PARIS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS - GENERAL INFORMATION

Administration Procedures and Visas

Students, who are citizens of non E.U. countries, must apply for a Student Visa at the French Consulate in their home country or country of residence. PGSM provides the documents necessary for students to obtain this visa upon registration.

Students are strongly encouraged to apply for a visa early, and to check on the necessary documentation specific to their nationalities, especially if they are applying from a third country where the requirements for local nationals may differ from those that apply for foreign residents.

The International Student Identity Card (ISIC)

PGSM Group provides a student card to all newly registered international student upon their arrival. The ISIC reserves for students certain privileges in over 90 countries in the world, including discount prices in public transport, travel agencies, cinemas, museums, restaurants, student housing and residences, among many others (www.isic.tm.fr).

Part time Jobs in France

All foreign students with residence cards (cartes de séjour) have the right to work 17 hours a week in France.

 

Health Insurance & Social Security

All students enrolled in the MBA program under the age of 28 qualify for French student health insurance and benefit from all the rights and advantages associated with student status in France. Students benefit from a system called "Student Social Security".There are numerous advantages, which allow access to certain restaurants at reduced rates, the possibility of finding lodging in student dormitories at the Cité Universitaire, reduced rates for public transportation…

Financing your studies

Merit Scholarship: PSGM awards scholarship for those candidates who have shown prior academic excellence.The Scholarship Committee takes into account the candidate’s academic record.You can also finance your studies by Bank loan with low rates (for E.U residents), Scholarship from organizations and Sponsorship from your employer.

Housing

The International Relations Office helps students from abroad to find suitable housing. The school can make arrangements for immediate short-term accommodation upon arrival in students hostels or hotels upon requests. Housing solutions include shared or single, furnished or unfurnished apartments and homestays.