France: African students will need to raise up to 25,000 euros for a visa

France is imposing new financial conditions for African students, requiring up to 25,000 euros in resources to obtain a visa. Tuition fees for non-EU students rise from 178 to about 3,000 euros per year for a bachelor's degree. Protests have taken place demanding a postponement of the new rules. France remains a major destination with over 430,000 international students in 2023-2024.