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Accessible from the first year of a Bachelor’s degree, the Minerve Excellence U-GPEx program progressively trains students by drawing on the research excellence of the Universities of Orléans and Tours, and of the INSA CVL.

How to apply for a Bachelor’s program?

  • Do you wish to apply for a first year (L1)?
    Apply to the Minerve Excellence pathway of the chosen Bachelor’s degree via the Parcoursup platform or Études en France, starting from the first year. Selection will be based on the quality of the application and the applicant’s motivation for research and innovation.
  • A complementary admission phase is always available for joining the U-GPEx pathway in L1, send your application to  aide.minerve@univ-orleans.fr.  
  • Do you wish to apply for second or third year (L2 or L3)?
    Apply directly to the Minerve Excellence U-GPEx Pathway via aide.minerve@univ-orleans.fr 
    Please send a resume + a motivation letter indicating your interest in research + the academic transcripts for previous university semesters

Admissions to L2 or L3 are currently closed for the 2025–2026 academic year.

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Training programs offering a Minerve Excellence UGPex Pathway

First year (L1) pathways:

  • Mathematics - Physics
  • Geography
  • Mathematics - Computer Science
  • Physics - Chemistry
  • Chemistry - Earth Sciences
  • Mathematics - Economics
  • Chemistry - Life Sciences


Double degrees:

  • Double Degree in Mathematics – Physics


Bachelor’s majors available in second and third year (L2 and L3):

  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Geography
  • Computer Science
  • Chemistry
  • Earth Sciences
  • Life Sciences