Beginning as a Roman settlement, Dijon is a city located in the east in the Burgundy region, France. The city has more that 150,000 residents. It is home to the University of Burgundy and 3 other higher educational institutions.

France is currently among the 20 best performing countries in terms of the economy due to their excellent results-oriented higher education learning. Most of the courses at universities are offered in the French language. France has 60 public and 100 private universities.

A certificate is a short scholastic program that helps provide students with the education and training they need to qualify for promotions at work or to supplement their existing academic records. These programs are usually completed in less than a year.