In a conversation with Radio-Canada, Université de Hearst liaison officer Danielle Lauzon discusses the factors that have fostered growth in the university’s international student population. Over the last 10 years, UdeHearst’s international student count has risen from four students in 2015 to 300 in 2025. Lauzon explained that the university appeals to French-speaking international students who wish to study in a French-language environment. Further, the university benefited from a federal pilot program for students in Francophone minority communities. However, Lauzon noted that housing remains a challenge as the institution works to ensure all students have accommodations.
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