programmes, depending on their admission level (M1 or M2), and subject to
May 7 Master's Degree
completion of the required number of credits to go through to the following year of
study.

February 22,2023
Sciences Po created the Émile Boutmy scholarship, in order to welcome the very best
(undergraduate),
Bachelor and Master's, PhD international students from outside the European Union. The Émile Boutmy
November 30,
Degrees Scholarship is awarded to top students whose profiles match the admissions priorities
2022
of Sciences Po and individual course requirements.
(postgraduate)

The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Program was established by the French Ministry for
Europe and Foreign Affairs to give opportunity to encourage applicants up to 25 years
January 10, 2023 Master and PhD Degrees old from developing countries at master’s level, and applicants up to 30 years old
from developing and industrialized countries at PhD level.

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