Scholarship Program "Studies in France"

Study in France

The French University System

Higher education in France has adopted the Licence-Master-Doctorat (LMD) system. Most diplomas allow students to obtain ECTS (European Credits Transfer System) credits recognised in many countries in the European Union,the world and Mozambique.

The organisation of university studies into three cycles is common to most European Union countries. The LMD system made it possible to standardise the cycles and organise the recognition of qualifications between countries. It facilitates student mobility in Europe as well as in the rest of the world.

Obtaining LMD degrees is linked to the number of semesters of study completed since entering higher education. Each semester allows for the validation of 30 ECTS credits that can be accumulated and transferred from one country to another.

Years of Study in Higher Education

Diploma

1

Licence 1

Brevet de Technicien Superieur (BTS)

Bachelor Universitaire de Tecnologie (BUT)

1st cycle

2

Licence 2

3

Licence 3

4

Master 1

2nd cycle

5

Master 2

6

Doctorat

3rd cycle

7

8

Find a university education

Campus France Mozambique, the Embassy of France and their partners have no influence on the results of university registration processes.

Each university institution defines its own admission criteria, depending on the student's profile and background, their study project and the requirements of the desired training. Only the host institution is authorised to accept or reject an applicant.

Therefore, it is strongly recommended that applicants conduct in-depth research on the field of ​​studies, courses and desired universities so that they can present a coherent, solid and well-structured project that allows them to be selected.

Access the list of French public universities here

Below we present the links to access the information catalogues for each academic level, where information regarding the fields of study, different courses and the respective institutions are available:

  • Bachelor Universitaire de Technologie studies

The Bachelor Universitaire de Technologie (BUT) is a recognised French higher-level qualification, which is taught at Higher Institutes of Technology. With a duration of 3 years, the course offers individual support and an academic environment with a human dimension, based on skills and conducive to working in project mode. This national programme allows for professionalisation through the acquisition of skills recognised and sought after in socio-professional circles.

To find out more about BUTs, please go to the letudiant.fr website: https://www.letudiant.fr/etude...

This is how you can find the universities:


Applicants shortlisted for a Bachelor Universitaire de Technologie scholarship will be referred to courses and a University Institute of Technology in France, depending on their profile.

It is strongly recommended that you find out about the programmes in order to guide your motivation letter and present your professional goals.


  • Master’s studies

Check the catalogue https://cataloguelm.campusfrance.org/master/. The interface is available in French and English, you can filter your searches by keywords, fields of study and geographic areas.

Each university and training course in France has a specific timetable and recruitment criteria, check the websites or contact the universities. Confirmation of registration in a higher education institution will be mandatory for confirmation of the granting of the Scholarship.

Therefore, we strongly recommend that you contact universities in France and take the necessary steps now, before the shortlisting process.


  • Doctorate studies

Doctorates consist of studying through scientific in a research laboratory and are organised by one of the 270 Doctoral schools in France. This work culminates with the defence of a thesis before a jury. Doctorates are prepared at all universities, as well as most major engineering and management schools, which are usually associated with a university.

Find out more about how Doctoral work in France: https://www.campusfrance.org/fr/comment-fonctionne-doctorat-France

Discover the Doctoral Schools in France : https://doctorat.campusfrance....


  • Courses taught in English at all levels

Check the catalogue http://taughtie.campusfrance.org/tiesearch/. You can filter your searches by degree type and field of study. It collects more than 1620 courses taught in English (in whole or in part) that you can attend at a French higher education institution.


Have you decided to study in France? You can't imagine what awaits you: learning French, discovering a new culture, meeting international students...

This visit will be a real adventure. The different regions of France offer an incredible variety: culture and heritage, traditions and gastronomy, sea or mountains, city or countryside. In each of these regions, you will easily find academic institutions offering study programmes adapted to your needs and your personal project.

Take advantage of your study time in France to explore a colourful and diverse country.

  • The French higher education system meets every need. Its excellence is based on a network of 3,500 public and private establishments throughout the country. French higher education offers a wide range of specialised programmes in all disciplines.
  • More than 1620 academic programmes taught in English that you can explore online.
  • The "Bienvenue en France" label recognises educational institutions that provide high-quality support services for international students.
  • France is an attractive destination for international students. With more than 358,000 international students, representing 12 per cent of total enrolment, France ranks fifth in the world in terms of welcoming international students, after the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and Germany (UNESCO 2020).
  • French institutions award degrees that respect the common European architecture known as LMD (for "Licence", "Master" and "Doctorat"). French degrees are therefore recognised and accepted all over the world.
  • In France, as an international student, you will benefit from the same rights and diplomas as French students.
  • French is an international language: the fifth most spoken language in the world with 300 million speakers, the third business language in the world and the second language for international news (OIF 2018).
  • A global economic powerhouse, France ranks third in Europe's gross domestic product and is Europe's second largest market (IMF 2018, Eurostat 2015).
  • Advanced research is widely recognised. The second country in the world in terms of Fields Medal winners, the fourth country in the world in terms of Nobel Prize winners and the fourth country in the world in terms of European patent applications, France has a number of renowned researchers with whom you can be in contact during your studies.
  • A pleasant and stimulating environment in the heart of Europe. Located in the heart of Europe, France is the world's number one tourist destination in terms of visitor numbers (WTO 2018).
  • France is home to more than forty thousand monuments and protected sites, 41 cultural treasures on the UNESCO World Heritage List, eight thousand museums, two thousand cinemas and almost five hundred festivals.