Lost to find the right study program ?
No worries, Campus France has several tools to help you find the perfect match !
Campus France developed several platforms that can help you select the program that corresponds to your level and field of studies in French higher education. Have a look at the following Campus France's catalogues and find your perfect match !
Finding a Bachelor's level program
If you are looking for a Bachelor's level program, check out the catalog of Bachelor's programs (updated in April and October).
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 granted 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 the first two years of studies of the Bachelor's degree 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 three years Bachelor 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 catalog (updated in April and October) can help you.
As for the Bachelors, 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 certify five years of studies and 300 ECTS credits, for a level equivalent to a Master's Degree.
- The Mastère Spécialisé (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.
Following a program taught in English in France
To find out which programs are given in English, have a look at the catalog Programs Taught in English.
It lists more than 1600 programs that are wholly or partially taught in English and that you can take in a French institute of higher education.
Finding a program in art and architecture
If you'd like to enroll in an arts or architecture's program, take a closer look at the CampusArt catalogue.
It lists all arts trainings for FLE (French as a foreign language) and Art preparatory classes, Bachelor's, Master's, post-master's or Doctorate offered by institutions 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 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 this gives students from all countries access to artistic training that school managers have chosen to offer via CampusArt.
Finding a Doctoral level program
To find where to undertake a Doctorate, check out our "Research" portal. It lists the all Doctoral schools and has a number of Doctoral programs, Master's and Post-Doctorate internships.
In general, a Doctorate is prepared in a Doctoral school attached to a university. More and more Engineering and some of the Management Grandes Ecoles also confer Doctorates, in partnership with a Doctoral school. Have a look at our article on how the Doctorate works in France to find out more on this topic.
Giving a try to a cultural or language stay or a short program
To experience a cultural and language stay or a short summer program, browse through the catalogue of short programs and summer schools.
It is available in three languages (English, French and Spanish), and offers more than 150 sport and cultural activities. A browser and interactive map of France will help you make your choice according to your level of French and/or field of study.
Find your online degree program for the academic year 2025
Check out the “Back to Campus” catalog to find a 100% online degree program or an hybrid degree program (both onsite and online).
This catalog presents 600+ training courses in French or English offered by French higher education institutions and covers the main fields of study, such as engineering, administration, management, law, finance, IT, urban planning, design, and more, at all levels, mainly in Master and post-Master courses.
Finding an online or distance program
MOOC (Massive Online Open Courses), SPOC (Small Private Open Courses), FOAD (Formation Ouvertes A Distance - remote open training)... there are many ways for you to take online and correspondence program from home. Read our article for more information.