CAMPUS FRANCE PRESENTATION

STUDYING IN FRANCE

What, where, when, how, how much ?

01 What can I study in France?

Everything

Finding a program

You have multiple tools to search a program relevant for you

• Catalogue for all bachelors programs
• Catalogue for online programs
• Catalogue for art programs
• Catalogue for summer programs
• Guide on French degrees

Can I study in English ?

More than 1600 programs taught in English

Yes you can, currently 1660 programs are taught in English. You can also find multiple of degrees taught in French and English if you want to study in both languages. Thought most of these programs are Year 3 or Master degrees. Currently, 4 Year 1 programs are taught in English..

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Studying in French

Not as impossible as you might think

Support in France

Level required

Universities and schools usually offer French Course to help you study in French

Most programs taught in French require a B2 level, some programs like medicine require C1

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Prep Courses in Namibia

Proof of Level

You can register for Language Courses before your departure

You can prove your level with a DELF diploma or a TCF test

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02 Where can I study in France?

Everywhere

Diversity of Higher Education Structures

Grandes EcolesBusiness Schools, Engineer Schools, Instituts détudes Politiques, ENS, Polytechenique

Public universities 76 universities accross the French territory for bachelor programs, + 2 years programs (classes prepa or BTS in highschools, DUT in universities

Specialized schoolspublic or private, in areas such as architecture, fashion, journalism, arts, audiovisual

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Diversity of France 1 - the West

NANTES

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VANNES

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RENNES

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Poitiers

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Diversity of France 2 - the South

TOULOUSE

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MARSEILLE

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NICE

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MONTPELLIER

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AIX-EN PROVENCE

Diversity of France 3 - the East

LYON

DIJON

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STRASBOURG

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GRENOBLE

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REIMS

Diversity of France 4 - the North

PARIS

ROUEN

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LILLE

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ORLEANS

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AMIENS

Diversity of France 5 - Outside of Europe

LA REUNION

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TAHITI

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GUADELOUPE

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NOUVELLE-CALEDONIE

FRENCHGUYANA

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SEMESTERS ABROAD

International students doing their bachelor or Master in France can benefit during their 3rd of 4th year of the ERASMUS EXCHANGE PROGRAM. It allows students to study for one or two semesters in a partner University in Europe and to receive a scholarship to do so.+ ERASMUS MUNDUS +BILATERAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS

03 When can I study in France?

Anytime

Finding the right time

Multiple occasions through out your degree

Master degree / PhD

Year 1

Masters are particulary open to international students, with an abundance of programs in English

You can begin your higher education directly in France

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For one or two semesters

Y2/3

You can study in France through the Erasmus Mundus/ + programs, bilateral exchanges and joint degrees

You can join a French program during your bachelor

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04 How can I study in France?

Applications systems for Year 1 and beyond

DAP +For NON-EU students+ only for Y1 in university+ 3 applications with Campus France Namibie +application process is free + CF and the ambassador evaluate each candidate +CF sends directly applications to universities +language test required before applying

PARCOURSUP + For Non-EU students : only for Y1 in non-universities structures or specific selective programs in universities +For EU students : for all applications +up to 10 schools with 2 applications per school +application process is free +applicants submit directly on the platform +language test required after admission

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Timeline DAP

You will get the help of teachers, FNCC and the embassy of France through the application process !

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March/April

June/July

Oct/Nov

Dec 15th

Admissions notifications

Visa procedure in Johannesburg

Submit your application to Campus France Namibie

Get a proof of your level in French

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Timeline Parcoursup

You will also get the help of teachers, FNCC and the Embassy of France through the application process !

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Jan-March

April

June-July

July/August

Create your account on the platform + submit your 10 choices

Admissions results, waiting lists evolve every day + proof of language

Submit motivations letters+documents required

Visa procedure in Johannesburg for Non-EU students

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Beyond Year 1

On top of your research, you can contact Campus France Namibia frenchadmin@fncc.org.na or make an appointment.

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If you apply for Y2, Y3 or a master degree, you have to contact directly the school you are interested in to enquire about their international application process. The sooner, the better, plan to apply between September and December the year before starting a program in France.

ART APPLICATIONS

For applications in art, design, fashion, music, motion design and architecture, applications go through Campus Art. The applicant build an online portfolio which can be consulted by all partner institutions. One application valid for 140 schools. The application deadline for 2023 is on the 28th of February. If the applicant receives an admission offer and accepts it, the Campus Art procedure costs 300 euros. If the applicant does not accept an offer, the procedure is free.

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05 How much does it cost to study in France?

EU and NON-EU students

Tuition Fees

Higher education institutions apply differentiated tuition fees. depending wether you are a EU National or not. Even for the NON-EU tuitions fees, the French government still take in charge the majority of the costs : a student roughly costs 10 000 euros per year, but non-EU students only have to take in charge between 2000 and 3700 euros. Partial or total exemptions are possible, check for more infos.

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EU students

Non-EU students

• Bachelor 2770 euros
• Master 3770 euros
• PhD 380 euros
• Private schools 3000 euros to 10 000 euros

• Bachelor 170 euros
• Master 243 euros
• PhD 380 euros
• Private schools 3000 euros to 10 000 euros

Cost of life in France

Beside tuition fees, it is essential to estimate your overral budget for the cost of life in France. Click on the document to explore the main items of expenditure to be expected. In very large cities, prices are close to the ones in Paris. Life is significantly less expensive in smaller universities cities.

Private fundings

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Funding your education in France

Legal guardians, personal savings, extended families or sponsors

Scholarship

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When you apply for the student visa, you will have to prove that you have sufficient funds to live in France. There are currently no scholarship from the embassy of France in Namibia, but multiple tools can help you finance your higher education in France.

Use Campus Bourse search engine to find one

Partial or total exemption

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Waived by embassies or the structure you study in

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Student Job

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Students visas include a part-time work permit, up to 964 hours a year

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Where to find information

On top of your research, you can contact Campus France Namibia frenchadmin@fncc.org.na or make an appointment.

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• Finding accomodation
• How the French higher education works
• Health, social security and insure
• Students benefits in France
• Traveling in France during your studies
• Working in France after your studies

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Rendez-vous en France ?