There are several tools that can help you select the programme that corresponds to your level and area of studies in French higher education. In particular the Campus France online catalogues.
FINDING A BACHELOR'S LEVEL PROGRAMME
If you are looking for a Bachelor's level programme, check the catalogue of Bachelor's programmes(updated in January, March and October).
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- The BTS (Brevet de Technicien Supérieur - 2-year technical degree), 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's 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 threeyear bachelor's and certify 180 ECTS credits.
FINDING A MASTER'S LEVEL PROGRAMME
To find a programme at the Master's level (PROGRAM TAUGHT IN FRENCH) , the Campus France Master's catalogue can help you
You can study towards several degrees at a Master's 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's, and certifying 300 ECTS credits.
- The specialist Masters (Grandes Ecoles) and the MBA (Master of Business Administration) are equivalent to one year of post-master's specialisation, for a sixth year of studies.
You can also choose an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD). Have a look at the online catalogue of programs that will offer a UE-sponsored scholarship.
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.Applications take place between October and March, however, each programs has its own deadline
TAKING A PROGRAMME IN ENGLISH IN FRANCE
To find out which programmes are given in English, check the catalogue Programs Taught in English.
About 1500 programmes that are wholly or partially taught in English and that you can take in a French institute of higher education. No French language certificate is required to apply for 100% English taught Programs
FINDING A DOCTORAL LEVEL PROGRAMME
To find where to do a Doctorate, check our "Research" portal. It lists the Doctoral schools and has a number of Doctoral programmes, Master's and Post-Doctorate internships.
In general, a Doctorate is prepared in a Doctoral school which is attached to a university. More and more engineering and some management Grandes Ecoles also confer Doctorates, in association with a Doctoral school. Check our article on how the Doctorate works in France to find out more.
FINDING AN ARTS PROGRAMME
If you would like to enrol in a programme in the arts, you can check the CampusArt catalogue.
It lists all arts training for FLE (French as a foreign language) + Art preparatory classes, Bachelor's, Master's, post-master's or Doctorate offered by institutes that are members of the CampusArt network.
Short and Summer programs
Should you be looking for French cultural programs for a short duration or any short program, you can use this link catalogue des programmes courts et des écoles d’été.
The site is accessible in three languages (French, English and Spanish). It contains more than 150 sports and cultural activities . A search engine and an interactive map helps you to easily make your selection of programs according to your level of French and your level of study
Online and distance programs
MOOC (Massive Online Open Courses), SPOC (Small Private Open Courses), FOAD (formations ouvertes à distance)… les possibilités de formations en ligne et à distance sont nombreuses pour suivre une formation depuis chez vous. Consultez notre article pour en savoir plus.