" STUDY IN FRANCE "

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French higher education system is world class and dynamic training the leaders of a nation that plays a central role in the domains of science, business, and culture.

Today France is the world's fourth largest economy and second largest exporter of services. France's success and credentials far larger and wider. That France is a synonym to Fashion world is only a very surfacial understanding of France. French scientists, engineers, and designers are known around the world through Airbus, the TGV (high-speed train), the Ariane rocket, the discovery of the human immune-deficiency virus, high fashion, luxury goods, fine food and wine, and much more.

When the point of education is taken into consideration, to french it is a world tradition to welcome foreign students. The French education has a history which takes you back to 800 years and the students from all over come to France to study. Today, French universities have added a new dimension to their higher education.

The quality of life is what makes France so attractive to foreigners. The diversity of French land-scapes, traditions, heritage, culture.... gastronomy, France only invite you to come and see by yourself.

Society:
French people have one of the highest standards of living in the world, with their country among the best placed in the United Nations reports. Since the 1950s, first economic growth and then social and technological progress have brought about profound changes in France and ushered in the consumer and leisure era. Economic and social development has led to some standardisation of lifestyles and consumer spending, particularly reducing differences between urban and town dwellers. Nevertheless, regional identities remain strong and are an important element in the geographical and cultural mosaic of France, which mirrors the diversity of Europe itself and makes France the world's most popular tourist destination.

HEALTH :
Health is a major concern of the French: The proportion of the French household budget allocated to health is growing for several reasons. Three quarters of medical expenses are still covered by social security, contributions have steadily increased, as has the direct contribution of households. Finally, people are increasingly turning to the medical profession for help with life's problems and less willing to put up with what was previously regarded as inevitable: pain, physical defects and the effects of ageing.

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Demographics

  • Full name: French Republic
  • Population: 60.7 million (via UN, 2005)
  • Capital: Paris
  • Area: 543,965 sq km (210,026 sq miles)
  • Major language: French
  • Major religion: Christianity
  • Life expectancy: 76 years (men), 83 years (women) (UN)
  • Monetary unit: 1 euro = 100 cents
  • Main exports: Machinery and transport equipment, agricultural products, including wine
  • GNI per capita: US $34,810 (World Bank, 2006)
  • Internet domain: .fr
  • International dialling code: +33

French National Flag & Emblem: The tricolour flag is the official standard of the French Republic. In 1789, La Fayette added the colour white, symbolizing royalty, to the red and blue cockade of the Paris National Guard The Gallic Cockerel (Coq Gaullois) is the emblem of the French sports teams in international competitions.

Motto of the Republic: Liberty, Equality, Fraternity

Religions:
France is a religious tolerant country and one can find a rich amalgamation of religions. Though the majority follows Christianity, French people are quite harmonious in the coexistence. The density of each religion is as follows?Catholics (81.4 % of population), Muslims (6.89 %), Protestants (1.64 %), Jews (1.29 %), Buddhists (0.68 %), Orthodox (0.34 %)

Political system:
President is the Head of the Nation. The President of the Republic appoints the Prime Minister from the party in majority in the house and appoints the other members of the Government on PM's recommendations. The president presides over the Council of Ministers, promulgates Acts of Parliament and is commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces.

Transport:
France has a well connected transportation system. Means of transport are train, TGV (Train ? grande vitesse/High Speed Train) & Air. The M?tro, the RER Trains (Regional commuter trains), Paris buses, the night buses called Noctambus. France : 806,000 km of road, 33,769 km of railway track (one third of it electrified), 9 internatinal airports. Airbus is a global brand of aircraft which comes from France. The French national airline is Air France.

French Food, Cheese & Wine:
Tastiest Food & Beverages are the hall marks of French cuisine. It is marked by its tradition of many centuries of refinement and excellence. French meal starts with an entr?e followed by two main course dishes, and finishes with a dessert. Drink is a major part of French life, as well as of French meal as it starts with an appetizer and during the meal wine and ends with digestive. Taking part in a French family dinner on Christmas Eve is no doubt a life time experience. The chat over the table for hours during meal is another exclusive French phenomenon.

Sports :
France has a whole history of sports. Soccer (football), tennis, rugby are the most famous sports in France. The annual bicycle race Tour de France is one of the most important sporting events in France.

Society:
French people have one of the highest standards of living in the world, with their country among the best placed in the United Nations reports. Since the 1950s, first economic growth and then social and technological progress have brought about profound changes in France and ushered in the consumer and leisure era. Economic and social development has led to some standardisation of lifestyles and consumer spending, particularly reducing differences between urban and town dwellers. Nevertheless, regional identities remain strong and are an important element in the geographical and cultural mosaic of France, which mirrors the diversity of Europe itself and makes France the world's most popular tourist destination.

HEALTH :
Health is a major concern of the French: The proportion of the French household budget allocated to health is growing for several reasons. Three quarters of medical expenses are still covered by social security, contributions have steadily increased, as has the direct contribution of households. Finally, people are increasingly turning to the medical profession for help with life's problems and less willing to put up with what was previously regarded as inevitable: pain, physical defects and the effects of ageing

Obtaining a student visa...

Visa process for Indian students


Following individuals require a student visa
Students going to France to study on:

- Full time course
- Erasmus -Mundus course,
- Student exchange programme
- French language course ( summer courses etc)
- Short term internship programme, will need to apply for student visa.

Visa Procedure

1. Obtain an NOC Students should obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) through the interview by the designated official: In Delhi : the Attache for Scientific & University Cooperation In Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, Chandigarh, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune: the Director of the respective Alliance Francaise .

2. Stamping After the interview, submission of passport at the main embassy for stamping : Students who obtain the NOC at Delhi, Calcutta and Chandigarh are required to submit their passports at the French Embassy at New Delhi. Others are required to submit at the French Consulate in Mumbai. Students who obtain the NOC from Chennai proceed to the French Consulate in Pondicherry.

Documents required for NOC Interview

Following documents are required in 2 sets of photocopy and originals for verification.

1. A letter of registration / admission from a French Academic Institution.

2. Proof of resources for tuition fees and 500 Euros/month for living expenses for the period of stay (1 year) for housing, food, medical expenses, transport etc.,) OR A sponsorship letter for accommodation from the city where you are going for your studies and supporting documents showing availability of a minimum of 250 Euros per month for living expenses.

3. Proof of accommodation in France for the period of stay.

4. Short Bio-data.

5. 4 passport size photographs with light background.

6. Copies of your degrees / diplomas and certificates (+2/BA/BSc/BE/MA/MSc)

7. Copy (first 2 pages) of valid passport for the entire period of stay in France.

8. Air ticket or Reservation print out of Air ticket.

9. For short and long duration stay in France the student should take a comprehensive "overseas medical policy and repatriation policy" for 3 months and a copy to be attached.

After the interview, the student will be given a presentation letter and with the same he/she would need to submit the passport at the Embassy on the following Wednesday. The passport will be returned duly stamped in 2 working days or a week at the latest.

Visa process for Indian students

Dependent Spouse and children traveling.
If dependent spouse and children are traveling with the student, one needs to provide the following documents.

When to apply for visa
Students must apply for visa at least 15 days prior to their departure.

Passport requirement
Passport must be valid for the entire duration of the course (if not please contact the issuing office). Passport must contain a recent photograph. Passport with childhood photograph is unacceptable.

Visa Fees
3000 approximately to be in cash.

Visa Forms
For short stay, that is not more that 90 days, Schengen Visa form should be completed. For long stay, that is more than 90 days, Long stay visa form should be completed. Please click here to download

https://www .vfs-france.co.in/website/f2.htm

Consulate General of France
Ms. Catherine Jourdainne
Education Attache
Tel: (022) 56 69 40 00
Fax: (022) 56 69 40 60

Website: www.consulfrance-bombay.org

French Embassy New Delhi
2/50-E Shantipath - Chanakyapuri
New Delhi 110021
Tel: (11) 24 19 61 00
Fax (11) 24 19 61 19

Website: www.france-in-india.org

Consulate General of France
2 Rue de la Marine
Pondicherry 605001
Tel : 0413 2334058
 

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ECE Paris extends its network in INDIA

In 2009, ECE began recruiting Indian students who join the school for the last 2 years of the programme in order to obtain ECE Master’s  Degree in Engineering and to work for French companies established in their country.

Laurent Hua, Director of Development, visited INDIA in December 2010 to sign a partnership agreement with BKBIET, the Engineering School located on the BITS (Birla Institute of Technology) campus, in Pilani (Rajasthan), through which ECE will receive Indian trainees in its research laboratory on an annual basis. A campaign of interviews and press conferences in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Hyderabad has given rise to a dozen mentions in the Indian press, helping ECE increase its visibility and advertise the new majors in its programme.

The participation of ECE at the Franco-Indian week exhibition organised by Campus France in Bangalore, Hyderabad and Madras facilitated direct contact with interested young Indian students through engineering studies in France.

On the completion of this mission, a reception given at the Alliance Française in Madras, with the participation of Mr Pierre Fournier, Consul General, put these students in contact with French company directors established in India (RENAULT, AREVA, POCLAIN, VEOLIA, MICHELIN and SOCOMEC).

https://www.ece.fr/ecole-ingenieur/ece-extends-its-network-in-india/


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