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Agence française pour la promotion de l’enseignement supérieur,
l’accueil et la mobilité internationale
Campus France
HKUST – Study Aboard fair
15 March 2017
Study in France
Le rêve devient réalité(When dream becomes true)
Amanda Lukcampusfrance@consulfrance-hongkong.org
2Economy of France
A competitive and diversified economy
1st in Luxury goods retailing (~17 billions € in 2014)
1st in wine export (>28% of total wine exports in
2015)
7th world’s most productive country in 2015
6th world’s largest economic (GDP) in 2016 (by IMF)
1st in agriculture within EU
4th best city in EU to launch a Start-Up…
* Wordwide
* European Union
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French companies recognized worldwide
➢ 29 corperates among the 500 world’s largestcompanies in 2016
Key French industries:
- Food (Danone)
- Fashion, luxury goods, and cosmetics (Louis Vuitton,
Yves Saint-Laurent, Chanel, Dior, L'Oréal)
- Automobiles (Peugeot-Citroën, Renault) and tires
(Michelin…)
- Electronics (Thalès, Thomson, Astrium…)
- Aerospace (Airbus, Dassault, Safran, Zodiac…)
Transportation and communications:
- Airbus, the biggest airline in the world (A380)
- TGV, one of the fastest train in the world
- Communication : Alcatel, Orange, Free…
Economy of France
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French companies recognized worldwide
➢ 29 corperates among the 500 world’s largestcompanies in 2016
➢ Key French industries:
▪ Food (Danone)
▪ Fashion, luxury goods, and cosmetics (Louis Vuitton,
Yves Saint-Laurent, Chanel, Dior, L'Oréal)
▪ Automobiles (Peugeot-Citroën, Renault) and tires
(Michelin…)
▪ Electronics (Thalès, Thomson, Astrium…)
▪ Aerospace (Airbus, Dassault, Safran, Zodiac…)
➢ Transportation and communications:
▪ Airbus, the biggest airline in the world (A380)
▪ TGV, one of the fastest train in the world
▪ Communication : Alcatel, Orange, Free…
Economy of France
Did you know?
There are more than 1 000 French speaking firms registered at the French Chamber of Commerce & Industry in HK(FCCIHK)
5Why study in France
Do I need to speak French?
6Why study in France
Do I need to speak French?
Do I need to speak French to study in France?
No
Except if you study a program taught in French.
No
But it’s highly recommended to know few words
Do I need to speak French to live in France?
7**French proficiency assessment
Minimum hours of study (approximate)
Proficient user
DALF C2 Level 6 (<600) varies
DALF C1 Level 5 (<500) 700 hrs
Independent user
DELF B2 Level 4 (<400) 500 hrs
DELF B1 Level 3 (<300) 330 hrs
Basic user
DELF A2 Level 2 (<200) 180 hrs
DELF A1 Level 1 (<100) 50 hrs
♦ All kind of question♦ Valid for life
♦ Multiple-choice questions
♦ Valid for 2 years only
8Why Study in France?
Why should I learn French?
❖ 210 millions French-speaking population in the world
(2010)
French will be the most spoken language
worldwide in 2100 with 800 millions persons
❖ Official language of 32 states & many international
organizations
UN, EU, African Union, UNESCO, WHO, NATO,
Intl’ Olympic Committee, Intl’ Red Cross, Intl’ courts of law
etc
❖ French the third most useful language for business
❖ Language of culture
Literature, films, cooking, fashion, theatre, visual arts, dance &
architecture etc
9Why studying in France
A multi-cultural society
➢ 65.8 million inhabitants (2015)
➢ 300 000+ international students in France
➢ 4th in welcoming International student worldwide
after USA, UK and Australia
➢ Education ranks first in the state budget ( ≈ 20%)
➢ Highly subsidized by public sectors
➢ Equal rights for French & international students
✓ Same tuition fees
✓ Same status (welfare and benefits)
10Adoption to the European Higher Education System :
L.M.D (3+2 years system)
Doctorat (Phd) – 3 years
◆ Licence (Bachelor) – 3 years
◆ Master – 2 years
(Research or Professional)
or Engineer degree
European Credit Transfer System
1 semester = 30 ECTS
11French education system
Different types of schools
> 3500 institutions (public & private)
➢ 80+ Universities
➢ 200+ Engineering Schools
➢ 200+ Business and Management schools
➢ 120 Art schools
➢ 20 Architecture schools (ENSA)
➢ 3000 + Other specialized schools
12French education system
Universities
Public
62% students (2,3 millions students) enrolled in
universities in all fields
Provide long/short, general or professional courses
Research oriented
Leading to national degrees :
Bachelor, Master & Doctorate (LMD)
13In partnerships with HKUST
Paris Sciences et Lettres
UniversiteGrenoble Alpes
University of Cergy-Pontoise
14French education system
Grandes Ecoles/ Business Schools
➢ Public or private
➢ Professional graduate schools
➢ Very selective entry requirements
➢ Fairly small structures which provide high level
professional programmes
(e.g. engineering, business, political science etc.)
➢ Strong links with corporate sector
➢ Internships included in every programme
➢ Leading to a Master degree
Strong alumni network
15In partnerships with HKUST
EDHEC Business School
ESSEC Business School
European Business School Paris
IESEG School of Management
Institut de Formation Internationale (IFI) Program, Rouen Business School
KEDGE Business School
Management Grande Ecole Program, Rouen Business School
SKEMA Business School
16French education system
Specialized schools
➢ Public or private
➢ Profession - oriented
➢ specific areas
e.g. architecture, arts (fine arts, performing arts,
audiovisual arts), fashion, design, tourism, culinary
arts, hotel management, journalism, translation,
aeronautical studies, agriculture, etc.
17For exchange programmes/short programmes
For exchange programmes:
No CVs/ motivation letter are required
BUT, original admission letters from both institutions are mandatory
Exchange students are not entitled to work nor to apply CAF
For short programmes:
No visa is required for HK passport holders for courses less than 90days
18Masters in Finance Pre-experience 2016
Financial Times ranking in 2016
19Why studying in France - 2016
French Education System : How much does it cost exactly?
➢ Low Tuition Fees / students
✓ Bachelor – 184 € (1 580 HKD) / Year
✓ Master – 256 € (2 200 HKD) / Year
✓ PhD – 391 € (3 360 HKD) / Year
✓ Engineering school – 610 € (5 245 HKD) / Year
➢ Private Institutions, especially Business Schools,
cost a bit higher but are still lower than other
countries.
✓ 3.000 € (25 800 HKD) – 10.000 € (86 000 HKD) /
Year
Did you know ?
Actual cost :
10.000 € (86 000 HKD) / Year
14.000 € (120 400 HKD) / Year
20Why studying in France
Welfare and benefits
➢ Housing subsidies
➢ Social Security : only 211 € (1 815 HKD) / year (Reimburse
60 % of medical expenses)
Optional medical insurance: around 63€ (540 HKD) / year
(reimburse the remaining 40 % of medical expenses)
➢ Student reduction for movies, theatre, public transport,
university canteen etc.
➢ Legal right to work part-time (964h / year, SMIC: 9,67 €
83 HKD)
Foreign students are eligible to the
SAME
benefits as French students
21Planning your study
Cost of living
Accommodation
• University campus 100 € - 350 € /month
• Private studio flat 400 € - 750 € /month
SamplePrivate apartment 400 € (3280 HKD)
Food & meals 250 € (2050 HKD)
Local transportation 30 € (246 HKD)
Mobile phone &Internet 50 € (410 HKD)
School supplies 40 € (328 HKD)
Recreation 100 € (820 HKD)
Miscellaneous 100 € (820 HKD)
TOTAL 970 € (7 954HKD)
Yearly budget:
8 000 € (65 600 HKD) –
12 000 € (984 000HKD)
22Steps to follow to study in France - 2016
Conduct your own research
Prepare for the admission
requirements
Application BEFORE deadline
Pass the entry exam or interview
Student visa application
23Some of the famous cities
24Scholarships
If you need more information, please feel
free to visit the website of the Consulate
General of France in HK & Macau
Culture, Education and Science
Higher Education and Science
Scholarships
http://consulfrance-hongkong.org/education-scholarships
25Alexandre Yersin Scholarship
Fall 2017
Who can apply?
◆ Master 1 / Master 2 in France
◆ Hong Kong or Macau permanent resident
◆ ALL disciplines
NOT eligible:
- PhD students
- Short-term period (language courses,
internship…)
- Exchange program
26Alexandre Yersin Scholarship
Fall 2017
Advantages:
◆ 660€ (5 700 HKD) / month
◆ Social welfare, public liability and
repatriation insurance
◆ Accommodation help and social and
cultural activities guide
◆ One or two-year Master Degree or
equivalent
◆ Intensive French class at Alliance
Française before departure
27Alexandre Yersin Scholarship
March - April 2017
Application:◆ A completed application form
◆ CV
◆ Transcripts of academic records
◆ Previous diplomas (photocopy)
◆ Motivation letter
(e.g. Why do you want to study/work in France?
What are your professional ambitions? etc.)
◆ Reference letters (if any)
TO BE SENT BY E-MAIL
campusfrance@consulfrance-hongkong.org
28Alternatives
Summer Programmes
To improve their Frenchlanguage skills and discoverFrench culture during 3 weeks.
3h courses of French as a foreign language each morning. Possibility to acquire 3 credits
ECTS
3 conferences to discover the French civilization and culture
IÉSEG’s Summer programs are taught entirely in English !
- International Summer Academy
- International Fashion Business Summer Program
French language programs
29Alternatives
Working Holiday in France
Eligibility
Ordinary HK resident, holding a valid HKSAR or BNO passport
Aged between 18 and 30
Possess sufficient funds for both your whole stay in France and your return travel
ticket (~2500euros)
Hold comprehensive liability and medical insurance
BUT, French language is NOT necessary for the visa application!
30Jobs possibilities
Catering / Hospitality
Grape -Harvesting
Fruit picking Tourism
Ski Stations Baby-sittingTeaching
LanguagesDepartment
stores
31Visa Application Procedure
Visa appointment
through online system
Submit all the required
documents in person
Application for certificate of no Criminal
Conviction
Then, enjoy your working
holiday in France!
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www.hongkong.campusfrance.org
www.consulfrance-hongkong.org
Amanda LukHead of Campus France
Campus France Hong Kong & Macau
Office
Consulate General of France in Hong
Kong & Macau
campusfrance@consulfrance-
hongkong.org