The only French and European university in the Caribbean, the University of the Antilles (UA) is a multidisciplinary institution offering a wide range of study fields, backed by excellent research rooted in the specificities of its Caribbean territory.
To enroll in French higher education, admission requirements vary depending on your nationality, country of residence, foreign secondary school diploma, and the type of studies you wish to pursue.
Application and Admission
Applying for the 1st year of a Bachelor’s degree (Licence) or BUT
- French nationals or citizens of the EU, EEA, Switzerland, Monaco, and Andorra holding a French or European Baccalaureate: use the Parcoursup platform.
- If you are from the Caribbean or from countries not listed in the Campus France procedure, follow the appropriate process below:
- To enroll in the first year of a Bachelor’s degree: international students holding a foreign secondary school diploma must submit a Prior Admission Request (DAP). Applicants residing abroad must fill in the white form (dossier blanc). Applicants already residing in France must fill in the green form (dossier vert).
- Caribbean applicants benefit from a specific support program.
- International students not subject to the DAP or white form who reside abroad and hold (or will soon hold) a French or European Baccalaureate must apply via Parcoursup.
Applying for the 2nd and 3rd year of a Bachelor’s degree or BUT, and for a Master’s 2 (M2)
International students who are EU, EEA, or Swiss nationals not subject to the « Études en France » procedure and wishing to enroll in the 2nd or 3rd year of a Bachelor’s degree or in the 2nd year of a Master’s must apply directly to the University of the Antilles.
For applicants residing in one of the 72 countries and territories with a Campus France office, all pre-visa steps are handled through the Études en France online platform. See the list of countries and territories covered by this procedure.
On this platform, applicants can submit their enrollment requests, communicate with the local Campus France office, and contact the institutions they wish to join. A financial contribution is required to benefit from the support service.
Applying for a Master’s degree
International students who are EU, EEA, or Swiss nationals from countries not covered by the « Études en France » procedure must apply through the Mon Master national platform.
For applicants residing in one of the 72 countries with a Campus France office, pre-visa steps are done via Études en France.
Cases where applicants must apply directly to the institution:
- Repeating the first year of a Master’s degree
- Applying through a validation of higher education (VES) or validation of professional experience (VAP)
- Following a program where admission to the first year of a Master’s is automatic
Once your admission is confirmed, you must accept the offer and continue your steps according to the applicable procedure. Depending on your nationality, you may need to apply for a long-stay student visa. The France-Visas platform (« Do I need a visa? ») can help you determine whether a visa is required and how to apply.
Enrollment
Administrative Enrollment
Payment of the Student and Campus Life Contribution (CVEC) is a mandatory prerequisite before enrollment. This annual fee supports student social, health, cultural, and sports services, as well as health education and prevention. Scholarship students are exempt from payment but must still complete the online process at MesServicesEtudiants.
Administrative enrollment takes place from July to September (refer to the academic calendar). You must pay enrollment fees and submit supporting documents to finalize your administrative enrollment, which officially makes you a student of the institution and results in the issuance of your student card.
- Site for first-time administrative enrollment (initial training)
- Site for administrative re-enrollment (initial training)
- Specific platform for students with a dual CPGE enrollment (CPGE enrollment guide)
Academic Enrollment
Academic enrollment involves choosing your course pathway and subjects: modern languages, elective modules, optional subjects, and any special arrangements for exams or classes if you have a specific status (employed student, student with a disability, high-level athlete, etc.).
Academic enrollment is done online, after your arrival at the University of the Antilles and once your administrative enrollment is complete.