French Proficiency

ADMISSION

French proficiency requirement for admission by program:

• Master of Engineering (Diplôme ingénieur):
  • 1A - first year program: no French proficiency required
  • 2A - second year program: A1 French proficiency required
• All Master programs (DNM): no French proficiency required
• Post-Master program: A1 French proficiency required 

Documents accepted for French proficiency verification:

• Official test score (DEFL, TFI, DCL FLE, DALF, TCF)
• Official school French proficiency attestation/certificate indicating proficiency level (for partner institution only (Exchange and Dual Degree program))

Attention: test score and/or certificate must be within 2 years of admission file being submitted

FLE

Early September each year, EURECOM provides a complimentary FLE intensive program for all admitted students with a French proficiency below A2. Enrollment into this program is automatic upon admission.

This program is about 2-3 weeks long and provides an introduction to French language and culture, as well as one-day trips to Antibes, Nice and surrounding areas. This facilitates the integration into France of international students.

Additionally, FLE courses are also provided throughout the academic year.

GRADUATION

French proficiency requirement for graduation by program:

• Master of Engineering (Diplôme ingénieur): B2 French proficiency required 
• Post-Master program: B2 French proficiency required 

• All Master of Science programs: A2 French proficiency required