Entrance requirements are particular to each establishment, often by examination, either directly or after the Bac or, often, after one or many years of further study.
Some establishments and careers require French nationality that may not necessarily be readily obtainable. This may limit the choice of study and career.
It is important to verify the quality and official value of diplomas offered. Costs and dates of enrollment can vary tremendously. Most specialize in engineering, business, or political science.
American students will find that it is difficult to gain direct admission into the French university system because of problems with diploma equivalencies. Consult the book Toulouse Pratique for a complete list of other universities and higher education programs in the Toulouse area. See Chapter 27, Reference Books. Most American students who want to spend some time studying in France go through an American university not necessarily their own study-abroad program.
This option, while more costly than entering a French university directly makes obtaining credits towards a USA diploma much easier. The following American universities run programs in Toulouse: Dickinson College one or two semesters S.
