Is Paris a good place for students?

This year, the city topped the QS ranking of the best student cities in the world. Paris, which boasts 18 universities that can compete on a world stage (and often find themselves at the top end of league tables), is an especially great place for students.

What is it like to be a student in France?

Life cannot be serious all of the time. All of the activities planned by colleges and universities offer plenty of fun for you. Students can certainly enjoy living their life in France as a student. There is never a dull day in the life of students who attend colleges in France.

Where do most students stay in Paris?

Best neighborhoods for student apartments in Paris

1. Bastille. Get your boho on in nearby neighborhood, Le Marais.
2. Montmartre. Gorgeous Montmartre has some of the best views in Paris.
3. Montparnasse. Welcome to the South Bank.
4. Panthéon.

Is French University hard?

And, as I was discovering, the French grading scale is inherently more rigorous than the American model because of the different nature of higher education. French students don’t apply to college.

How much money you need to study in France?

2,770 euros per year for Bachelor’s (Licence) programmes, 3,770 euros per year for Master’s programmes, 380 euros per year for Doctorate (PhD) programmes – the same amount as for Europeans.

What do international students think about studying in France?

International students consider France a good place for an international study experience. This is supported by the results of the StudyPortals International Student Satisfaction Awards 2014. Almost 7,000 students commented on their experiencing of studying abroad on the world’s largest database of international student experiences, STeXX.eu.

What is it like to study at the Sorbonne in Paris?

Every minute there was a discovery. Being a student in Paris is a great advantage as you can visit museums, events, cinema and more, with discounts. Secondly, Sorbonne has an open-minded yet classical spirit: I enjoyed the lectures and library a lot. Thirdly, in Paris and in Sorbonne you can meet interesting people.

What is it like to live in Paris as a foreigner?

Arriving in Paris, most foreigners dream of living the Parisian life and blending into the local crowd: sipping bad coffee, smoking strong cigarettes, complaining about anything and everything in perfect, slang French. Paris is the city of dreams; the city of lights; the city of love—a city of clichés for a reason.

Where can I stay in Paris as a student in Sciences-Po?

Sciences-po, like many universities in Paris, does not provide student accommodations. Most however, have an accommodations office and can assist students. The options in Paris range from homestays to studio apartments.