French higher education system is world class and dynamic training the leaders of a nation that plays a central role in the domains of science, business, and culture. Today France is the world's fourth largest economy and second largest exporter of services. France's success and credentials far larger and wider. When the point of education is taken into consideration, to french it is a world tradition to welcome foreign students.
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| The Education System |
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| The French education has a history which takes you back to 800 years and the students from all over come to France to study. Today, French universities have added a new dimension to their higher education. The quality of life is what makes France so attractive to foreigners. The diversity of French land-scapes, traditions, heritage, culture.... gastronomy, France only invite you to come and see by yourself. |
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Craze for Higher Education is growing in popularity among Indian students. Education in France can be affordable as it is subsidized by the State. It is also not necessary to know French for post-graduate study in France as subject areas like Management and engineering are increasingly being taught in English in more and more institutes. As per Edufrance, Higher education in France is imparted through various institutions with varying objectives, structures and admission requirements. |
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| Requirements |
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Following documents are required in 2 sets of photocopy and originals for verification. After the interview, the student will be given a presentation letter and with the same he/she would need to submit the passport at the Embassy on the following Wednesday. The passport will be returned duly stamped in 2 working days or a week at the latest. |
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- A letter of registration / admission from a French Academic Institution
- Proof of resources for tuition fees and 500 Euros/month for living expenses for the period of stay (1 year) for housing, food, medical expenses, transport etc.,) OR A sponsorship letter for accommodation from the city where you are going for your studies and supporting documents showing availability of a minimum of 250 Euros per month for living expenses.
- Proof of accommodation in France for the period of stay.
- Short Bio-data.
- 4 passport size photographs with light background.
- Copies of your degrees / diplomas and certificates (+2/BA/BSc/BE/MA/MSc)
- Copy (first 2 pages) of valid passport for the entire period of stay in France.
- Air ticket or Reservation print out of Air ticket.
- For short and long duration stay in France the student should take a comprehensive "overseas medical policy and repatriation policy" for 3 months and a copy to be attached.
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| The Cost |
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For UK, France and Switzerland, there is no application fee for post-graduate applicants. Students have to write TOEFL/GRE/GMAT/SAT/IELTS as a prerequisite for admissions. Each student has to pay Coaching Fees and Examination Fees as prescribed by the respective Testing Agencies. Cost of food alone will come approximately to $ 300 per month in US/Canada and other countries. If you include other incidental expenditure like rent, entertainment and other expenses, the average could be around $ 800-1000 per month, for a single student. |
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| Visas |
1. Obtain an NOC Students should obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) through the interview by the designated official: In Delhi : the Attache for Scientific & University Cooperation In Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, Chandigarh, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune: the Director of the respective Alliance Fran�aise .
2. Stamping After the interview, submission of passport at the main embassy for stamping : Students who obtain the NOC at Delhi, Calcutta and Chandigarh are required to submit their passports at the French Embassy at New Delhi. Others are required to submit at the French Consulate in Mumbai. Students who obtain the NOC from Chennai proceed to the French Consulate in Pondicherry. |
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Documents required for NOC Interview
1. A letter of registration / admission from a French Academic Institution.
2. Proof of resources for tuition fees and 500 Euros/month for living expenses for the period of stay (1 year) for housing, food, medical expenses, transport etc.,) OR A sponsorship letter for accommodation from the city where you are going for your studies and supporting documents showing availability of a minimum of 250 Euros per month for living expenses.
3. Proof of accommodation in France for the period of stay.
4. Short Bio-data.
5. 4 passport size photographs with light background.
6. Copies of your degrees / diplomas and certificates (+2/BA/BSc/BE/MA/MSc)
7. Copy (first 2 pages) of valid passport for the entire period of stay in France.
8. Air ticket or Reservation print out of Air ticket.
9. For short and long duration stay in France the student should take a comprehensive "overseas medical policy and repatriation policy" for 3 months and a copy to be attached. |
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Visa Process:
Students must apply for visa at least 15 days prior to their departure. Visa Fee is 3000 approximately to be in cash.
For short stay, that is not more that 90 days, Schengen Visa form should be completed. For long stay, that is more than 90 days, Long stay visa form should be completed. Please click here to download
http://www.vfs-france.co.in/website/f2.htm |
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