University Diploma in French Studies (DUEF)

University Diploma in French Studies (DUEF)The University Diploma in French Studies (DUEF) is an intensive one-semester course to learn French and discover French culture, and for more advanced levels, to discover the French university methodology.

The DUEF comprises the six levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), from A1 to C2. Students who pass the assessments obtain a university diploma for their level.

Target population

Non-French-speaking international students, trainees in vocational training for non-native speakers.

Prerequisites

Applicants must have a baccalauréat or equivalent diploma.

Timetable

We offer two 12-week courses per year:

• Semester 1: September to December,
• Semester 2: January to April.

NB: beginners are only accepted in semester 1

Number of hours

216 hours per course.

Rate

18 hours per week.

Number of students per group

Maximum 25 students

Tuition fee

• for one course: €1,400 (individual financing), €1,950 (financed by an organization*)
• for one academic year (two courses): €2,800 (individual financing), €3,900 (financed by an organization*)

*Paid for by an organisation, e.g.: France Travail, Region, Département etc... If you would like to be covered by an organisation, please send your request for a quote to clubs.inscription @ listes.univ-ubs.fr.

This fee includes:

• 216 hours of intensive French language lessons, i.e. 18 hours per week,
• Access to cultural activities,
• Access to the various university services: library and university restaurants, preventive medicine etc.

The fee does not include (non-exhaustive list):

• the student life and campus contribution (CVEC) (€103 per year),
• access to sports activities (€25 per year),
• accommodation, food and all other personal expenses.

Handbooks for each level (for reference only)

• DUEF Niveau A1 (pdf - 150Ko)
• DUEF Niveau A2 (pdf - 150Ko)
• DUEF Niveau B1 (pdf - 150Ko)
• DUEF Niveau B2 (pdf - 150Ko)
• DUEF Niveau C1 (pdf - 150Ko)
• DUEF Niveau C2 (pdf - 218Ko)

Testimony of Edith

Testimony of Kentberlyn

Registration procedure
Registration form (pdf - 170Ko) to be completed, dated and signed, and returned to clubs.inscription @ listes.univ-ubs.fr, together with the following supporting documents:

• a copy of your secondary education diploma (equivalent to the French baccalauréat, diploma giving access to higher education in your country), with a French translation of the diploma,
• a copy of your identity papers/passport,
• a passport photo.

Terms of payment

• Registration for one semester: €1,400
  • Down payment of €400 on pre-registration,
  • Balance of €1,000 to be paid at the start of the semester course.
• Registration for two semesters: €2,800
  • Down payment of €1,120 on pre-registration,
  • Balance of €980 to be paid before the start of the course in the first semester.
  • €700 to be paid before the start of the course in the second semester.

Refund policy

The fees must be paid at the latest on arrival at the Southern Brittany University. All one-semester courses started are due in full and cannot be refunded. Furthermore, all one-semester courses paid for in advance imply acceptance of the services and will not be refunded.
The UBS Language Centre reserves the right to cancel a one-semester course for a level if there are not enough students. 
A refund may be given for one of the following reasons, on production of official written proof:

• medical grounds (certificate issued by a doctor or hospital etc.),
• visa refusal (document issued by a consulate or embassy etc.).

Registration deadline

For semester 1 - 2025-2026 : 29 August 2025

For semester 2 - 2025-2026 : 19 December 2025