France Opens Doors Wider for Indian Students!

Amidst the numerous restrictions imposed by the US on foreign students, France aims to strengthen educational ties with India. By 2030, France is planning to welcome 30,000 Indian students into their country. This is a sharp rise from the current 8,000 enrolled for 2023-24 academic year. Hence, it could be the best alternative to the US, for pursuing higher academics for Indian students.

French ambassador Thierry Mathou, speaking to an English daily, said that the readiness of France to welcome Indian students is part of a broader plan to deepen people-to-people connections under the India-France strategic partnership.

France, according to a report in the leading English daily, has introduced tailored measures to attract Indian students. As part of it, special one-year “classes internationals” would be held in 35 French universities. The curriculum to be pursued in these universities includes intensive training in French language, for all those completing high school. Introductory courses in the chosen field will also be conducted.