50 Renowned Universities Participate in “Choose France Tour 2025”

The Choose France Tour 2025 concluded on Saturday in Mumbai, marking the end of a successful four-city education fair that drew around 700 students and parents from across Mumbai.

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The event, hosted at The Sahara Star Hotel, offered Indian students an opportunity to explore academic and career prospects in France through direct interaction with representatives from more than 50 French universities and higher education institutions.

Organised jointly by the French Embassy in India and Campus France, the tour served as a one-stop platform for guidance on scholarships, visa procedures, and student life in France. The fair saw participation from renowned institutions offering programs across disciplines such as engineering, management, arts, design, and hospitality.

The French Ambassador to India Thierry Mathou, emphasised France's long-term commitment to establishing solid educational connections with India. "Our ambition to welcome 30,000 Indian students by 2030, a goal we will achieve together, driven by our faith in your exceptional talent, best illustrates France's commitment to India," he said.

He continued by saying that every Indian student studying in France is "a future partner in our bilateral relationship" and that "we are making a tangible investment in your academic and professional success through flagship initiatives like Classes Internationales and our ongoing efforts to streamline visa processes.”

According to the Embassy of France, Indian student enrollments in French institutions have risen by 17 percent in the 2024-25 academic year, a sign that the country is rapidly closing in on its 2030 target.

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Speaking exclusively to The Free Press Journal, Dr Philippe Maurin, Scientific and Higher Education Attaché at the Consulate General of France in Mumbai, said the growing interest among Indian students is driven by France's academic excellence across diverse fields.