Campus France

What Campus France does

Campus France is a French public agency (Établissement public à caractère industriel et commercial, or EPIC) established to promote French higher education internationally and manage the reception of international students and researchers. Headquartered in Paris and operating a network of Campus France Spaces in over 80 countries and territories, the agency is jointly overseen by the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs (MEAE) and the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation (MESRI). Its primary users are prospective international students and researchers seeking to study or conduct research in France, with secondary engagement of French higher education institutions and international alumni.

The agency's core products and services are delivered through a digital platform anchored by the main website portal, the Eclectus online application system for bilateral PHC (Hubert Curien Partnerships) research programs, the Campus France Live streaming service, and two mobile applications (Immersion France for language stays and Kiosque Campus France for higher education professionals). Beyond the digital layer, Campus France manages scholarship programs (Eiffel Excellence, MOPGA), runs the France Alumni social network for former international students, awards the Label Bienvenue en France quality certification to welcoming institutions, and coordinates the Choose France national attractiveness strategy. The product portfolio functions as an integrated lifecycle ecosystem spanning discovery, application, arrival, in-country support, and post-graduation engagement.

Campus France's business model is that of a publicly funded agency: its services are provided free of charge to students and researchers, and its revenue is derived entirely from appropriations by MEAE and MESRI, with no disclosed private revenue streams, tuition, or commercial pricing. Operating geographies span Europe, Africa, Asia-Oceania, North Africa-Middle East, and the Americas, with five regional network entities operating as wholly owned regional structures. Bilateral research cooperation is managed through a portfolio of country-specific PHC programs with partner countries including China, Slovenia, Malaysia, Australia, Algeria, Hong Kong, and Russia.

Name

Campus France

Legal name

CAMPUS FRANCE

Website

https://campusfrance.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Campus France is the official French government agency that promotes French higher education internationally and welcomes international students and researchers to France, operating a network of 80+ country offices and providing free services funded by two French ministries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Education Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Administration of Education Programs (92311), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

Study Abroad Program Management & Administration (for Institutions) (EDAIAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Intergovernmental Education Cooperation & Bilateral/Multilateral Programs (EDADALAA), International Student Advising & Compliance (SEVIS/UKVI/IRCC) (EDALANAA), Degree-Level Scholarships (Undergrad/Masters/PhD/Postdoc) (EDAIAOAE), International/Transnational Accreditation & Recognition Bodies (EDADACAG)

Keywords

• International student services
• Higher education promotion
• Research mobility programs
• Scholarship administration
• Alumni network management

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding (EPIC): Campus France operates as an Établissement Public à Caractère Industriel et Commercial (EPIC), funded primarily by the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs (MEAE) and the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation (MESRI). The agency provides its services free of charge to students and researchers as a public service mission.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Campus France is the official French government agency for promoting French higher education internationally, providing free guidance and support to international students and researchers throughout the lifecycle from discovery and application to arrival and post-graduation alumni engagement. The agency administers scholarship programs (Eiffel Excellence, MOPGA), manages bilateral scientific cooperation programs (Partenariats Hubert Curien / PHC) with 40+ partner countries, operates the Label Bienvenue en France quality certification for institutions, and runs the France Alumni social network. It is funded by the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation.

Product overview

Campus France operates a unified digital platform serving as France's official agency for promoting higher education internationally. The core offering comprises the main website portal supplemented by the Campus France Live streaming service and the France Alumni social network. The organization manages multiple mobile applications (Immersion France and Kiosque Campus France), administers scholarship programs (Eiffel Excellence, MOPGA), coordinates bilateral research partnerships (Partenariats Hubert Curien across 40+ countries), runs the Campus France Forum member network, issues the Label Bienvenue en France quality certification, and executes the Choose France attractiveness strategy. The portfolio functions as an integrated ecosystem guiding international students and researchers through the entire lifecycle from discovery through alumni engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Immersion France: Mobile application dedicated to international students wanting to do a language stay in France
• Kiosque Campus France
• Campus France Live
• France Alumni
• France Excellence Eiffel
• Partenariats Hubert Curien (PHC)

Products and services

• Campus France Website Platform The primary digital platform serving as the official gateway for international students and researchers to discover, apply to, and prepare for studying or conducting research in France. The platform aggregates course catalogs, scholarship information, visa guidance, and accommodation resources across multiple languages.
• Campus France Live A live streaming initiative providing real-time presentations and information sessions about French higher education, allowing prospective international students to engage directly with French institutions online.
• France Alumni Network A social network platform connecting former international students who studied in France, facilitating ongoing professional relationships, alumni engagement, and continued ties with French educational institutions.
• Immersion France Mobile Application A mobile application dedicated to international students seeking language immersion stays in France, offering a catalog of language centers and decision-making assistance tools.
• Kiosque Campus France Mobile Application A mobile application for higher education professionals containing documentation on French higher education, international mobility topics, and Campus France mission information.
• Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Program A prestigious scholarship program funding international students pursuing graduate studies in France, covering tuition and living expenses.
• MOPGA (Make Our Planet Great Again) Program
• Partenariats Hubert Curien (PHC) Bilateral scientific cooperation programs between French research laboratories and partner countries, supporting researcher mobility and joint research projects across multiple nations.
• Campus France Forum A member-based forum network bringing together French higher education institutions to participate in collective promotion activities, share resources, and collaborate on international student recruitment.
• Label Bienvenue en France A quality certification awarded to French higher education institutions demonstrating excellence in welcoming and supporting international students.
• Choose France A national attractiveness strategy program promoting France as a premier destination for international students, coordinated with French diplomatic missions worldwide.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation (MVZI) - SloveniamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 January 2026Slovenian government ministry that co-implements the PHC Proteus bilateral research partnership program with France.
• Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs (MEAE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary government backer and supervisor of Campus France, providing funding and strategic direction for the agency's international higher education promotion mission.
• Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation (MESRI/MESRE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-supervising ministry providing funding and academic oversight for Campus France, particularly for research mobility programs and doctoral education.
• French Embassies WorldwidecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench diplomatic missions that host Campus France Spaces and support implementation of mobility programs, visas, and cultural cooperation activities.
• Institut FrançaiscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench cultural network abroad that collaborates with Campus France for promoting French higher education in partner countries.
• Institut Français de SlovéniemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench cultural institute in Slovenia that co-manages PHC Proteus implementation for French side.
• Embassy of France in China (Service de Coopération et d'Action Culturelle)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench embassy in China that implements the Découverte Chine, Xu Guangqi, and Cai Yuanpei research mobility programs.
• Ministry of Education - MalaysiamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMalaysian government ministry that co-implements the PHC Hibiscus bilateral research partnership with France.
• Australian Academic and Institutional PartnersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustralian universities and research institutions that partner with French institutions under the PHC FASIC bilateral program.
• Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MESRS) - AlgeriamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlgerian ministry that co-finances and co-manages the PHC Tassili+ bilateral research partnership, including joint doctoral programs.
• Research Grants Council (RGC) - Hong KongmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHong Kong research funding council that co-implements the PHC Procore bilateral research partnership with France.
• Hubert Curien Partnerships (PHC) NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBilateral scientific cooperation programs between France and partner countries covering Europe, Asia, Africa, Americas, Oceania, and Middle East regions, managed through PHC agreements.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• British Council: UK's international organization for cultural relations and educational opportunities. Comparable to Campus France as a quasi-governmental body operating in 100+ countries, promoting UK higher education study, administering scholarships (Chevening, Commonwealth), and managing alumni networks.
• Nuffic: Dutch organization for internationalization in education. Closely comparable to Campus France in scope: manages scholarship programs (Orange Tulip, Holland Scholarship), bilateral research cooperation, and international mobility for the Netherlands.
• China Scholarship Council (CSC): Chinese government-backed organization funding international students and scholars and managing bilateral academic programs. Comparable in role administering scholarships and bilateral research exchanges, although CSC is inbound-focused where Campus France is outbound-focused for France.
• Study in Sweden: Official Swedish government initiative for promoting Swedish higher education internationally. Comparable in mission to Campus France's Choose France and Campus France Live outreach: government-backed branding for international student recruitment.
• DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst): Germany's national agency for international academic cooperation and student exchange. Closest functional analogue to Campus France: government-funded, globally distributed offices promoting German higher education, managing bilateral research programs and scholarship schemes (e.g., DAAD Stipendien).
• EducationUSA: U.S. Department of State network for advising prospective international students on studying in the U.S. Comparable to Campus France Spaces: official government-supported centers staffed by advisers in host countries, with similar free advising and outreach model.
• Swissuniversities: Conference of Swiss Higher Education Institutions coordinating internationalization, quality labels, and Swiss government scholarship programs. Comparable to Campus France as a coordinating body for French institution-level international promotion and quality certification (Label Bienvenue en France).
• JASSO (Japan Student Services Organization): Japanese government-affiliated institution providing scholarships and student support services for international students. Comparable to Campus France's role administering scholarship programs (Eiffel, MOPGA) and supporting international student welfare.
• EduCanada: Government of Canada's official brand for international student recruitment. Comparable to Campus France's Choose France strategy: a national, government-backed promotion initiative for international students, with localized in-country campaigns and scholarships.
• Australia Awards / Study in Australia: Australian government initiative for international student promotion, with bilateral research and scholarship elements. Comparable to Campus France's PHC FASIC program and Choose France campaign.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/campusfrance
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ParisCampusFrance
• Facebookfr-fr.facebook.com/CampusFranceParis
• LinkedInfr.linkedin.com/company/campusfrance
• Instagraminstagram.com/campus_france

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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