Language & Preparation

Université de Caen Normandie

France: Caen, Normandy

A public university in Normandy, founded in 1432, with the DUEF French programme to prepare for degree studies.

1432founded
€2,902per year, bachelor's (non-EU)
A1–C2DUEF levels
At a Glance

Get to Know Unicaen

Université de Caen Normandie is a public university founded in 1432, one of the oldest in France. Caen is a student city in Normandy, about 2 hours from Paris by train, with lower living costs.

For international students, the Carré international runs the DUEF: a semester-based French programme from A1 to C2, including a "French for academic purposes" track. Once your French is ready, you can move on to a Licence (bachelor's) or Master at the university. Two Studyfrance alumni study here.

Type
Public university
Location
Caen, Normandy
Levels
DUEF (French), Licence, Master, PhD
Teaching language
French
Intakes
DUEF: Semester 1 (apply mid-March – 26 Jun 2026), Semester 2 (apply 21 Sep – 29 Nov 2026)
Official site
unicaen.fr
Campus Photos

A Look at the Campus

Library on Campus 1, Caen
Library on Campus 1, CaenPhoto: Karldupart, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Programmes

Featured Programmes

A selection of the programmes most relevant to Indonesian students. The full list is on the official website.

FR

DUEF A1–C2 (university diploma in French studies)

Language · 1 semester (216 hours)

FR

Licence (bachelor's) across faculties

Bachelor · 3 years

FR

Master's, including IAE Caen (management school)

Master · 2 years

Tuition

Estimated Tuition Fees

DUEF from the Carré international's official page (plus €178 university registration and €105 CVEC, 2025–2026 rates). Licence/Master fees are Unicaen's 2026–2027 differentiated fees for non-EU students.

Living costs not included. Estimate them with our Living Cost Calculator.

ProgrammeFees
DUEF per semester€1,522
DUEF full year€2,818
Licence/bachelor's (non-EU)€2,902/year
Master's (non-EU)€3,950/year
Admission

General Requirements

Exact requirements vary by programme. Studyfrance's academic team checks them and helps prepare your documents.

  • DUEF: aged 18+ with a baccalauréat-equivalent diploma (non-European diplomas need ENIC-NARIC comparability or a sworn translation).
  • DELF/DALF/TCF/TEF or the Carré international online test; re-tested on arrival.
  • French-taught Licence/Master: usually DELF B2.

Apply with Studyfrance

  1. Free consultationTell our team about your interests, grades and plans.
  2. Choose a programmeWe match Unicaen's programmes to your profile and budget.
  3. Prepare documentsCV, motivation letter, translations and language tests (DELF or IELTS).
  4. Apply & departOnce accepted, we help with your visa, housing and departure.
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Sources

Data collected from the campuses' official websites and checked on 13 November 2026. Fees and requirements can change at any time; Studyfrance always re-checks with the campus before you apply.

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