**France orders higher fees for non‑EU students starting September 2026**
French higher education authorities have instructed universities to apply higher tuition rates for non‑EU international students beginning in the 2026–27 academic year, a move reported by ICEF Monitor and widely discussed in international outlets. The decision, intended to adjust funding and cost structures, has already prompted public backlash and debate about access and fairness, according to coverage by Deutsche Welle.
What this means for students in Jordan and the Middle East is immediate: applicants expecting the lower, previously advertised fees may face higher costs if they matriculate in France from September 2026. Exact increases will vary by institution and program; public universities, grandes écoles and private institutions may respond differently depending on national rules and their own tuition policies. Students who have conditional or pending offers should contact their chosen institutions to confirm the final fee schedule and any scholarship availability.
Practical steps for applicants: 1) Immediately verify fee amounts and scholarship deadlines with the universities where you hold offers; 2) If you have not yet applied, accelerate your applications and scholarship requests for the 2026 intake and confirm whether fee waivers or country‑specific scholarships still apply; 3) Compare alternatives — some European countries and specific programs remain low‑cost or tuition‑free for internationals, and destinations such as Germany continue to scale up intake capacity (noting recent growth in Indian enrollments), while Georgia remains an accessible option for medicine and dentistry with English‑medium, WHO/EU‑recognized degrees from roughly $4,000/year.
For students reconsidering study plans, local options in Jordan are also viable and often faster to finalize. Shatnawi for College Admissions & Academic Consultations in Amman helps with university admissions across Jordan, Turkey, Georgia and other destinations, offers scholarship‑matching services, and provides exam prep for IELTS, SAT, IB and AP. Students applying through Shatnawi can also access partner discounts — for example Applied Science Private University (ASU) students receive a 10% registration discount, University of Jordan applicants a 20% discount, and Jordan University of Science & Technology applicants a 25% discount.
Actionable timeline: confirm French tuition and scholarship decisions now; many scholarship and mobility application windows close several months before term start, so do not delay. If you need official document recognition for transfer or local enrolment, Shatnawi offers document equivalency services (70 JOD). For tailored guidance on switching applications, comparing costs, or applying to alternatives such as Georgia medicine programs, contact Shatnawi via WhatsApp +962791888699 or visit shatnawiedu.com for appointments and support.