Degree
Bachelor's degrees from the Fundamental and Applied Sciences Faculty (SFA):
- Chemistry
- Information Technology
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Engineering Sciences
- Earth Sciences
- Life Sciences
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These Bachelor degrees give students access to a wide range of national and international Master's programs, particularly at the University of Poitiers. At the end of S4, students will also have the opportunity to enter various professional bachelors.
It should be noted that the computer science bachelor's degree can also be used to enter the job market at Bac+3 level, in professions such as computer developer or webmaster.
The Life Science degree courses also cover a wide range of fields, enabling students to enter a variety of sectors: research and development; teaching; quality control and validation in the health, agro-food and biotechnology sectors; scientific communication; environmental protection and management; sales etc.
TEACHING HOURS
| HOURS OF FRENCH CLASSES | 530 hours |
| HOURS ACADEMIC / METHODOLOGY CLASSES | 120 hours |
| TOTAL HOURS | 650 hours |
PRESENTATION
CAREL Language Center located in Royan (180 km from Poitiers)
Founded in 1966 by the University of Poitiers and the Town of Royan, Royan Language Center “CAREL” prepares you to enter the University through intensive language programmes and immersion courses in French as a foreign language. The CAREL also offers English, German and Spanish courses in a safe, modern and peaceful environment located on the Atlantic coast, making it an ideal place to practice one’s language skills and discover other cultures. CAREL is an approved examination center for DELF and DALF diplomas, and accredited for TCF, TOEIC and CLOE certifications.
University of Poitiers (UP)
Founded in 1431, the University of Poitiers is a comprehensive university, one of the oldest in Europe, with 30 000 students, 15% of whom from 125 different countries. UP has a long tradition of international openness, key aspect of its general policy. It is the leading French university for its success in ERASMUS mobility projects outside Europe. India is one of UP's strategic international collaborations, through the Franco-Indian campus ILIADE. As an inclusive university, it is committed to concrete, achievable actions in the fields of sustainable development, gender equality and the inclusion of all publics, especially the most vulnerable.
FEES of the Classes Internationales
| Year | Licence (any track) | Master (any track) |
| Y0 Classes Internationales |
5500 € | X |
| Y1 | 2770 € | X |
| Y2 | 2770 € | X |
| Y3 | 2770 € | X |
| Y4 | X | 3770 € |
| Y5 | X | 3770 € |
| Grand total | 13810 € (Possibility of partial exemption) |
13040 € (Possibility of partial exemption) |
Additional fees:
- CVEC 103 €/year (2024 rate, subject to annual revision)
- CVEC 103 €/year (2024 rate, subject to annual revision)
STUDENT SERVICES
The University of Poitiers welcomes you as soon as you arrive, to provide you with information and help you with your administrative formalities such as: validation of the long-stay visa, housing assistance file with the Family Allowance Fund (CAF), sport, culture, health issues, bank accounts, home and health insurance.
At CAREL, during the international class, students will stay with host families to help them immerse themselves in the French language and culture.
The ESN (Erasmus Student Network) association in Poitiers also offers a Buddy System sponsorship programme in connection with the International relations office of the University of Poitiers ([email protected])
University CALENDAR
CAREL’s Academic Calendar: September 2025 to June 2026
Semester 1 (autumn): 13 weeks between September 15th to December 19th
CAREL holidays: 3 weeks in December 2025/January 2026
Semester 2 (spring): 13 weeks between January 12th to April 30th
CAREL holidays: 2 weeks in March/April
Semester 2 DELF exams sessions: March, May, June
