A series of alumni testimonials about French colleges and universities. The alumni share their personal experiences about their courses, part-time jobs, internships, job search, etc. I have focused on alumni because it can help prospective and current students get a complete picture of the course and future opportunities.
In this particular article, Aravinthan was kind enough to share his Master’s experiences from Toulouse Business School (TBS).
Alumni & Course Information
| Name | Aravinthan |
| LinkedIn Profile | NA |
| Degree | Master of Science (MSc) “RNCP/CGE certified” |
| Course Specialization | |
| Year of Graduation | 2021 |
| College | |
| City | Toulouse & Albi |
| Course Intake | September |
| Course Duration (including internship) | 18 months |
| Course Fees | 18,500€ |
| Funding for the course | Bank Education Loan |
| Monthly Expenses (Rent, utilities, etc) | 600€ |
| French level before the Course | A1 |
| French level after Graduation | A2 |
| Status after Graduation | Salaried Employee |
| Current Status | Project Management Officer (Aeronautical), Toulouse Salary Range: 35-40k€ |
MSc Course Structure at TBS
Personal Experiences during the Course
- In my opinion, the classes and courses are very good and the syllabus is well structured.
- TBS has multiple business partners and took us on industrial visits where we can able to understand the subjects in depth in real life. Also, we are asked to solve/work out the case studies which are very interesting though.
- Regarding the French language, it is not that much we can expect from this course. To be honest, it is very few words that we can improve in French, not even at a basic level.
Part-time Job Experience
- I did a part-time job during the COVID period in Bordeaux.
- It was a small telecom product-selling money exchange shop where I worked as management of that shop (polyvalent) for 10 months.
- Later, I started working in my current company after the end of COVID.
Internship Experience
- I finished my 3 months internship at GSK in Brussels, Belgium.
Job Search Experience
- It was difficult to find any job during COVID-19 and even fewer part-time jobs because the businesses were closed.
- After COVID, the job market opened and it was reasonably difficult to find a job.
Advice for Juniors
- First of all, be positive and try to learn French whenever possible.
- It is better to learn French before coming to France. If not, you can always learn French during the day-to-day life here.
- I would strongly suggest finding a part-time job, only in case you have more free time in your school.
- It will help you to understand the French work environment, possibly to improve French, and also a source of income.
- French people are friendly and try to explore the cities, restaurants, foods, and places. There are some very good places to visit in France.
Information about Toulouse Business School
Practical Information
Intake – September every year
Entrance requirements:
- 4-year Bachelor’s Degree (240 ECTS) or equivalent
- If you hold a 3-year Bachelor’s Degree (180 ECTS), you must apply to our MSc preparatory program.
- For programs taught in English: Native speaker, IELTS 6.5 OR equivalent.
- For programs taught in French: Native speaker, DELF B2 OR equivalent
- Contact the school for more information: international.admissions@tbs-education.fr
- Applicants shall not be more than 32 years old.
Fees & Funding:
- Application fee: 100€
- Holders of a 4-year bachelor’s degree (240 ECTS): 18,500 € to 20,000 €
- Holders of a 3-year bachelor’s degree (180 ECTS): 22,100 € to 23,600 € (including the preparatory program).
- TBS Education has discounts on fees that can go up to 25%: The candidates will know whether they are eligible for any discount through the acceptance email.
- Extensions for payments are subject to conditions.
- Several French associations like Campus France also award scholarships to International students studying in France.
- Different funding opportunities are available. Please contact the Admission Office for more information.
How to Apply:
- An online application that opens every September for the following academic year.
Contact Information:
- TOULOUSE/PARIS: international.admissions@tbs-education.fr
- BARCELONA: admission@tbs-education.es
- CASABLANCA: admission@tbs-education.ma
Disclaimer
- These are original testimonials collected from the alumni via Linkedin.
- Opinions expressed are from the alumni and so the author or the blog cannot be held responsible.
- These testimonials include both facts and opinions. Facts will not change but opinions might differ based on personal experiences, perspectives, etc.
