Exchange program
Interested in studying at INU Champollion?
The Institut National Universitaire Champollion is developing around thirty exchange programs in partnership with foreign universities. To study at INU Champollion, you must be enrolled at a university with which we have an agreement, and be selected by your home university. The length of the course varies from one to two semesters, depending on your project.
Here’s how to apply
Your home university's international relations department is your key contact. The application procedure is carried out directly via this entry.
Settling in at INU Champollion
As soon as you arrive, please report to the International Relations Department, where you will be given all the information you need about your stay.à vous présenter au service des relations internationales où tous les renseignements concernant votre séjour vous seront donnés.
- Copy of passport
- Student card proving enrollment at your home university for the current academic year
- Transcripts
- Social security form or private insurance, depending on country of origin
- Detailed educational contract signed by the head of the program at your home university
- European social security card
- Repatriation insurance
- Third-party liability insurance
All documents must be submitted before your arrival in France.
You must have between €680 and €840 per month for the duration of your stay.
This amount covers expenses for accommodation, food, outings, leisure activities, etc. Students are well supported in France:
- Subsidized university canteens (price per meal ≈ €3.20)
- Student accommodation (room price/month ≈ €200)
- Discounts on transport, leisure activities, etc.
In Albi:
When you apply, INU Champollion will reserve a room for you on the Albi campus, subject to availability. If accommodation is obtained, 2 months' rent must be paid on arrival: 1 normal month (€100) + 1 month's deposit, i.e. €200 in total. Payment can be made in cash or by check drawn in France.Please note: rent is subject to change. Please contact our service department for further information.
- In Rodez:
Students enrolled at the Rodez campus are directed to the Foyer Sainte-Thérèse, located in the city center at 21 rue de Bonald. Contact for registration:
Phone: 05 65 77 14 00 | Fax: 05 65 77 1400 | Email: accueil@foyer-sainte-therese.asso.fr
www.fjt-rodez.com
- English: A. BISSIERES
- Modern Languages and Literature: M. JORBA
- Spanish: B. VARGAS
- Applied foreign languages: D. KAHN
- Law: V. PALMA-AMALRIC
- Geography: R. BENOS
- Sociology: M. SAMAM
- Psychology: A.C. RATTAT
- History: S. RIVOAL
Not exchange program
Students from the European Union
Application and registration procedures are the same as for French students. You can contact the desired department directly, specifying the exact title of the degree you are interested in.
Students from outside the European Union
All applicants must hold foreign degrees allowing access to the University.
For registration in the 1st year of a Bachelor's degree
Download the green preliminary admission application (DAP) form from the website of the Ministry of Higher Education and Research, from October 1. Complete and return this application to the International Relations Department by December 15 of the year of university enrollment. The deadline is non-negotiable.
As part of this mandatory procedure, non-French-speaking candidates (from countries where the official language is not French) have to take the TCF French language proficiency test, designed to assess a candidate’s written and oral comprehension of the French language and to evaluate their written expression. Some candidates are exempt.
The procedure varies depending on whether or not you are a national of a country that has signed the CEF (Centre d'Études pour la France) agreement.
See the list of member countries
If your country does not have a Campus France office, you must obtain the DAP form (preliminary admission application) from the French Embassy or Alliance Française in your country. The procedure takes place between October 1 and December 15 (deadline for submitting applications to schools).
For 2nd year, 3rd year and Master's registrations
Applications for 2nd and 3rd year Bachelor's degrees are submitted via the Aria e-candidature portal
Students whose native language is not French are required to take the TCF test for French language proficiency.
Registering for a Bachelor's degree
Applications for Master's degree on MonMaster
Master 2 is also available for students who have completed a Master 1 at another institution or hold a degree deemed to be equivalent, subject to their application being accepted.
The procedure varies depending on whether or not you are a national of a country that has signed the CEF (Centre d'Études pour la France) agreement.
See the list of member countries
Si votre pays n’a pas d’espace Campus France. Vous pouvez candidater via the Aria e-candidature portal
IMPORTANT: A degree may be validated by one establishment but not by another. An academic committee is fully responsible for answering all inquiries (it will decide in particular on whether the content of the degrees presented are compatible with the requirements of the training requested; the language level will also be taken into account).
Settling in at INU Champollion
As soon as you arrive, please report to the International Relations Department, where you will be given all the information you need about your stay.
For the 2025/2026 academic year, the school will apply a partial exemption from tuition fees for non-EU students.
The following items are required :
- 3 photographs (taken by a professional photographer)
- Photocopy of your passport
- Current year's enrollment (proof of enrollment, student card)
- Proof of address
The procedure is digitized; you can do this on the Ministry's website
You must have between €680 and €840 per month for the duration of your stay.
This amount covers expenses for accommodation, food, outings, leisure activities, etc. Students are well supported in France:
- Subsidized university canteens (price per meal ≈ €3.30)
- Discounts on transport, leisure activities, etc.
- In Albi:
When you apply, INU Champollion will reserve a room for you on the Albi campus, subject to availability. If accommodation is obtained, 2 months' rent must be paid on arrival: 1 normal month (€100) + 1 month's deposit, i.e. €200 in total. Payment can be made in cash or by check drawn in France.
Please note: rent is subject to change. Please contact our service department for further information.
In Rodez:
Students enrolled at the Rodez campus are directed to the Foyer Sainte-Thérèse, located in the city center at 21 rue de Bonald.
Phone: 05 65 77 14 00 | Fax: 05 65 77 1400 | Email: accueil@foyer-sainte-therese.asso.fr www.fjt-rodez.com
TCF : the French language proficiency test
If you wish to enroll in a French higher education institution, you must take the TCF DAP (French language proficiency test specific to the preliminary admission application). INU Champollion is an approved TCF examination center.
What is the TCF?
The TCF is the language level test of the French Ministries of Education, Higher Education and Research. It assesses the general French language skills of non-native speakers. As such, it is recognized by higher education authorities, university authorities and language training centers, as well as by the professional world.
What tests are taken?
The TCF pour la DAP (French language proficiency test for the preliminary admission application) includes tests of oral and written comprehension, mastery of language structures and a compulsory written expression test.
How do I register for the TCF?
To register for the TCF, visit the France Education International website. It will show you all the steps you need to take to register. Candidates who choose to register online will need a payment card (Visa or Mastercard) to pay the €63 fee. Print the registration form from the link provided at :
france-education-international.fr
To find out about upcoming assessment dates at INU Champollion, contact the International Relations Department.
