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Presentation:

The Diplôme Universitaire (DU) Passerelle is designed for people in exile (refugees, beneficiaries of subsidiary or temporary protection, asylum seekers, stateless people) wishing to achieve the level of French required to enter or return to university in France

Each semester enables students to progress in French according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages () , leading to the Diplôme Universitaire de Langue et de Culture ¹ó°ù²¹²Ôç²¹¾±²ões (University Diploma in French Language and Culture) awarded by the SUL of Aix-Â鶹tv. At the end of the course, students can take an official certification in French (TCF, DELF or DALF) attesting to the level they have achieved.

In addition to French language training, the DU Passerelle offers comprehensive support through workshops and activities designed to help students integrate academically and socially:

• Support for students with administrative formalities;

• social, psychological and medical support;

• help with orientation and resumption of studies;

• cultural and sporting activities;

• workshops focusing on university life and the methodology of university work.

The DU Passerelle is accredited by the MEnS - Migrants in Higher Education - (delegated by the MESR - Ministry of Higher Education and Research).

Objective:

The DU Passerelle aims to facilitate the academic integration of people in exile wishing to resume or undertake studies in France, by enabling them to overcome the obstacles (administrative, linguistic and social) to enrolling in a higher education establishment.

Course organization:

The DU Passerelle takes place over 2 semesters (2 times 13 weeks), from September to May. All courses are compulsory. Students are integrated into the DU LCF offered by the SUL which, depending on their level, offers the following courses: language classes and thematic workshops.

Teaching location :

Aix-en-Provence.

Eligibility criteria:

• Have refugee, subsidiary protection, temporary protection or asylum seeker status;

• Hold a diploma or qualification recognized as equivalent to the French baccalaureate and allowing enrolment in a higher education establishment;

• Be non-French speakers;

• Have a university project;

• Have an acquired level of oral and written French A2.

Points to watch out for:

This diploma is very demanding. It requires total dedication: 20 hours of classes a week, plus a lot of personal work.

Attendance at all classes and workshops is compulsory. Attendance is taken into account by the diploma jury.

Application:

The application campaign will be open from Wednesday April 2, 2025 to Friday June 13, 2025 inclusive.

Fiche d'inscription au DU Passerelle 2025-2026

Tuition fees:

DU Passerelle students are exempt from tuition fees.

Assistance:

• Scholarships: For students up to 28 years of age (refugee status, subsidiary protection): scholarships and accommodation to be applied for from the .
• Housing assistance: Useful information page for refugee students (useful addresses and sites, accommodation, courses...).