Study in France

• France Economy Overview

France’s economy is the seventh largest in the world and represents around one-fifth of the Euro area gross domestic product (GDP). Services are the main contributor to the country’s economy, with over 70% of GDP stemming from this sector. In manufacturing, France is one of the global leaders in the automotive, aerospace and railway sectors as well as in cosmetics and luxury goods. Furthermore, France has a highly educated labor force and the highest number of science graduates per thousand workers in Europe. France’s primary exports are machinery and transportation equipment, aerospace equipment, and plastics, while primary imports include machinery, automobiles, and crude oil. Additionally, France is the most visited country in the world, making tourism a prominent sector of the economy. Some of the world-renowned companies: are Louis Vuitton (LVMH), L’Oreal, Hermes, Total Energies, Dior, Sanofi, Schneider Electric, BNP Paribas, Capgemini, and many more.

• Education Overview

The higher education and research capabilities of France are globally recognized. Home to more than 3000 higher education institutions, the country’s education system is equally accessible to French Nationals and International Students from different countries around the world. France has produced over 72 Nobel Laureates, known for exceptional contributions in various fields such as physics, economics, chemistry, mathematics, and others.
French degrees in business, aviation, engineering, tourism, and many more hold high value worldwide. Comparatively, affordable tuition fees make the nation one of the most popular study destinations.

Every foreign student has the right to work in France. French law allows foreign students to work up to 964 hours per year, or the equivalent of 60% of the maximum working hours permitted.

• Indian Students in France

France offers a vibrant university culture for Indian students who want to study abroad. All universities in France offer internationally recognized degrees giving Indian students a high educational advantage and thus ranking 2nd best country to produce the most employable graduates.

Here are some of the benefits of studying in France:

• Globally recognized study abroad programs
• Go-to-place for Management courses
• Most universities require No GRE/GMAT
• English taught courses
• Low cost of education
• Prospects to live and explore

France is known for its friendliness towards international students. Therefore, Indian students studying in France can easily travel to other European countries from France for short holidays and weekend trips at their leisure.

• Requirements for Admission in France

Like all university admission processes, universities in France require that you are qualified to pursue the level of education that you are choosing.

Students who wish to study towards a Bachelor’s Degree in France can do so on the condition that they have passed the 10 +2 standard and are cleared to attend university.

For a Master’s Degree in France, one can do so on the condition of passing a Bachelor’s Degree, and those who wish to study towards a Ph.D. in France must possess a Master’s Degree.

Students must submit the necessary documentation before the admission committee makes an admission decision.

• Universities and Colleges in France

Your studies in France consist of public universities such as the famous Sorbonne University, specialized schools, and the prestigious Grandes écoles, such as Sciences Po Paris for Political studies, HEC Paris for Economics, Polytechnique, the École des Hautes études en sciences Sociales for Social Studies and many more.

• Top student cities in France

1. Toulouse
2. Rennes
3. Montpellier
4. Strasbourg
5. Grenoble
6. Lyon
7. Bordeaux
8. Nantes