University of Lille Graduate Programmes Excellence Scholarships for a master's degree

Why it fits you

Who can apply

Three different things not to mix up: the country where you study, your nationality and the country where you live when you apply.

Country of study

France

Target level

Master’s

Fields of study

All fields

Other conditions

• Eligibility (arriving in France): incoming international students enrolling for the first time in a French higher education institution for a master track of one of the graduate programmes.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Eligibility: incoming international students enrolling for the first time in a French higher education institution for a master track of one of the graduate programmes.
• Eligibility (already studying in France): French students, international students already in France, and those renewing their scholarship into the second year, in a master track of Graduate Programmes.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Eligibility: French students, international students already in France, and those renewing their scholarship into the second year, in a master track of Graduate Programmes.
• Selection criteria: academic criteria based on the study track followed, the academic record and the institution of origin; professional criteria based on the research project and the consistency with the scope of the graduate programme.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Selection will be based on the following criteria: Academic criteria based on the study track followed, the academic record, and the institution of origin

The real funding

What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.

When it is paid

The scholarship covers one academic year and is paid in ten monthly installments starting in October, after academic registration, upon presentation of a certificate of registration at the University of Lille and proof of physical presence at the University of Lille.

Dates

Applications close

30 March 2027

Results announced

30 April 2027

Application steps

In the order set by the programme. Open a step to see the details.

1. 1
   Step 1: Download and read the Application Check List (word, 118 Ko) available on the 'resources' page.

   With whom

   The applicant

   By when

   Before filling in the application form

   Official link

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2. 2
   Step 2: Fill out the application form in English or French.

   With whom

   The applicant

   By when

   Before the deadline

   Official link

   Open the official page (opens in a new tab)

3. 3
   Step 3: Provide all the documents indicated as mandatory through the application form (CV, certified copy of degree(s) or certificate of registration, transcript of marks for the last two years, passport or valid identity document, two reference letters, any other useful document).

   With whom

   The applicant

   By when

   Before the final submission

   Documents to provide

   • Curriculum Vitae detailing your education and degrees obtained, your work experience, skills
   • Certified copy of your degree(s) (with English translation if necessary) or certificate of registration from your university
   • Transcript of marks for the last two years
   • Passport (or valid identity document)
   • Two reference letters by teachers or researchers

4. 4
   Step 4: Submit a fully completed application online before the deadline; incomplete applications will not be considered.

   With whom

   The applicant

   By when

   30 March 2027

   Official link

   Open the official page (opens in a new tab)

Where to apply

Prepare your departure

• Country guide: France