COUNTRY GUIDE
Using your qualifications
in France
Choose the purpose below. Each receiving authority can ask for different evidence, even for the same degree. These short previews come from the country-specific sourced guides.
University admission in France
Ask the receiving institution what it requires for the particular course.
Read who decides and what to check Non-regulated workNon-regulated work in France
For non-regulated work, ask the employer which qualification evidence it needs.
Read who decides and what to check Immigration documentsImmigration documents in France
French immigration-related qualification evidence depends on the named residence route. A 'talent–salarié qualifié' sub-route specifies a diploma earned in France; other talent routes and EU Blue Card rules differ.
Read who decides and what to check Regulated professionRegulated profession in France
Identify the profession’s authority and the route for the intended activity.
Read who decides and what to checkWhy the recipient matters
A university's academic comparison, an employer's hiring requirement, an immigration document request and a regulator's permission to practise are separate decisions. Start with the purpose above, then confirm the named authority's current instructions.
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