Level of French required
Foreign students wishing to study at the University of Perpignan Via Domitia must have a good knowledge of French before their arrival. A recognized certificate of a minimum level of B2 in French is required for students who are outside of a formal study abroad program (see tab Outside the exchange programme). For exchange students, depending on their field of study, a minimum level of B1 may be accepted, but generally a minimum level of B2 is recommended- Free French language courses at the UPVD
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The University of Perpignan Via Domitia offers free advanced courses in French for exchange students and staff. International and European students hosted within the framework of exchange programs can benefit from 20h or 40h of linguistic, pedagogical and cultural training in French as a Foreign Language which can validate 2 ECTS or 4 ECTS (maximum per academic year), respectively. The courses are given by the Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences, grouped by level. A test is organized at the beginning of each semester to constitute the groups.
These courses are free of charge and are subject to the following rules:- the courses are part of the program of study may be counted for credit
- students commit to following the courses regularly and take the end-of-semester examination
For all students who come to the UPVD, it is also possible to validate university and national diplomas in French, and to take the tests which will allow for certifications in French language, from level A1 to C2 (defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) to be obtained at the Centre Universitaire d'Etudes Françaises (CUEF).
- Learn French at the University Centre for French Studies
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All students coming to UPVD can also validate university and national diplomas in French and take tests to obtain French language certifications, from level A1 to C2 (as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) at the Center for French Studies (CUEF).
With over 40 years' experience, the Centre Universitaire d'Etudes Françaises (CUEF) of the University of Perpignan Via Domitia welcomes hundreds of students and teachers from all over the world to help them discover the French language and culture. Our center is accredited by the Label Qualité FLE. - Improve your French at the UPVD
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Exchange students and staff at the UPVD can access additional free self-training courses, whether introductory or refresher courses, in French at the language laboratory of the Platinium service.
Certifications and courses in 9 other languages are also offered.