Pays de la Loire, AngersBACHELOR'S DEGREE – Economics and Management
This degree allows students to then get admitted to a Master's degree in Economics and Management.
BACHELOR'S DEGREE – Language, culture and civilization
This degree is taught in two languages (English and French), and it allows students to then get admitted to a Master's degree in Translation studies, in International relations, in Print and Digital Book Publishing.
BACHELOR'S DEGREE – Information and Communication
This degree allows students to then get admitted to a Master's degree or to Communication and journalism schools.
These university degrees are all national degrees.
| HOURS OF FRENCH CLASSES | 455 hours |
| HOURS ACADEMIC / METHODOLOGY CLASSES | 180 hours |
| TOTAL HOURS | 635 hours |
CIDEF is the International Center for French Studies at the Catholic University of the West in Angers, a middle-size town located 1.5 hour from Paris and 1 hour from the seaside. We have been welcoming international students since 1947.
We offer language and culture training in French as a foreign language (FLE), enabling our students to acquire language skills from level A1 to level C1. We also offer a one-year preparatory course for university studies (University Diploma), enabling students who wish to enroll in a French university or school to acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for success in their studies.
We are committed to supporting our students in their academic progress, but also in other aspects of life in France. That is why we have an administrative and teaching team dedicated to our different groups, so that we can offer them the support they need.
Our campus is located in the center of Angers and is therefore easy to access, which our students greatly appreciate as it allows them to participate more easily in city life (sports and cultural activities).
CIDEF also offers cultural activities and visits such as cooking classes, visits of factories and museums, as well as excursions to places of interest such as Mont Saint Michel, Loire Valley castles, etc.
Website: https://international-uco.com/en
Fees for Classes Internationales: 5,500 €
| Year | Licence (any track) | Master (any track) |
| Y1 | 8,020 € | X |
| Y2 | 8,020 € | X |
| Y3 | 8,020 € | X |
| Y4 | X | 8,420 € |
| Y5 | X | 8,420 € |
| Grand total | 24,060 € | 16,840 € |
Additional fees:
CIDEF-UCO has a dedicated administrative team that will guide students in their administrative procedures before and upon arrival.
The university has a student housing service to help you find accommodation in Angers. Depending on your needs and wishes, you may choose to stay with a French family, at a student residence or at an independent studio/apartment. Our administrative team can also help you with your application for student housing allowances.
As an international student, you will be offered a guided tour of our campus and of the city, so you can quickly and easily get familiar with your new environment.
You can also choose from a variety of activities and visits to discover more about France and French culture.
You will also benefit from individual support from a pedagogical manager through monthly meetings to discuss your progress and to give you tools and advice for successful studies in France.
Academic Intake: 1
Academic Calendar: October 2025 to June 2026