The share of international students in tertiary education for natural sciences, mathematics, and statistics in France is projected to rise from 16.16% in 2024 to 17.34% in 2028. Based on the forecasted data, the year-on-year growth rate from 2024 to 2025 is approximately 1.79%, and from 2025 to 2026 is about 1.82%. The growth trend is steadily increasing with a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 1.77% from 2024 to 2028. This demonstrates a positive trajectory towards an increase in international students as a percentage of all students.
Future trends to watch for include policy changes in France's education and immigration system, geopolitical factors affecting student mobility, and competition from other countries in attracting international students. Keeping an eye on these factors will be crucial for projecting student demographics beyond 2028.
