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National qualifications framework

French degree structure

France has a national qualifications framework encompassing all levels of education (RNCP, « Répertoire National des Compétences professionnelles »).

Bachelor's degree

Level in EHEA Qualifications Framework:

First cycle

Level in EQF:

Level 6

Level in the RNCP:

Level 3

Credit range:

180 ECTS

Learning outcomes:

To be added...

General admission requirements:

The general admission requirement is the secondary school-leaving diploma (« Baccalauréat », average rate success 80%). Some institutions are allowed by law to have special admission requirements ( IUT « Instituts de Technologie », CPGE « Classes préparatoires aux Grandes Ecoles », ...). By individual assessment, admission may be granted to persons who cannot meet the general requirements : foreign students from exchange programs, validation of professional experience, ...)

Master's degree

Level in EHEA Qualifications Framework:

Second cycle

Level in EQF:

Level 7

Level in the RNCP:

Level 2

Credit range:

120 ECTS (integrated: 300 ECTS)

Learning outcomes:

To be added...

General admission requirements:

For the general master programmes, the Bachelor diploma («Licence»): 
By individual assessment, admission may be granted to persons who cannot meet the general requirements : foreign students from exchange programs, validation of professional experience, ...) 

For the « Titre d'ingénieur », qualified master's degree in science and engineering:
the selective admission is mandatory from the « Baccalauréat » or from the preparatory cycles (2 years).

PhD degree

Level in EHEA Qualifications Framework:

Third cycle

Level in EQF:

Level 8

Level in the RNCP:

Level 1

Credit range:

No credit range specified

Learning outcomes:

To be added...