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Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Studies in France

Do you know that France is the third biggest destination in the world for international students, behind the United States, and the United Kingdom and ahead of Australia, Germany and Canada?

In 2009, 266 000 international students pursued their studies in France, making up 12% of the total number of students at French institutions.
Why do they choose France?

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Study Abroad - Study in France

Campus FranceStill Wondering "Why France"?

Cliquez pour francaisIn today's globalized higher education, France is one of the most attractive countries for foreign students, it being the ideal place from which to discover Europe. Students in France enjoy lower tuition fees, equal to those paid by the French, and can obtain the same degrees; the health care system is modern and accessible; public transportation is easy and affordable; financial assistance for housing is available; books, films, museums, theatres, cafés and the much appreciated French food are part of everyday life; and local and international cultural events are celebrated everywhere in the cities or in the country.

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Studying Fashion in Paris: Making the Dream a Reality

fr1When we think of Paris, what immediately comes to mind is the beautiful silhouette of the Eiffel Tower, the romantic view of the Seine, the  dazzling lights of the Champs Elysées, and of course, fashion. Choosing a school  is difficult, and choosing where to relocate for one’s studies may add to the pressure of making the right  decision. One thing to keep in mind is that Paris was, and still is, the most important.

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France / Quick Facts

French Republic

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Form of government: Presidential Republic
Population: 64,057,792 (2010 estimate)
Capital: Paris
Area: 543, 965 km2, 210, 026 sq mi

Largest cities: Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Toulouse, Nice
Ethnic groups: Celtic and Latin with Teutonic, Slavic, North African, Indochinese, Basque minorities
Language: French 100%, rapidly declining regional dialects and languages (Provencal, Breton, Alsatian, Corsican, Catalan, Basque, Flemish)

Religious affiliations: Roman Catholic 83%-88%, Protestant 2%, Jewish 1%, Muslim 5%-10%, unaffiliated 4%

Education expenditure as a share of gross national product (GDP): 5.7% (2005)
Number of years of compulsory schooling:
11 years (2008)

Monetary unit* 1 Euro (€), consisting of 100 cents

Economy: Agriculture (wheat, grapes, sugar beets, maize, barley, potatoes, apples, livestock, dairy products), Manufacturing (food products, transportation equipment, non electrical machinery, electrical machinery, metals, metal products)

Major trade partners for exports: Germany, United Kingdom, Spain, United States, and Italy
Major trade partners for imports: Germany, Belgium, Italy, United Kingdom, and United States

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