Your opinion on going to France for a less expensive education? (best, place)

[David32]

For starters I don't imagine I'll be in Paris. This is for a less expensive education than here in America. What is your opinion on going to France as an alternative for less expensive education?

My minor was French language already and I was considering majoring in a science, possibly physics? I enjoy astronomy, with cuts to NASA in America it's not looking too pretty here. With france home the the ESA, Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie and CNES would I have a chance at all? Is STEM doing well in France, if not what do you suggest?

I was told I could consider my education abroad however I have no real plan and was wondering what you guys thought. Outside of business type degrees I've never seen this done. I read that a lot of french scientists are actually doing the opposite and trying to come to America? Does France help at all upon completion? For example I read that in Canada (or maybe with Quebec) there is a program towards citizenship where they will place you in a job upon completion and as part as the citizenship process.

What are English universities in France I should consider? I am a beginner to the language but I'm taking French classes here. I'm in my mid 20s, willing to make some sacrifices.. any idea what cities are the "less expensive" types that I should be considering? I just want to start over there and I don't have much money for an education here. Thanks.

[viribusunitis]

Programs taught in English > CampusFrance

As far as ESA is concerned:

Originally Posted by esa.int

All applicants are required to have a degree from a university or a college of technology by the time they start work at ESA. They must also be a citizen of one of the ESA Member States or from one of the European Cooperating States (see link for details).

[Frihed89]

Many European universities are offering educations in English. I don't advise it, since these educations are generally not very hardcore. To get into a good college MS (there are few BS programs on the Continent) degree-granting program in a science field, you have to pass a language proficiency test and compete with native applicants. You may also have to pay more for your education. Moreover, in many countries (France is one of the worst examples), the unemployment rate amongst academic graduates is very high. Many have to immigrate, quite a few to the US.

I would advise against your idea.

[amaroW]

You can try engeneering schools! 100//500 euros a year and some have double free degree with the MIT or the Chicago/Columbia University. (for the top 3 ofc) but the top 30 is quite good too.
There is 0% unemployment after being graduated from "Les Grandes Ecoles" except for the worst ones.
France is in lack of High Graduated Students (Grandes Ecoles d'Ingénieurs et de Commerce).


PS: one of my best friend from l'X (Polytechnique Paris) is currently studying at the MIT now.
You are more likely to find a good job after being graduated from INSEAD than Harvard ofcourse!
And if you study at X, it s not only free...the school gives you 2000 euros each month!

[JedlaRoche]

True.
But almost everything is in the Paris area, and it looks like he doesn't want to go to Paris because it's too expensive.