France, as a developed country in Europe, not only boasts beautiful scenery, advanced infrastructure, and a diverse modern culture, but also prestigious institutions such as Sorbonne University and École Normale Supérieure, along with the French business school system represented by HEC Paris. It has always been one of the most popular destinations for studying abroad, ranking fourth in the world for international students, following the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, and is also the largest non-English speaking destination for international students.
Currently, the registration fees for international students pursuing bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in French higher education institutions are 170 euros (approximately 1,355 RMB), 243 euros (approximately 1,937 RMB), and 380 euros (approximately 3,028 RMB), respectively, which are the same as those for domestic students. However, this favorable policy is about to end.
According to reports, on November 19, French Prime Minister Philippe announced at the Francophonie Teaching Conference that "French universities will increase registration fees" — the registration fees for foreign students from outside the EU studying at public universities in France will rise to 2,800 euros (approximately 22,000 RMB) per year for undergraduate studies, and 3,800 euros (approximately 30,000 RMB) per year for master's and doctoral studies, starting from the next academic year.
Comparatively, the cost for non-EU students to pursue undergraduate studies in France will skyrocket by 16 times! The cost for graduate studies will increase by 15 times! Doctoral fees will also rise by nearly 10 times!
Prime Minister Philippe believes that international students from outside the European Economic Area should at least bear one-third of the actual educational costs incurred by the government. Increasing registration fees for foreign students will improve the reception conditions for international students. He stated that France aims to attract 500,000 international students by 2027, while the current number of international students in France is 324,000.
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