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Higher education in Paris 2025
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16 campuses in France and 6 abroad
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World-renowned multidisciplinary theater school in Paris with 50 years of experience
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95% of graduates are employed
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Paris is considered worldwide as one of the most popular destinations for obtaining higher education. Its popularity concerns rich history and cosmopolitan lifestyle. Annually, many foreign students decide on pursuing higher education in the French capital. French universities occupy top positions in the rankings of countries with the best educational systems, where scholarships are provided for students of all levels of education.
Universities in Paris offer specialization in the most in-demand areas, from humanities and natural sciences to business and engineering programs. All courses are personalized and industry-specific to help students learn valuable skills that will help them make progress in their careers.
The city is widely known for its architectural beauty, art, and multifaceted culture. Pursuing education in Paris will enrich students, broaden their horizons thanks to the abundance of art galleries, museums, theaters and walks along the waterfront. By studying in Paris, students will develop a deeper understanding of the world, gain international experience, which will become an important part of the educational process.
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Learning programs-summary information
| Name | Meaning | Equivalent | Min. age | Duration, years |
Next stage | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GCSE | General certificate of secondary education | secondary education (non-accomplished) | 14 | 1–2 | A-Levels | 15,000 USD+ |
| A-Levels | Advanced level | secondary education (accomplished) | 16 | 2 | University | 15,000 USD+ |
| BTEC | Business and Technology Education Board | secondary special education | 14 | 2–3 | University/ work | 15,000 USD+ |
| Oxbridge Preparation | Preparing for Oxford and Cambridge | secondary education (accomplished) | 17 | 1 | University | 15,000 USD+ |
| International Baccalaureate | International baccalaureate | secondary education (accomplished) | 16 | 2 | University | 18,000 USD+ |
| Foundation/ Pathway Year | Preparatory year | admission to the 1st year of university | 17 | 1 | University | 14,000 USD+ |
| NCUK | The Northern consortium | 2 year university | 17,5 | 1 | 2 year University of NCUK | 13,000 USD+ |
| Special Preparation (Medics/Math/Business) | Specialized training | - | 14 | optional | optional | 4,000 USD+ |
| Academic English | Academic English | Language school | 8 + | 6–12 months | School or University | 8,000 USD+ |
Top 14 best universities in Switzerland 2025
| 1 | Glion Institute of Higher Education Switzerland |
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| 3 | César Ritz Colleges Switzerland |
| 4 | IHTTI School of Hotel Management |
| 5 | Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne |
| 6 | Geneva Business School |
| 7 | HIM Hotel Institute Montreux |
| 8 | Swiss Hotel Management School |
| 9 | Webster University Geneva |
| 10 | Business and Hotel Management School |
| 11 | Luzern IMI |
| 12 | Swiss Hotel Management School (SHMS) Caux |
| 13 | International University in Geneva |
| 14 | Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland |
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Literature and references
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List of universities and higher education institutions in the Paris region — Wiki
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THE TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION WORLD RANKING 2024 NOW INCLUDES 44 FRENCH INSTITUTIONS
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QS RANKING 2024: BETTER RESULTS FOR FRENCH INSTITUTIONS
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Enseignement supérieur à Paris — Wiki
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Enseignement supérieur en Île-de-France — Wiki
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Classement de Shanghai 2023 : l'investissement des acteurs académiques français est une nouvelle fois reconnu à l'international
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Classement de Shanghai : quatre universités françaises dans le top 100, les Américains trustent les premières places