University Diploma in French Studies (DUEF)

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Enrolment for the second semester of 2025-2026 and the calendar year 2026:

  • Closed entries

Inscriptions 1er semestre 2026-2027 et année UNIVERSITAIRE 2026-2027 :

  • Inscriptions OUVERTES VERS LE MOIS D’AVRIL 2026

I. INFORMATION ON ENROLMENT IN FRENCH COURSES

How to register :

  • This university diploma is open to anyone with a secondary school leaving certificate who does not have French as a second language in their country. This course gives access to student status.
  • The Service des Langues (SDL) offers intensive face-to-face group courses by level, from A1 to B2. There is one level per session for a total of 195 hours.
  • Students from outside Europe will need a long-stay student visa.

II. REGISTRATION

BEFORE COMPLETING THE REGISTRATION FORM, YOU MUST READ THE HELP DOCUMENT :

DUEF - HELP WITH ONLINE REGISTRATION

REGISTER :

DOSSIER


Les inscriptions pour les cours à compter de janvier 2027 auront lieu à partir de début septembre 2026.

For those who need to apply for a visaIf you are applying for a visa, it is advisable to register in advance. The application must be made in advance, so that you can be sure of getting your visa and starting the course on the planned date. On receipt of your application, we will check whether it is complete, we will issue you with a certificate of pre-registration, which you will need to apply for your visa.

If your visa is refusedIf you are refused a visa, we will retain €150 for processing fees and the remainder will be refunded to you. You will need to provide proof that your visa has been refused.

Information on applying for a student visa

List of sworn translators for diploma and birth certificate.

III. INFORMATION ON FRENCH COURSES

Proposed levels

From beginner (level A1) to advanced (level B2).
Before the start of the course, you will be assessed by a test which will enable us to place you in a group corresponding to your language level.

A Global scale of CEFR levels allows you to find out the description of the European levels.

Pedagogical approach

The educational objectives are defined according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Use of a textbook and exercise book (provided by the centre).

  • Communicative activities using different media (audio, video, press, etc.)
  • Language learning combined with an active discovery of the city of Avignon and Provence (meetings, interviews, games of chance...)
  • Language learning combined with individual and/or group projects
Contents

Each course focuses on a particular skill: listening, speaking, reading and writing, with complementary courses available at different levels.

  • Phonetics (up to level B1): 1h30 per week
  • Culture and society: from 1h30 to 3h per week depending on the level
Additional activities

Optional workshops can be offered (film club, theatre, song...)
Students have the opportunity to register for the University's cultural and sports activities.
Advanced students have the possibility to follow certain university courses (history, literature, law etc.) as free auditors (subject to availability). An auditor may attend the courses, but may not take the corresponding exams.

The association Exchanges/ESN is a student association whose objective is to promote the integration of foreign students at the university and to encourage meetings with French students. Throughout the year, it offers tourist and cultural outings and evening events.

Certification and reviews

Students are regularly assessed as part of the degree.
At the end of the semester, they can obtain a transcript of records and a university diploma corresponding to their level (value: 30 ECTS credits). ADCUEFE.

Hosting

Le Service des Langues peut aider les étudiants à trouver un logement à Avignon, en résidence privée.

University Diploma in French Studies (DUEF)

Enrolment for the second semester of 2025–2026 and the 2026 calendar year :

  • Registration closed

Enrolment for the first semester of 2026–2027 and the 2026–2027 academic year :

  • Registration OPEN IN APRIL 2026

I. FRENCH LANGUAGE COURSES REGISTRATION

Admission process:

  • This university degree is open to anyone with a secondary school leaving certificate who does not have French as a second language in their country. It provides a student status.
  • The Languages Service (SDL) offers intensive face-to-face group courses by level, from A1 to B2. There is one level per session for a total of 195 hours.
  • Non-European students must take a long stay student visa.

BEFORE COMPLETING THE REGISTRATION FORM, YOU MUST READ THE HELP DOCUMENT :

DUEF - ONLINE REGISTRATION

REGISTER :

REGISTRATION FORM

Enrolment for courses starting in January 2027 will take place from early September 2026.

For those who need to apply for a visa, it is recommended to register in advance. Indeed, the application must be made in advance, in order to be sure to have your visa and to be able to start the courses on the scheduled date. On receipt of your application, we will check it and if it is complete, we will issue you with a pre-registration certificate, which you will need to apply for your visa.

If your visa is refusedwe will retain €150 for processing fees and the remainder will be refunded. Proof of visa refusal will be required.


Information about applying for a student visa

To enrol, you must send the completed application form together with the required documents (ID, birth certificate, diploma, rules and regulations) and payment of the deposit. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Two academic sessions per year:

2026-2027 :

Session of september 2026 : From 7 September to 18 December 2026 (welcome week from 31 august to 4 September 2026). Provisional

Session of January 2027 : From 25 January to 28 May 2027 (forecast) – (welcome week from 18 to 22 January 2027 – forecast). An actual timetable will be provided with the timetable.

You can from now on check the list of documents needed: List of required documents

*The welcome week and placement test are reserved for students already enrolled

Tuition fees 2026-2027

  • for one semester: €600 deposit on pre-registration and €950 balance to be paid before the start of the course, i.e. €1,550
  • for two semesters: €900 deposit on pre-registration and €650 balance to be paid before the start of the first semester. Then a €600 deposit in November-December and a €750 balance to be paid before the start of the second semester, i.e. €2,900.

The pre-registration will be valid only after advance payment has been made.

II. INFORMATION ON FRENCH COURSES

Levels
From beginner (level A1) to advanced (level B2).
On the first day, you will take a written evaluation test allowing you to integrate a group according to your language level.

Global scale of levels for further information on European levels

Pedagogical approach
Pedagogical objectives are defined according to the CEFR : Common European Framework of Reference for Language

Use of a handbook and an exercise book provided by the Languages Service.

  • Communicative activities based on different media (audio, video, press...)
  • Language learning associated with an active discovery of the city of Avignon and the Provence area (meetings, interviews, treasure hunt, etc.)
  • Language learning associated with individualized/collective projects

Contents
Each course emphasizes a main competence: oral comprehension, oral production, written comprehension, written production.

According to the levels, complementary courses are proposed:

  • Phonetics (up to B1 level) : 1h30 per week
  • Culture and society : from 1h30 to 3h per week according to the levels

Complementary activities

Optional workshops can be proposed (cinema, theatre, singing...)
Students can also take the sports and culture activities offered by the university. Advanced students may be allowed to attend some standard classes (history, literature, law, etc.) as simple auditors/ free listeners (depending on the number of places available).

Echanges/ESN is a student association whose goal is to favour the integration of foreign students and their meeting with French students. They propose several activities throughout the year, such as touristic and cultural visits, student nights, etc.


Certificate and exams
Within this diploma, students are submitted to regular evaluation.

At the end of the semester, they can obtain a transcript and a university diploma according to their level (value: 30 ECTS credits).

The "Diplôme d'Université d'Etudes Françaises" (DUEF) is recognised by all centres member of the ADCUEFE.

Accommodation
The Languages service can help student with finding an accommodation in Avignon, either with a host family, or in a private residence.

Two training sessions per academic year

2026-2027 :

  • Session 1 : Du 7 septembre au 18 décembre 2026 (semaine d’accueil du 31 août au 4 septembre 2026) Prévisionnel
  • Session 2 : du 25 janvier au 28 mai 2027 (prévisionnel) – (semaine d’accueil du 18 au 22 janvier 2027 – prévisionnel). An actual timetable will be provided with the timetable.

*The welcome week and the placement test are exclusively reserved for students who have already registered.

Tarifs 2026-2027

  • for one semester : 600€ d’acompte lors de la pré-inscription et 950€ de solde à payer avant le début des cours, soit 1550€
  • for two semesters: 900 € d’acompte lors de la pré-inscription et 650€ de solde à payer avant le début des cours du premier semestre. Puis, 600€ d’acompte en novembre-décembre et 750€ de solde à payer avant le début des cours du deuxième semestre soit 2900€

To be valid, the pre-registration request must be validated by the payment of a deposit.

ATTENTION

Fermeture du Service Des Langues pour les vacances d’été du 17 juillet 2026 au soir au 23 août 2026 au soir inclus.

For your information, the service is open at the following times:

  • Monday: 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 4pm,
  • Tuesday: 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 4pm,
  • Wednesday: 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 4pm,
  • Thursday: 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 4pm,
  • Friday: closed to the public

Contacts

International Relations Department

Language Service - Case 10
74 Rue Louis Pasteur 84029 AVIGNON CEDEX 1
Tel. +33 (0)4 90 16 29 89 or 04 90 16 25 96
sdl@univ-avignon.fr

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Updated le 24 February 2026