In 2022–2023, 421,000 international students chose France for their higher education, marking a 3% increase compared to the previous year and a 17% rise over five years (source: Campus France – Key Figures on Student Mobility 2024).
International students in France: a positive trend
The pandemic slowed global student mobility, but France has bounced back. While countries such as the United States and Australia are seeing their numbers stagnate or even decline, France remains an attractive destination thanks to its openness and appealing academic programs. Student flows within the European Union, particularly in the United Kingdom, Turkey, the Netherlands, and France, have even increased in some cases.
Changes across different countries
Some countries are adjusting their policies:
- Canada has reduced student visas by 35%
- Australia aims to limit the growth of international students
- The Netherlands is considering a numerus fixus for English-taught undergraduate programs
- The United Kingdom is restricting dependents and regulating the conversion of student visas into work visas
In France, this continued openness could represent a real opportunity. Countries like Germany plan to double the proportion of international graduates staying after their studies to address skilled labor shortages.
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