2024-04-11
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france welcomes 412,000 international students to test
Study in France: Welcome 412,000 International Students!
France welcomes 412,000 international students to test
- In the academic year 2022/23, France hosted over 412,000 international students, marking a 3% increase from the previous year and a 17% increase over five years. The country aims to welcome 500,000 international students by 2027 as part of the 'Bienvenue en France' national strategy.
- France's largest group of international students comes from Sub-Saharan Africa, accounting for 24% of the total international student population, which has significantly increased over the last five years.
- Morocco, Algeria, and China are among the top countries sending students to France, and the number of students from various nations like Italy, Spain, Lebanon, Congo, and India has substantially increased.
- France offers affordable tuition fees for international students, making it an attractive destination for higher education compared to other popular countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia.
- French universities emphasize employability, focusing on practical experience through apprenticeships and internships, enhancing students' readiness for the job market.
- CY Cergy Paris University, with a notable international student population, is introducing international classes to facilitate the integration of non-French-speaking Indian students into the French higher education system.
- France aims to welcome 30,000 Indian students by 2030, as announced by President Emmanuel Macron. The number of Indian students studying in France has recently increased by 11%.
- In outbound mobility, Belgium and the UK were the top destinations for French students in 2021, with a growing interest in European countries and a rise in students choosing sustainability-focused mobility options.
- Efforts to encourage student mobility to Sub-Saharan African countries with established cross-mobility programs are increasing, reflecting a broader diversity and internationalization of education in France.
