1. France is suitable for study in the city
1, Toulouse
Although in China, Toulouse's reputation is not very big, but the real understanding of the French people know that this is not very big, the economic scale of the city is not conspicuous, but is y loved by the students, in the major and the study of life in the list is the top three and the favorite. It's in the top three and the favorite to win all the major lists related to study and life.
Excellent quality of life: Toulouse is the fourth largest city in France, situated at the confluence of the Garonne River and the Canal du Sud. The unique colors of the buildings in the old town have earned it the nickname "City of Roses", and its history of more than 2,000 years has given it a unique historical and cultural charm. The subway and tram are well-equipped for easy transportation.
Excellent educational resources: Toulouse Business School is one of the first business schools in the world to receive the three major accreditations of EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA; Toulouse II is a strong liberal arts school, attracting students from all over the world in the field of literature, the school also has a language center; Toulouse III has a very strong scientific research strength to computer science, life sciences, process engineering, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, climate, space, aeronautics and technology, Earth sciences, climate, space, aerospace technology as a strong discipline.
2, Lyon
Lyon is located in southeastern France, is France's commercial, industrial and banking town. It has been a dominant city for many years, and as the second most recognized city in France for living and studying, it is also favored by many French and foreign students.
Excellent quality of life: Lyon is an important cultural and artistic center in France and Europe, with a wealth of historical attractions and a large number of cultural events throughout the year, such as music festivals, dance festivals, art exhibitions, and light festivals. The city is well served by bus routes and metro stations cover the city.
Excellent educational resources: Lyon I has a strong scientific research strength, and the high quality of the research work carried out by the French National Center for Scientific Research, the National Institute of Health and Medical Research, the National Institute of Agricultural Research and other authoritative institutions recognized; Lyon II in two campuses divided into anthropology and sociology, law and politics, geography, history and tourism, linguistics, literature and art, economics and management of the six faculties, in addition to a French language teaching center for foreigners to teach. In addition there is a French language teaching center for foreign students to provide high-quality French language training; built in 1872, Lyon Higher Business ranked 4th in the French Higher Business, is the world's oldest business school, GE program attracts a large number of French and foreign students to apply.
3. Rennes
Rennes is the second largest city in northwestern France, and as the capital of the Brittany region, it is a transportation hub as well as a central city.
Excellent quality of life: Rennes is only a two-hour TGV ride to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, and transportation within the city is also very convenient. Not only is the landscape beautiful, but also a pleasant climate, unique natural resources and humanities and arts and historical deposits blend, the city has a high quality of life, loved by the French.
Excellent educational resources: Rennes GCSE got three major certifications of EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA, and is stable at 11-15 in the ranking of the whole France GCSE, which is a very internationalized institution; Rennes II has majors in humanities and social sciences, art history, language and literature, art and media, which have been attracting more and more Chinese students to apply in recent years.
4, Montpellier
Montpellier is a southern city near the Mediterranean Sea, the architectural style is full of bustling city and boulevards, the city's perfect blend of fashion and quiet, very suitable for learning and living.
The quality of life is excellent: the old town of Montpellier is full of excellent old buildings, such as the large open theater square, and the further you get from the city center, the more modern the architecture becomes. The city has 4 streetcars, bus routes cover the whole city, and the city is suitable for cycling or walking, so the pace of life is easy and free.
Excellent educational resources: Montpellier Higher Business School is one of the oldest business schools in France, belonging to the Montpellier Chamber of Commerce and Industry, ranked 11th-14th in the whole of France in the high business; Montpellier three major under the 10 research colleges, the humanities in the whole of France is in the position, especially in the School of Languages and Cultures strength is extraordinary, the FLE program attracted many Chinese students to apply.
5, Nantes
Nantes is located in the lower reaches of the Loire River, belonging to the typical temperate maritime climate, warm winters and cool summers, uniform precipitation and pleasant climate, a long history, convenient transportation.
Excellent quality of life: Nantes is well connected to the airport, the train station, the tram and buses, and has preserved many old buildings, such as castles and churches, as well as interesting machine museums.
Excellent educational resources: the HEC Nantes was founded in 1900 and has been in the top ten of French HEC for many years, especially for its Masters in Management program, which is one of the best in the world; the University of Nantes, the Ecole des Beaux-Arts, the Ecole Centrale Polytechnique de Nantes, and the école Supérieure de la Design de Nantes are also good choices.
6, Grenoble
Grenoble is a city in southeastern France, with the Alps at its back and the Isère River at its side, with excellent mountain and snowfield resources.
The quality of life is excellent: Grenoble always attracts sports enthusiasts for its gliding competitions and skiing season, and it is also a historical city, home of the great writer Stendhal. The city of Grenoble is well connected, with an easy access to tram lines, and has been voted the best city in France for people with disabilities.
Excellent educational resources: the University of Grenoble is a comprehensive research university with nearly seven hundred years of history, after the merger was completed on January 1, 2016, six institutions of higher education and five research institutions add to each other, the scientific research strength is greatly enhanced, the ranking of the world's top 100, with outstanding results; Grenoble School of Economics and Management and Grenoble Higher School of Business are both France's strength is strong! The school of Economics and Management of Grenoble and Grenoble Business School are both very strong business schools in France.
7, Bordeaux
Bordeaux is a city in southeastern France, the Atlantic Ocean sea breeze brings a moist and mild climate, the Garonne River gives the city unlimited vitality.
Excellent quality of life: Bordeaux's old town is full of neoclassical style buildings, which makes Bordeaux the most protected city in France except Paris. The local Bordeaux wines are not only enjoyed to the fullest, but also bring many business opportunities and create many jobs.
Excellent educational resources: in 2014, the University of Bordeaux by the original Bordeaux one, two, four merger, is one of the size of the European campus, in the field of mathematics, physics, chemistry, computers, biology has a very high level of academic achievement; the public university and the three major Bordeaux; Kedge high business, cafa, and other institutions to provide a very professional wine industry knowledge education.
8, Strasbourg
Strasbourg is the most populous city in northeastern France, both linguistically and culturally French and German characteristics, known as the EU's "second capital".
Excellent quality of life: Strasbourg is famous for its Gothic cathedral, and many medieval buildings can be found in the historic district of Petit-France. The annual Christmas market attracts countless tourists and the festive atmosphere is enjoyable.
Excellent educational resources: the University of Strasbourg is a member of the Strasbourg Union of Colleges and Universities, and there are many Nobel Prize and Fields Medal of Mathematics winners among its distinguished alumni. A special feature of the University of Strasbourg is the Strasbourg Business School, which is affiliated with both a public university and an elite business school system.
9, Paris
As the capital of France, Paris has always been known as the capital of flowers, such as a flowing feast, for international students seem to have endless attraction.
Excellent quality of life: with the influx of people, Paris is indeed becoming more and more crowded, but life is also becoming more and more convenient, where you can enjoy a variety of food and life services.
Excellent educational resources: Paris is a collection, in addition to the traditional 13 public universities, there are such as the Paris Gaucho, Barcelona, Paris Gaucho, Paris Polytechnic, HEC, ESSEC, and other top institutions, how good these schools need not be repeated it
10, Marseille
Proximity to the Mediterranean Sea, Marseille is France's second-largest city, with a natural harbor, has always been economically developed, and has extensive cultural exchanges. It has always been economically developed and has a wide range of cultural exchanges.
Excellent quality of life: Marseille is the city of economy, scenery, food, the cost of living is not high but the sense of happiness is very strong, Marseille's attraction to Chinese students, since the last century.
Excellent educational resources: the University of Marseille, with five campuses, is now the largest university in France, and there are many Nobel Prize and Pulitzer Prize winners, as well as government officials, ambassadors, and academicians on the faculty, so the strength of the school can be seen; and there are also the Polytechnic of Marseille, as well as the National School of Fine Arts, such as the quality of the school to choose from.
2. Common Misconceptions About Studying in France
1, Paris is an excellent choice
When it comes to France, everyone thinks of Paris, where there are many universities and a wealth of resources, which is indeed a good choice, but the students who first came to France, the language, the environment, the safety, the cost is a problem that needs to be taken into account, but also the fact that the city is the capital of France. The first thing you need to do is to take a look at the newest and most important thing you need to do is to look at the newest and most important thing you need to do.
In terms of clothing, food, housing and transportation, for children who just arrived in France, Paris is not the choice, you can put it on your second or third stop to consider, may wish to start from Montpellier, Nice, these cities to start, there is enough cultural heritage, climatic conditions are also very suitable for the pace of life is not as fast as in Paris, which will allow you to better adapt to the environment of France.
2, private schools are not the top institutions
Speaking of private schools, we all think it is as if to pay money on the third-rate schools, nothing and height, so many children's shoes are not willing to go to the consideration of private institutions, but in France, the gold content of the private colleges and universities is also very high.
Private colleges and universities students can also enjoy the team of teachers and equipment, so do not think that the public universities are the ones, and miss the private colleges and universities that are suitable for you.
3, too much trust in school rankings
Rankings are a simple and clear way to quickly recognize the good and the bad, but you need to know that in France some comprehensive universities are not involved in some international rankings.
And you have to verify the source of the rankings, the basis of the rankings and the programs involved in the rankings, so you can't trust all the rankings, you have to combine all the aspects and choose the right university according to your own personal situation.
3. Basic life in France
I. Clothing
In France, you can buy anything you want, but not all people here can afford it, there are a lot of luxury goods in France, if you want to buy them, you should wait until the time of discount to buy them. If you want to buy luxury goods in France, you'd better wait for a sale. It's not easy to buy clothes in France, because the size of the clothes here is relatively large. The weather in France is often cold and cloudy, so a jacket is naturally indispensable. When you go out, you should wear warm clothes, but indoors you don't need to wear very thick clothes, as it is warmer indoors. It often rains in France, and an umbrella is a must-have when you go out. If you don't like to bring an umbrella, a hat is also very appropriate.
Second, diet
Eating is still the same as in China, either eat outside the restaurant, or cook your own food, you can also eat in the cafeteria. France's restaurants are not cheap, so to speak, are more expensive restaurants, fast food is still there, with the domestic price is about the same, but fast food do not often eat. Cooking at home is the least expensive, usually as long as there is no class, you can go to the supermarket to shop for fresh fruits and vegetables, France's meat is also relatively abundant, the French supermarkets are not open on Sundays, if you buy things, do not go to buy on Sundays. The cafeteria is an inexpensive and healthy way to eat, although the food is not as good as outside, but still more nutritious.
Third, accommodation
Finding a house in France is still a headache, it is difficult to find a house with the right price and convenient transportation, not to mention the price, safety is the most important thing for foreign students to rent a house outside, and then you can consider whether you want to rent a house alone or to share a house. Housing allowance. Some students at private schools get half of the housing allowance.
Fourth, travel
France's transportation is still relatively convenient, each city's transportation is very developed, travel by tram will be more, if students often take the tram, you can set up a monthly card, students only 23 euros per month, you can take the card after a month of countless rides. In addition to the tram, there are also the subway and the train, they will have the corresponding fare, students can have different discounts on the car.