Teaching language
French public universities: basically all are taught in French.
French private universities: Many courses are taught in English.
Education system
French public universities: flexible class hours and a lot of group work are more suitable for students who like free life and have strong autonomous learning ability.
French private universities: the schedule is very tight and there are a lot of homework. The competition among students is fierce until graduation.
Study abroad expenses
Tuition: French public universities implement free education. Of course, for international students, the cost of language learning is still very important, about one year 1000-2000 euros.
The tuition fee of private engineering schools, business schools or management schools is about 4000 to 15000 euros.
Registration fee: French public universities do not charge tuition fees, but they charge registration fees for specialized courses. The registration fee depends on the course you choose, which is about 300 euros per year, and there are also thousands of euros.
Medical insurance: International students studying in France must pay medical insurance premium, which varies from 100-800 euros per year according to the age and nationality of the students and the level of insurance.
Accommodation and living expenses: there are two kinds of accommodation, one is to live in a school dormitory and the other is to live in an apartment. The monthly rent for a room in a school dormitory is about 1 10 to 150 euros. The rent of an apartment with a bathroom is about 400 to 600 euros in Paris and 200 to 350 euros in other provinces.
Accommodation, transportation and pocket money: about 200 euros per month.
Curriculum system
French public universities: the master's program takes two years, plus one year of French, and it takes three years to study for a master's degree in France.
French private universities: the academic system is relatively short, and you can basically get a master's degree in one and a half years. The first year is to study professional courses, and the second half is to practice.
Career prospects
French public universities: Students basically find internships and jobs by themselves. Although the teacher will provide some opportunities, it is more done by individuals.
French private universities: students have greater advantages in finding internships and jobs. Not only does the school have some enterprise networks, but also the graduated student networks provide many employment opportunities for students. Basically, 70% students in private universities will find a well-paid job before graduation.