Cuefee - Individual students
The CUEFEE offers comprehensive French language refresher and development courses for international students that, moreover, incorporate insertion projects for joining university courses of study.
University Diploma of French Studies (DUEF)
How to apply? 
University Diploma of French Studies (DUEF)
The DUEF is a diploma recognized by the University of Tours and 25 other French universities. It validates a level A1, A2, B1, B2 and C1 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The DUEF B2 or C1 allows international students who would like to pursue university studies in Tours to enroll in Licences and Masters after their language training. Please note that level A1 is offered during the 1st semester (September session), and C1 is available on semester 2 only (January session).
How to apply?
- Students residing in a country covered by the Campus France procedure must create their Campus France application file online at “Études en France.”
- Students residing in France or in a country not covered by the Campus France procedure can fill out the corresponding application form in the box on the right and follow the procedure indicated in the file.
APPLICATION FORMS JANUARY
January 2027 session are OPEN for every students until October 25, 2026
APPLICATIONS 2027-2028
For a course starting in September 2027
Deadline : April 16, 2027* (OPEN)
*For countries with Campus France representation, deadline depends on Campus France and countries. Please check the deadline of your Campus France.
- Students living in a country with a Campus France representation have to apply online with the application form on the Campus France platform "Etudes en France"
- Students living in France or in a country without Campus France registration can complete online the following application form and follow the registration procedure indicated in the form;
Deadline : April 16, 2027* (OPEN)
*For countries with Campus France representation, deadline depends on Campus France and countries. Please check the deadline of your Campus France.
- Students living in a country with a Campus France representation have to apply online with the application form on the Campus France platform "Etudes en France"
- Students living in France or in a country without Campus France registration can complete online the following application form and follow the registration procedure indicated in the form;
APPLICATION FORMS 2027-2028
[September 2027 session will OPEN on February 01, until April 16, 2027]
REFUGEES & ASYLUM SEEKERS
ADMISSIONS 2027-2028
Specific admission procedures exist for refugee or asylum seeker students with a possibility of school fee exemption.
Candidates will have to fill out the DUEF application form above and join their resident permit or "récépissé" mentionning their status of "refugee", "asylum seeker" or "under subsidiary protection".
CONTACT
Tel : +33 (0)2 47 36 68 61 / +33 (0)2 47 36 68 69
Mail : cuefee@univ-tours.fr
Mail : cuefee@univ-tours.fr