New Delhi : Indian students interested in studying abroad will have a prime opportunity to consider studying in France through the “Regional Choose France Tour 2024” a series of educational fairs taking place in the major Indian cities.
After an astonishing success in the previous drives in Ahmedabad and Pune, the announcement for similar opportunities is done by the authorities in Bhubaneswar and Jaipur under the ‘Choose France Tour’, which is expected to be beneficial for the students as well as the Indo-France relationship.
The Choose France Tour, a French government initiative, will offer Indian students, particularly high school graduates, various opportunities for advanced studies in France and access to scholarships at prestigious French institutions. The students will have the chance to receive firsthand information from representatives of over a dozen top universities, Grandes Ecoles, and private institutes about the available programs, covering a broad spectrum of fields such as management, engineering, hospitality, humanities, arts, architecture, and design. This tour will also provide a chance for Indian and French educators and academics to explore potential partnerships.
The consecutive educational fairs are being organized by the Institute Français en Inde (French Institute in India), the cultural, scientific, and educational branch of the Embassy of France in India, in partnership with Campus France, a French government agency that provides guidance to international students seeking higher education in France. Students will have access to a free counseling session with Campus France managers and receive information on scholarships, visa options, and student life in France.
To make the event accessible and participatory for the students the Institute Francais en Inde have collaborated with the well-known educational institutions like Nirma University-Ahmedabad, MIT World Peace University-Pune, KIIT University- Bhubaneswar, Manipal University- Jaipur.
As a center of cultural, academic, and scientific excellence, France is a top destination for international education. It is estimated that out of the 2.5 million students pursuing higher education in France, foreign students, including many from India, make up about 12% of the total, approximately 360,000 individuals. France’s reputation as a robust economy focused on innovation and progress attracts foreign students, as well as its renowned way of life.
France boasts over 3,500 public and private institutions of higher education, including 72 universities, 25 multi-institute campuses, 271 doctoral schools, 227 engineering schools, 220 business and management schools, 45 post-secondary public schools of art, 22 schools of architecture, and 3,000 private schools and institutes. Approximately 75% of international students pursuing higher education in France attend the country’s public universities. Over 1700 programs open to international students are taught entirely in English.
In addition to academic pursuits, Indian students in France can explore over 40,000 monuments and protected sites, visit 41 UNESCO World Heritage sites, enjoy the offerings of 8,000 museums, and attend nearly 500 festivals, as well as indulge in culinary treats and participate in various sporting events.