CAMPUS FRANCE

CHOOSE FRANCE

THE ROLE OF CAMPUS FRANCE OFFICE 2

Personalized services for international students

Comprehensiveinformation on French higher

education

OrientationAssistance with

legal and regulatory

compliance

Preparationfor departure

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STUDYING IN FRANCE:BASIC FACTS

4INTERNATIONAL STUDENT MOBILITY

4 500 000 International students studied abroad in 2016

235 123 Foreign students studied in France in 2016 (12,1%)

4 032 Brazilians students did their mobility in France in 2016 (4nd most popular destination, 1st non english speaking country)

The French national agency for the promotion of higher education,

international student services, and international mobility

55 good reasons to study in France

A comprehensive system of higher education with a focus on quality1

5th largest economy2

A magnet for talented international students5 French, an

international language4

An excellent qualityof life at the heart of Europe3

6A pleasant living environment in France

Diplomas certified by the French government

France, 4th country for quality of life : cost of living, culture and leisure, economy,environment, freedom, health, safety and risks, infrastructure and climateParis, No. 1 in the world ranking “the city in which to study” , Etude QS, classement 2014

System and health infrastructure / Rule of law and civil libertiesA pleasant environment : temperature, landscapeA famous and varied gastronomy : Classified since 2010 to the intangible culturalheritage of UNESCO

1st world tourist destination

7French, an international language

The 5th most spoken language in the world : 274 million speakers in 5 continents

A working language at international level : Official and working language ofinternational organizations such as UN, UNESCO, OECD, European Union + Frenchcompanies worldwide

A language of cultureA language for learning other languages

DEGREES AND DIPLOMAS 8

Diplomas certified by the French government A single European academic area that facilitates mobility in Europe and throughout theworld

• Academic year divided into semesters• Postsecondary programs organized into 3 cycles: Licence, Master, Doctorate• European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Doutorado

Mestradoacadêmico

Mestradoprofissional

Especialização

Bacharelado ou Licenciatura

Vestibular e/ou ENEM

Doctorat (D)

MasterRecherche (M2)

MasterProfessionnel (M2)

Master Général (M1)Licence (L)

Baccalauréat (BAC)

FranceBrasil

UNIVERSITIES 9

Publicly funded universities are foundthroughout the country

Enrollment in the first year is open to all studentsholding the baccalauréat

Applying for a Master program: Research program on Campus France’s website Directly on line, through the university’s webpage

(usually between February and June) Motivation letter, CV, notes, diplomas. Possible interview about knowledge and/or

motivations.

FRANCE’S DISTINCTIVE “GRANDES ECOLES” 10

Distinctively French, the Grandes Ecoles offer high-levelprofessional education

Some are public; others are private. They include schools of engineering, institutions that train future professors, institutes of political science, schools of management, and schools of veterinary science.

Admission is highly selective

The degrees granted by the Grandes Ecoles signify five years of postsecondary study. Many are recognized as equivalent to the Master.

Many programs are taught in English

SPECIALIZED SCHOOLS AND INSTITUTES 11

More than 3,000 other educational institutions, publicand private, offer programs in specific sectors:

health, paramedical specialties, broadcasting, communication, journalism, social work, fashion, design, tourism, culinary arts, military studies, agriculture, agronomy, political science, etc.

These institutions confer: state diplomas (diplômes d’État) in certain fields or

institution-specific certificates and diplomas

Programs from 2 to 5 years

Admission may be by entrance examination or by application

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STUDYING IN FRANCE:PRACTICALITIES

TUITION COSTS 13

Degree

Licence

Master

Engineer

Doctorate

Annual tuition

184 €

256 €

610 €

391 €

Tuition costs in France are among the lowest in the world because the French government covers a large share of the real cost of education (€14,000/student)

Tuition levels for private institutions are higher, ranking from €1,500 to €30,000

SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID 14

The French government pays a very large share of the real cost of postsecondary education

Which translates into direct support for all students, regardless of origin

Scholarships according to social criteria

Campus Bourses, a financial-aid search engine

Accessible fromwww.campusfrance.org

• Trilingual• Multi-criteria searches• Descriptions• Conditions • Contacts

Scholarships from educational institutions, local governments, private companies

There are many ways to finance a period of study or research in France

Scholarships « Free movers » from the Czech government

A higher education system with something for everyone

A centuries-old tradition of higher education and research Creation of the Sorbonne in 1215, the 2nd oldest university in the world

A wide and diverse array of programs 80 public universities 227 schools of engineering 220 schools of business and management 120 schools of art and 20 schools of architecture 3 000 specialized schools

Strong emphasis on employability Professionalization of education (internships, guest, speakers: Nobel prize

laureates, CEOs etc.) Doctoral contracts for researchers Temporary authorization to stay 12 months

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CHOOSING A PROGRAM 16

Online catalog of French postsecondary programs

30,000 programs3,500 institutions of higher educationFrom the Licence to the Doctoral levelA powerful search engineProfiles of institutions and programs

The Campus France LMD catalogLicence

Master

Doctorate

SHORT ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND LANGUAGE STUDY 17

Catalog of short academic programs coupled with cultural / linguistic courses

More than 300 options that combine language learning with culturalexperiences: fine dining, tourism, and more

Programs in French as a foreign language Summer and winter academic courses An interactive map of France’s regions / Users select their level of

proficiency and field of interest

http://www.bresil.campusfrance.org/node/6581

PROGRAMS TAUGHT IN ENGLISH 18

The number of programs taught in English is growing at every level (L, M, and D)

More than 1,200 programs are taught partly or entirely in English

A catalog of programs taught in English

Admission requirements

Status and accreditation of degrees

Language proficiency requirements

Program costs

Associated courses in French as a foreign language

French level

French level for french program

Required level : depends on the university (usually: B1/B2)

Several options for learning French

Different diplomas and tests for different needs French Programs : DELF/TCF

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LIVING IN FRANCE

HOUSING IN FRANCE 21

Various housing solutions are available University housing (Cités-U) Private buildings designed for students Rentals in the private housing market Group rentals Intergenerational housing Residencies (e.g., for medical students)

Housing subsidies Available to international students on the same terms as French

students Subsidies vary with rental costs Available even for group rentals

CLE: guarantees for student renters Government guarantees are available to student renters who have no

personal guarantor Available in all of France’s academic regions except overseas territories

and departments

INSURANCE

France’s social security system

Health-related expenses are reimbursed Participation is mandatory The system reimburses about 70%, on

average, of the cost of an consultation Supplemental insurance plans designed

specifically for students are available to reimburse all or part of the share not covered by the social security system

WORKING WHILE IN SCHOOL

In France, international students are permitted to work while in school (18,5hours per week)

Students from countries inside the European Economic Area: May be employed on the same terms as

French students Must maintain adequate academic

performance

Minimum income by hour is 9,76 €.

STUDENT BUDGETS 24

The average monthly student budget falls within the following ranges:

PARIS

800 € / 1,000 €

ELSEWHERE IN FRANCE

600 € / 800 €

Students enjoy discounts and financial assistance for: Housing Health careTransportationCultural and recreational activities

STAYING IN TOUCH WITH FRANCE: FRANCE ALUMNI

At the request of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Campus France coordinatesFrance Alumni The social network for international students educated in France A multilingual interactive digital platform

France Alumni: a very active network with worldwide reach 66 700 members (5 800 In Brazil) 1st international site Local sites in 29 languages in more than 100 countries More than 1,500 institutional partners

Graduates join France Alumni to: Stay informed about cultural events near them Form networks within an international community Leverage their French training and create professional opportunities Stay connected with France

26CAMPUS FRANCE IN BRASIL

Espace Campus France du BrésilAlameda Jaú, 1208 - Jardim Paulista01420-004São Paulo/SP - Brasil Tel.: +55 11 3818 2890

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