University of Angers Eiffel Scholarship 2027

The University of Angers Eiffel Scholarship 2027 is part of the France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship Programme, an initiative established by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and administered by Campus France.

The programme enables French higher education institutions to attract academically outstanding international students to Master's and doctoral programmes. Its main objective is to develop future professionals, researchers and decision-makers in areas important to international development and cooperation.

At the University of Angers, eligible candidates can pursue advanced education and research across selected academic disciplines. The scholarship covers seven priority fields:

• Biology and Health

• Ecological Transition

• Mathematics and Digital Sciences

• Engineering Sciences

• French History, Language and Civilisation

• Law and Political Science

• Economics and Management

For Master's applicants, the University of Angers requires a current or previous academic connection with one of its international partner institutions. Applicants must also demonstrate exceptional academic performance.

Doctoral candidates follow a separate application procedure involving a thesis supervisor. Their scholarship duration depends on their stage of research and the doctoral arrangement.

The scholarship provides financial support for living expenses and international mobility, allowing successful candidates to pursue academic and research opportunities in France.

General Requirements

• Applicants must be foreign nationals. French nationals, including dual nationals holding French citizenship, are ineligible.

• Applicants must demonstrate excellent academic results and rank among the strongest students in their cohort.

• Applicants must not already be receiving another French government scholarship.

• Applicants must not simultaneously receive an Erasmus+ scholarship or a scholarship from the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF).

• Applicants must pursue an eligible programme within the Eiffel Scholarship's priority academic fields.

• Candidates must be supported and nominated through the relevant French higher education institution.

Master's Degree Applicants

• Must have been born after 31 March 1997.

• Must currently study, or have previously studied, at an international partner institution of the University of Angers.

• Must not be studying in France during the 2026–2027 academic year.

• Must demonstrate excellent academic performance.

• Must meet the language requirements of the selected Master's programme.

• Must meet the admission conditions for the chosen University of Angers degree.

PhD Applicants

• Must have been born after 31 March 1991.

• Must currently be a student.

• Must demonstrate excellent academic performance.

• Must have their Eiffel Scholarship application submitted by a thesis supervisor.

• Applicants already studying in France may be considered, but they are not given priority.

• Applicants seeking 36 months of scholarship support must enrol in the first year of their PhD.

• Applicants seeking 12- or 18-month doctoral scholarships must follow the applicable joint-supervision or co-direction arrangements.

Language Requirements

• French-taught Master's programmes: B2 to C1 proficiency in French.

• English-taught Master's programmes: B2 proficiency in English.

• A specific IELTS score is not published as a universal Eiffel requirement by the University of Angers.

• Doctoral language requirements must be confirmed with the relevant research programme or supervisor.

Successful candidates can receive the following support under the France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship Programme.

Financial Support

• Master's scholarship: €1,200 per month.

• Doctoral scholarship: €2,100 per month.

• International transport support under programme conditions.

• Domestic transport support within France, subject to applicable regulations.

Additional Benefits

• Health and supplementary insurance arrangements.

• Assistance with finding accommodation in France.

• Access to cultural activities organised or supported through the programme.

• Administrative guidance during the scholarship period.

• Opportunities to study and undertake research at a French higher education institution.

Scholarship Duration

• Master's Year 2 (M2): Up to 12 months.

• Master's Year 1 (M1): Up to 24 months.

• Engineering degree: Up to 36 months.

• PhD: 12, 18 or 36 months, depending on eligibility and research arrangements.

Documents commonly requested for Eiffel applications include:

• Completed scholarship application form supplied by the institution.

• Valid passport or identification document.

• Updated CV or résumé.

• Academic degree certificates.

• Academic transcripts and evidence of academic ranking.

• Certificate of current enrolment, if applicable.

• Career plan or statement explaining academic and professional objectives.

• Language proficiency evidence, where required by the programme.

• Other supporting documents requested by the relevant admissions office.

Additional documents that may be needed for PhD applicants:

• Doctoral research proposal or thesis project description.

• Confirmation of support from the proposed thesis supervisor.

• Research progress information, where applicable.

• Joint-supervision or co-direction documentation for relevant doctoral categories.

• Other academic or research documents required for the nomination.

The scholarship selection process considers:

• Academic excellence: Strong academic results, ranking and demonstrated ability.

• Quality of the application: Evidence supporting the candidate's academic suitability.

• Research potential: Particularly relevant for doctoral candidates and their proposed projects.

• Institutional priorities: The international strategy of the nominating French institution.

• Geographical priorities: Consideration of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs' geographical priorities.

• Programme suitability: Alignment between the proposed studies and the Eiffel Scholarship's eligible academic fields.

• International education: Study at a French public university and gain experience in an international academic environment.

• Research opportunities: Participate in specialised academic and doctoral research activities.

• Career development: Build advanced knowledge in fields relevant to professional and research careers.

• Global connections: Engage with academics, researchers and students from different backgrounds.

• Specialised expertise: Develop knowledge in subjects such as ecological transition, health, engineering, law and economics.

• International recognition: Receive support through a competitive French government scholarship programme.