A CampusFrance de Manille presentation promoting film studies in France

1. Studying Film in
France
Camille Dulor
Attaché for Higher Education and Academic Exchange
Embassy of France to the Philippines
Head of CampusFrance Philippines
Ma. Emille Dela Cruz
Education and Communication Officer
CampusFrance Philippines

2. What is CampusFrance?
• A national agency for the promotion
of French higher education abroad
• Offers guidance in:
- selecting institutions and programs
- information on financial aid
- assistance with admissions and visa
application
- suggestions on preparing for a
successful stay in France

5. Why France?
France hosts the most number of
international students (after the US &
UK)

6. Why France?
Recognized internationally for its 3,500
institutions of higher learning, both public
and private

7. Why France?
The # 1 tourist destination in the world
and the ideal place from which to
discover Europe

9. Why France?
Students enjoy lower prices and special
assistance in many aspects of daily life

10. Why France?
Tuition levels at France’s public institutions
are among the lowest in the world (for
French and international students)

11. Why France?
The French quality of life:
extensive government social support -
beautiful landscapes - art & culture - food,
film, fashion..toute la joie de vivre

12. Why Film in
France?

13. Why Film in France?
Strengthen your theoretical & critical
foundations in film studies

14. Why Film in France?
Interact with international filmmakers and
build your professional network…

15. Why Film in France?
…and be mentored by them.

16. Why Film in France?
Excellent resources and facilities at
France’s renowned écoles du film

17. France’s Top Film Schools

18. Why Film in France?
Experience firsthand the wealth of
France’s cinematic heritage

19. French or English?
French 
• French: spoken by 200 million people
in the world, official language of 32
countries in the 5 five continents.
• Working language of the United
Nations, of the International Olympic
Committee, and the African Union
• Asset to work in the international
relations

20. French or English?
English 
• 600 programs (and counting!)
taught in English; it’s no longer
required to be fluent in French
to study.

22. Grants and Financial Aids
• Scholarships of the French
government
• Scholarships granted by your own
government – inquire with the
authorities concerned with
education in the Philippines (CHED,
DOST)
• Scholarships of the European
Union

23. Grants and Financial Aids
• Scholarships of the French
Universities or schools
• Scholarships for research
• Scholarships of the French
« régions » and « départements »
 Find CampusBourse on
philippines.campusfrance.org

25. Money Matters
 Day-to-day expenses
• Accommodation : from 150 € to 500 €
per month
- University Residences
- Share a house/apartment (colocation)
 all international students are eligible for student
housing benefits (discount of around 100€)
• Food : 130 € to 250 € per month
• Transport : 50 € to 130 € per month

26. Combien ça coûte…
…How much does it cost?
• Meal at a university restaurant: 3€
• Meal at a fast-food: 7€
• Croissant: 1€
• Metro ticket from 1€ to 1,50€
• Movie ticket (student rate) : from 5
to 7€
• Museum admission: free or between
5€ and 10€
• Newspaper: 1,20€

27. Leisure
Plays – Films – Theatres –
Libraries – Sightseeing –
Sports & more!
• All universities provide sport activities
for free!
• Students can get discounts in theaters,
cinemas, museum and concerts
• Ask your local Mairie (Town Hall) for
more information

28. Applying for a student visa
• Short stay student visa < 3 months
• Long stay student visa > 3 months
• Apply once you received your letter of
acceptance of the French university, at least
2 months before the departure (contact the
cultural section of the French Embassy)
• Check the requirements at the Embassy
website (ambafrance-ph.org)

29. Working in France
• With a student visa, possibility to work up to 21
hours per week
• The minimum gross hourly wage is 9€ net
(around PhP 510)
Health insurance
• Students who are under 28 years old enrolled in
a recognized educational institution for a
program of at least 3 months are automatically
enrolled in the student section of the national
health insurance plan
• After age 28, students must purchase a health
insurance (www.ameli.fr)

30. Useful Links
CampusFrance Manille
http://www.philippines.campusfrance.org/
Embassy of France to the Philippines
http://www.ambafrance-ph.org
Alliance Française de Manille
http://www.alliance.ph
CNOUS http://www.cnous.fr/
European Union
http://www.europa.eu.int
CampusFrance Manille is on Facebook & Twitter!
facebook.com/campusfrancemanille
@cf_manille

32. A très bientôt en
France!

33. CampusFrance Manille
Camille DULOR
Head of CampusFrance Philippines
camille.dulor@diplomatie.gouv.fr
Ma. Emille DELA CRUZ
Education and Communication Officer
manille@campusfrance.org
2/F LRI Business Plaza
210 Nicanor Garcia St.
Bel-Air II, Makati City