France

1. The French higher education system is one of the best in the world, hence making it a world-renowned study destination. France has accessible and welcoming admission policies for International students.

2. The incredibly diverse range of higher educational institutions and its versatile courses make France a popular destination for higher studies offering something for everyone.

3. The quality of French education is world class and its degrees are recognized throughout the world.

4. Classic vibrant culture makes France among the most visited tourist destinations in the world.

5. Students can opt for excellent education offered at an affordable price by 83 public universities.

Land Attributes

France encompasses medieval cities, alpine villages and Mediterranean beaches. Metropolitan France also known as European France spans an area of 674,843 square km. It extends from the Mediterranean Sea to the English Channel and the North Sea, and from the Rhine to the Atlantic Ocean.
The nation is bordered by Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany in the North. From the south, it is near to Switzerland, Italy and Spain.

Economy Features

France is one of the major driving forces of the Global economy. The currency here is the Euro. The French economy is the sixth largest in the world. France is also a prominent member of the G8 and G20 groups of leading industrialized countries. Even though it is overall a free market economy, the government continues to play an important role in some fields of the economy, particularly with regards to the infrastructural industries. It is a combination of industrial and agricultural export-oriented economy and is also prioritising its knowledge economy. France’s tourism industry is also a major component of the economy. France has an International reputation for excellence in the fields of space, transportation, sciences, biotechnology, health, and electronics, which is attributed to its excellent higher education system.

Fascinating Facts

France is the 4th most popular study destination in the world. It had around 310,000 international students in its higher education system in 2015/2016. France has a national student health-care plan, enabling all international students (having a resident permit if not a EU national) registered from institutions affiliated to this plan, to work while studying in France. The right to work is quite flexible and applies to all students, including students who come to France for the first time, registered in the first year of a university program, or registered full-time in a language school.