# France Pledges New University Admissions For Students To Quell Anger After Mass Protests

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/france-pledges-new-university-admissions-for-students-to-quell-anger-after-mass-protests/
- Published: 2026-10-26T19:27:54+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-27T10:55:53+00:00
- Original publisher: HuffPost (publisher lean: Far left)
- Original article: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/france-pledges-new-admissions-system-mass-student-protests_n_6adfa6c8e4b059999c61cf71
- Topics: Europe, Government, Politics, World

## Key points

- France will replace Parcoursup in 2028.
- Changes to admissions are planned for 2027.
- Students also want better-resourced schools.

## Summary

France has pledged to replace its university admissions platform, Parcoursup, in 2028, following weeks of student protests over education and living costs. The government says the system will undergo substantial changes in 2027, as it responds to complaints about unclear selection criteria and unequal access to courses.

Two student groups welcomed some concessions after meeting Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, but called for protests to continue. Demonstrations on 17 October ended in rioting and looting, while a later national protest drew more than 400,000 people according to authorities, and nearly 800,000 according to organisers. Students are also seeking more teachers, school repairs, smaller classes and better learning conditions, particularly in poorer communities.

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