The first is about choosing schools and majors.
It is very important to choose a school and major that suits you. French public universities are not ranked second in principle. However, each university has its own specialty. For example, Paris IV and V are good at social sciences and humanities, while Paris VI is outstanding in mathematics and information technology.
Generally speaking, it is better to choose the same or related majors as those studied in China. If the span is too large, it is not easy to be admitted to the school. Even if you get the university admission notice, it is difficult to apply for a visa However, there are no professional restrictions on undergraduate application for management courses. Three-year college students can generally enter the third year of French universities (that is, the last year of French undergraduate); Undergraduate graduates can apply for the fourth year of French universities (that is, the first year of master's programs).
The second is language.
French is taught in a large public comprehensive university in France. Students must learn some French before going abroad and take the TEF test (French proficiency test provided by the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry). There is no prescribed class time, but qualified students should learn French as much as possible in China, not for CELA interview or visa, but for themselves. As the saying goes, "sharpening a knife is not a mistake for a woodcutter", and learning French well is half the battle.
Finally, apply for a visa.
Applying for a study visa in France is easier said than done. Because French public universities are free of tuition fees and the French government provides living allowances, the French consulate has very high academic requirements for students. Every applicant must attend the CELA interview (Language and Academic Assessment Center), especially the review of students' study abroad plan is very harsh, and the study abroad plan is unreasonable and vague. If you answer irrelevant or unknown questions, you may not get a visa. Relatively speaking, the requirements for student funds are relatively low, and it can be said that there is almost no requirement. There is no time requirement for certificates of deposit, and the deposit funds are only 70,000 to 80,000 RMB.