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What is the admission process for international students?

The admission process consists of 6 stages

01. You must apply online using our application form

02. Online motivation interview

03. Admission decision (admission letter)

04. Registration and deposit (registration certificate)

05. Apply for a VISA at your Campus France or local consulate (see information on the steps to follow)

06. Preparing your arrival in France (check our guide)

What are the admission requirements for international students?

supporting documents

For an online application, you must provide a complete file including :

  • Photocopy of passport or identity card
  • CV (Curriculum Vitae)
  • Cover letter
  • Transcripts and university diplomas or certificates of studies, translated if necessary
  • Certificate of en rolment and partial report card for current year
  • Proof of language proficiency in French/English, depending on the language of instruction of the chosen program

minimum required

ADMISSION BACHELOR 1: Baccalauréat, high school diploma

BACHELOR 2 ADMISSION: 60 ECTS credits (1 year) or 30 US credits

ADMISSION BACHELOR 3: 120 ECTS credits (2 years) or 60 US credits

ADMISSION MASTER 1: Bachelor’s degree (3 years), 180 ECTS credits or 90 US credits

ADMISSION MASTER 2: Minimum level Bac+4, 240 credits or 120 US credits or Bachelor’s degree in 3 years + 3 years’ professional experience in the same field*.

*subject to acceptance by the school

TEST FRENCH :

  • TCF or TEF: B2, C1
  • DALF : C1
  • DELF : B2

ENGLISH TEST :

  • TOEFL
  • iBT: 79 minimum
  • On paper: 550 minimum
  • On computer: 213 minimum

The language test is not required if the program language is the same as your mother tongue and/or waived if you have obtained a diploma in the program language.

Everything you need to know about admission via parcoursup

Admission via parcoursup is only available to students in French lycées

November – DecemberExplore available training courses
Take part in student fairs in your region, consult the websites and social networks of the schools that interest you.
January – FebruaryFormulate your wishes
You can make up to 10 wishes on Parcoursup, ranking them in order of preference. To maximize your chances of admission, it’s important to understand the selection criteria for each course.
AprilBuild up your file
Some courses may require additional documents, such as cover letters, CVs, school reports, etc., to be submitted. Be sure to prepare these documents in advance so that you can submit them on time.
June – JulyAnswers & Decisions
Once you’ve submitted your wishes, you’ll receive a response from the programs. There are several response phases, during which you can accept or refuse the proposals made to you.

November – December


Explore available training courses
Take part in student fairs in your region,
consult the websites and social networks of the schools that interest you

January – February


Formulate your wishes
You can make up to 10 wishes on Parcoursup,
in order of preference.
It is important to understand the selection criteria for each training course in order to mix and match.
your chances of admission.

April


Build your file
Some courses may require additional documents,
such as mitvation letters, CVs, school reports, etc.
Be sure to prepare these documents in advance so that you can submit them on time.

June – July


Answers & Decisions
Once you’ve submitted your wishes, you’ll receive a response from the courses.
There are several response phases where you can accept or refuse the proposals made to you.

NEED MORE INFORMATION?

Meet our international admissions officers
at our next special online application conferences!

Updated 22 March 2024