Apply for the Eiffel Excellence Programme with the UPHF
The Eiffel Scholarship Programme is an initiative developed by the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs to enable French higher education institutions to attract the best international students to degree programmes at Master’s and PhD level.
Preamble
If you are regarded as one of the best students on your course, please do not hesitate to apply. The institution you choose will submit your application on your behalf.
The Université Polytechnique Hauts-de-France promotes excellence and, drawing on its wealth of experience, will be able to put forward your application.
Calls for applications are generally issued at the end of September, with applications due in early January (for the start of the academic year N+1)
The information provided (criteria, amount and other details) relates to the 2027 intake. These details may change in subsequent years and will be updated in the official documentation
Your application must be submitted by midnight French time on 11 November 2026 at the latest, using the form provided below.
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Eligibility criteria
- Not hold French nationality, even as a second nationality
- Be a student of foreign nationality aged 29 or under (born after 31 March 1997) enrolled on a Master’s or Engineering degree programme in the following fields:
• Science and technology: Biology and Health, Ecological Transition, Mathematics and Digital Technology, Engineering Sciences
• Humanities and social sciences: History, French language and civilisation, Law, Political science, Economics and Management
- Not currently be studying in France
- Not have previously applied for this programme.
- Must not hold another French government scholarship
What is the duration and amount of this scholarship ?
The Eiffel scholarship is awarded for a period of:
A maximum of 12 months for enrolment on a Master’s 2 programme
A maximum of 24 months for enrolment on a Master’s 1 programme
36 months for preparation for an engineering degree
A monthly allowance of €1,200
Before applying via the Master’s form, I will check :
1. my eligibility by reviewing the key criteria listed above and, in greater detail, the Eiffel regulations
2. I select the Master’s programme I am interested in (only one choice possible)> here <
3. I prepare my documents LIST
4. I mustn’t forget to complete and sign the declaration of commitment (I will provide this if selected by the UPHF)
I am applying (I may withdraw my application at any time) > here < (if the form is not working properly, please try a different browser: Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, etc.)
A selection panel will review the applications and shortlist candidates by 25 November 2026. Applicants will be contacted following the panel’s deliberations.
Applications must be submitted online by the institution before the first week of January, the deadline set by Campus France.
Results will be published in mid-April 2027.
Eligibility criteria
- Not hold French nationality, even as a second nationality
- Be a PhD student of foreign nationality aged 35 or under (born after March 1991):
For the first year of a thesis under joint supervision or co-supervision, (36 months)
For all applicants, and in particular those already undertaking a PhD under a co-supervision or joint supervision arrangement:
- A maximum of 12 months for enrolment in the 2nd or 3rd year of a PhD programme;
- A maximum of 18 months for enrolment in the 1st or 2nd year of a PhD programme.
in the following fields:
• Science and technology: Biology and health, Ecological transition, Mathematics and digital technology, Engineering sciences
• Humanities and social sciences: History, French language and civilisation, Law, Political science, Economics and Management
- Students currently studying in France are not given priority.
- Must not have previously applied for this programme.
- You must not hold any other French government scholarship
What is the duration and value of this scholarship ?
The scholarship period may be split into several periods (except for the 36-month scholarship). However, the period of study funded by the scholarship must be at least 6 months and may not exceed 3 years.
The monthly allowance is €2,000.
Before applying via the PhD application form, I will check the following:
1. my eligibility by reviewing the main criteria listed above and, in greater detail, the Eiffel regulations
2. I must provide the document certifying a joint supervision arrangement and submit the joint supervision agreement or a certificate of joint supervision signed by the French and foreign parties, or any document attesting to the joint supervision project.
3. I prepare my documents: LIST
4. I mustn’t forget to complete and sign the declaration of commitment (I will provide this if selected by the UPHF)
I am applying (I can withdraw my application at any time) > here < (if the form is not working properly, please try a different browser: Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, etc.)
A selection panel will review the applications and shortlist candidates by 25 November 2026. Applicants will be contacted following the panel’s deliberations.
Applications must be submitted online by the institution before the first week of January, the deadline set by Campus France.
Results will be published in mid-April 2027
Eiffel Programme: FAQs
At Master’s level, there are only two degrees taught in English:
- The International Master’s in Transportation and Energy
- Information Technology for Smart and Sustainable Mobility (IT4SSM) – EUNICE Alliance
Yes, you can apply for any Master’s degree programmes at UPHF/INSA, even if they are not listed on the EeF platform.
You are not eligible for the Master’s programme.
For the PhD programme, your application will not be given priority.
You can apply for a Master’s 2 programme using the form. However, if the programme coordinator selects you, they may redirect you to a Master’s 1 programme.
In accordance with Article R719-49 of the Education Code, recipients of a French government grant are exempt from paying tuition fees for courses leading to a national diploma or engineering qualification.
The Eiffel Excellence Programme does not cover any additional training costs; these remain your responsibility.
You may undertake a preparatory course at a training organisation, but the cost of the course will not be covered by the Eiffel Excellence Programme. The need for this training must be stated at the time of application; the programme may then pay supplementary monthly Eiffel scholarship instalments (for a maximum of two months).