FWIW in France until last year, admission to most universities (except the top ones) was through a draw ('tirage au sort à l'université'). It's been changed las

FWIW in France until last year, admission to most universities (except the top ones) was through a draw ('tirage au sort à l'université'). It's been changed last year though not without controversies. I don't know the historical context though about why and how it's been this way.