Baccalauréat Holders and European Citizens
For students that hold or will hold a French baccalauréat and/or are a citizen of a member state of the European Union and wish to apply to a degree program in France, the application process will differ from that of non-European students.
What is Parcoursup?
Parcoursup is an online common application for admission to the first year of undergraduate higher education in France.
You will use the Parcoursup application if you are:
- A candidate or holder of a French or European baccalauréat (you went to a French international school, or a lycée français, outside of France)
AND/OR - A citizen of the European Union, the European Economic Area, Switzerland, Monaco, Andorra
Please check the Parcoursup website and the tutorial video for detailed information and instructions.
Application Deadlines for Parcoursup
December 20, 2024
Opening of the website (check the available programs for the 2025-2026 academic year)
March 8, 2025
Deadline to submit an application on the Parcoursup website
June 1, 2025 - July 13, 2025
Admission decisions are made by institutions and students finalize admission decisions
Studying in France After the Bac
Guide to Studying in France after the Baccalauréat
If you graduated from a French international school and obtained a French Baccalauréat, you will apply to French universities using the Parcoursup platform (instead of Etudes en France).
Even if you are a US citizen, if you hold a French baccalauréat, you will apply through Parcoursup to gain admission as a first-year undergraduate in a French institution.
This comprehensive guide, le Guide Etudier en France Après le Baccalauréat, will assist you in navigating your options in France and guide you through the application process.
Excellence Major Scholarship
If you graduated from a French international school, and would like to pursue your higher education in France, you may be eligible for the Bourse Excellence-Major. Over 200 students each year are awarded generous scholarships that cover their tuition and living expenses while studying in France.
Resources and Support for the Parcoursup Application Process
Resource |
Description |
| Parcoursup FAQs | Responses to common questions regarding the Parcoursup application process |
| l'ONISEP, Mon orientation en ligne | Free online admissions counselling for students and parents, an initiative of ONISEP and the French government |
| Video Tutorials | A useful collection of video tutorials on Parcoursup |
| French Government + ONISEP Printemps de l'orientation |
An online kit to assist high school students in exploring academic and professional options, refining their choices, and organizing admissions applications |
| Guide Parcoursup de l'Etudiant | A useful Guide on Parcoursup from l'Etudiant |
