The Erasmus Plus program has succeeded in establishing itself in almost all universities in the European Union, including in France.
At the very beginning, Erasmus + was an exchange between higher education institutions. Later, other projects were introduced, such as the possibility of doing an internship abroad, carrying out a voluntary activity, developing educational projects and sports projects throughout Europe.
France is the most dynamic country in terms of Erasmus + exchanges
France is the most dynamic country in terms of Erasmus exchanges, with almost 44,000 students or apprentices benefiting from European mobility.
But there are sometimes disparities on the French territory. In this article, we will list the best universities in France that have a developed Erasmus Plus structure.
When it comes to Erasmus Plus, the universities of Strasbourg, Lorraine, Marseille and Paris are generally at the top of the list. What is the reality? An article in Les Echos gives us some interesting information on the subject.
Erasmus Plus in France
The article in Les Echos gives some figures on the participation of French students in the Erasmus Plus program. According to the article, no less than 85,000 participants went abroad thanks to a European mobility trip.
In France, there are almost 1025 higher education institutions (schools and universities) that offer Erasmus Plus support.
However, it is worth remembering that not only university students can benefit from it, but also those who study in vocational schools (BTS, DU, DUT, etc.).
The ranking of the best French institutions to go abroad
Les Echos’ ranking is based on the number of students who have chosen to study or do an internship abroad.
By deduction, in a university, the more students go on an Erasmus trip, the more likely it is that the institution will offer quality support throughout the stay.
Each French institution can develop its own academic and professional network in the member countries of the European Union. The more numerous and comprehensive the partnerships, the better the student will benefit from an Erasmus Plus stay.
The most active French institutions in terms of Erasmus Plus mobility in order :
- University of Clermont Auvergne
- University of Montpellier
- The University of Aix Marseille
- ESC La Rochelle
- The University of Strasbourg
- The University of Dijon Bourgogne
- The EM School of Lyon
- The University of Bretagne Occidentale-Brest
As you can see, it is not necessarily the major French cities such as Paris, Marseille or Lyon that lead the ranking. European mobility should therefore be studied on a case-by-case basis and students wishing to prepare their stay in advance should study the support provided by their university.
For more information, it is advisable to go to the European or international mobility service of the higher education institution, then to ask for all the programs there are in the establishment.
It is also important to look into the various forms of assistance available (internship grant, study grant, merit-based grant, regional grant, etc.).
