First, French higher education is global.
In China, some training programs for French engineers have been put into operation. In 2005, Beihang University and France Central University of Science and Technology and other five universities jointly established Beihang College of Chinese and French Engineers; In 2007, civil aviation university of china and the French University of Aeronautics and Astronautics Group (composed of the French National Civil Aviation University, the French Advanced Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and the French National University of Mechanical Aviation Technology) jointly established the China-Europe Institute of Aeronautical Engineers in Tianjin.
Second, the teaching quality is high.
In different international ranking statistics, Université and Grande Ecole are among the best. In 2007, among the 40 excellent management master's colleges published by the Financial Times, six French business schools ranked among the top ten.
Among the 50 outstanding universities in Europe selected by The Times Higher Education Supplement in 2006, French Normal University ranked fifth. The European Commission pointed out in the third issue of the European Science and Technology Indicators Report that the number of papers published by six universities in Paris ranks second in Europe. In the "Top 500 academic ranking of world universities" published by Shanghai Jiaotong University in 2008, French universities ranked seventh.
Third, attach importance to scientific research.
France's achievements in the field of science and technology, as well as the number of French scientists who won the Nobel Prize and Fields Prize, fully demonstrate that France has fertile ground for innovation and research and development. Teaching in all universities in France is closely related to scientific research departments.
Fourth, French universities work closely with enterprises.
French enterprises participate in the formulation of university syllabus, and more and more professional students are required to practice in enterprises. These internships during their studies or when they are about to graduate to find a job will benefit international students a lot. They will gain practical experience and be favored by future employers.
Fifth, French higher education is open to foreign students.
At present, there are 265,000 foreign students studying in French universities, accounting for 10% of all college students. France has become the world's third largest recipient of international students, second only to the United States (535,000) and the United Kingdom (275,000). Among the foreign students studying in France, the number of students from China ranks second, and the number is increasing year by year (20% in 2006 and 30% in 2007).
Five French education service centers (CampusFrance Chine) affiliated to French embassies and consulates in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Wuhan and Chengdu will accompany students to complete all administrative procedures in visa application and provide them with useful help and necessary information for studying in France.
Sixth, French higher education is more approachable.
The registration fee of French universities is very reasonable: the annual registration fee for bachelor courses is only 350 euros, and the annual registration fee for master courses is 400 euros (including social insurance for students). French students and foreign students pay the same fee. In addition, French government scholarship winners can be exempted from university registration fees. The French government provides more than 20,000 study and internship scholarships for foreign students and young professionals every year.
The number of scholarships awarded by the French government to China students increased by 26% compared with 200 1, ranking fourth. The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs has set up two outstanding scholarships-the Eiffel Scholarship and the first major award for outstanding students. In 2006, the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, together with Teras and some engineers and business schools, opened a master's degree course for China students. This mode of cooperation is a model for other enterprises.
Seventh, speaking French is a great advantage.
Life in France is very pleasant. There are 200 million people speaking French on five continents, and 745,000 people are learning French. French is the official and working language of European Union and United Nations agencies. French is also the official language of the Olympic Games. France is the fifth largest trading country in the world, and it is also the primary economic cooperation partner of many countries, especially European countries.
Life in France is very pleasant, and its rich cultural, geographical and food wealth makes France the largest tourist destination country in the world. France's infrastructure, especially in the fields of transportation and health, is very modern; French universities are usually located in the city center, with convenient cultural and social living facilities; French associations are also the richest and most active in the world.
Eight. International recognition of French diplomas
In order to coordinate with the standardization of the education system in the European Union, French universities now fully adopt the three-level academic system in Europe, namely bachelor's degree, master's degree and doctor's degree. The diplomas awarded by France to foreign students and domestic students are exactly the same, which is recognized by all of Europe. On June 5438+065438+ 10, 2007, China and France signed an agreement on mutual recognition of diplomas. In principle, China's bachelor's, master's and doctoral diplomas are equivalent to those of France.
Ninth, the employment prospects are good.
China students who have studied and practiced in France can better maintain their friendship and get related services through the Club France website of the French Embassy in China, including targeted information, recruitment notices, alumni records, forums and invitations to French economic and cultural activities held in China. /kloc-more than 0/000 French enterprises in China will recruit China graduates, engineers or managers with dual cultural backgrounds who are proficient in French and French culture.
Tenth, international students enjoy equal rights and interests.
Foreign students can enjoy housing subsidies, social insurance and discounts on university meals, public transportation, cinemas and theaters. Under the condition of not exceeding 60% of the annual working hours, you can freely engage in paid work. Students can work 20 hours a week, or they can concentrate on working hours and work full-time during school holidays.
After obtaining a master's degree or a diploma equivalent to a master's degree (engineer diploma, advanced business school diploma, etc.). ), foreign students can apply for a six-month residence permit to find or engage in paid work related to their major. After 6 months, if you are employed, you will get a residence permit to live and work in France.