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.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