You'll have to do your own research but basically Paris is very expensive, other cities quite expensive, and rural not quite so expensive. You will pay a lot.alphapunk2 wrote:Hello,
I am a 16 year old singaporean male looking for information as to studying and living in France. I have a few questions which i am burning to ask.
1. How much would it cost for me to study (university level) in France? Including accomodation, transport, school fees etc, basically everything
Almost mandatory. The French are proud of their language and have even passed laws prohibited English TV programs. It is getting better but the French will still want you to speak French, and it will be essential if you are away from the larger cities where English is more commonly spoken, especially Paris.2. Is it strictly required of me to be able to speak fluent french? (Currently i am learning basic french language)
You've seen SMS's response about citizenship. As a non citizen you will probably pay more, not less. You really need to search for individual universities and see what each has to offer for foreign students.3.What are the chances of me changing my citizenship from singaporean to french? (During or after completing university)
4. Is there anyway of me getting any sort of benefits whatsoever such as reduced costs of accommodation, everyday expenses while studying there? (Changing my citizenship while still in university)
5. Do all universities there teach only in french?
Important thing to note is that France most universities are public and for those tuition fees are low, practically free (annual fee is about 300S$ for a first level degree, as long as you are accepted there is no discrimination between French and foreigners what comes to the tuition fees). Living costs really depends where you stay, student housing is relatively cheap. With say 800 euros a month you should be able to survive. but if you're a pampered Singaporean who doesn't know how to cook your own rice, and expect to eat out every day multiply the that by 5.alphapunk2 wrote:
1. How much would it cost for me to study (university level) in France? Including accomodation, transport, school fees etc, basically everything
Not fluent, but you need to show some level of French (just to get admission to the university). Most schools and universities, which are interested in getting foreign students, usually offer French classes for non native speakers before the academic year starts. If you can get accepted to a university, it would be enough. Wouldn’t worry about that too much, you’ll pick up the language pretty fast when you surrounded by francophones and start watching Rambo and Dirty Harry speaking French.alphapunk2 wrote:
2. Is it strictly required of me to be able to speak fluent french? (Currently i am learning basic french language)
Normally you have to be a resident for five years, but if you graduate from a French university they require only 2 years of residence before you can apply for citizenship.alphapunk2 wrote:
3.What are the chances of me changing my citizenship from singaporean to french? (During or after completing university)
Yes, a lot for subsidies and reduced fees for students are available in France. From student housing, cheaper bus, train and flight tickets. Even housing and study allowances to cover all or parts of your living cost, cheap (almost free) student health care etc. France is about same level in these freebies and subsidies as Scandinavia, and if the government tries to cut them down there will be a riot on streets. That is actually an annual event, which you can of course participate if you feel like it.alphapunk2 wrote:
4. Is there anyway of me getting any sort of benefits whatsoever such as reduced costs of accommodation, everyday expenses while studying there? (Changing my citizenship while still in university)
No, but if they are public universities at least part of the program will be in French. Also considering your age, be aware that most of the basic programs are fully in French, and it is only the post graduate degrees (bac+4 or +5) that are so called bi-lingual programs where classes are held in French and English.alphapunk2 wrote:
5. Do all universities there teach only in french?
1. So after i graduate there i can start work right? Is it mandatory for me to return to singapore to work?ProvenPracticalFlexible wrote:Normally you have to be a resident for five years, but if you graduate from a French university they require only 2 years of residence before you can apply for citizenship.alphapunk2 wrote:
3.What are the chances of me changing my citizenship from singaporean to french? (During or after completing university)
That would be true only if you applied and received a French passport. Otherwise it's not that simple, with a student visa you can get an internship or work part time (pretty much same rules as in Singapore). In order to get a work visa you would need to secure a job and the company can then apply for work visa and residence permit. It is not automatically guaranteed. But yes it is possible.alphapunk2 wrote:So after i graduate there i can start work right? Is it mandatory for me to return to Singapore to work?ProvenPracticalFlexible wrote:Normally you have to be a resident for five years, but if you graduate from a French university they require only 2 years of residence before you can apply for citizenship.alphapunk2 wrote:
3.What are the chances of me changing my citizenship from singaporean to french? (During or after completing university)
There's a thread on scholarships for Singaporeans which might be useful for you, you can try your luck and check if there is any specific to France:alphapunk2 wrote: 4. Is there anyway of me getting any sort of benefits whatsoever such as reduced costs of accommodation, everyday expenses while studying there? (Changing my citizenship while still in university)
Alphapunk2,alphapunk2 wrote:Hello,
I am a 16 year old singaporean male looking for information as to studying and living in France. I have a few questions which i am burning to ask.
1. How much would it cost for me to study (university level) in France? Including accomodation, transport, school fees etc, basically everything
2. Is it strictly required of me to be able to speak fluent french? (Currently i am learning basic french language)
3.What are the chances of me changing my citizenship from singaporean to french? (During or after completing university)
4. Is there anyway of me getting any sort of benefits whatsoever such as reduced costs of accommodation, everyday expenses while studying there? (Changing my citizenship while still in university)
5. Do all universities there teach only in french?
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