FranceMaster, Bachelor, PhDTaught in FrenchNext cycle not announced yetTuition DiscountAUF International Distance Degree Allowances 2027–2028 (Licence to Doctorate)
Opportunity Overview
The Agence universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) lets French-speaking students earn an international university degree without leaving their country of residence, through more than 150 distance programmes from licence (bachelor's) to doctorate offered by more than 45 AUF member institutions. The most deserving students and those with limited means receive an "international virtual mobility allowance" that covers part of the registration fees, along with support from application to graduation, exams and defences organised at AUF centres, and free access to AUF centres throughout the programme. The catalogue includes institutions in France, Egypt (Alexandria University and Senghor University), Morocco, Tunisia, Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Cameroon, Benin, Burkina Faso, Togo, Madagascar, Mauritius, Burundi and Haiti, in fields such as computing, engineering, health, agriculture, education, law, management and the humanities. In the 2026–2027 call the deadlines were 9 June 2026 for programmes starting in September–October and 14 September 2026 for programmes starting in January–February 2027. The 2027–2028 call has not been announced; the previous one opened on 7 April 2026.
Funding Benefits & Coverage
4 BenefitsAllowance covering part of the registration fees
An "international virtual mobility allowance" for the most deserving students or those with limited means. The amount depends on the programme.
An international degree without moving abroad
From licence to doctorate, awarded by the AUF member institution.
Support, exams and defences organised locally
From application to graduation, with exams and defences held at AUF centres.
Free access to AUF centres
Throughout the programme.
Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria
4 CriteriaAll nationalities worldwide
Required Documents
1 DocsThe call does not publish a single list; each programme sets its documents on its page on the AUF platform.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Tuition Discount. Announced benefits: Allowance covering part of the registration fees, An international degree without moving abroad, Support, exams and defences organised locally, Free access to AUF centres.
Eligible levels: Master, Bachelor, PhD.
Next cycle not announced yet. Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: The application file of the chosen programme.
Apply directly on the official website: https://l.auf.org/FOAD-FD. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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Available Majors
Open to all fields of study
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