Embark on your path to French higher education with us. As a resident in the UAE, you will be able to access Etudes en France - EeF platform which serves as your gateway to the application process for French universities. Our platform provides a simple and an efficient way to apply, ensuring that you have a straightforward experience from start to finish. Take advantage of this opportunity to explore the diverse range of academic programs offered by French universities and begin your journey toward a world-class education.
This page provides details regarding the following topics:
- Eligibility for the Etudes en France-EeF admission portal.
- Required documentation to be prepared before submitting your application on EeF portal.
- Application procedures for both bachelor's, master's and PHD programs, covering both public and private universities.
- Admission application fees.
- Information about the available French exam sessions, including DELF B2, DELF JUNIOR, and TCF TP.
Who is eligible for Etudes en France-EeF procedure ?
Who is eligible for Etudes en France-EeF procedure ?
You are concerned by EeF platform if you are a resident of the United Arab Emirates and fit into one of the below categories :
-Non-European citizen holder of a non-European high school diploma;
-Non-European citizen holder of bachelor’s/master's degree.
Then, you must follow one of the below admission procedures mentioned below. Each college degree has its procedure. The procedure might also differ depending on the type of university (public or private). Therefore, you may carefully read the instructions below and choose the procedure that matches your current situation.
Who is not eligible for Etudes en France-EeF platform ?
Who is not eligible for Etudes en France-EeF platform ?
- Students preparing the French Baccalauréat or European Baccaluaréat regardless their nationality & European citizens : applications must be submitted on Parcoursup platform.
- Students wishing to apply to PHD Programs.
Please note that tourists are not eligible to apply through Campus France UAE. Therefore, you may reach out to Campus France of your country of origin or your country of residence.
Before You Apply, Prepare these Documents
Before You Apply, Prepare these Documents
Be sure to have the following documents on hand before you begin your application (the size of each document must not exceed 500 KB) :
- Emirates ID & passport.
- Resume/CV & cover/motivation letter.
- Personal photo : Scan a profile picture in Jpeg 300 - DPI 26*32 mm. It must be in JPEG or PNG format and the size must not exceed 50KB.
- Last completed degree & the school/college report. For undergraduate studies, this includes academic records, predicted testing results, counselor recommendations, school profiles, and mid-year reports. For graduate studies, this includes academic records of the bachelor's degrees and the original copy of your diploma.
- French language certificate (if applicable) : if you don't have a French certificate (DELF or TCF) and you are planning to take an exam soon, you can still submit your application on EEF along with the registration certificate for the exam. Once you receive the results, you can send them to us by 15/03/2025 at the latest on and we will upload them in your file.
- Art portfolio (applicable only if you are applying to an art program.)
Please note all the documents must be translated to French or English. If you would like to translate the documents to French, please visit the following link for sworn translators in the UAE : https://dubai.consulfrance.org/Liste-de-traducteurs-assermentes-714
Good to know :
- If you would like to apply to public universities, you must submit your application exclusively on Etudes En France/ EeF portal.
- If you would like to apply to private universities, you must submit two applications, one on Etudes En France portal and the second one on the university website. When applying to private universities, EEF portal will provide you with the university link in order to submit another application on the university website. Moreover, when searching for an academic program on EEF portal, make sure to research the name of the university. If you don't find the program in EEF catalog, this means that you must submit your application directly on the private university website.
Please make sure to contact our team at campusfrance@if-uae.com before submitting your application regardless of the type of university (private or public).
Application Procedure for Undergraduate Studies
Application Procedure for Undergraduate Studies
Scenario A. I want to apply to 1st year of bachelor’s degree at a public university (Licence 1).
You must follow DAP DOSSIER BLANC (Preliminary Admission Request) procedure on “Etudes en France – EeF” platform". The DAP application procedure allows students to apply to three public universities.
Deadlines to submit your application: Start date 01/10/2024 - End date 31/12/2024
Language requirements
Students whose home country does not have French as an official language must take a French language exam.
Students can take one of these three exams : Test de Connaissance du Français Tout Public (TCF TP), DELF B2 or DELF Junior. These exams are organized by the Alliance Française of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the leading French language centers, except for the DELF Junior organized by the Alliance Française of Sharjah. The DELF Junior is designed for students under the age of 18.
To find information about exam dates, please refer to the "French Proficiency Tests" section below.
French tests fees:
TCF TP : 1500 AED - registration must be done on the Alliance Française of Dubai website
DELF B2 : 680 AED - registration must be done on the Alliance Française of Dubai & Abu Dhabi websites
DELF JUNIOR : 450 AED - registration must be done on the Alliance Française of Sharjah
Scenario B. I want to apply to 1st year of bachelor's degree at a private university OR 2nd/3rd year of bachelor’s degree at a public or private university (Licence 2/Licence 3).
You must follow the regular “Etudes En France – EEF” procedure".
Deadlines to submit your application: Start date 01/10/2024 - End date 03/03/2025
Language requirements
You may check the requirements of the university.
To find information about exam dates, please refer to the "French Proficiency Tests" section below.
Scenario C. I want to apply to an architecture degree in one of the National Schools of Architecture known as (ENSA’s).
You must follow DAP DOSSIER JAUNE (Preliminary Admission Request) procedure on “Etudes en France – EeF” platform. The DAP DOSSIER JAUNE application procedure allows students to apply to two National Schools of Architecture known as (ENSA’s).
Deadlines to submit your application: Start date 01/10/2024 - End date 31/12/2024
Language requirements
Students whose home country does not have French as an official language are required to take a French language exam.
Students have the possibility to take one of these three exams : Test de Connaissance du Français Tout Public (TCF TP), DELF B2 and DELF Junior. These exams are organized by the Alliance Française of Dubai, the leading French language center, except for the DELF Junior organized by Alliance Française of Sharjah. The DELF Junior is designed for students under the age of 18.
To find information about exam dates, please refer to the "French Proficiency Tests" section below.
French tests fees:
TCF TP : 1500 AED - registration must be done on the Alliance Française of Dubai website
DELF B2 : 680 AED - registration must be done on the Alliance Française of Dubai & Abu Dhabi websites
DELF JUNIOR : 450 AED - registration must be done on the Alliance Française of Sharjah
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Application Procedure for Graduate Studies
Application Procedure for Graduate Studies
Scenario A. I want to apply to a master’s degree at a public or a private university.
You must follow the regular “Etudes En France – EEF” procedure. In case you are unable to find the program on EEF portal, this means that you must submit a direct application on the university's website.
Deadlines to submit your application: Start date 01/10/2024 - End date 03/03/2025
Language requirements
You may check the requirements of the university.
To find information about exam dates, please refer to the "French Proficiency Tests" section below.
Scenario B. I want to apply for an architecture degree in one of the National Schools of Architecture known as (ENSA’s).
You must follow DAP DOSSIER JAUNE (Preliminary Admission Request) “Etudes En France – EEF” platform. The DAP application procedure allows students to apply to two National Schools of Architecture known as (ENSA’s).
Deadlines to submit your application: Start date 01/10/2024 - End date 31/12/2024
Language requirements
Students whose home country does not have French as an official language are required to take a French language exam.
Students have the possibility to take one of these three exams : Test de Connaissance du Français Tout Public (TCF TP) or DELF B2. These exams are organized by the Alliance Française of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the leading French language centers.
To find information about exam dates, please refer to the "French Proficiency Tests" section below.
French tests fees:
TCF TP : 1500 AED - registration must be done on the Alliance Française of Dubai website
DELF B2 : 680 AED - registration must be done on the Alliance Française of Dubai & Abu Dhabi websites.
Application Procedure for Postgraduate Studies - PHD/Doctorat
Application Procedure for Postgraduate Studies - PHD/Doctorat
Direct application to the university
After reviewing and researching different universities, you will need to initiate direct contact with the prospective ones for the enrollment process. You may also leverage on the Campus France Researcher Website and the Research Portal for PHD programs to find relevant information. The universities will in return advise you of their specific enrolment application procedures.
If your application is accepted, you will receive a document confirming your admission. From there on, Campus France “Etudes En France-EEF” will be your next stop for the student visa application.
Application Procedure for French Language Programs
Application Procedure for French Language Programs
You must follow the regular “Etudes En France – EEF” procedure.
You may also leverage on the Qualite FLE website, Campus France summer programs and the Alliance Francaises Dubai & Abu Dhabi websites to find relevant French programs.
Admission application fees
Admission application fees
Admission application involves a fee of 680 AED. After submitting the admission application on the Etudes en France portal, students will receive an email guiding them on how to make the payment via bank transfer. Keep in mind that students must await an email from the EeF portal containing payment instructions before initiating the payment process.
Moreover, this fee covers the admission procedure through the EEF portal and does not include tuition fees, which are charged by the universities and must be paid separately upon acceptance.
French proficiency tests : available tests, exams dates
French proficiency tests : available tests, exams dates
Students who are planning to pursue a taught-in-French program, must provide a French proficiency test. Students have the possibility to take one of these three exams : Test de Connaissance du Français Tout Public (TCF TP), DELF B2 and DELF Junior. These exams are organized by the Alliance Française of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the leading French language centers, except for the DELF Junior organized by the Alliance Française of Sharjah. The DELF Junior is designed for students under the age of 18.
Upcoming Exam Sessions:
French tests fees:
TCF TP : 1500 AED - registration must be done on the Alliance Française of Dubai website
DELF B2 : 680 AED - registration must be done on the Alliance Française of Dubai & Abu Dhabi websites
DELF JUNIOR : 450 AED - registration must be done on the Alliance Française of Sharjah
Who is exempt from the French proficiency test?
The following categories of students are exempt from taking the French proficiency test:
- Students wishing to pursue a taught-in-English program.
- Students originating from countries where French is the official language or is used in government administration (such as BELGIUM, BENIN, BURKINA FASO, BURUNDI, CAMEROON, CANADA, CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC, COMOROS, CONGO, IVORY COAST, DJIBOUTI, GABON, GUINEA, EQUATORIAL GUINEA, HAITI, MADAGASCAR, MALI, NIGER, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO, RWANDA, SENEGAL, SEYCHELLES, CHAD, TOGO, VANUATU).
- Students who have completed their higher education in French and have obtained their degree within the last five years.
- Students holders of the DELF B2 or DALF C1 diploma.
Wondering what to do after receiving your admission through EEF ?
Wondering what to do after receiving your admission through EEF ?
Once your application is accepted by a French university, our dedicated Campus France UAE team will reach out to you with detailed instructions on the next steps to apply for a student visa. We understand that navigating the visa process can be overwhelming, but rest assured, our team is here to guide you through the necessary procedures. You can rely on our expertise and support to ensure a smooth and hassle-free experience in obtaining your student visa.
