The complete guide to studying and living in France

Book excerpt: France is one of the most attractive countries for pursuing higher education. It is the fourth-most popular destination for international students, after the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia. In 2019, around 358,000 international students chose to study in France, and this number is increasing yearly. According to Quacquarelli Symond which publishes the world’s most popular university every year in their ranking systems ‘The QS World University Ranking’, Paris is also elected for one of the best student cities. This book is suitable for the people who are planning to pursue further studies in France. You may have already made up your mind or just start getting interested in studying abroad there, but have no idea where to begin with for your plan. This book summarises the procedure, the requirement, as well as essential information, in order to help the newcomers to prepare the best. A thorough preparation and a specific goal are two important elements to make sure your professional and cultural knowledge will be enriched when you study abroad. This book provides practical guides from choosing a suitable course and city to study, the application procedure, the free resources for students, to renting a room and obtaining subsidies. There are also detailed introduction to French language study resources to helps you practise your French before arrival.