How can we explain the indictment of three officials from Esbia (European School of Business and International Affairs) in Le Mans, in a fraud case aimed at facilitating the fraudulent acquisition of residence permits for foreign students? In Algeria, Campus France warns students wishing to study in France. Find the details in our student news review for week 48.
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According to La Dépêche, the University of Technology of Tarbes has been officially created after two years of collective work. The creation decree was signed jointly by Sylvie Retailleau, Minister of Higher Education and Research, Bruno Le Maire, Minister of Economy, Thomas Cazenave, Minister Delegate, and Elisabeth Borne, Prime Minister. This decree transforms the National School of Engineers of Tarbes into a University of Technology and the University Institute of Technology of Tarbes into an internal institute of the University. This new entity benefits from budgetary and governance autonomy, allowing it to offer training adapted to the territory. In the coming months, the university officials will have to set up its budget, elect councils, and establish the foundations for its future operation.
In Quebec, it is not about the creation of a university but about ensuring the quality of education. In a column in Le Devoir, the 27 department heads of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Concordia University express their concern over the announcement of tuition fee increases. According to them, this increase compromises the mission of universities to promote Quebec internationally. They reject the polarization between students and universities and emphasize the importance of collaboration rather than competition. The directors insist on the role of universities as places of collective learning, exchange, and creation of local and global links. They call for better funding for all universities, warning against the negative consequences of a high cost of studies for foreign students and out-of-province students. They urge working together for the development and reputation of students and ideas, both in Quebec and abroad.
While some directors strive for quality in institutions, others resort to defrauding students. According to Le Parisien, three officials from the European School of Business and International Affairs (Esbia) in Le Mans have been indicted in a fraud case aimed at facilitating the acquisition of residence permits for foreign students. An investigation ongoing since April has revealed the existence of a suspected fraud network, where the institution’s officials are suspected of selling fake school documents to students living in Benin. These documents, sold at a high price, allegedly allowed students to stay in France. The investigation also revealed irregularities regarding the public funding received by the school. The three officials have been indicted on various charges, including aiding organised illegal stay, aggravated fraud, and breach of trust. They face up to 10 years in prison.
In Algeria, Campus France tries at its level, but not always successfully, to prevent students from falling into trap institutions like ESBIA. According to Algérie 360, Campus France has published a statement on its official website announcing the deadlines for submitting applications for Algerian students as part of the 2024 study campaign in France. Students wishing to enrol in the first year of a bachelor’s degree L1 or in an architecture school must send their applications by 10 December 2023. For enrolments in other fields, the deadline is set for 17 December 2023. Campus France encourages students not to wait until the deadline to send their files. The statement also details the steps to follow to validate the final choice and mentions the procedures in case of visa refusal or changes in choice.
Still in Algeria, Express reports that the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Kamel Baddari, presided over the ceremony awarding the « Study in Algeria » label to several university institutions in Algeria. This label was awarded to institutions that met the educational and service criteria aimed at improving the reception of international students. The minister highlighted his sector’s commitment to improving reception conditions by emphasizing the quality of education and the dynamics of scientific research and innovation in Algeria. The objective of this label is to stimulate competitiveness among national university institutions to improve the services offered to international students. In its first edition, nearly 75% of university institutions and residences received the label. The ministry aims to make Algeria the main regional destination for international students by 2029 and encourages diplomatic representations to promote Algeria as a scientific destination and to enhance the visibility of Algerian universities abroad.Back in France, students from Algeria and all over the world are searching for a prestigious business school. L’Étudiant presents its methodology used for the 2023/2024 edition of its ranking of top business schools. Based on 85 criteria spread across eight themes, this ranking aims to provide a balanced view of the 37 schools evaluated. This year, some changes have been made, particularly in the areas of professionalisation and social openness. Indicators such as the rate of access to a permanent contract and graduates’ satisfaction with support towards professionalisation have been introduced. Data collected last year was partially used to test the methodology’s developments. The ranking also allows for the evaluation of schools’ involvement in social accessibility by identifying exemptions, reductions, and assistance offered to students. New weightings have been applied to take into account the size of schools in relation to the number of teachers and active international partners.
Thanks to the ranking, it is possible to know the best institutions in France. Now, if you want to pursue higher education in France, this year according to L’Étudiant, the « higher education » section will see several changes. Firstly, the number of available courses could increase, rising from 23,000 in 2023. Business schools, audiovisual, communication, hospitality, and paramedical schools could be added to the current offer. Additionally, the number of apprenticeship courses could also grow, in response to the increasing demand from applicants. Regarding the evaluation of candidates, speciality grades will no longer be considered in the application. Courses will mainly focus on first-year grades and the two final year reports. Furthermore, the motivated training project will be renamed ‹ cover letter › to simplify the vocabulary. Finally, some courses, mainly non-selective ones, may no longer require a cover letter this year.
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