Visa and permits
Before coming to France, make sure that you gather all the necessary information regarding immigration procedures and the documents you should bring with you.
International students: applying for a Master's degree
Are you a foreign student who would like to apply for a Master’s programme at Université Paris-Saclay? Do you want to know how to apply to a French university for the first time? It depends on your nationality, your country of residence and the studies you choose.
This section explains the French higher education system and all the application procedures at Université Paris-Saclay that differ depending on your situation.
‘Differentiated tuition fees’ for non-EU students
Please go to this page.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
The process to follow for your application will depend on your situation.
My situation |
I want to apply to the first year of a Master's degree among this list: M1 programme |
I want to apply to the first year of a Master's degree that is not in this list: M1 programme |
| I am a student who holds or will hold a French or European undergraduate degree |
Platform INCEPTION |
Platform monmaster.gouv.fr (22 March 2023 - 18 April 2023) |
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I am a European student |
Platform INCEPTION | Platform monmaster.gouv.fr (22 March 2023 - 18 April 2023) |
| I live in a country falling under the ‘Études en France’ (Studying in France) procedure. |
Step 1: INCEPTION platform for course starting dates. Step 2: If admitted, then the applicant must go to EEF and the section ‘I am accepted’. Please refer to the additional information below. |
Step 1: INCEPTION platform for course starting dates. Step 2: If admitted, then the applicant must go to EEF and the section ‘I am accepted’. Please refer to the additional information below. |
| I live in a country not falling under the ‘Études en France’ (Studying in France) procedure. | Platform INCEPTION | Platform INCEPTION |
My situation |
I want to apply to the second year of a Master's degree - M2 programme I have validated an M1 programme – 240 ECTS credits |
| I am a student who holds or will hold a French or European undergraduate degree |
Platform INCEPTION |
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I am a European student |
Platform INCEPTION |
| I live in a country falling under the ‘Études en France’ (Studying in France) procedure. |
Step 1: INCEPTION platform for course starting dates. Step 2: If admitted, then the applicant must go to EEF and the section ‘I am accepted’. Please refer to the additional information below. |
| I live in a country not falling under the ‘Études en France’ (Studying in France) procedure. | Platform INCEPTION |
IMPORTANT
Applicants of foreign nationality who have not been enrolled in a higher education institution in France during the last two academic years (2020-2021 and 2021-2022) must provide the contact details of two people who can recommend them academically (teacher, supervisor, work placement supervisor, etc.) when they apply.
Additional information
- You must apply on the Université Paris-Saclay application platform.
- After receiving approval for admission from Université Paris-Saclay, you can create your account on the Études en France portal. You should complete your file under the ‘I am accepted’ section.
We have provided you with a guide to help you on the EEF platform:
How do I apply?
If you are a refugee, a stateless person, an asylum seeker or a beneficiary of subsidiary protection and you wish to join a Master's programme at Université Paris-Saclay, then you can apply in the same way as other candidates on our platform:
Access to the application portal
Have you missed the application deadline for your chosen programme?
You are invited to contact the Registrar’s Office to find out the best way to apply. You will need to provide proof of your status in order for your application to be considered.
Your contact details:
Your reference contact: international.welcomedesk@universite-paris-saclay.fr
The Registrar Offices: To obtain the contact details of the Registrar Office, you can go to the website of the partner institution or faculty by using the tab at the top right ‘other websites’ or contact the Department of Training and Success (DFR): ‘formation.scolarite@universite-paris-saclay.fr".
In all cases, you must specify that you have refugee status and you must indicate which course(s) you wish to apply for.
Applicants from abroad must first have completed one year of studies in France as part of an initial training programme before being able to sign a work-study programme agreement (except for students wishing to enrol in a Master's level programme or a level I diploma accredited by the Conférence des Grandes Ecoles).
International welcome desk
Université Paris-Saclay supports international students, PhD students and researchers as soon as they arrive in France to ensure their stay take place under the best conditions. The International
International mentoring programme - Buddy programme
The Buddy Programme is a free international mentoring programme for international students who have just arrived in France.
CONTACT
If you have any questions about the choice and content of a programme, the application deadline or your application, please contact the director of the programme concerned.
For information about practical and daily life, settling in France and the administrative steps to be taken, please go to the page International Welcome Desk page.
You may also contact the International Welcome Desk by email at international.welcomedesk@universite-paris-saclay.fr