•Internship opportunities in Multinational Companies.
• Most of the courses have inbuilt 4-6 months internships which may be paid or unpaid.
• Paid internships may come with a stipend of approx. Euros 500 per month.
Post Study Work Visa
• Students are eligible for 2 years of post study work visa (this is applicable only for RNCP certified programs) on completion of a Master’s course.
• No PSW for Bachelor’s.
Subsidized Accommodation by Government
• France is the only country in Europe to offer this benefit. All students are eligible on a case-to-case basis to apply for assistance and receive subsidy on cost of accommodation from 30% to 50% of the rent from the French Government.
No IELTS/TOEFL
• IELTS/TOEFL is not mandatory for admission but having the same will have a positive impact on the visa outcome.
Part Time Jobs
• Students can work up to 20 hours per week. Typical part time earning is €10 to €12 per hour. Minimum gross wage is €11.52 per hour.
Visa
• Every student is granted a specific Long Stay Visa for study purposes in France. However, as the country falls within the Schengen area a student has the liberty to visit any of the other Schengen countries as a visitor for a limited period for tourism purpose.
Free French Language Courses
• French classes are provided by many Government organizations for free. Enrolment fees are typically around €5 to €10. Duration remains 2 to 3 hours a day. It is part of the course curriculum for which exams are conducted and students are awarded a certificate for their French knowledge level.
Low Transportation Expenses
• A Transportation pass costs around €35 per month for students under 25 years of age, else it is around €45 to €50 per month.
Job Prospects
• Germany is home to many of the Fortune 500 companies like Volkswagen, Audi AG, BMW, Bentley Motors Limited, Škoda Auto, Siemens etc.
• The German economy is Europe’s strongest. It is the European leader in terms of growth, employment and export.
• Non-EU students are allowed to stay up to 1.5 years (18 months) after the completion of the study to search for a job.
• Indefinite right of residence to graduates after 5 years of working in Germany.