France Plans to End Tuition Fee Exemptions for Non — EU Students in Higher Education. Paris, France – In a significant policy shift, the French government has announced its intention to terminate the exemption of tuition fees for non-EU students, effective from the 2026-2027 academic year. Under the new policy, international students from outside the European Union will be required to pay €2,895 per year for a bachelor’s degree and €3,941 for a master’s degree, a stark contrast to the current subsidized rates of €178 and €254, respectively.
The Minister of Higher Education, Philippe Baptiste, emphasized that these fees remain considerably lower than those in other major educational hubs such as the United States or the United Kingdom.
The “Choose France For Higher Education “plan, unveiled by the government, is designed to restrict tuition fee exemptions to only 10% of non-EU student populations, down from the current near-90% rate. This policy, which includes exceptions for government scholarship holders, those on exchange agreements, and doctoral students, is aimed at ensuring that fee waivers are reserved for specific cases. This decision marks a significant move by the French government to enforce differentiated fees and bolster university revenues, potentially affecting the accessibility of higher education for international students, particularly those from lower-income backgrounds.
As France seeks to position itself as a leading educational destination, the new tuition fee policy may raise concerns about its long — term appeal to students from priority regions like Africa and Asia.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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