Student life
The standard of living in France is remarkably high, and one thing is certain: Studying in France is going to be a great, life-changing experience for you.
France caters to every taste – and that does not only mean wine and cheese enthusiasts. Whether you prefer a bustling urban environment, quiet mountains, or the relaxed atmosphere on the Mediterranean shore, you will find a fitting destination for yourself. Paris offers a unique metropolitan vibe in a charming environment. Marseille and Montpellier are directly off the Mediterranean coast; summer beaches included. Rennes or Nantes are close to the rougher Atlantic coasts. And from Grenoble or Lyon, the Alps are within reach.
Speaking French
Even when studying in France in English, you should not miss the opportunity to learn French. Not only because you will learn a beautiful language that enables you to speak to around 270 million people in almost 30 countries; but also because you will need some French in your everyday life. While many locals in France speak solid English, they simply prefer their native tongue, and will appreciate when foreigners make the effort. Even if that effort is limited to something like “je ne comprends pas” – “I do not understand”.
Working in France after graduation
The French language is also one of the larger hurdles if you plan to stay after your graduation from a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in France. To find a job, you will almost inevitably need to be fluent or at least near-fluent in French. Other than that, when compared to other countries in Europe, it is relatively easy for international students to start their career in France after graduation.
Getting there and around
If you study in Paris, fear not: There are direct flights to Paris from virtually anywhere in the world. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the busiest airport in continental Europe; the second-largest local airport is Paris Orly. From there, many domestic flight or train connections are available, so you can easily reach every corner of France.
If you plan to explore Europe while you study in France, you will be pleasantly surprised. The country is conveniently located for short trips; it borders on Belgium, Luxemburg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Spain, and the United Kingdom is only a stone’s throw across the Channel.
Universities in France
- Aix-Marseille University
- Audencia Business School
- Burgundy School of Business (BSB)
- Centrale Nantes
- CentraleSupélec
- CIFE
- CY Cergy Paris University
- ECAM LaSalle
- École Centrale de Lyon
- École Polytechnique
- EDHEC Business School
- EMLV Business School
- emlyon business school
- EM Normandie Business School
- ENS de Lyon
- EPITA
- ESC Clermont
- ESCP Business School
- ESMOD International
- ESSEC Business School
- EURECOM
- Grenoble Ecole de Management
- Grenoble Institute of Technology
- HEC Paris
- IÉSEG School of Management
- INSA Lyon
- INSEAD
- Institut Français de la Mode
- Institut Supérieur de l’Aéronautique et de l’Espace
- International Space University
- Ipag Business School
- ISM – International School of Management
- Istituto Marangoni International
- KEDGE Business School
- L’École de design Nantes Atlantique
- Lille 1 University – Science and Technology
- Montpellier Business School
- Neoma Business School
- ParisTech
- PSB Paris School of Business
- Rennes School of Business
- Sciences Po
- SKEMA Business School
- TBS Education
- Toulouse 1 Capitole University
- Université Côte d’Azur
- Université de Bourgogne
- Université de Paris
- Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne
- Université Paris-Saclay
- University of Bordeaux
- UPMC University Pierre and Marie Curie
