French universities deepen ties with Korea as student interest grows
French higher education institutions are increasingly turning their attention to Korea, with participation in a major education fair in Seoul more than doubling in just two years, driven by growing interest among French students in studying in Korea. A total of 44 French institutions took part in this year's Study in France fair, organized by the French Embassy in Seoul and Campus France, up from…
French universities are forging stronger connections with Korea as student interest in studying in the country continues to rise, according to a report by The Korea Times. Participation in a major education fair in Seoul has more than doubled over the past two years, from 20 institutions in 2021 to 44 in 2023, according to Sébastien Codina, a scientific and higher education cooperation attache at the French Embassy in Seoul.
Codina attributes the surge in interest to the growing popularity of Korean culture in France, which extends beyond K-pop, beauty, and food.
The increased enthusiasm for Korean studies is not limited to popular culture; it also encompasses a growing desire among French higher educational institutions to establish academic partnerships with Korean institutions. One such institution expanding its network of Korean partners is Sciences Po, a leading French institution in political science and international relations.
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