CHOOSE FRANCE TOUR 2023

Students from India looking to study abroad will have an excellent
opportunity to explore their options for studying in France during the “Choose France Tour
2023”, a series of education fairs to be held in India from 8th to 15th October, 2023.

A French government initiative, the Choose France Tour will present Indian students,
especially high-school graduates, with various prospects for pursuing advanced studies in
France, and availing of scholarships at top French institutes. Students will have a chance to
get first-hand information from representatives of 48 leading universities, Grandes Ecoles,
and colleges about the programmes they can attend. These programmes span a wide range
of fields, including management, engineering, hospitality, humanities, arts, architecture, and
design. The Choose France Tour 2023 will also be an opportunity for Indian and French
educators and academicians to explore potential collaboration.

The back-to-back education fairs are being organized by l’Institut Français en Inde (French
Institute in India), the educational, cultural, and scientific wing of the Embassy of France in
India, in collaboration with Campus France, the French government sector that provides
support and counselling to international students seeking to pursue higher studies in the
country. Student will be able to receive free counselling sessions from the campus France staff
and information regarding scholarships, visa opportunities and student life in France.

Choose France Tour 2023 Schedule

08 October Chennai, Hyatt Regency, 2.00 pm - 6.00 pm
11 October Kolkata, ITC Royal Bengal, 2.00 pm - 7.00 pm
13 October New Delhi, Hyatt Regency, 2.00 pm - 6.00 pm
15 October Mumbai, Taj Mahal Palace, 11.00 am - 4.00 pm

The Alliance Française, too, will participate to give crucial information and guidance to young
students about the relevance of learning the French language, both in France and India.

Welcoming the upcoming education fairs, Mr Emmanuel Lenain, Ambassador of France to
India, said, “Choose France Tour 2023 will bring together the amazing academic talent of
Indian students, and France’s world-class institutes of learning. President Macron announced
an ambitious goal of welcoming 30,000 Indian students to France by 2030. This decision is
testament to our unshakable belief in the transformative influence of education. By opening
our academic institutions to Indian minds, we are not only enriching our classrooms with
diverse perspectives but also laying the foundation for cultural comprehension and lifelong
friendship between our two nations.”

Elaborating on France’s measures to boost student mobility from India, Mr Emmanuel Lebrun-
Damiens, Country Director of l’Institut Français en Inde / the French Institute in India, said:

“France and India have an agreement for the Mutual Recognition of Academic Qualifications,
which eases admissions in each other’s institutions. In addition to boosting student exchanges,
the fairs will help Indian students explore practical ways for seeking job opportunities in France
after graduating there.”

France, celebrated as a hub of cultural, academic, and scientific excellence, is unsurprisingly
one of the world’s leading destinations for overseas education. The French government has
launched a series of strategic initiatives to attract young Indian scholars to France for their
higher education. These measures, though not exhaustive, include significant tuition
subsidies at public universities, robust support systems such as housing assistance and social
benefits, enticing scholarship offers, and an expansive selection of over 1,600 programmes
delivered entirely in English. Additionally, international classes will be created within
universities in order to admit non-francophone students in standard French bachelor
programmes after one year of training. Their commitment to strengthening academic ties is
further evident with the establishment of over 600 partnerships between French and Indian
institutions. Furthermore, students are supported by favourable employment policies during
their studies and upon graduation.

The Choose France Tour presents a unique gateway for aspiring students to delve deep into
the world of French education. Amplifying the experience, the Indian alumni who graduated
from French institutions will be present to help participants navigate through the nuances of
studying abroad. Their first-hand insights and candid reflections on life and education in
France will offer attendees a clear and genuine perspective, ensuring they are well-prepared
for their academic journey.

Academic pursuits apart, Indian students in France can visit over 40,000 monuments and
protected sites, 41 UNESCO World Heritage sites, 8,000 museums, and close to 500 festivals
- not to mention enjoy culinary delights and various sporting events.

Participating institutes:

Management and Business: Burgundy School of Business, EM Strasbourg Business School,
ESSEC Business School, TBS Education, Grenoble Ecole De Management, EDHEC BUSINESS
SCHOOL, ESSCA School of Management, EXCELIA, KEDGE Business School, Y Schools, ESDES -
Business school of University Catholic of Lyon, IESEG School of Management, EM Normandie
Business School, ICD Business School, Institut Mines - Télécom Business School, Montpellier
Business School, NEOMA Business School, ICN Business School, SKEMA Business School,
ESCE, Emlyon Business School, Audencia Business School

Engineering: IMT ATLANTIQUE, CENTRALE NANTES, Junia Grande école d'ingénieurs, IPSA –
Graduate School of Engineering specialized in Air and Space, IMT Nord Europe, Ecole
Centrale de Lyon, TOULOUSE INP , Institut Supérieur d'Electronique de Paris (ISEP),
EURECOM, Centrale Méditerranée, ESTP - École Spéciale des Travaux Publics, du Bâtiment et

de l’Industrie, CESI Graduate School of Engineering, De Vinci Higher Education, ESIGELEC-
Graduate School of Engineering, ISAE-SUPAERO Aerospace Engineering, École

polytechnique, CentraleSupélec – Paris-Saclay University

Public universities : University of Lille, IAE Aix-Marseille Graduate School of Management,
Université de Toulouse 2 - Jean Jaurès, Université Grenoble Alpes, Sciences Po

Art and Design : Ecole Conte, Ecole Supérieure de la Production de la Mode et du Luxe :
ISIPCA - LA FABRIQUE, EICAR, The International Film & TV School, Paris
Gastronomy and Hospitality: Ecole Ducasse, Top French Hospitality & Tourism Schools
(TFHTS)

French Language School: CAVILAM - Alliance Française / Learn French in France
Choose France Tour’s partners: Campus France, France Alumni, Alliance Française in India,
ICICI Bank