Higher education
& international
Training Global Talent and Strengthening France–India Academic Attractiveness
A Strategic Pillar of Competitiveness and International Influence
Higher and international education plays a decisive role in skills development, innovation, and the global reach of countries. Universities, grandes écoles, research institutes, and international programmes are essential levers for attracting talent, structuring research, and strengthening economic competitiveness.
In an increasingly interconnected world, higher education is becoming a strategic tool for cooperation, influence, and academic diplomacy.
Vision 2025–2030: Attractiveness, Mobility, and Excellence
Between 2025 and 2030, higher and international education will evolve around major dynamics:
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strengthening student and academic mobility,
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development of joint programmes and dual degrees,
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internationalisation of curricula and research,
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increased integration of digital technologies in teaching,
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closer links between higher education, innovation, and industry.
The objective is to train global talent capable of operating in complex international environments.
France-India Analysis
France
France has a globally recognised higher education ecosystem, characterised by:
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high-level universities and grandes écoles,
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strong attractiveness for international students,
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solid expertise in scientific research and innovation,
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an institutional framework that encourages international academic cooperation.
France positions itself as a key player in academic excellence and in structuring international learning pathways.
India
India is one of the world’s largest reservoirs of talent, with:
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one of the largest student populations in the world,
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a strong culture in science, technology, and engineering,
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a clear commitment to the internationalisation of its institutions,
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growing research capacity and academic partnerships.
The country is a strategic partner for academic cooperation and large-scale talent development.
300+ billion
global international education market
40+ million
higher education students in India
Top 5
European: France's position in student attractiveness
6+ millions
international students worldwide
Common strategic challenges
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Academic Attractiveness and International Mobility
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recognition of degrees and skills,
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scientific cooperation and joint research,
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alignment between education and employment,
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international reach of institutions.
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Higher education is becoming a structuring vector of cooperation and soft power.
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A Pillar of the France–India Corridor
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France–India cooperation in higher and international education opens up concrete opportunities in:
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dual-degree programmes and joint curricula,
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student and faculty mobility,
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collaborative research and innovation,
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university–industry partnerships,
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development of international campuses and transnational programmes.
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FIBC Perspective and Positioning
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The platform adopts a strategic and structured approach to France–India higher and international education by:
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facilitating dialogue between institutions, universities, and companies,
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promoting academic and research initiatives,
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supporting understanding of institutional and educational frameworks,
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identifying sustainable cooperation opportunities.
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This approach aims to position higher and international education as a key pillar of the France–India relationship, serving academic excellence, innovation, and international attractiveness.
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