By Deogratius Kamagi
THE
accessibility of information required by Tanzanians wishing to study in
France has been simplified after French Embassy yesterday locally
launched an Information Centre that will provide them with relevant
tips.
The establishment
of the centre which has been stationed at the University of Dar es
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campus comes after the embassy realised that there was a
high demand of Tanzanians who want to further their studies in their
country, but facing difficulties during application processes.
Speaking at the
event, French Ambassador to Tanzania, Mr Frederick Clavier said his
government was dedicated and well determined to welcome more foreign
students, as part of enhancing bilateral relations, besides knowledge
sharing among members, including others from all parts of the world.
"The presence of
Tanzanian students in France will help in promoting the Tanzania culture
and Swahili language, French students will also do part of their
studies in Tanzania to learn Swahili," he said.
The Ambassador
added that his country has been one of the most popular study
destinations in the world with nearly 300,000 students; relatively with
low tuition fees and chance to live in France are certainly appealing.
"But France's
education system can be frustrating to navigate, this is why we have
decided to launch this centre," pointed out the envoy, adding that they
will also double the number of university courses that are offered in
English.
Expounding further,
Mr Clavier said for the past ten years, the number of Diploma courses
that are offered in English has been increased five times by the French
Universities.
Also there are more
than 1,000 courses that are fully taught in English mostly at Master's
level. "The French government through the Ministry of Europe and Foreign
Affairs is also determined to offer 15,000 Scholarships to students
from East and African countries," he hinted.
Present at the
event, was the Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Education, Science and
Technology, Dr Leonard Akwilapo, who thanked the French Embassy for the
initiative, and called upon Tanzanians to make better use of the
opportunity.
He was of a view
that the opportunity to study abroad also provides Tanzanians with
competency, especially in technologies that aren't in the country.
"This will
complement Tanzanians in the industrialisation drive by ensuring the
country has sufficient number of experts in various fields," he added,
and pledged for the total cooperation from the government to ensure the
opportunities are well utilised.
On his part the
UDSM V ice Chancellor, Prof William Anangisye, said the centre will
inevitably cultivate and increase interest of many Tanzanians to study
in France.
"Our graduates will
find the Centre useful as it creates hope for further and alternative
education opportunities, and it has created a space for future
negotiations between our University and institutions in France for
further students and staff to exchange programmes," he pointed out.
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