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There are several tools that can help you select the program that corresponds to your level and area of studies in French higher education. In particular the Campus France online catalogues.

Resources

This webpage lists the resources provided by the Campus France Agency, which help you to find a right programme in France:

 

Finding a Bachelor's level program

If you are looking for a Bachelor's level program, check the catalogue of Bachelor's programs (updated annually by the Campus France Agency in April and October).

If you would like to have a gist of the fields of training dispensed by the French education system, the site of the Office National d'Information sur les enseignements et les professions (ONISEP) would be of interest to you. 

On the landing page, choose Formation > Les principaux domaines de formation: Link

You can study towards several degrees until the Bachelor's level (1st-year undergraduate, 2nd-year undergraduate or 3rd-year undergraduate):
 

  • The DU (Diplôme d’Université - University Degree) is awarded after one year of studies and certifies 60 ECTS credits.
     
  • 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 program

To find a program at the Master's level, the Campus France Master's catalogue (updated in April and October) 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.

 

Taking a programme in English in France

To find out which programmes are taught in English, check the catalog Programmes Taught in English.

It lists more than 1600 programmes that are wholly or partially taught in English and that you can take in a French institute of higher education. 

Finding a programme in art and architecture

If you would like to enroll in a programme in art and architecture, 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.

CampusArt is a unique shared and dematerialized recruitment program, created in 2005 at the request of Campus France partner institutions and in partnership with the Ministries in charge of Foreign Affairs, Higher Education and Culture. It participates in the influence of French cultural diplomacy. CampusArt consists of an information website in French and English on art and architecture studies and diplomas; a registration, application and file submission platform for students; a platform for selection by juries and recruitment on behalf of member higher education institutions.

This exceptional program makes it possible to submit an online application at different levels of courses in art, design, fashion, music, architecture, etc. and thus gives students from all countries access to artistic training that school managers have. chose to offer via CampusArt.

Finally, if you aim to study art in one of the 46 public schools of art and would like to get more information about the offered programmes, visit andea.fr!

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 programs, Master's and Post-Doctorate internships.

 You wish to know more about research excellence in France? Consult the booklet below.

 

Doing a cultural or language stay or a short programme

To do a cultural and language stay or take a short programme, check the catalogue of short programmes and summer schools.

The catalogue is available in three languages (English, French and Spanish) and offers more than 150 sport and cultural activities. A search engine and interactive map of France will help you make your choice according to your level of French or field of study.

Note that cultural and language stay/ short-term programmes in France might require a different type of visa, please send us an email via campus-france.hong-kong-cslt@diplomatie.gouv.fr before you apply to these programmes.