Studying In France
It's relatively easy to be a student in France. Foreigners pay no more than French nationals to enrol for a course, and the only problem then is to support yourself. Your carte de sejour and - if you're an EU citizen - social security will be assured, and you'll be eligible for subsidized accommodation, meals and all the student reductions. In general, French universities are much less formal than British ones and many people perfect their fluency in the language while studying. There are strict entry requirements, including an exam in French, for undergraduate degrees, but not for postgraduate courses. For full details and prospectuses , contact the Cultural Service of any French embassy or consulate . In Britain, the embassy will refer you to the French Institute, 17 Queensbury Place, London SW7 2DT (tel 020/7838 2148), a cultural centre which has a cinema and a library where you can go to pick up a list of language courses in France (library hours Tues-Fri noon-7pm & Sat noon-6pm); otherwise send a letter requesting the list accompanied by a self-addressed envelope. The embassies and consulates can also give details of language courses at French universities and colleges, which are often combined with lectures on French "civilization" and usually very costly. You'll find ads for lesser language courses advertised all over the place. It's also worth noting that if you're a full-time non-EU student in France , you can get a non-EU work permit for the following summer so long as your visa is still valid.
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