Recognized by
Ministère de l'Éducation
Nationale, France
Master French
Language
& Culture.
Your gateway to French universities. A recognized diploma designed exclusively for international students — from A1 to C2 mastery.
Next Intake
September 2026
Applications close March 31, 2026
Designed for
mastery.
Six comprehensive modules covering every dimension of French language and culture — taught by university professors at partner institutions across France.
A1 — C2
French Language
Culture & Society
French Civilization
Classical & Modern
French Literature
3 more modules including Phonetics, Business Writing, and French History
View Full CurriculumStories from
our students.
Students from over 80 countries have transformed their lives through the DUEF. Here are four of their stories.
“The DUEF gave me not just language skills, but the cultural confidence to thrive in my master's program at Sciences Po. My professors were genuinely invested in our progress.”
Yuki Tanaka
Tokyo, Japan
DUEF 2024 — Université de Lyon
“I arrived speaking zero French. Twelve months later, I passed the DALF C1 exam and was accepted into a French engineering school. This program is genuinely transformative.”
Amara Diallo
Dakar, Senegal
DUEF 2023 — Université de Bordeaux
“The combination of language classes and civilization seminars was exactly what I needed. I now work as a cultural mediator in Paris — the DUEF opened every door.”
Catalina Ruiz
Bogotá, Colombia
DUEF 2022 — Université Paris-Sorbonne
“CROUS housing, student insurance, cultural trips — the support infrastructure is exceptional. The DUEF team made sure I never felt alone as an international student.”
Arjun Mehta
Mumbai, India
DUEF 2024 — Université de Strasbourg
Common
questions.
Everything you need to know before applying to the DUEF program.
No prior French language knowledge is required. The DUEF accepts complete beginners at A1 level and places students in appropriate groups after a placement test. Students with existing French skills can enter at intermediate or advanced levels.
Yes. Non-EU international students must obtain a long-stay student visa (VLS-TS) for France before enrolling. Our admissions team provides a letter of acceptance that you can use for your visa application at the French consulate in your home country.
Several funding options exist: Campus France manages the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship, individual universities offer merit-based grants, and some bilateral agreements between France and partner countries cover partial fees. Our admissions office can advise on options specific to your nationality.
The DUEF is a national university diploma (Diplôme Universitaire) recognized across all French public universities. It is accredited by the Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur and is widely accepted as proof of French language proficiency for university admission.
Absolutely. The DUEF is specifically designed as a pathway into French higher education. Upon successful completion, students can apply directly to Licence (Bachelor's), Master's, or professional programs at partner and other French universities.
The DUEF is a one-academic-year program (September to June), consisting of approximately 600 contact hours across six core modules. Students attend classes Monday through Friday, with optional cultural excursions and language labs scheduled throughout the year.
Begin your French
university journey.
Join 4,200+ international students who chose the DUEF as their pathway into French higher education. Applications for September 2026 close March 31.