The French higher education system is accessible upon successful completion of the Baccalauréat or equivalent. In Malaysia, STPM, A-levels, International Baccalaureate are considered as valid to enter the French higher education system.

Foundations and Matriculations, as well as Diplomas can also be accepted by French institutions of higher education.

Undergraduate Level

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 Certificate) is awarded after one year of studies and certifies 60 ECTS credits.

• The BTS (Brevet de Technicien Supérieur – 2-year technical degree), DUT (Diplôme Universitaire de Technologies – 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 or Arts Degree) and DEEA (diplôme d’études en architecture or architecture degree) are equivalent to a three-year bachelor’s and certify 180 ECTS credits.

If you are looking for a Bachelor’s programme, check the catalogue of Bachelor’s programmes

Postgraduate Level

Find a Master’s programme

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.

Take a look at the Campus France Master’s catalogue (updated in January, March and October) to help you find a programme at the Master’s level.

You can also choose an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD). 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.

Have a look at the online catalogue of programmes that offer EU-sponsored scholarships.

Finding A Doctoral Level Programme

To find out where you can do a Doctorat, please visit Campus France’s “Research” portal. It lists the Doctoral schools and has a number of Doctoral, Master’s and Post-Doctorate internship programmes.

In general, a Doctorat is prepared in a Doctoral school which is attached to a university. More and more engineering and some management Grandes Ecoles also confer Doctorates, in association with a Doctoral school.

Finding an Arts Programme

If you would like to enrol in an art programme, you can check out the CampusArt catalogue.

The CampusArt network offers students from all over the world a wide choice of programmes in art tailored to the needs of international students, at both preparatory classes FLE + Art, Bachelor, Master, Post-Master levels and PhD. These programmes (currently more than 400), mainly run by public or private post-secondary art and architecture schools and universities.

You can submit your portfolio online and apply to any school that is part of the CampusArt network. Application is free but administrative fees are to be charged upon successful application.

For more information, please visit CampusArt website.