France

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.

Yes, international students with no experience can get an MBA in France. However, a majority of French universities require some relevant work experience, others may still offer you admission to their MBA programme if you have some excellent academic achievements. 

The country has some of the top-business schools that offer internationally recognised MBA programmes. Pan-European networking opportunities are also offered to future professionals and entrepreneurs.

Choosing between ESC Clermont, France, and UPES, Dehradun for an MBA depends on your goals. ESC Clermont offers international exposure, European market insights, and global networking. It's ideal for those seeking global career opportunities. On the other hand, UPES is well-regarded in India, especially for specialised MBA programs in energy and infrastructure. If you prefer global exposure, ESC Clermont is better; for regional industry connections, UPES is a good choice.

Indeed, on the aspect of tuition fees, ESC Clermont is always cheaper than INSEAD. The cost for an ESC Clermont MBA will run from about €15,000 to €20,000 every year depending on the study programme and its course. Whereas INSEAD has highly stratospheric fees with charges for its full-time global MBA at about €90,000. While INSEAD offers a more renowned international network and higher global recognition, for those looking to enter the European job market or the local marketplace, ESC Clermont offers them a more affordable option with sound education.

To get a student visa to attend ESC Clermont, Indian students normally require a valid passport, acceptance letter from the school, proof of sufficient funds in most cases in the form of a blocked account, health insurance, proof of accommodation, and possibly additional documents like academic transcripts and scores from the language proficiency test.