Institut Catholique de Paris

For International students wishing to enroll in a Licence (Bachelor), Master or PhD programme, the application procedure differs depending on the programme, your nationality (European or non) and your competency in the French language. Whatever the chosen course, registration has to be prepared a year in advance.
Knowing French

A very good competency in the French language is required, it will be verified.
* By CampusFrance within the online application procedure
* By the Cultural Services of the Embassy of France when withdrawing the admission file, if the residence is outside France
* By the exam department of the Academy of admission file for residents in France
Eligibility will be depending on the grade obtained on the French test, and the capacity for the requested programme.
Exceptions
* Holder of the French Baccalaureate
* Holder of European or International Baccalaureate French option
* Students from countries where French is the official language
* Holder of DALF (Advanced French Language Diploma, C1 and C2 of the European framework) or the DELF (B2)
* Students from bilingual French sections (see list fixed jointly by the Ministries of National Education and Foreign Affairs)
* Candidates who have passed the test organized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Paris with a score of 14/20, or more, in the written test

How to register?
Single Degree: Social Sciences - Philosophy - English - German - Spanish - in Modern Literature - History option Geography, History of Art
Bi-disciplinary degree: English / German - English / Spanish - German / Modern Literature - Art History / English - Art History / German - Art History / Spanish - Law / Political Science:
-fill out Studdex Application Form

Master Registration:
The admission file should include the following:
* A letter with name, complete address, and presentation (15 lines maximum) of your career
* A curriculum vitae
* A certified copy of all qualifications including secondary school leaving and certified translations
* A certificate of proficiency in French
When receiving the admission letter, the student may apply for study visa. Nationals of the European Union, Iceland, Norway and Switzerland are exempted from visa.
Canonical Diplomas:
Knowing French
For pre-registration, students must provide a document attesting to their level of French.
* With a level C1 or C2 or Advanced 2 certificate students may enroll directly in the programme of his choice.
* With an Intermediate Certificate level B2 or 3 or Advanced 1, the student has to follow French courses in addition to his training.
- intensive course in July, August and / or September to register for the 1st semester
- minimum of 15 hours a week in the first semester (October-February) to register for the 2nd semester
* With A1, A2 and B1 level, the student has to follow a year of study in French before enrolling in university.
How to register?
Ask for a pre-registration file
* Letter written in French, including name, date and place of birth, educational project, diplomas and academic career
* A photocopy of qualifications including graduation from high school and certificate of proficiency in French
* A curriculum vitae
* An authorization of his religious superior (for priests and nuns).
Ask for a long stay visa
Upon receipt of the certificate of pre-registration, request a long stay student visa.
Exempted from visa: students from the European Union, Iceland, Norway and Switzerland.
On arrival in France
Complete administrative registrations. The application for residence permits is filed with the assistance of the Residence permit Service.