Studying, Living, Working in France

Going to France, whether it is to study, work or for an internship placement, can be of great importance for the rest of your life. France’s range of courses, qualifications and study modes offers opportunities for students at all kinds of life and career stages. Whether students are seeking to develop or enhance their career prospects, update their professional skills or study solely for personal satisfaction. Now if you are considering studying, working or living in France, you will probably have a lot of questions to ask.

The information on this website is divided into several sections which are important to know for students from abroad. Enjoy and get information of one of the biggest counties of Europe. Enjoy the cheese, the wine, the sunny climate and the great variety of people you’ll meet. Prepare yourself for the time of your life. France is after Russia and Ukraine the third largest country in Europe. The name France is derived from the Latin Francia, which meant as much as "country of the Franks," this name was given to the country by a Gemanic people who conquered the land during the 5th century, at the time of the fall of the Western Roman Empire. It became a separate country in the 9th century.

All trough history France played a big part in European and world events, suffered numerous crises, for example two world wars, political and social upheavals and the loss of a large empire in Indochina, Algeria, and West and Equatorial Africa. Despite of all these troubles France managed to grow to an important world supplier of agricultural and industrial products and a major partner in the EUROPEAN COMMUNITY (EC, or Common Market). With it’s population of 60,7 million, divided over an area of 547,030 km² (211,208 sq mi)  France is a very interesting metropolitan perfect for your study or practical work experience.