‘Choose France for affordable, top-quality education’

French Ambassador-designate to Bangladesh, M Jean-Marc Séré-Charlet, has encouraged Bangladeshi students to consider France as a destination offering top-quality education, affordable tuition fees, and a vibrant international environment.

He made the remarks while speaking at the "Choose France Tour" at the Alliance Française de Dhaka today, according to a statement of the French embassy.

Highlighting growing interest from French universities in Bangladeshi students, the ambassador noted that while ten universities participated in last year's event, twelve are taking part this year.

Addressing concerns about language barriers, the ambassador said, "Let me reassure you that you can live in France nowadays, as most people in big cities speak English. Universities also offer courses entirely in English, so it is not an issue."

According to Campus France Bangladesh, the French government agency hosting the event, students from Bangladesh can choose from nearly 1,700 English-taught programmes across a range of disciplines, including business, management, engineering, sciences, law, social sciences, and the arts.

For non-French speakers, universities also provide French language courses alongside academic studies.

France additionally offers numerous opportunities for doctoral research within its dynamic and well-supported academic ecosystem.

The ambassador interacted with attending students and encouraged them to make use of the services provided by Campus France, which helps prospective applicants identify and match suitable study programmes.

He will meet students in Chattogram at the Hotel Peninsula on Tuesday to close this year's "Choose_France_Tour event.