France is eliminating personalized housing assistance for a large portion of non-EU foreign students . Moroccan students, among the most numerous on French campuses, risk being particularly affected by this measure that increases the cost of studies.
While many students struggle to find housing in France, Compiègne stands out as an exception. Maria, who came from Casablanca, chose a Crous room for 280 euros to limit her expenses and avoid complicated procedures.
A decree published in the French Official Journal modifies the conditions for access to personal housing assistance for non-EU foreign students . Moroccan students enrolled in France may be affected, depending on their situation.
Moroccan students remain the largest group of foreign students in France, with 35,700 enrolled in 2024-2025. However, this top position comes with a decline for the third consecutive year, as other countries gain ground.
With 57 eligible candidates at École Polytechnique in 2026, Moroccan preparatory classes record a 14% increase . The national educational landscape is diversifying with the emergence of new high-performing scientific hubs to join the global elite.
Moroccan candidates admitted to oral exams at French grandes écoles will receive free plane tickets. The Ministry of National Education will cover their round-trip flights to take these tests in France.
The first admission results on Parcoursup are revealed this Tuesday, June 2, opening an important phase for more than one million candidates for higher education in France. Among them are also Moroccan high school students, but not all go through the same procedure.
The French government has validated a decree modifying the exemption rules for registration fees for international students. This text, crucial for Moroccan students, clarifies acquired rights and sets new allocation limits.
Since May 1st, foreigners wishing to reside in France are facing a drastic increase in taxes . The new finance law has driven up the price of fiscal stamps required to obtain or renew their documents.
Around a hundred students demonstrated on Tuesday in Nantes against the explosion of university fees for foreigners . A measure deemed discriminatory that directly impacts young people from outside the EU, including Moroccans, one of the country’s main student communities.
The increase in fares for grand taxis connecting Sidi Bou Othmane to Marrakech is causing outrage. Users are denouncing a price hike that weighs heavily on their daily budgets, in the absence of sufficient transport alternatives.
Strasbourg University has decided to unenroll around forty master’s students from outside the European Union who were unable to pay €3,941 in tuition fees. This strict application of the law has sparked outrage among unions and faculty members.