Finding the right program

There are a great number of universities in France which are operated by the government and these universities provide high quality education and national diplomas which are globally recognised and have a world-wide assertion. These universities offer programmes in all streams including Science (Maths, Chemistry, Physics and Biology), Technology (Computer Science, engineering etc.), literature, arts, social science, Economics, law, business, health, medicine and physical education.

These universities offer programs at each level and these are termed as the following: 

1. Licence (Bachelors) - 3years

2. Master’s- 5 years

3. Doctorate- 8 years

*These universities have a rigorous research based course curriculum.

More information: https://www.campusfrance.org/en/institutes-higher-education-France

These institutions are generally smaller than the public universities and they help career building and training in the following fields:

• Engineering

• Management

• Higher education and Research

• Public Administration and other fields. These institutions offer a high quality education to students by exposing them to the problems of the real world. They offer diplomas courses which are generally of 5-year duration and are recognised by the government.

French Institutions also serve students in the stream of Arts, Designs and Architecture and they offer a world-wide recognised degree.

More info: http://www.archi.fr/ECOLES/

Specialized schools are operated by the Government and Privately. These institutions offer courses in the fields of nursing, journalism, social work, fashion, design, tourism, culinary arts and hotel management etc. The program is of 2-5 years of study and admissions are offered on merit basis. 

There are some long-term and sort-term courses offered. 

1. LMD Degree programs:

• Bachelor’s Degree (3 Years)- 6 semesters- 180 credits

• Master’s Degree (2 years)- 4 semesters- 120 credits

• Doctorate- 3-5 years

2. The Master’s Degree program has the following dimensions: 

• Master’s of Science (Master Recherche) to prepare for Doctoral studies

• Master Degree (Master Professionnel) to prepare for work.

Diplomas, or Brevet de Technicien supérieur, are offered in more than 145 disciplines including Hospitality and Management. These include: 

1. Dilpoma or Brevet de Technicien Supérieur (BTS)

Professional training courses are offered by University of Technology (IUT- Institut Universtaires de Technologie). The university offers more than 30 courses.

2. Dilpoma/ Diplôme Universitaire de Technologie (DUT)

This is a two-year diploma course and it focuses on practices in the private sector.

3. Bachelor’s Degree (Licence Profesionnelle)

After completing the three diploma courses which have a duration of 2 years, students take courses for further completion of their degree.