Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Since 1958, it has constructed a presidential democracy resistant to the instabilities experienced in earlier parliamentary democracies. In recent years, its reconciliation and cooperation with Germany have proved central to the economic integration of Europe, including the advent of the euro in January 1999. Today, France is at the forefront of European states seeking to exploit the momentum of monetary union to advance the creation of a more unified and capable European defense and security apparatus

The Republic of France has had a long tradition of political, administrative and economic centralisation in which the national government in Paris established the most powerful institutions and retained the majority of the state budget. During the 1970s, the national government created 22 administrative regions and regional councils. Each region is comprised of a number of dèpartements, headed by a Prefect and supported by Regional Directors representing all central government Ministries.

International Student Info :

Cost of Living : An average student spends Euro € 400 to 600 per month on his/her living expenses including off campus accommodation, travel etc. The estimation is based on shared accommodation off campus.

Part-Time Work : Full time students at recognised universities/colleges are allowed to work part-time for 20 hours per week.

Country Facts :

Currency : Euro (EUR - € )

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Language : French and English is widely spoken in Paris and Strasbourg.

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