800 Andorran Students Attend France University Fair in Andorra la Vella

More than 800 students from Andorra's three education systems took part on Thursday in the fifth edition of a university orientation fair focused on studying in France, held at the Congress Centre in Andorra la Vella.

The event brought together 23 higher education institutions and centres, which presented university and vocational training options in fields including engineering, health, law, economics, foreign languages and communication. Students were able to learn about academic pathways, admission requirements and exchange opportunities with Andorran institutions, as well as practical information on scholarships, accommodation and support services.

For the first time, the Institut Catholique d'Arts et Métiers de Toulouse, which specialises in engineering, was among the participants. Informative sessions were also held on Parcoursup, the French platform for university pre-registration.

Education Minister Ladislau Baró highlighted the strength of academic relations between Andorra and France and reiterated the intention to keep expanding study opportunities for young people. He pointed to the diversity of Andorra's education system, its proximity to France, and the quality of French higher education.

France's ambassador to Andorra, Nicolas Eybalin, stressed the fair's role in showing students the breadth of French university offerings and said he hoped it would encourage more young people to continue their studies in France. "This event helps strengthen relations between France and Andorra," he said.