9 months ago
Indian Students Prefer France for Education
Many Indian students are now choosing France for their higher education instead of the United States.
France offers a special program called APS, which allows students to stay in France for 12 months after graduation to find a job or start a business.
This program is similar to the OPT program in the US but is seen as more accessible and less restrictive.
Students can apply for a full employment permit if they find a job that pays at least 1.5 times the national minimum wage.
Many students, like N. Shreya and Ravi Kumar, find France's education system and work rules more secure and welcoming.
The APS system was made even better by laws passed in 2016, which now include not just master’s graduates but also doctoral degree holders and professionals from specialized schools.
Indian students are increasingly opting for France for higher education due to growing restrictions in the US.
France offers the Autorisation Provisoire de Séjour (APS) program, allowing graduates to stay for 12 months to find work or start a business.
The APS program is similar to the US OPT system but is considered more accessible and less restrictive.
Graduates can convert their visa to a full employment permit if they find a job paying at least 1.5 times the national minimum wage (2,700 euros).
Students like N. Shreya and Ravi Kumar find France's education system and work rules more secure and welcoming.
- Who
- Indian students
- What
- Choosing France for higher education due to favorable post-study work policies
- Where
- France
- When
- Present
- Why
- Growing restrictions in the US and favorable post-study work policies in France
Key facts
- Country
- France
- Program
- Autorisation Provisoire de Séjour (APS)
- Duration
- 12 months
- Minimum Wage Requirement
- 1.5 times the national minimum wage (2,700 euros)
- Eligibility
- Master’s degree holders, vocational degree holders, and entrepreneurs
- Bilateral Agreements
- India and France
- University Location
- Toulouse
Quotes
N. Shreya
Student admitted to a French university in Toulouse
“I was initially preparing for the United States, but the restrictions and constant rule changes made me rethink everything.”
deccanchronicle.com
“I realised that France offers the same quality of education, if not better, and I don’t have to feel heavy uncertainty about my future there. So I applied, and thankfully got admitted to a university.”
deccanchronicle.com
M. Dinesh
Consultancy manager in Hyderabad
“APS is broadly similar to what OPT is in the USA. Students who have a vocational degree, a master’s degree, or those who want to start their own company can apply for it and get a 12-month temporary residence in France. During this period, many find high-paying jobs, which allow them to secure better, full-time positions.”
deccanchronicle.com
Ravi Kumar
Student planning to study in France
“I’m now planning for France because the system feels far more secure for my future, and the country also seems welcoming. The universities are strong, the work rules are clear, and the pathway to getting good jobs later looks stable.”
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
Related news
Two police officers stabbed in Toulouse in suspected terror attack
Two Police Officers Stabbed in Toulouse Terrorist Knife Attack
Sadhna Gupta Turns the Human Psyche into an 'Orchestrated Symphony'
Airbus Accelerates A400M Firefighting Efforts Amid European Wildfires
