A pool of talent
Thanks to a high-performing education system, strong international attractiveness and massive investments in training for the jobs of the future, France ensures that businesses have access to highly qualified skills.
58 % Of the active population with a higher education diploma or in a position with a high level of qualification in 2024 Eurostat, 2026
3rd EU country in terms of the number of doctoral level students in 2022 Eurostat, 2026
1st EU country in the 2025 Shanghai Rankings Shanghai Ranking, 2025
4 Universities in the top 100 of the 2025 Shanghai Rankings Shanghai Ranking, 2025
An educational system recognized for its excellence
France is making a long-term investment in the training and skills development of its working population.
This solid academic foundation feeds into strategic industrial, technological and scientific sectors.
Strong international attractiveness
France attracts and retains foreign talent:
- 443,500 international students welcomed in 2024-2025 (Campus France, 2025)
- 80% of foreign graduates continue their careers in France (Campus France, 2024)
France also offers international sections ranging from elementary school to high school:
- 550 international educational programs
- 18 languages and cultures represented in the international sections
This dynamic promotes the diversity of skills and the adaptability of businesses.
To find out more, consult our interactive map of international sections in France.
Anticipating the jobs of the future
With the “France 2030” plan, the French government is investing massively to adapt training programs to emerging industrial needs.
- €2.5 billion dedicated to future skills
- Target: 400,000 people trained each year
- Priority given to digital technology, decarbonization, biomedicines, electric vehicles, nuclear power…
The labor market by region
Thanks to Data Emploi, the France Travail platform which provides access to updated data on the labor market by region, you can analyze employment, promising sectors, offers, skills sought and jobs in high demand.