France to introduce new university admissions system in 2028 after student protests

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Higher Education Minister Philippe Baptiste announced “substantial change” for 2027 (Reuters/File)AI Narration
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France’s government pledged Monday to replace its national online <a href="https://jiuniversity.com/a-bad-omen-syria-bans-women-from-university-courses/” title=”A bad omen? Syria bans women from university courses”>university admissions platform in 2028, seeking to quell student anger after weeks of mass protests over education and living costs

Higher Education Minister Philippe Baptiste announced “substantial change” for 2027 before the platform’s replacement in 2028, during a news conference

Called Parcoursup, the system handles applications to universities and other higher education courses. Students have criticised unclear selection criteria and unequal access to their preferred courses

The announcements followed France’s worst unrest in years on Oct. 17, when demonstrations over school funding and rising living costs descended into rioting and looting across the country

Groups of people set fires, stormed public buildings, including Marseille’s City Hall, looted shops and clashed with police

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