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, the INU Champollion will book a room for you on the Albi campus, subject to availability. If accommodation is obtained, 2 months' rent must be paid upon 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/ J. FORD
- Modern Languages and Literature : M. JORBA
- Spanish : B. VARGAS
- Applied foreign languages : D. KAHN
- Law : V. PALMA-AMALRIC
- Geography : S. LIMA
- Sociology : F. ROUX
- Psychology : A.C. RATTAT
- History : B. VALAT
- Mathematics : A. BERTHOMIEU
- Biology : F. GERET
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).
You have been selected to study at INU Champollion ?
Upon your arrival, you are invited to report to the International Relations Office, where you will be given all the information regarding your stay.
For the 2026/2027 academic year, the institution will apply a partial exemption from tuition fees for non-EU students.
In addition, the procedure for applying for or renewing a residence permit is fully online. You can complete it on the Ministry’s website.
You should have a budget of between €680 and €840 per month for your stay.
This amount covers expenses such as accommodation, food, outings, leisure activities, etc. Students in France benefit from favorable conditions:
- Subsidized university dining (meal price ≈ €3.30)
- Discounts on transportation, leisure activities, and more
You must look for housing in either the public or private sector, alone or in shared accommodation, in a room with a host family or in independent housing. You can conduct your search using rental websites.
You can also find accommodation through Toulouse-based platforms :
French language proficiency test - TCF
If you wish to enroll in a higher education institution in France, you must take the TCF DAP (Test de Connaissance de Français spécifique à la Demande d'Admission Préalable). INU Champollion is an accredited TCF test center.
What is the TCF ?
The TCF is the official French language proficiency test of the French Ministries of National Education, Higher Education, and Research. It assesses general French language skills of individuals whose native language is not French. As such, it is recognized by the Directorate of Higher Education, university authorities, language training centers, as well as the professional sector.
What are the test components ?
The test (TCF for DAP) includes assessments of listening and reading comprehension, knowledge of language structures, as well as a mandatory written expression test.
How to register for the TCF ?
Registration for the TCF is done on the France Education International website, where you will find the steps required to register. Candidates who choose to register online must have a payment card (Visa or Mastercard) to pay the €63 fee. You must print your registration confirmation using the link provided.
france-education-international.fr
To find out the upcoming evaluation dates scheduled at INU Champollion, please contact the International Relations Office.
