Algeria ranks second for foreign students in France
Thousands of Algerian students received study visas for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Algeria is the second-largest country of origin for international students in France, a position that highlights the ongoing appeal of French educational institutions. For the 2025-2026 academic year, the French Embassy in Algeria and Campus France Algeria announced the issuance of thousands of study visas to Algerian nationals.
Data from Campus France, based on French Ministry of Higher Education and Research figures, shows that most Algerian students enroll in public universities. Others pursue studies in specialized institutions like business and engineering schools, art and architecture programs, and preparatory classes.
These new arrivals contribute to the academic exchanges between Algeria and France, reinforcing the strong interest Algerian youth have in French higher education programs, from bachelor's degrees to doctorates.