Finding your Bachelor or Master program in institutions across France is easy!
Finding a Bachelor level programme
If you are looking for a Bachelor level programme, check the catalogue of Bachelor programs (updated in January, March and October each year).
Your study is recognised at each year leading up the Bachelor diploma (1st-year undergraduate, 2nd-year undergraduate or 3rd-year undergraduate):
- The DU (Diplôme d’Université - University Degree), a one-year degree (60 ECTS credits);
- The BTS (Brevet de Technicien Supérieur), a two-year technical degree (120 ECTS credits);
- CPGE (Classes Préparatoires aux Grandes Ecoles - Preparatory Classes for the Grandes Ecoles) and DMA (Diplôme des Métiers d’Art - Arts & Crafts Degree) are equivalent to two years of studies at the Bachelor level and certify 120 ECTS credits;
- The licences, licences professionnelles, Bachelor's, DNA (Diplôme National d’Art Arts Degree) and DEEA (diplôme d’études en architecture architecture degree) are equivalent to a three-year Bachelor and certify 180 ECTS credits.
You can learn more about the french degree system on the page An introduction to the French higher education system. For information specific to studies in Art or Architecture, please visit this page.
Finding a Master level programme
To find a program at the Master level, check the Campus France Master catalogue (updated in January, March and October each year).
You can study towards several degrees at a Master level (graduate level):
- The engineering degrees, MiM (Master in Management), MSc (Master of Science), DNSEP (Diplôme National Supérieur d’Expression Plastique - Higher National Degree in Visual Expression) and State architecture degrees certifying five years of studies, for a level equivalent to a Master (300 ECTS credits).
- The Specialist Masters (Grandes Ecoles) and the MBA (Master of Business Administration) are equivalent to one year of post-master specialisation, for a sixth year of studies.
For information specific to studies in Art or Architecture, please visit this page.
Choose a joint Master degree
An Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD), is a prestigious international study programme, jointly delivered by an international consortium of higher education institutions. EMJMDs award EU-funded scholarships to the best student candidates applying under annual selection rounds.
Have a look at the online catalogue of programs offering a UE-sponsored scholarship.
