1. Basic requirements for applying for studying in France
1. Age
There is a clear age limit for studying in France. Basically, to apply for a French undergraduate course, you must be 18 years old or older. If you are only a high school graduate and want to apply for a French undergraduate course, you must not be over 22 years old. Some postgraduate majors are special, so the age requirements are relatively loose, and they can basically be under 30 years old. The age limit of private colleges can be relaxed.
2. Academic background
Have a high school (or above) diploma. Generally need to have college entrance examination results (above two lines); Applicants with a university degree must not be over 28 years old. College degree or above, good English, you can apply for a master's degree or a doctor's degree directly.
High school graduates need to provide high school diplomas and university admission notices; College students need to provide university transcripts; Undergraduate graduates are required to provide degree certificates and complete transcripts during their college years.
3. Language ability
Language conditions: It is required to take the study abroad exam organized by the French Embassy for 500 class hours in China (corresponding to TCF/TEF exam reaching B 1 or above). Reminder: Because all public universities in France teach in French, only business schools teach in English, but they are all private.
If teaching in English, the English level needs to reach IELTS 6.0 or above; English teaching programs provide GMAT, IELTS or TOEFL scores according to school requirements.
4. Economic ability
In order to be able to pay all the expenses during studying in France, you need to have a bank deposit of 60,000-80,000 RMB or more (it is appropriate to apply for a visa at present).
5. Good health and no criminal record
Especially in addition to the well-known basic conditions, we often meet customers who want to apply for studying in France without academic qualifications, college entrance examination, already working, old, interdisciplinary, direct recording, poor language performance and other conditions, but it is relatively difficult, so we need to have a very reasonable study abroad plan.
6. major
Foreign schools are more willing to see the balanced and all-round development of students. If they have their own hobbies and specialties, and have certain achievements in this respect, it will definitely become a plus item. In addition to expertise, it can also be some rich social practice experience, research and invention, small creation and so on. Don't be shy when presenting your grades, just show them generously.
7. Independence and self-reliance
Independent personality can be seen in getting along and talking. When a person goes to France to study in a university, the requirements for the applicant's independence and adaptability are very high. Everyone's study abroad career will not be smooth sailing. The way and practical ability to face and deal with problems determine everyone's different feelings about studying abroad. It is easier for an independent person to study abroad.
2. Advantages of studying in France
1. Perfect education system
The French government spends 20% of its budget on education every year, treating international students equally. France's education system has a long history, especially in terms of art, France is in an absolute world position.
2. Public universities are free of tuition.
I believe many people want to study abroad, but they can't go because of lack of money, so it's not so much trouble to go to public schools in France. Just prepare the living expenses and some necessary expenses, while the living expenses in France are 700-900 euros a month, so after the first school year, there is basically no need to ask for money from home, and the money earned by working by yourself can basically meet the needs of life.
3. Work permits are relatively easy to obtain.
After finishing the master's degree in France, the government will directly provide foreign students with a one-year work visa, unlike the United States, which does not need to apply for it by itself. Moreover, it is not so easy to apply for a visa in the United States. During this period, foreign students can fully enjoy France and find a satisfactory job.
4. French
French is also the lingua franca. Although it is not as common as English, it contains more gold. Learning French well is conducive to strengthening our academic background and finding a better job.
5. Social welfare
The benefits enjoyed by international students in France are the same as those enjoyed by local students in France. For example, having CAF housing subsidies on top of housing can save 30% to 60% of the rent.
6. Sino-French relations
China is the first country to establish diplomatic relations in Europe, and has maintained good relations for many years. Therefore, the French degree certificate can be fully used in China, and because of this relationship, more job opportunities suitable for French students have been created.
3. Online Processing Guide for Studying and Living in France
I. Overview of domicile
The French government stipulates that overseas people who have stayed in France for more than six months must apply for legal residence. In the past, they had to go to the French immigration office for physical examination and prepare materials, which was very time-consuming.
Residence permit is a very important document, and everyone must get it as soon as possible before they can handle other things, so everyone needs to send emails to relevant departments again and again to urge them.
Second, prepare materials.
Before you formally apply, you need to prepare the necessary materials for your application. In addition, when you check the materials, you will see that the residence must be completed within three months after landing, otherwise it will be sent back to China.
A valid email address is required; Visa and its basic information; Time certificate for entering France; French residential address; There is also an online tax payment certificate, which can be done online.
Third, the handling process
First, you need to log on to OFII's website. You can choose the language (French, English and Chinese). After logging in, you must first choose the electronic stamp duty purchase on the right interface, which is the necessary material for handling.
Then quit, click on the left and start to stay. You need to fill in your visa number, entry time, residence address and email address at one time according to the guidelines, and finally confirm the submission waiting.
Fourth, matters needing attention
Electronic audit will use machines, so the time will be short. Generally, the application is successful in about a week. You can pay attention to your application information in time. After success, they can go to the immigration office to print their residence cards.
In addition, we should also remember that online application is a new way of residence application in recent years, which is unstable and needs attention. If the review fails, we should make changes in time.
4. List of good majors studying in France
1, art design
In fact, when it comes to studying in France, you may not think of business majors, but art design majors. This country with the tradition of "artistic romanticism" has a long history of art education, leading the fashion of all aspects of world art in modern times. So many students go to France to study pure art or design every year.
Many art colleges in France may have higher language requirements. To have a certain foundation in French, the requirements of each school will be different. If you have college entrance examination results, you also need more than 400 points in the college entrance examination. At the same time, the provision of the applicant's portfolio is also essential. At present, domestic art design is highly valued by French graduates, so they often have better career development after graduation.
The most important thing in France is art, whether it is pure art, oil painting, sculpture, costume design or graphic design, it has inherited the artistic atmosphere and keen fashion frontier of nearly a thousand years.
2. Business school
French business schools are independent of public universities, because it is difficult for many large group companies to find suitable interns when they start school, which will affect the company's development over time and learn from it. Large companies set up various business schools according to their own direction, cultivate management talents they need to apply, and combine book knowledge with theoretical knowledge. So these big companies are happy to hire students who graduated from these schools. INSEAD, HEC, ESSEC, INSEEC and ESG are all among them. INSEAD is known as "Harvard in Europe", in which its MBA does not attract a few places in the world every year, and the high tuition fee of 30,000-40,000 euros a year does not scare applicants.
The curriculum education provided by many business schools or management schools in France is highly targeted and operational. Because many business schools in France are founded by large enterprises themselves, the purpose is to cultivate talents that meet their own needs, so they can exercise the practical work ability of business students and provide a good platform for students to enrich their work experience. Such as Paris Business School, Lyon School of Management, Higher School of Economics and Business, etc. It is one of the best business schools in the world.
However, it should be noted that most business schools in France have relatively high tuition fees. Although you will generally get a high-paying position after graduation, you still need to decide according to your own economic situation if you want to study. In terms of language, many business schools also offer English teaching courses, and it is not necessary to have French scores. You need an IELTS score of 6.5 or above to attend these institutions.
3, biopharmaceuticals and medicine
Excellent equipment, spacious laboratory, rigorous work style and dedicated research of professionals have made the innovation of French biopharmaceuticals. 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 the income after medical treatment is also considerable.
4. Agricultural major
France is the country with the largest export of agricultural products in the world. Wheat waves are rolling and large agricultural machinery is working on the land, which is the most common sight in rural France. France has made great achievements in agriculture.
5, aerospace, transportation
The development of Ariane rocket is a masterpiece of the European Space Agency, and Toulouse is the space center of Europe. Many talents, drawings and experiments are from France, which shows that aerospace is very developed. Traffic in France is the most advanced technology in the world. This technology has been running on the French railway system for nearly forty years, and its stable signal transmission and standardized management system have been recognized by international officials.
6. Law
As you all know, there are laws in China, and we maintain our social order according to the laws and regulations promulgated. But in fact, the ancestor of China law came from France. 1804 Napoleon ascended the throne and the first French empire was established. Napoleon promulgated the civil code when he was in office, which is 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, which is an ideal major for students. However, it should also be recognized that legal major is very difficult to learn, so high school students must choose carefully.