France

Why Study in France?

According to students reporting on what it was like to study in France the country offers a great multicultural study experience, bringing together cultures from all over the world. Students appreciate the beautiful, developed cities and the great variety of social life available. Impressions about French culture and city life were overall more positive than the European average. Even the smaller cities offered opportunities for fun student activities

Possible challenges of studying in France

Most students’ comments show that studying in France is a generally enriching experience. However, there are some challenges incoming students should take into account. Some students report they did not like the teaching style of professors in the country, having found French teachers too conservative and not open to discussions. Students also complained more than the European average about the services provided by universities in France.

For more information about the International Student Satisfaction Awards and universities in France, visit the StudyPortals country report. Students who would like to study in France can also compare more than 500 English-taught master’s degrees as well as more than 200 bachelor’s programs, taught in French, English and other languages.