Media Release
Udupi, Feb 14: The Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) recently hosted the ‘Choose France Education Tour 2024,’ a significant event that took place on February 7 at the Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT) Library Auditorium. This collaborative effort with Campus France brought together 13 leading French universities and institutions, offering Indian students a glimpse into the extensive educational opportunities available in France.
Dr François-Xavier Mortreuil - Attache for science and higher education at the French embassy in India, remarked on the occasion, "The choose France education tour is a cornerstone in our mission to foster academic exchanges and collaboration between France and India. It opens up a myriad of opportunities for Indian students to immerse themselves in the rich academic landscape of France, further strengthening the educational bond between our two countries."
Echoing the sentiment, Dr Anil Rana expressed, "We are proud to host the Choose France Education Tour at MIT. This event not only showcases the diverse higher education options available in France but also serves as a platform for our students to explore global opportunities that align with their academic and career aspirations."
Dr Karunakar A Kotegar highlighted the event's key achievements, "The education tour was a resounding success, featuring engaging presentations by campus France on higher education in France, including scholarship opportunities. The students had the invaluable opportunity to interact directly with representatives from some of France's finest universities and business schools. The highlight of the event was the comprehensive overview it provided of the academic programmes in Engineering, management, hospitality, and tourism, offering a glimpse into the vibrant student life and the innovative educational environment in France."
A cohort of 13 top French universities, including ESSEC Business School, EM Lyon, Neoma Business School, EDHEC Business School, Audencia Business School, and Y Schools were present at the education fair. The participants learned more about educational prospects in France for engineering, management, hospitality, and tourism. Campus France also gave presentations about higher education and scholarship opportunities for Indian students in France.
The Choose France Education Tour 2024 at MAHE has significantly contributed to the ongoing effort to enrich academic and cultural exchanges between India and France. It serves as a gateway for students to global education and intercultural experiences, reinforcing MAHE's commitment to facilitating international educational opportunities.
For more details on future events and international opportunities, interested individuals are encouraged to contact the office of international affairs and collaborations, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal. This event is just one of the many initiatives that MAHE undertakes to ensure its students have access to a world-class education and the chance to pursue their dreams on a global stage.