Independent student : how to apply ?

Published on February 21, 2011 Updated on March 7, 2023

UPEC hosts over 42,000 students every year, about 10% of them are international students coming from over 120 different countries.

ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION IN FRANCE

In order to study in higher education in France, international students who do not have a French baccalaureate diploma must have a diploma corresponding to the end of secondary education, including a certificate stating that they have successfully met the entry requirements for university-level studies in the country where they obtained the qualification.
Applicants must also be able to demonstrate a sufficient level of understanding of the French language, appropriate to the level of study envisaged.


CURRICULUM

> Subjects, courses of study and qualifications


ENROLMENT PROCEDURES

The enrolment procedure varies depending on the study level you apply for: Information on registration fees for students from outside the European Union, the Europe Economic Area, Switzerland and Québec

SERVICES TO ASSIST YOU

Several services are available to facilitate your first steps.