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FRENCH HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM Higher education in France A higher education system that is high quality, effective and easily accessible : € 117.9 billion : more than 20 % of France's national budget and 6.9 % of the GDP excellent standards in all areas of specialization courses open to everyone, free of charge (except for enrolment fees, which are very low for universities and State-run engineering schools) foreign students are treated in exactly the same way as French students (in terms of their status and the tuition fees they pay) housing aid available (French and foreign) for all students Source : the French Ministry of National Education, Higher Education and Research Research in France A new policy on research and innovation : € 35.5 billion spent on research in France (private and State-funded) : 2.2 % of the GDP in 2006 a total of 200,000 and private sectors researchers in the public the 4th most research-active country in the world, after the US, Japan and Germany Source : the Ministry for Research The application of the Bologna Process in France + 9 years • National Diploma of Doctor of Medicine + 8 years • Doctorat + 6 years • National Diploma of Doctor of Dental S urgery • National Diploma of Doctor of Pharmacy + 5 years 300 ECTS • Research Master’s(M2) - Di plôme d’Études Approfondies (DEA) • Professional Master ‘s(M2) - Diplôme d’Études Supérieures Spéciali sées (DESS) • Master ‘s in Engineering • Master ‘s in Business Administration + 4 years + 3 years 180 ECTS + 2 years • Maîtrise • Master’s (M1) • Licence • Licence professionnelle • Diplô me d’Études Universitaires Générale s (DEUG) • Diplô me Universitaire de Technologie (DUT) • Brevet de Technicien Supérieur (BTS) • Diplô me d’Études Universitaires Scientifiques et Techniques (DEUST) End of secondary study + baccalaureate = Entry into higher education P H D M A S T E R’ S L I C E N C E Higher education in France : the institutions Students in France attend three main types of institution, spread all over the country Universities Grandes Ecoles Specialized schools and institutes Higher education in France: the 83 universities Most students in France study universities (68 % of students), which: at are public and open to everyone, with stage exams throughout the duration of the courses lead to nationally recognized qualifications : licence, master’s and PhD offer various types of course (short, long, vocational and long-life education) in many different areas (including law, economics, management, administration, literature, languages, the arts, social sciences, health, technology and more) are centres of excellence for French research The Higher education institutions : the Grandes Ecoles A very selective system: • admission is via a competitive examination after two years of classe préparatoire or on the basis of exam results after 120, 180 or 240 ECTS credits (2, 3 or 4 years of study) Different types of Grandes Ecoles: Schools of engineering, business, management, political sciences and administration • Strong links with the industrial and economic sectors: • Constant collaboration with firms • Placements and internships worldwide Internationally oriented schools: • Compulsory language courses • Foreign language training • Agreements with foreign HEI • International recognition Higher education in France : Specialized schools and institutes • these offer training in specific areas such as the arts, architecture, paramedical services, journalism, radio and television, social services and more • students are awarded specific diplomas related to their field Studying in France : useful links and adresses the CampusFrance agency www.campusfrance.org 79, avenue Denfert-Rochereau 75014 Paris - France the Ministry of National Education www.education.gouv.fr the European Union www.europa.eu.int (for information about European university programmes)