France

The Campus France India charges a processing fee when the student is going to study for more than 90 days in France. The Campus France processing fee in  this case is INR 18,000.However, there is no processing fee if one wishes to study for less than 90 days. 

Once the academic interview with Campus France is over, the Campus France Manager will validate your file (if applicable) and you will start receiving responses from universities. Then, choose the university in which you can take admission. Once you get your acceptance letter, start the visa procedure. Now, complete the online visa application. Then, you will be asked to create France-Visas account. Then, take an appointment for VFS through the France visa portal. Lastly, collect your visa from VFS.

In the Campus France interview, you will be asked to explain your reasons for choosing France as a study abroad destination and the reason for choosing a particular institution where you have been granted admission. In short, you need to convince the panel about your reasons to go to study in France. So make sure that you present yourself as a confident person who will turn out to be an asset to the country and the institution you're planning to visit.

In order to help students earn a little while studying, France permits them to work in the country while studying. French law allows foreign students to work up to 964 hours per year, irrespective of their level of education and the nationality they hold. Keep in mind that those who do not hold the nationality of the European Union need to possess a student resident permit. These overseas students can also work in their respective academic institutions or host institutions.

Studying in France will help you experience a new culture, tradition, and way of life. It is also a great opportunity to contribute and share various aspects of your own culture and tradition. Apart from these reasons, by studying in France, you will be able to benefit from one of the world's best and accessible systems of higher education. A number of French universities are placed highly in the most reputable international rankings like Times Higher Education, QS ranking, Shanghai ranking, etc.

 One can find the interview questions to be very casual and sometimes you think that these questions are very easy to answer. But, keep in mind that the interviewer expects specific answers from you. This will make him clear that you are really dedicated to studying in France and that there is no scope for any doubt in your intentions. So, the key to cracking the interview is to portray yourself as a confident person who would be an asset to the university and to France in the long run.

Some of the questions that are asked in the Campus France interview are - introduce yourself, why do you want to study in France, what is the reason for choosing a French university, what are your goals, why do you want to pursue this particular course, why do you think you should be selected, etc. Before giving the interview, prepare yourself properly and then during the interview, try not to panic, do not give any mediocre answers, and listen to the questions actively.

Campus France is a government agency which operates under the French Ministry of External Affairs and the Ministry of Higher Education and Research. In India, the Campus France network is the part of the cooperation service of the French Embassy in India. The Campus France provides personalized counselling sessions and organize various workshops throughout the year for students who want to pursue education in France. These sessions allow students to acquire necessary information about the programs provided by different French institutions.

The chance of getting a student visa in France are pretty high, ranging from 80-90%. However, this may chnage based on various factors like your home country's passport, educational background, the course you choose to study in France and many more. Be sure to avoid any mistakes described in this article above to enhnace your chances of getting a French student visa.