Why are Indian students going to study in France, leaving Us, UK, which are the top institutes? Learn the answers to all questions

Study in France: France is becoming a new base for students looking for global exposure in their studies. The number of international students in France has increased in the last 10 years. In 2023-24, more than 4.30 lakh students came to study in this country and now France is gradually increasing this figure. Indian students have also started showing interest in studies in France, their number has increased by 12% in the last one year.
France’s Higher Education has 14% foreign students. Last year, 430,466 international students enrolled here, which is an increase of 4.5%. 17% of students increased in five years. Although most of the students reach students from China, Italy, Morocco, Algeria in this country, since Kovid, the number of students from other countries has also risen in this country. Students from India to France are now 12% more, while 6% more than China.

Why are students going to study in France?

The number of applications of international students in France has increased by about 30% this year. The reason for this is also the strict immigration policy/visa policy and capping of America, Britain, Australia, Canada. Last year, France decided that it would open the doors of its Higher Education Institute for students of India. France, along with the Government of India, has scored a goal to bring 30,000 Indian students to France by 2030.

There is a French popular foreign language subject among students at school level in India. In such a situation, there are good chances of admission in French University. French institutions are studied in French and English, so it is helpful to learn French. France hopes that the figure of Indian students coming from India this new year will be up to 10 thousand.

This is also the path of top French universities

France has also launched the ‘Classes Internationals’ scheme for Indian students, which will give them an opportunity for admission in the top French University. There is a chance to apply for this by 31 March. Foreign Education Consultant Jitin Chawla says, if he/she has not read French, then this scheme is giving students a chance. With this, they will read the language in the first year, along with the opportunity to attend the cultural events of the country and then a three-year degree.

The special thing is that through this you will be able to get admission in the government institute of France, that too with an annual fee of Rs 3.7 to 5.5 lakhs. The fees in many top private institutes in India are more than double this fee. This is for many courses, but students do not know much about this. It has been designed in such a way that in a year, students can prepare a seat in the top university, engineering school or management school in France besides French.

Which courses do students go for?

Many top universities in France are increasing the number of foreign students, but business schools are at the forefront. In the last five years, the number of foreign students in these schools has increased by 80%. In the last one year, 17% of students have increased in business schools, while engineering schools have increased by 9%. Students arrive here for fashion, hospitality, data analytics courses. There are opportunities to increase career in culture and tourism sector in France, rich in culture. Now France is also focusing on administration, finance, law, urban studies, where international students reach less.

What are the top institutes of France?

There are more than 75 prestigious institutes in France, including top global ranked Sciences Po, University PSL, Paris University, Panthanian Sorbone, University Paris-Sacley, Telecom Paris, Ecole Deed Ponts Pariste. Apart from these, there are more than 3500 public and private institutes. France is a global fashion leader, so there are also many top fashion schools, such as Institute French de la mode, ESMOD, IFA Paris.

Along with studies in France, part-time job options are also available. International students on student visas can work for about 21 hours a week (or 60%of maximum working hours) every year, which is enough for spending like living and eating.

How much does it cost in studies?

Career Counselor and Foreign Education Consultant Jitin Chawla said, the cost of studies in France is Rs 15 to 20 lakhs, which is less than many universities of US, UK. There are many top universities with global ranked. Moving from popular countries like US, UK, Canada, Indian students are now looking for options in other countries, so France is pulling international students in many fields.