France is located in the west of Europe, bordering Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain and other countries, and facing Britain across the sea in the northwest, with a land area of 55 1.602 square kilometers and a population of 62 million, including 4 million foreigners.
France's economy is developed and its gross domestic product ranks among the top in the world. The main industrial sectors are mining, steel, automobile manufacturing, machinery manufacturing, chemistry, food processing and construction. In addition, France has a developed tourism industry and is a world tourism power; Nuclear power equipment capacity, petroleum and petroleum processing technology rank among the top in the world; The aerospace industry is also famous in the world; Iron and steel industry and textile industry rank sixth in the world.
French institutions of higher learning have a very complete range of majors. In many fields, France's education level is in the leading position in the world, such as biological engineering, environmental engineering, telecommunications engineering, traffic engineering, energy engineering, art design, music, economic management, luxury goods industry and so on.
Registration conditions and requirements
French education is open and inclusive, enrolling China students who have graduated from high school or above, including those who are studying in universities and undergraduate courses. For high school graduates and undergraduate students, the minimum score of college entrance examination should not be less than 400 points, and they must obtain the admission notice from any domestic university recognized by the Ministry of Education at the age of 18, while college graduates and undergraduate students need to obtain the highest academic qualifications and university transcripts before they are eligible to apply.
Conditions for studying in France and admission:
1, with a domestic bachelor degree or above;
2. If you are not a student at school, you need 3 years of work experience.
3. Have a good understanding and application of English.
The entrance examination is divided into three steps.
1, candidate resume screening;
2, through the school's admissions assessment team interview;
3. The project management committee decided to accept it.
Basic conditions for studying in France:
The applicant should not be too old, and his age is between 18-30.
2. Applicants must have received formal education of 12 or above in China, or graduated from a university or undergraduate course, and are studying undergraduate or junior college.
3. Have a certain foundation in French, and the TEF score is above 150.
4. If you have certain economic conditions, you need a deposit certificate of more than 15000 euros.
Distribution map of French universities:
Caen City: Caen University
City of Anger: Angry University, Bishop University
Chamberlain: Sava University
Clermont-ferrand: University of clermont-ferrand I, University of clermont-ferrand II.
Paris: the first university in Paris, the thirteenth university in Paris, the University of the Marne Valley, and the MOD' ART International Fashion Institute.
Grenoble: University of Grenoble I, University of Grenoble II and University of Montpellier III.
Lyon: University of Lyon I, University of Lyon II and University of Lyon III.
Toulouse: Toulouse I University, Toulouse II University and Toulouse III University.
Perpignan: university of perpignan
Bordeaux: Bordeaux is one, Bordeaux is two, Bordeaux is three, and Bordeaux Business School.
Factors of studying abroad and choosing schools in France
1. Tuition
The quality of school teaching is closely related to tuition fees, such as the cost of hiring teachers and the cost of facilities and appliances. Of course, French public schools are free, and the annual registration fee is only 229 euros to 457 euros. The teaching quality of public art colleges is quite high, but it is difficult to pass the exam. Due to the lack of practical content in public universities, a large number of students naturally turn to private schools. Private schools charge as much as 5,340 euros a year. So if you are interested in private schools, be sure to ask whether this fee includes the cost of using teaching equipment or computer equipment in the future, and whether it includes the cost of studying some courses abroad.
2. School address
Although there are art colleges all over France, the most famous one is located in Paris. Studying in Paris, although the rent and transportation costs may rise, the advantage here is that there are more opportunities and more convenient conditions to enjoy various artistic and cultural exhibitions, performances and performances, which are closer to the strong artistic atmosphere of the art capital.
3. Admission conditions
Every school has its own standards for screening students, and the strictness of this standard can often explain whether the school's teaching attitude is rigorous. There are several ways for schools to screen students: competitions, interviews and files. Among them, HKCEE has the highest elimination rate, and the way of submitting archival materials is most beneficial to foreign students with poor French. But no matter what the screening admission method is, each school will choose the best students among the applicants. If a school admits you easily, and doesn't care about your professional qualifications or your learning purpose, then you should think about whether the purpose of this school is impure.
4. Teaching content
The curriculum of art colleges should be rich and colorful, which can enable you to master a variety of skills and better choose your future career direction. For example, an art college should not only provide you with painting knowledge, but also let you learn to use various painting and picture processing software of the computer. Of course, the courses offered by the school are too messy and meaningless, which should be useful knowledge in your future work. Some advanced art schools offer management and accounting courses. Don't underestimate these courses, because many students may become "freelance artists" in the future.
LANCE), need to independently calculate income, tax returns, etc. This knowledge will become very useful.
5. Teaching staff
The teaching level of a teaching institution is often determined by the faculty. Generally speaking, art teachers are appointed by the Ministry of Culture; Teachers of the National Art and Decoration Institute and some art studios are employed by contract. The teachers of the National Art School were selected through the joint examination of teachers four years after the university. Regional and municipal art schools are selected from students who have graduated from universities for two or three years; Colleges or purely private schools sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce employ teachers according to their own standards, and the quality may be uneven.
6. Degree of opening to the outside world
It is very important for students in art colleges to keep abreast of the latest artistic styles and fashions. Whether the school can provide you with such an opportunity naturally becomes one of the factors to consider when choosing a school. Some schools often organize students to visit or participate in art exhibitions, so that students have the opportunity to meet the most representative artists; Or often invite artists to give lectures at school to give students the freshest artistic edification.
7. Industry competition
In various fields of art, every year, students in school organize competitions on various themes. Some enterprises that need to recruit students and professionals usually take this opportunity to observe, but in fact they are examining the quality and talents of current students, and some that meet their own needs will be given priority. Many students let the industry know themselves through professional competitions organized by the school. Therefore, prestigious schools that organize professional competitions every year can definitely open up a shortcut for students' employment.
8. Official documents
You should also pay attention to the scope of recognition of diplomas issued by art colleges. Some of the school diplomas are recognized by the French Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Education, some are recognized by the industry, and some diplomas of small private schools are not known at all. Schools accredited by the state and the Ministry of Education will only be accredited after several years of inspection, so the teaching quality of schools is relatively guaranteed.
Moreover, students at school can also enjoy student medical insurance and bursaries. Student health insurance is extremely important for applying for part-time jobs. International students have obtained diplomas recognized by the state and the Ministry of Education, which is convenient for them to evaluate their academic qualifications and find jobs after returning home. If you want to work in France, the wider the recognition scope of the diploma, the higher the popularity, and the more convenient the employment.
9. Internship
Practice, as an indispensable part of the teaching process, should be included in the curriculum. The advantage of internship is that you can get in touch with the actual situation at work earlier and better face the problems you will encounter in the future. At the same time, it also allows you to establish a good network with professional companies or personnel to facilitate your future employment.
Therefore, when choosing a school, we should also know whether the school has close ties with relevant departments to facilitate students' internship. Some schools have special institutions to help students find internship units and establish contacts with professionals.
10. Opinions of others
Go to school on the school open day and ask the students and teachers there face to face. They will give you some practical suggestions that you can't see in the school materials. You can ask others' opinions, teachers' level, teaching quality, whether teaching practice is sufficient, whether the curriculum arrangement is reasonable and so on.
If you can find the address book of previous students in the school, don't hesitate to choose a few students who graduated in recent years and call them to ask if they have any difficulties in finding a job, whether their careers are smooth or not, and what they think of the school. They will be happy to answer your questions. Finally, you should also ask the opinions of relevant professionals. They can best understand what kind of talents and knowledge this professional field needs.
A major with good prospects for studying in France
◆ Engineer
It is a good choice to choose an engineer to study and live in France. An engineer's diploma has a high status and a good salary. In view of the high dependence of France's own industrialized economy on engineering work and the high sense of identity of French society for engineers' diplomas and certificates, engineering has become one of the most popular French majors.
France has its own unique and extremely rigorous engineer education system developed and inherited. After more than 200 years of history, this system has developed quite mature and perfect. Compared with the education system in China, the education provided by the French engineer program is equivalent to the postgraduate education of key undergraduate colleges in China, and it is a five-year higher education level.
It has the distinctive characteristics of high entrance threshold, high teaching quality, strong professionalism, close connection between teaching content and industry, high employment rate of graduates and generous wages and benefits. Most French students from China are keen on this major.
Major in economics, business and management.
Because the business administration education provided by the French Higher School of Business Administration is highly targeted and professional, pays attention to the practical operation and application of the course, and is closely related to the industry, students studying for a master's degree are more inclined to choose the former than those majoring in business economics provided by general public comprehensive universities.
There are more than 230 such colleges in France. Although the tuition fees are higher than those of public comprehensive universities, the quality of education they provide and their recognition in France are relatively high. Apart from France, some of these colleges enjoy a high reputation in Europe.
In France, the employment rate of the top ten business school graduates is absolutely guaranteed. Such as: French Institute of Advanced Business, Paris Institute of Advanced Economics and Business, and Paris Institute of Advanced Management. Located in the center of Paris, these three colleges are recognized as the best higher business management schools in France and Europe. Paris Institute of Advanced Management ranks second in France and sixth in Europe.
In addition, schools such as Lyon Business School and Lille North Advanced Business School are also famous.
◆ Art design major Art design major
History is always new, attracting international students from all over the world to join the group of French students. France is a traditional art country, and the quality of its art education, especially art design, has always been the pride of the French.
This year, more and more China students went to France to study arts and crafts, advertising design, product design, decoration and visual communication design, which became another hot spot for studying in France.
Biochemical Medicine —— One of the "Money Way" Specialities in France
The pharmaceutical industry in Europe is quite developed, and France is not far behind. Precision equipment and spacious laboratories abound in French universities, and the rigorous work style and persistent research of professionals have made French biopharmaceuticals innovate repeatedly.
Studying medicine in France is a promising and profitable major. French medical specialty is independent of ordinary specialty, has its own unique system, high elimination rate and long study time, which makes few French students graduate from medical school every year, and their income after medical treatment is quite objective.
It should be noted that it is precisely because of the strictness of medicine in France that domestic medical students cannot apply for related majors in France. It is best for high school students to avoid applying for French major, or they will inevitably hit a wall.
Law-the source of law in China.
As we all know, the laws of China stipulate that our social order should be maintained according to the promulgated laws and regulations. In fact, the ancestor of China law came from France. 1804 Napoleon ascended the throne and the first French empire was established.
When Napoleon was in power, he promulgated the civil code, which was the blueprint of continental law. Since then, many countries have drawn lessons from it and issued written laws one after another. China is one of them. French law is extremely complete and is an ideal major for students. However, it is difficult to recognize the legal major, so we must choose it carefully.
◆ Transportation-one of the developed countries in the world
France, located in the west of Europe, is one of the more developed countries in the world and one of the countries with the densest and most diversified road network in the world. It was established and perfected as early as the Roman period, and it was not until the end of the Middle Ages that it was rectified and developed on a large scale, extending in all directions and changing endlessly. France is one of the first countries in the world to establish international aviation business.
Higher Business School —— Elite Education in France
Different from public universities, it is not managed by the French Ministry of Education, strictly screens students, charges tuition fees and has a high quality of education. Funded by local chambers of commerce and enterprises, it is the cradle of French senior business talents, senior engineers and senior government officials.
For example, French President Jacques Chirac graduated from ENA (French National School of Administration), and Prime Minister Zhou Enlai studied in Paris, France.
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Mine. This college is very professional. HEC is an important one of these universities. It has always been the top academic center in European business circles, and most of its graduates work in important departments of headquarters or branches of European multinational companies.
According to the ranking of the Financial Times, among the top 50 management business schools in the world, 18 are French business schools, and in the top 10 of this ranking, French high-ranking businessmen account for 7 seats, among which HEC has been ranked first for four consecutive years.
◆ Agriculture-the largest exporter of agricultural products.
French agriculture is extremely developed and is a big agricultural country in the world. It mainly produces wheat, barley, corn and fruits and vegetables. Wine production ranks first in the world. There are dairy industry, meat animal husbandry and egg industry. France is the largest agricultural producer in the European Union and a major exporter of agricultural and sideline products in the world. Mechanization is the main means to improve agricultural productivity in France, which has basically realized agricultural mechanization.
Agricultural products processing industry is one of the pillar industries of French foreign trade export surplus. Twenty-four of Europe's largest 100 agro-food industrial groups are in France, and seven of the world's largest 100 agro-food industrial groups are in France. France's agricultural and sideline products export ranks first in the world, accounting for 1 1% of the world market.
A French visa requires two main steps.
As we all know, applying for a visa to study in France is a necessary step to study successfully. There are three kinds of visas in France, namely, student-oriented visas, short-term student visas and long-term student visas.
Student exam-oriented visa
As the name implies, this visa for studying in France is suitable for short-term students studying in France for the purpose of going to France to take competitive examinations or examinations. This is relatively rare and will not be discussed here for the time being.
Short-term student visa
Applicants for short-term student visas are international students who have studied in France for less than three months. Once the time and category of this visa are determined, it cannot be changed. Even if students studying in France need to continue to study other courses in France, they must first return to their country of origin to apply for a long-term student visa. Students who study in France with this visa do not need to apply for a French residence permit after arriving in France, and the visa itself has the effect of residence.
Long-term student visa
Applicants for long-term student visas are students who have studied in France for more than 3 months and are not members of the European Union. Long-term visas will be marked with the words "college students", and the validity period is between six months and one year, and the longest is no more than one year. Therefore, students studying in France should apply for a residence permit in France as soon as possible after they arrive in France for the first time, and they must present a long-term student visa when applying for a residence permit. Students studying in France
List of application materials for studying abroad visa in France
1. Two identical recent color photos with white background (taken in the last 6 months), measuring 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm, bareheaded on the front.
2. Original long-term visa application form.
3, OFII application form, a copy.
4. Original birth certificate (including translation) and a copy.
5. Original letter of guarantee signed by parents or guarantors agreeing to bear all expenses of the applicant during his study in France (* The letter of guarantee should indicate that the required expenses will be transferred to his account in France after the applicant arrives in France), copy and translation.
6. Original bank statement or passbook of parents or guarantors: * Original and photocopy of bank statement or passbook of parents or guarantors with deposits of not less than 7380 euros or about 60,000 RMB (excluding tuition fees).
7. The original and photocopy of the bank records (except credit cards) of the father or guarantor in the past six months.
8. Original and photocopy of mother's bank records (except credit cards) in the past six months.
9. Copy of French school registration certificate.
10, copy of French accommodation certificate.
1 1, a copy of the extension certificate of the enrollment date of the French school.
12. Original interview certificate of French Education Service Center.
13, original and photocopy of passport. * For private passports or other valid travel documents, the validity period must exceed the validity period of the visa applied for by 15 months, and the visa must have at least two blank pages.
14. Original and photocopy of old passport. * The first five pages of the passport (the remarks page contains the contents), and all visa pages have visas or seals.
15, power of attorney for visa application/passport collection, original.
16, ID card or passport of the agent, original and photocopy.
Preparation before studying in France
Domestic exchanges:
It is suggested to exchange foreign exchange in China Bank; After the exchange, the fees paid to the school, such as language tuition, can be remitted to the school before departure in China to avoid carrying too much cash; After the exchange, draw a bill of exchange, and the students take the bill to the French bank for payment (the bill should be copied, kept by individuals and placed separately from their passports);
You can also deposit it into an international credit card after exchange (it is recommended to choose a euro card to avoid exchange rate loss). How to handle it, please consult the local China Bank or other banks. There is no handling fee for credit card payment after arriving in France (available); Carry a small amount of euro cash (about 500- 1000 euros in total) with you after exchange for payment when it is inconvenient to swipe your card in daily life.
Luggage list:
1. Luggage: a suitcase, the sum of three sides is less than 158cm (some airlines require less than168cm); Check-in baggage does not exceed 30 kg (generally, student ticket baggage is 30kg, with a maximum of 40kg, depending on different airlines); Carry-on luggage: the sum of one side and three sides is less than115cm; The total weight of hand luggage shall not exceed 7 kg (other airlines have special regulations); Carry-on backpack;
2. Documents: a set of materials (all personal documents &; Original certificate, original notarial certificate, original certification certificate, school report card, etc. ), the introduction and website of the original school and university; Because after arriving in France, the school will review all the certificates; And the letter of admission from French universities; (The official certificate and the original are put in the hand luggage, and a copy is brought in the checked baggage, so you can print more birth certificates); /kloc-30 photos of 0/inch and 2-inch color ID cards, preferably white passport photos, which can be used for official occasions such as handling documents; Light blue background can also be brought, but red background can't; If the photos are full-page, don't cut them one by one; Bring the original passport/visa, and prepare several copies to put in different luggage for later use;
3. School supplies: French-Chinese dictionary (translated version)/Chinese-French dictionary (business press) or other professional dictionaries; Handbook of French grammar; Audio-visual materials used in French learning in China; 1 small dictionary (or French electronic dictionary); All kinds of pens and matching refills, rulers, notebooks/notepads, backpacks or portable schoolbags, calculators (for complicated calculations) ... (French notebooks are generally not horizontal, so if you are not used to them, you can prepare more from China, although it is a bit heavy ...).
4. Electrical appliances and computers: European-style conversion plugs (2-3), patch panels, twisted-pair network cables (one for direct connection of the crystal head and the other for reverse connection of the crystal head, with the length of 1-3m), USB extension cables, etc. Recording pen (available in class); Digital camera (there are enough pixels in the basic mobile phone now, so there is no need for a camera), mobile phone (if it is available in China, you can buy it in France), watch/alarm clock, battery charger, and several rechargeable batteries of different specifications; Computers Notebooks can be bought in China; Notebooks can also be bought in France; It is best to choose DVD burning drive. Large capacity mobile hard disk or flash memory;
5. Clothing: It is best to prepare a formal suit and some underwear. In addition, don't wear and carry fake brand-name clothes, shoes and hats. Under normal circumstances, it's not as cold as China in winter, so we can see if we need to bring winter clothes or something, not too much.
6. Daily necessities: toothbrushes, towels, bath towels, combs and other toiletries; 1 cup/thermos; A sturdy and light umbrella; Wallets and sewing kits that can hold coins; Girls' products
7. Medicines: Commonly used small medicines are brought from China, and expensive big medicines can also be bought in France, and they are generally covered by social insurance and can be reimbursed. Commonly used drugs, such as: cold medicine, antipyretic medicine, anti-inflammatory medicine, painkiller, stomach medicine, dysentery medicine, skin medicine, eye drops, throat tablets, band-aid, carsickness medicine, traumatic injury medicine, wind oil essence, thermometer, etc.