Learning french at UPEC

Whether you are seeking to obtain a degree, enhance your language proficiency, or facilitate your academic and professional integration, UPEC is committed to providing solutions that best meet your needs, regardless of your status or objectives. From degree-granting programs that provide access to higher education in France to specialized courses designed for international students and researchers hosted by the university, discover our offer in French as a foreign language (FLE).

Prepare for a French as a Foreign Language (FLE) degree to enter university

Degree programs offered by the Department of FLE of the Faculty of Humanities:

DU Passerelle

The "Diplôme universitaire Passerelle" is intended for individuals in exile who plan to resume their studies in France.
This free of charge two-semester program offers personalized support to help facilitate integration into the French university system.

More info (in French)

DUEF - French studies University Degrees

Available from levels A1 to C1, the DUEF are designed for international students who wish to pursue their higher education in France. Starting at the B2 and C1 levels, this comprehensive training allows to certify sufficient proficiency in French to enroll in a bachelor's or master's program.

Learn more about the DUEF (in French)

To facilitate my academic journey at UPEC

French courses for UPEC students

To support their academic integration and daily life in France, international exchange students and registered independent students may take advantage of 20 hours of French language classes per semester.

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Courses for Visiting Researchers

Are you joining UPEC on a research contract?
The Department of FLE of the Faculty of Humanities offers various French as a Foreign Language (FLE) course options to facilitate your stay.

Visiting Researchers and Doctorate students (in French)