Still Wondering "Why France"?
In 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.
When 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.
Read more: Studying Fashion in Paris: Making the Dream a Reality
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French Republic
 Form of government: Presidential Republic Population: 60, 656, 178 (2005 estimate) Million 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 (GNP): 5,7 % (2001-2002) Number of years of compulsory schooling: 11 years (2001-2002) 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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