For the excellence of its education system: high level degrees acknowledged internationally, an exceptional network of about a hundred higher education centres and internationally acclaimed research centres are at your fingertips.

The cost of studies in France is one of the lowest worldwide. The French State covers a good part of tuition fees that foreign students attend to in public higher education institutions.

For the scientific, industrial and economic know-how: France is the starting point of major technologic and industrial successes: high speed train, microchips, the Ariane rocket, Airbus and more.

France is also the 4th global economy and owns global industrial groups: Renault, Michelin, l'Oréal, Total, Orange, Carrefour, and more. And let's not forget the SMEs.

For the quality of life, with for instance: an efficient public transport network, a modern and affordable health scheme, a peaceful and safe everyday life.

For the culture and way of living, thanks to cultural heritage among the most prestigious of the world and a dynamic cultural life: festivals, theatre, fashion, gastronomy. Every year, France produces about 120-150 movies. Paris has the biggest concentration of cinemas in the world.

For the language: French is the official language of about 200 million people and is the only language (with English) spoken on the 5 continents. Speaking French provides privileged access to more than 47 countries in the world.