Program for exiles

Since 2012, the Lumière Lyon 2 University has been supporting the reception of students in exile at the University, in particular for learning the French language. The CIEF, a recognised player in the field of French as a foreign language and French for academic purposes, participated in the working group that developed the DU Gateway - students in exile, at the initiative of the Mens network (Migrants in 'Higher Education). This University Diploma was accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Research for granting CROUS scholarships in 2019, along with 18 other universities.

If you are a refugee, asylum seeker, or under subsidiary protection and you want to learn French, the CIEF offers you the Gateway University Diploma (DU PASSERELLE - DUP). This diploma enables you to acquire a B1 or B2 level in French. It prepares students to enter higher education in France.

Admission is selective.
Next pre-registration campaign: March 1 to April 15, 2025

DUP level A2 to B1 (2 semesters, September to May) - 20 places The DUP A2/B1 is organised over 2 university semesters: the DUP level A2 in the first semester and the DUP level B1 in the second semester. Please note: you can only apply in September, for the whole year. It is not possible to apply for the second semester.

 

DUP level B1 to B2 (2 semesters, September to May) - 20 places The DUP B1/B2 is organised over 2 university semesters: the DUP level B1 in the first semester and the DUP level B2 in the second semester. Please note: entry is only possible in September, for the whole year. It is not possible to apply for the second semester.

Please note: Access to the second semester is subject to having passed the first semester. If you do not pass the first semester, you cannot repeat the second semester.

 

Course description

DU Passerelle - niveau A2

DU Passerelle - niveau B1

DU Passerelle - niveau B2

Duration of the diploma : 240 hours / semester
Fee : free of charges
Online preregistration : eCandidat platform

How to apply

The DUP application is made online on the Lyon 2 eCandidat platform  during the pre-registration campaign ( March 1 to April 15, 2025 ).

Selection of candidates

Admission is selective.
Selection procedure: more information to come