The DU Passerelle of the University of Paris 8 in Saint-Denis is an annual diploma that includes 480 hours of training. No students are accepted during the year. The recruitment period for the year 2024-2025 is as follows: from August 19 to August 30, 2024.

The DU Passerelle of the University of Paris 8 in Saint-Denis will welcome 2 groups of students from mid-October. The first group will welcome students with an A1 entry level acquired in accordance with the CEFR, with a view to obtaining a B1 level at the end of the training. The second group will welcome students with an A2 level at the start of the training and wishing to obtain a B2 level of the CEFR framework at the end of the training.

Students will have 15 hours of classes per week on average.

Candidates selected in pre-selection will be invited in mid-September for a written test and an oral interview.

The university may register the student for a DELF/TCF session in May of the current year at an approved partner center.

During the training, you will discover the university in France: what it is to be a student, how the courses and exams are organized, what diplomas and training exist, how to take notes during the courses and review your lessons outside of the lectures, make presentations, prepare for exams... Administrative support is also offered to you throughout your training.

The French higher education system is complex.

During the training, professionals accompany each student individually to reflect on their academic and professional project, according to their possibilities.

The professionals also help you write your CV and cover letters, and register for the courses that seem interesting to you.

You will have access to different activities during the training:

• cultural outings,
• coffee chat,
• sports activities,
• integration week,
• theme days,
• linguistic tandem...

• Registration procedures: go to the university website to find out how to register.
• Application dates: Monday, August 19 to Friday, August 30, 2024
• Contact: dufle-refugies.admission@univ-paris8.fr

After sending the application, if your file is accepted, you will receive an email with an invitation for an oral interview and a written test.