Who can use the Etudes en France platform
UAE residents holding a non-European high school diploma (IB, A-Levels, Thanawiyya Amma, US diploma, CBSE) or a non-European bachelor’s or master’s degree apply through the EeF platform. An EeF admission application fee applies; the amount is set locally and shown by Campus France UAE.
Undergraduate deadlines (2027-28 intake)
- Licence 1, public university (DAP dossier blanc): 1 October 2026 - 15 December 2026; up to 3 public universities; French B2 unless the program is taught in English.
- 1st year, private university: direct admission on the university website plus EeF if the program is listed; 1 October 2026 - 26 February 2027; up to 7 universities.
- Licence 2/3 (public or private): university website plus EeF if listed; 1 October 2026 - 26 February 2027; up to 7 universities.
- Architecture (ENSA, DAP dossier jaune): 1 October 2026 - 15 December 2026; up to 2 schools; French B2.
Master’s and PhD
- Master’s (public or private): regular EeF or direct application plus EeF if listed; 1 October 2026 - 26 February 2027; up to 7 universities; French B2 unless taught in English.
- PhD: no EeF procedure. Apply directly to the university, then return to Campus France UAE for the student visa application once accepted.
Official source
- Campus France UAE — How to apply to French universities (checked 7 November 2026).
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