University diploma for students in exile
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Goals
The DU Bridge FLE for Students in Exile is a training course available at the French Institute since 2020 and made for all students in exile (asylum seekers, beneficiaries of subsidiary protection or refugees). Obtaining a DU Passerelle B2 or C1 allows students to keep studying in French universities without having to pass a language test.
This training course aims to:
- Allow migrant students to acquire an autonomous level in French in order to integrate a Bachelor/Master/Doctorate type of training, with the acquisition of cross-cultural skills enabling them to master the codes of the French university sytem;
- Support students in the construction of their university and professional project.
From the first levels, this training offers cultural activities, vocational guidance, and support for university and socio-professional integration. From the B2 level, students can follow a speciality class within the College of their choice.
Duration: Each DUP lasts 1 semester (12 weeks + an exam session)
Class size: between 10 and 20 students
Rhythm: between 235 and 248 hours per semester according to the student’s levels, e.g. about 20h/week.
Programme : This training is available for 4 levels: B1.1, B1, B2 and C1. Students, on condition that they pass the exams, can validate one level per semester and obtain a diploma from the University of Orléans (DU). Each training course consists of a core curriculum with the DUEF students and a specific pathway for integration and vocational guidance. For the programme details, please refer to the study booklet at the bottom of the page.
Application: If all prerequisites are fulfilled, each student must complete an application form. To find out more, please consult the Registration section.
Training period:
- For 1st semester: from September to December
- For 2nd semester : from January to April
Financing:
This training programme is co-founded by the University of Orleans and by :
- The AMIF founds - Asyllum, Migration and Integration - from the European Union
- The AIMES programme fo the Welcome and Integration of Migrants in Higher Education carried by the French association Migrants dans l'Enseignement Supérieur
- The 104 Programme about Integration policy for newcomers, including refugees carried by the Loiret Prefecture
Contacts
POC responsible for students in exile at the University of Orléans: Nina RENDULIC referent.etudiants.exil@univ-orleans.fr
French Institute registrar’s office: scolarite.idf@univ-orleans.fr
- Scolarité de l’Institut de français : scolarite.idf@univ-orleans.fr