Popular Cities and Courses
France is a vibrant country in western Europe. With more than 800 english programs and numerous french programs in business, engineering, technology, arts, literature, music etc. the city has seen large numbers of international students flocking to be a part of french education & culture. Paris has been ranked world’s no.1 student friendly city by QS but there is more to France than just the capital city. a list of top 10 such cities in the country based on the parameters like presence of schools, student mix, affordability and employment opportunities are presented here
- Paris
- Lyon
- Toulouse
- Nice
- Montpellier
- Grenoble
- Lille
- Rennes
- Bordeaux
- Marseille
Popular Universities In France:
France has three universities that have been listed among the top 100 universities in the world. Most of the universities are concentrated in and around the capital city of Paris, however other cities also offer distinct advantages that universities in Paris can’t offer like cheaper rents and proximity to industrial sectors. Below are some of the French universities that stand out. The three universities that have been briefed about are listed in the top 100 universities of the world.
University of Paris 11
The University of Paris 11 has the largest college campus in the entire country, with locations in five of Paris’ suburbs- Sceaux, Orsay, Chatenay-Malabry, Kremlin-Bicetre and Cachan. The University specializes in human sciences, with five facilities offering Sciences, Law and Economic Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine and Sports Sciences, three Institutes of Technology and one School of Engineering. A strong 30,000 students attend this university every year, with general education courses accounting for 43% and another 57% in professional training courses. Additionally, there are 4,800 students attending the university from a total of 132 different countries. There are around 1,800 tutors at the institution.
University of Strasbourg
Three universities merged in 2009 and gave rise to the University of Stasbourg. This amalgamated university therefore offers a wide variety of courses. It is the largest educational institution in the country, with more than 41,000 students enrolled. Of those students, the international student population is a big 20%.
Ecole Normale Superieure Paris
Ecole Normal Super Paris a school that is well-known for its research work, with 14 academic departments that grant their degrees after completion of masters and doctoral research has been completed.
With more than 70 different colleges there is certainly something there for everyone. While the above colleges are the most prestigious in the country there are numerous other college choices available that will provide you with a quality education based on your desires for your future career.
Paris Tech
Paris Tech is another amazing college in France. The school focuses it education on Science and Technology industries. There are programs offering 4, 3 and 2-year degrees in related fields,graduates from this school enroll in various engineering and research organizations within the EU. With around 4,600 students in attendance at the school, the school is well equipped to handle international students as well. The institution offers a number of extracurricular activities for students, as well as affordable tuition costs and an array of financial assistance programs.
American University of Paris
American University of Paris is a top ranking college that was founded in 1962. It is an Arts and Sciences University offering a plethora of disciplines to students. Students who attend this university will find it offering about 17 major courses and 36 minor courses. The Paris chapter of the school teaches all of their courses in English.
Universite Pierre et Marie Curie
Universite Pierre et Marie Curie has been a leading institution in France since it was formed in 1971. It It has played a central roll in research in the country. There are 125 laboratories inside of the university, with areas such as modelling and engineering, matter and new materials, living earth and environment and life and health.
Louis Pasteur University Strasbourg I
Louis Pasteur University Strasbourg I is a collaboration school that formed between Louis Pasteur University and the University of Strasbourg. The faculty here has consisted of Nobel Prize winners and many top names.
Some of the other top universities and colleges in France include:
- Artois University
- Blaise Pascal University
- Cergy-Pontoise University
- Henri Poincare University
- Jean Monnet University
- Jean Moulin University Lyon 3
- College de France
- Ecole Centrale de Lyon
- Ecole Nationale Superieure de Techniques Avancees
- Ecole Nationale Superieure des Mines de Paris
- Ecole Nationale Superieure des Mines de St-Etienne
- Ecole Nationale Superieure d’Electronique, d’Electrotechnique, d’Informatique et d’Hydraulique de Toulouse
- Ecole Nationale Superieure d’Ingenieurs en Construction Aeronautique (ENSICA)
- Ecole Nationale Superieure des Telecomunnications de Paris (ENST)
- Ecole Nationale de l’AviationCivile (ENAC)
- Ecole Nationale des Telecommunications de Bretagne
- Ecole Normale Superieure
- Ecole Normale Superieure de Lyon
- Ecole Polytechnique
- Ecole Superieure d’electricite
- Ecole Superieure d’Ingenieur en electronique et electrotechnique
- Ecole Superieure en Sciences Informatiques
- Ecole Superieure de Commerce de Paris
- European Institute of Business Administration
- Institut National de Physique Nucleaire et de Physique des Particules
- Institut National des Sciences Appliquees de Lyon
- Institut National des Sciences Appliquees de Toulouse
- Institut des Mathematiques Appliquees de Grenoble
- Strasbourg University
- Universite Paris IX Dauphine
- Universite d’Aix-Marseille III
- Universite d’Angers
- Universite de Caen
- Universite de Franche-Comte
- Universite de Marne la Vallee
- Universite de Provence
- Universite de Savoie
- Universite de la Mediterranee
- Universite des Sciences et Technologies de Lille
- Universite Lumiere Lyon
- Universite d’orleans
- Universite de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour