Learn French to resume your studies
with the Gateway University Diploma (DU passerelle)
What is it?
Do you need to improve your level of French before resuming studies?
You can register for the DU Passerelle! It allows around twenty students under the age of 28 with refugee or subsidiary protection status to have French lessons. Orientation support is also offered, and this DU entitles you to a CROUS scholarship and accommodation.
Who is it for?
Departments
59 - Nord
Biannual (half-yearly)
Departments
59 - Nord
Biannual (half-yearly)
Why is it interesting?
Acquire a level of French that will allow you to resume your studies
Validate a new level of French each semester: A1, A2, B1, B2, etc. until you are comfortable enough to resume your university studies
Benefit from a complete programme
In addition to the French as a foreign language courses, orientation workshops, meeting with students, immersion in the training courses that interest you will be offered to you.
Resume your studies with greater ease
Once you reach the required level of French, we will support you in resuming your studies and dealing with the administrative tasks and registration process involved.
Open your CROUS scholarship and housing rights
The DU Passerelle allows students to benefit from the CROUS grant and accommodation (on demand) directly from the CROUS services.
How do I get involved?
Submit your application
Application form to be completed and returned by email to:
etudiants-en-exil@univ-lille.fr
Good to know: Warning, the number of places is limited. You can find out the dates when you can apply on the university's website.