France will exempt Lebanese students enrolled in its public universities from registration fees for the 2026–2027 academic year, according to an announcement by the Lebanese Embassy in Paris.
The decision was made by Emmanuel Macron during a meeting at the Élysée Palace with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam earlier this week, the embassy said in a statement posted on X.
While no official reason was detailed, France has repeatedly voiced its support for Lebanon amid renewed conflict that has claimed thousands of lives in recent weeks.
The move comes at a time when registration fees for international students in France have generally been on the rise, making the exemption a significant relief for Lebanese students pursuing higher education in the country.
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