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France to Replace Parcoursup by 2028, Add 15,000 Spots

By Drooid · Oct 29, 2026 · How we work

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France's government pledged to replace the Parcoursup university admissions platform by 2028.
Higher Education Minister Philippe Baptiste announced up to €4 billion in loans for school renovations.
The plan adds 15,000 university spots, caps some high-school classes at 28, and raises grants with inflation.
Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez reported 1,435 arrests after deploying 70,000 police on October 24.
Authorities estimated 410,000 protesters, while organizers claimed nearly 800,000.

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France's government pledged to replace the Parcoursup university admissions platform by 2028.
Higher Education Minister Philippe Baptiste announced up to €4 billion in loans for school renovations.
The plan adds 15,000 university spots, caps some high-school classes at 28, and raises grants with inflation.
Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez reported 1,435 arrests after deploying 70,000 police on October 24.
Authorities estimated 410,000 protesters, while organizers claimed nearly 800,000.