The number of international students in tertiary education in ICT in France has shown a fluctuating trend from 2013 to 2023. In 2023, there were 15.75 thousand students enrolled in this field. From 2013 to 2018, student enrollment declined significantly, highlighted by a sharp drop in 2018 when numbers fell by 30.38%. Despite a recovery in 2019 with a growth of 29.84%, the subsequent years showed stabilization but no substantial growth. The overall compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last 5 years remained negative at -0.67% from 2024 to 2028, indicating a gradual decrease.
Future trends to watch for:
- The impact of global events on international student mobility.
- Changes in France’s educational policies and their attractiveness to international students.
- The effects of digital transformation and remote learning on international student enrollment trends in ICT education.