Europe, Russia and Central Asia : France

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The Europe Team are really keen to connect with students interested in studying with at Warwick. These chats are informal and do not affect admission - they're simply an opportunity for you to learn more about Warwick, and about applying to and studying in the UK. Find out more about one-to-one chats with the Europe TeamLink opens in a new window

The University of Warwick is pleased to welcome students from across Europe, Russia and Central Asia each year, studying from foundation programme to our research degrees. All the information you need on making your application to Warwick can be found below. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us.

Entry Requirements

View a summary of the Entry Requirements. If you have any questions, please contact us.

Warwick IFP

For information on entry requirements for the Warwick International Foundation Programme, see the Warwick IFP entry requirements.

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We accept the French Baccalauréat with grades equivalent to A-Levels as follows:

A Level	French Baccalauréat
AAA	17 overall
A*AA	16 overall
AAA	15 overall
AAB	14 overall
ABB	13 overall

We will ask for 0.5 points lower in the overall score for students studying the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI).

In addition, for degrees that require specific subject grades:

Grade A* at A-Level = Grade 17 (out of 20) in the relevant French Baccalauréat Spécialité subject taken to Year 13 [note: Mathematics requires Grade 18 in Year 13 Spécialité Maths]
Grade A at A-Level = Grade 16 (out of 20) in the relevant French Baccalauréat Spécialité subject taken to Year 13
Grade B at A-Level = Grade 14 (out of 20) in the relevant French Baccalauréat Spécialité subject taken to Year 13

Note that where degrees have a GCSE Mathematics requirement (i.e., age 16 school leaving certificate), our equivalents are:

GCSE Mathematics Grade A = either Grade 12 (out of 20) in French Baccalauréat Spécialité Mathematics taken to Year 13; or Grade 13 in French Baccalauréat Spécialité Mathematics taken to Year 12; or Grade 13 in French Baccalauréat Complémentaires taken to Year 13.
GCSE Mathematics Grade B = either Grade 11 (out of 20) in French Baccalauréat Spécialité Mathematics taken to Year 13; or Grade 12 (out of 20) in French Baccalauréat Spécialité Mathematics taken to Year 12; or Grade 12 (out of 20) in French Baccalauréat Complémentaires taken to Year 13.
GCSE Mathematics Grade C = either Grade 10 (out of 20) in French Baccalauréat Spécialité Mathematics taken to Year 13; or Grade 11 (out of 20) in French Baccalauréat Spécialité Mathematics taken to Year 12; or Grade 11 (out of 20) in French Baccalauréat Complémentaires taken to Year 13.

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We would typically require a Licence (post-2008), Licence Professionelle (post 2008), or Maîtrise, at least 3 years in duration, from a recognised institution for postgraduate entry, with the following equivalencies:.

UK Classification	French Numerical Grade
1st	14+
2:1	13-13.99
2:2	11.6-12.9

Diplôme d'Études Approfondies, Diplôme d'Études Supérieures Spécialisées, Diplôme de Master / Grade de Master and Maîtrise 2, may also be considered for postgraduate entry.

If you have any questions, please contact the Europe Team.

English Requirements

You need to demonstrate a required level of English language proficiency to meet the entry requirements for Warwick. See our English language requirements.

Visa Information for France

For courses over 6 months in duration, view our visa information for France. The Immigration Service is here to help and support you during your application and studies at Warwick.

How do I apply for a Student Visa?

Read our Student Visa application guidance for information on how to prepare for a Student Visa application, including how to complete the online application form, what documents to prepare, and what documents to submit.

From 1 January 2021, if you have not previously been granted Settled or Pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, you will be subject to immigration control in order to study in the UK

Read our guidance for EEA nationals following Brexit.

Is a Tuberculosis (TB) certificate required?

Check whether a Tuberculosis (TB) certificate is required and find a list of approved medical practitioners on the UK Government TB testing guidance.

Do the differentiation arrangements apply to me?

Find out whether the differentiation arrangements apply to you when applying for a student route visa in the Immigration Service guidance on differentiation arrangements.

Are you applying with dependants?

If you are considering bringing your family to Warwick, read our guidance for students with dependants.

Further Guidance

If you require further guidance or information, including advice on what to do if your visa is refused, see Warwick Immigration Service guidance or contact the Immigration Service team via Live Chat or the contact form.

Meet us

The University of Warwick typically visits France each year. Future visits will be advertised on our Meet us pages when available.

Scholarships

We offer a range of scholarships for EU and International applicants. Find out about our scholarships and bursaries. View information about fees for Home/EU and International students. You can also find information about living costs.

Student Community

We have over 300 clubs and societies for you to get involved with and meet other students from across the world. Societies include Academic, Activities & Games, Campaigning, Cultural, Film & Media, Food & Drink, Halls, Music, Performance, Religious & Belief and Welfare, Charity & Action. Browse the full list of clubs and societies.

Applying to Warwick

The University of Warwick works with Study Experience in France. Their team can provide information and guidance about studying at Warwick. You may find the Education UK global website useful for information on studying in the UK.

Apply for Undergraduate DegreesLink opens in a new window via UCAS or apply Direct for our International FoundationLink opens in a new window or Postgraduate DegreesLink opens in a new window.

Arriving at Warwick

For guidance on arriving at the University of Warwick, including information on Airport transfers, read our Welcome to Warwick guidance.

Contact the Europe Team

Questions about studying with us? Daria Patini and Donna Corcoran are your dedicated contacts for France. They are happy to answer any queries or questions you may have. You can contact them on the information below, or join us on an upcoming Live Chat.

Tel: +44 (0)24 7657 2686 or Email: eurusca@warwick.ac.uk

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