France offers many opportunities and benefits for higher education. The presentation discusses 5 top reasons to study in France: 1) Flexible program durations from 1-3 years, 2) Comfortable post-study benefits like job opportunities and multi-entry visas, 3) Affordable tuition at top schools starting around €170, 4) A multicultural experience in one of 30 French-speaking countries, and 5) Access to Station F, the world's largest startup campus. Additional benefits include housing allowances, transportation passes, libraries, and work-life balance. Factors to consider include program rankings, costs, diversity, and alumni networks.

1. HIGHER STUDIES OPPORTUNITIES
Why choose France?
Murugesh MANTHIRAMOORTHI

2. AGENDA
● Top 5 reasons to study in France
● Scholarships to study in France
● Additional Perks
● Factors to consider before choosing
● Questions?

3. TOP 5 REASONS TO STUDY IN FRANCE
01. Duration of the programme is so flexible
● Duration of masters program ranges between 12 months and 3 years
● Those who want to complete fast can choose a 16 months MSc program
● Those who want to get rich industrial experience can enroll in MIM programs
which is 2 years by default. They can take a gap year after completing first
year and work in industry for an year before completing the final year
● Programs are offered in pure English, pure French and in hybrid model

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02. Most comfortable post-study benefits
● Mutual recognition of degrees between India and France - first of its kind in
the World
● Two years of visa extension post study for job and entrepreneurship
● Eligible for a 5 year Multiple Entry Schengen Visa
● You are allowed to stay in 26 countries of Schengen region for upto 90 days
with 90 days gap between different stays
SOURCE : https://in.ambafrance.org/Study-in-France-12461

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03. Quality education at the most affordable fee
● No 1 University to study Mathematics - Université Paris-Saclay
● undergraduate programme fee: 170€
● Master programme: 243€
● No 1 in both Management and Marketing - HEC Paris
● Highly selective group of Grandes Ecoles
● Fee is slightly high in case of private business schools still comparatively
better and affordable
SOURCE : https://www.universite-paris-saclay.fr/en/admission-help/tuition-fees
https://www.topuniversities.com/business-masters-rankings/2020

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04. Multi-culture and languages
● French is the official language in 30 different countries
● French international community is a perfect mix of diverse students
● The international students are from different countries that help us know their
culture, traditions and habits
● Knowning any additional language is always helpful in research, humanitarian
and business purposes
● INSEAD’s 2020 MBA contains students from 88 countries
SOURCE: https://www.insead.edu/master-programmes/mba

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05. Cutting edge Station F
● World’s largest startup campus
● More than 1000+ startups, 40+ VCs, 4 mentorship offices under one roof
● Nearly 600 events conducted every year
● If you have a compelling idea that can change the world or solve a problem,
you have a place there
● It’s Fighter Program is a free one-year program designed for entrepreneurs
coming from disadvantaged backgrounds
SOURCE: https://stationf.co/

8. SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDY IN FRANCE
● Eiffel Scholarship
● Charpak Scholarship
● Erasmus+ Mobility Scholarship
● UGAM Legrand Scholarship
● Shikhar Thales Scholarship
● Bahman Samandari Scholarship
● Amba-Dalmia Scholarship
● And more scholarships specific to schools and programs
SOURCE: https://www.inde.campusfrance.org/scholarships-for-indian-students

9. ADDITIONAL PERKS
● All students until the age of 26 are eligible for CAF(caisse d’allocations
familiales) Housing allowance
● Very affordable annual student passes
● Access to all libraries using student card
● Enjoy the French art de vivre - a perfect work life balance
● Opportunity to utilize the Indo-French chamber of Commerce
● Talent visa support
SOURCE: https://www.inde.campusfrance.org/scholarships-for-indian-students

10. FACTORS TO CONSIDER BEFORE CHOOSING
1. Renowned professors and research centres
2. Return on Investment
3. Diversity of student population
4. Fees and others expenses you can manage
5. Economic stability and legal policy changes of the country
6. Rankings and global reputation
7. Specialization(Some schools are the best for specific subjects but are
not in any ranking)
8. Alumni network
9. Student safety

11. #ThinkDifferent
#ChooseWise
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