France's Attraction to Indian Students: A Shift in Global Higher Ed Landscape? The number of Indian students choosing France as their study destination has surged significantly in recent years.
According to official figures, India has moved from being the 13th to the 11th top source country for international students in just one year, with over 9,100 students enrolled in French institutions in the 2024 25 academic year.
The growth of Indian student numbers in France can be attributed, in part, to the strong bilateral framework between the two countries.