In the DU Passerelle of the Paris Dauphine PSL University, there are 240 hours of French lessons. You will have lessons 10 hours per week, from Monday to Wednesday.

You will have to sit exams to obtain a University Diploma. In particular, you will take the TCF at the end of each semester (once in December, once at the end of March). The objective is to validate B1 level at the end of the training.

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...

Developing your study plan requires time and commitment.

During the program, a member of the DU team and a university student provide individual support to each student in their reflection on their academic and professional project. The nature of this support will then depend on the student's progress throughout the year.

• Students who have reached level B1 at the end of the year will be able to be supported in their applications to a higher level Bridging course (target B2).
• Students who have not reached level B1 by the end of the year will be invited to apply for bridging courses at the same level as the one they have just completed.

Depending on the general level and the wishes of the students, group orientation workshops (presentation of higher education in France, introduction to the use of different application platforms, CV and cover letter workshops, etc.) may complement the individual follow-up.

You will have access to different activities during the training:

• cultural outings
• introductory workshop on university methodology
• theater workshop
• writing and conversation workshops
• free access to university library resources and PSL sports facilities

• Application procedure: complete the form accessible via this page on the dates indicated below.
• Application deadlines: closed for the 2025-2026 academic year since June 2nd. Dates for the 2026-2027 academic year will be published in early 2026.
• Email contact: exil@dauphine.psl.eu

After submitting your application, if it is accepted, you will receive an email with an invitation to a French language test. If you are selected after the French test, you will receive an invitation to an admissions interview.