The quality of French higher education is widely recognized throughout the world. French institutions figure prominently in the Shanghai Classification of Universities, in the rankings of the Financial Times and Times Higher, and in the European Report on Science and Technologies published by the European Commission.
Each year, France makes massive investments in education and research. In fact, education is the largest category of government spending, accounting for more than 20% of the budget.
France is one of the top three study destination for the international students. Studying in France is a unique experience. France has centuries' old universities that offer excellent education in art, innovation, science and technology, and more. France's higher education and research institutions rank among the world's best, such as the Ecole Normale Superieure (ENS Paris) Ecole Polytechnique, Universite Pierre et Marie Curie (UPMC), Universite Paris-Sorbonne, HEC, INSEAD and many others. This explains why France ranks as one of the world's most preferred destinations for international students. In 2017, the QS team voted Paris the "best international student city" for the third year in a row.
Studying in France gives you the opportunity to learn the language and gain cultural perspective.
The experience will give you the upper hand when pursuing an international career and will give your CV a competitive edge.
Studying in another country can enhance the value of your degree as it demonstrates to potential employers that you have stepped out of your comfort zone, and are able to adapt to new environments and cultures.