Students and politicians push to scrap Parcoursup as government proposes 2027 reforms
High school students, university applicants and some politicians are demanding the abolition of the Parcoursup platform, while the prime minister announced a reform plan for 2027 and a new admissions system by 2028.
Calls to eliminate Parcoursup are growing among students, prospective university candidates and certain political figures. The platform currently controls access to higher-education programmes. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has outlined a reform of Parcoursup slated for 2027, followed by the introduction of an as-yet-unnamed system in 2028, to be designed with input from student organisations. Activists say the proposals do not go far enough and plan further demonstrations.
Why it matters
The future of France's university admissions system affects millions of students and the equity of higher-education access.
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