France plans to replace Parcoursup in 2028

The French government says it will replace Parcoursup, the country’s university admissions platform, in 2028, while keeping it in use for the 2027 admissions cycle. The announcement pairs the planned overhaul with changes to admissions transparency and a pledge to add 15,000 higher-education places across 2027 and 2028. Higher Education Minister Philippe Baptiste said institutions would provide fuller selection criteria for the 2027 cycle and explain rejection decisions when applicants ask for reasons. The government says the additional places will be introduced over the same two years. The measures are pledges, not completed changes. Parcoursup processes applications to universities and other higher-education programs. Students have criticized the platform over unclear selection criteria and unequal access to preferred courses. The government has not settled what will replace it. The ministry is considering options that include changes to how continuous assessment is counted and an artificial-intelligence tool for academic guidance. The ministry said the 15,000 places would comprise 10,000 in BTS programs, 4,000 in BUT programs and 1,000 in university health-access pathways....