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Agence française pour la promotion de l’enseignement supérieur,

l’accueil et la mobilité internationale

Campus France

ChooseFrance – Rationale for the promotion of studies in France

2CAMPUS FRANCE THAILAND

CampusFrance Bangkok

Campus France supports students at each step

in their educational journey through France:

Initial information gathering, guidance in

choosing programs/institutions

Information about financial aid (scholarships and

other sources of assistance)

Initial information on preparing for departure

such as visa, housing, cities, welcome upon

arrival, and so on

Network of France Alumni

Campus France is established by the French Government

3A new horizon

A pleasant living environment in France

France, 4th country for quality of life : cost of living,

culture and leisure, economy, environment, freedom,

health, safety and risks, infrastructure and climate

• Paris, No. 1 in the world ranking “the city in which to

study” Etude QS, classement 2015

Rule of law and civil liberties

System and health infrastructure

A pleasant environment : temperature, landscape

France in the heart of Europe : 9 neighboring countries +

TGV + Schengen&Eurozone

1st world tourist destination : 39 world heritages

A famous and varied gastronomy

• Classified since 2010 to the intangible cultural heritage

of UNESCO

4A new horizon

French, an international language

The 5th most spoken language in the world :• 274 million speakers in 5 continents

A working language at international level :

• Official and working language of international

organizations such as UN, UNESCO, OECD,

European Union + French companies worldwide

A language of culture

A language for learning other languages

5A new horizon

Contemporary culture: French thinkers and artists recognized worldwide

David Guetta

Air

Jacques Audiard

Michel Houellebecq

Yves Saint-Laurent

Vincent Cassel

Yann Arthus-Bertrand

Albert Camus

Jean-Luc Godard

Marion Cotillard

Philippe Starck

Audrey Tautou

Jean Nouvel

Patrick Modiano

6A new horizon

Contemporary culture: French thinkers and artists recognized worldwide

Cedric VILLANI

Fields Medal (2010)

Sean TIROLE

2014 - Nobel Prize in

Economic Sciences

Patrick Modiano


Litterature

Serge Haroche


Physics

Jules A. Hoffmann


Physiology or Medicine

7Create professional opportunities in France

A dynamic economy at the heart of Europe

5th largest economy in the world, 2nd in EuropeFonds Monétaire International – FMI, 2013

• 6th world exporter of goods

• 5th world exporter of services

• 32 French companies among the Global TOP 500

• 4% of global GDP

• 4th host country for foreign direct investment in Europe

in 2012

• 3rd global player in innovation Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA ranking 2013 - nombre d’entreprises

• Startups growth: 1st country in Europe 83 companies in 2013 + Budget to coach startups


Areas of excellence

Tech industries

- Pharmaceutical : 2nd in Europe and 5th worldwide

- Aircraft : 1st in Europe

- Chemical : 2nd in Europe

- Food : 3rd in Europe and 4th worldwide

- Agriculture: 1st in Europe

- Automotive: 7th World

- Nuclear: 1st in Europe

Large international companies- Agribusiness: Danone, Yoplait

- Fashion and luxury: LVMH, Saint-Laurent, Dior, L'Oreal

- Banking-Insurance: BNP, Axa

- Automotive: PSA, Renault, Michelin

- Pharmacological industries: Sanofi-Aventis

- Technology and Aeronautics: Thales, Airbus, Dassault

- Air: Air France-KLM

- Telecommunication: Alcatel-Lucent, Orange

- Energy: Total, Areva

- Supermarkets: Auchan, Carrefour, Casino, Leclerc


Areas of excellence

10Studying in an environment of Excellence

Education: a top priority for France

5,6% of France’s GDP is spent on education

• OECD average is 5.3%

"Investments for the Future": € 22 billion

devoted to higher education to meet the great

challenges of the future

• Excellence Initiative> ambitious scientific projects

• Laboratories of Excellence> high-level scientific

laboratories

• Operation Campus> conditions of education,

modernizing university facilities


Accessible programs, with quality assured by the French government

€ 11 740 / student / year on average invested by the French State

• Tuition rates in public institutions for the 2014-15 :

184 € for Licence (bachelor’s programs)

256 € for Master programs

610 € for programs leading to the Diplôme d’Ingénieur

391 € for Doctoral programs

• In private institutions,1500 to 15 000€/year

All students enjoy the same benefits

• Student health insurance

• Housing assistance (APL), University dining facilities

• Discounts for transportation, amusement, etc.

Budget required for a student in France

• Living expenses in Paris (accommodation included): 700-1000€ /month

• Living expenses in provinces (accommodation included): 500-1000 €


Advanced research

The research, a priority for France• Domestic R&D spending in France amounted to : €45 billion in

2011

• 5th in OECD in R&D spending

• 6th highest share of global scientific publications

• 4th in the number of patent applications

International prizes for French researchers

• 13 of 55 winners of the Fields Medal, the world’s top prize in

mathematics, have come from French institutions

• 2nd world for France’s mathematics performance

• One of the highest number of Nobel Prizes: 60+ in total

• Last French Nobel Physics: Serge Haroche (2012)

• Last Nobel economist Jean Tirole (2014)

42% of the doctoral candidates in France are foreigners


A higher education system with something for everyone

• A centuries-old tradition of higher education and research

Creation of the Sorbonne in 1215, the 2nd oldest university in the

world

• A wide and diverse array of programs

80 public universities

227 schools of engineering

220 schools of business and management

120 schools of art and 20 schools of architectur e

3 000 specialized schools

• Strong emphasis on employability

Professionalization of education (internships, guest

speakers: Nobel prize laureates, CEOs etc.)

Doctoral contracts for researchers

Temporary authorization to stay 12 months


A higher education system endorsed by students and employers

3rd in international student enrollments

• 1st in non-English speaking enrollments, (after US&UK)

• 295,000 foreign students in France in 2013 , 12% of the

student population in France

A powerful academic system: 7th in the worldTimes Higher Education,

18 Masters in Management in the Financial Times

ranking Financial Times

An academic system recognized by companies

• 95 % of graduates of engineering or management schools

find employment within 6 months

• Average salary after graduation : € 34,200 net / year


National and International recognition of French Diplomas

Degrees are certified by the French

government

A unified European academic area

• Academic year is organized into semesters

• University programs offered at three levels:

Licence (bachelor), Master, Doctorate

• System based on transferable academic credit

(ECTS)

• Students receive a diploma addendum written

in English


French Academic Calendar

Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug

Start of the academic year End of semester

Summer

Semester 1 Semester 2

17Campus France supports you

For the success of your studies

Campus France provides information on the

organization of higher education in France

Campus France offers many tools

• Website: online database

• Study Guides

• Catalogs of programs / scholarships

• Subject profiles area, research, institution

• Testimonies, videos, social networks

Active support for the success of your studies• Orientation aid , research funding , housing, scholarships

• Help with registration

• Preparation for going to France

Programs in French / English

www.campusfrance.org

How to start?Step 1 : Information

http://www.campusfrance.org/





Contact the university/institution

www.campusfrance.org

How to start?Step 2 : Contact

http://www.campusfrance.org/


French / English required for French Higher Education

Several options for learning French• Instituts Français

• Alliances Françaises

• Universités locales

Different diplomas and tests for different needs• English Programs : TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC

• French Programs : DELF/TCF = B2+

Niveau A

Utilisateur élémentaire

A1 - Introductif

ou découverte

A2 - Intermédiaire

ou de survie

B1 - Niveau seuil

B2 - Avancé *

ou indépendant

C1 - Autonome

C2 - Maîtrise

Niveau B

Utilisateur indépendant

Niveau C

Utilisateur expérimenté

Diplôme Elémentaire/Approfondi de Langue Française

DELF/DALF

Diplômes d’Etat

Test de Connaissance du Français

TCF

Niveau A

Utilisateur élémentaire

Niveau B

Utilisateur indépendant

Niveau C

Utilisateur expérimenté

A1 – 100 à 199 points

A2 – 200 à 299 points

B1 – 300 à 399 points

B2 – 400 à 499 points

C1 – 500 à 599 points

C1 – 600 à 699 points

Attestation de niveau


To find an accommodation

Housing variable costs

• Paris : 600€ > 800€

• Province : 300€ > 700€

• In university residence halls : 120€ > 400€

All French and foreign students receive assitance

for student housing

• Caisse d’Allocations Familiales (CAF)

• Monthly allowances : 50€ > 200€+

Website «LoKaviZ » - www.lokaviz.fr• Available private accommodation, in university residences all

over France

http://www.lokaviz.fr/


To prepare your visa application

Short stay visa (< 90 days)

• Non renewable in France

Long stay student visa – Residence permit (VLS-TS)

- For a stay from 4 to 12 months, renewable

Multi-annual Visa (Loi ESR, Juillet 2013)

- For a period equivalent to the length of study

Scientific visa > VLS-TS visa

• Same procedures as for any VLS-TS

• Scientist-researcher residence card from 1 to 4 years

• Private and family life residence permit

Apply for a visa, required documents :

• Pre-registration certificate, Proof of livelihood, Housing certificate,

Translated diplomas and certificates, OFFI certificate

• Comprehensive list available at the Consulates


To prepare your visa application

TLScontact center12th floor, Sathorn City Tower, 175 South Sathorn Road, Khwaeng

Thungmahamek, Khet Sathorn, Bangkok 10120

TLS call center can be contacted by: +66 (0)2696 3888 from

Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:30.

Website : https://www.tlscontact.com/th2fr/login.php

https://www.tlscontact.com/th2fr/login.php


To find a scholarship

CampusBourses – Campusfrance.org• Lists 700 scholarship/grant programs

• Possibility of searching by country, education level, type of

scholarship

Programmes Erasmus + (EU)• Open to EU and non-EU students

French government scholarships (BGF)

Foreign government scholarships (BGE)

Corporate grants

MORE SCHOLARSHIPS !

mailto:Campusfrance.org


Erasmus Mundus

Funding is available for:

European joint Masters and Doctorates

(including scholarships)

Partnerships with non-European higher education

institutions and scholarships for students and

academics

To apply for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship you

should address your application direct to an

Erasmus Mundus course or partnership

Website http://eacea.ec.europa.eu

http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus_mundus/results_compendia/selected_projects_action_1_master_courses_en.php

http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus_mundus/results_compendia/selected_projects_action_1_joint_doctorates_en.php

http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus_mundus/results_compendia/selected_projects_action_2_en.php


Eiffel Scholarship

Calendar Session 2016/2017 Online of applications: September

Deadline for receipt of applications by Campus

France Paris: Beginning of January

Announcement of results: March

Master or Ph.D

3 Areas will be considered: 1. Engineering&Technology

2. Law&Political sciences

3. Management&Marketing

www.campusfrance.org /en/eiffel


Franco-Thai Scholarship

General requirement : Thai nationality

Age not over 35

Master or PhD level in French Higher Education

Institutions

In any fields of study

www.francothai-science.com/scholarships



Type of scholarship: Social Protection Scholarship or Bourse de

couverture sociale (BCS)

Full Scholarship

Selection Process » Online applicaton : open end of September

Deadline for application : 19th February

Publication of the final list of recipients: Mid-April



www.francothai-science.com/scholarships


Junior Research Fellowship Program

General requirements: Thai post doctorates, graduated in 2012 or after

Lecturer or Researcher in public or private

institutions

Research project of 2-6 months within a French

laboratory

All fields of research will be considered

Selection based on the criteria of excellence

Selection Schedule : Deadline for submission : October 25nd, 2016

Results : Mid-January 2017

Departure : from mid-March 2017


Junior Research Fellowship Program

Please note:

All projects should be finished by December 31st, 2017

only selected candidates will be contacted

12-15 scholarships/year

Application must be sent by post on a digital support (USB

stick or CD-Rom) in a single PDF file to this address:

French Embassy – SCAC/CSU

Attn: Ms. Salisa Limsakul

35 Charoenkrung Rd. Soi 36 (Rue de Brest)

Bangrak, BANGKOK 10500

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:

Tuesday October 25th, 2016 (date as per postmark)

If you need more information, please contact us by e-mail:

[email protected]

Website : thailande.campusfrance.org/th/rubrique/scholarships

mailto:thailande.campusfrance.org/th/rubrique/scholarships


Mobility Program

Exchanges between French and Thai higher

education institutions and research bodies, to

develop sustainable collaborative research activities

General Information:• 2 year-program

• 10 projects/year

Objective:• To develop joint projects in research and/or research training

Areas:• All areas e.g. Social sciences, Science and Tech., Health,

Energy, Environment, Agriculture

*Each proposal should be jointly submitted by network formed

One partner at least in France and one partner at least in Thailand.


Mobility Program

French: Living expenses of Thai researchers in France

Air ticket of French researchers coming to Thailand

Thai: Living expenses of French researchers in Thailand

Air ticket of Thai researchers going to Thailand

Schedule:Deadline project submission : Mid-July

Results : December

34Campus France vous accompagne

For further information

Address:

CampusFrance Thailand - French Embassy

35 Soi Charoenkrung 36 Bangrak Bangkok 10500

Tel. 02 627 2160 / 02 627 2107

Email : [email protected]

Facebook : facebook.com/CampusFranceThailand

Twitter : twitter.com/CampusFranceBKK

Our office open :Monday - Friday

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