International Preparatory Class in Economics and Management: Open the Doors to French Universities

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Published on April 8, 2026 – Updated on April 8, 2026
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on the April 16, 2026

The University School of Economics and Management offers an International Preparatory Program in Economics and Management, an intensive course designed for international students who wish to pursue a bachelor’s degree in France. Located on the Saint Jean d’Angély campus in Nice, this program serves as a gateway to French higher education.

A comprehensive and immersive program

The International Preparatory Class combines:
  • 800 hours of intensive French
  • 100 hours of instruction in Economics and Management
  • 40 hours of French methodology, culture, and civilization

Objective: to enable students to achieve:
  • a B2 level in French
  • the fundamentals of economics and management
  • proficiency in French academic methods
  • a good understanding of the French cultural environment
 

A Partnership of Excellence

The program is offered in collaboration with Alliance Française Nice Côte d'Azur, an international leader in French language instruction.
 

Who is this program for?

It is intended for international students:
  • who hold a high school diploma
  • with a minimum A2 level in French
  • who wish to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Management
 

What’s next?

Completing the program allows you to:
  • achieve a B2 level in French
  • to gain admission to the Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Management at Université Côte d’Azur
 

Applications are now open

Non-EU applicants: April 1 to May 31
EU applicants: April 1 to June 30 Send applications
to: eur-elmi.international@univ-cotedazur.fr
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A unique opportunity to successfully integrate into university life in France under the best possible conditions.