Access2University, program to prepare asylum seekers and refugees for university studies
Since the start of the 2017-18 academic year, UCL proposes a program to prepare asylum seekers and refugees to university studies.
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The October 2017 registration session is now closed. If you are interested by the 2018-2019 session, please complete the application file (see below). If you are eligible, a committee will receive you in person to assess your French level and your study project. Please note, it is possible for you to enrol in three one-off classes for the purpose of acclimating to the Belgian higher education system. You may also enrol as a regular student. More information: access2university@uclouvain.be |
Who?
- You are an asylum seeker in Belgium OR you have a refugee status OR you benefit from subsidiary OR temporary protection;
- You have reached the level A2 in spoken French AND you are able to write your address and identity in latin alphabet (French or English);
- You have obtained at least a secondary school degree OR you are willing to prepare for an admission exam for higher education;
- You are familiar with the use of a computer;
- You have the project to start a university degree.
Please note that the applications will go through a selection process. French level will be assessed by a test.
What?
You will follow 3 types of activities:
- French (university level) courses (classroom courses, online courses and conversation tables);
- At least one course in line with your study project;
- Individualised help to refine your study project, to go through the admission process for a regular degree and to integrate in the student life.
Where and when?
Activities will take place at Louvain-La-Neuve 2 to 3 days per week. Please note that applying to the program implies a commitment to attend all activities in the program. Candidates to the program have thus to ensure that they can make themselves available for these activities.
How to apply?
You will need to fill in a written application form that can be sent by email or regular mail (address below). If you are eligible, a committee will receive you in person to assess your French level and your study project.
Contact details for any information regarding the program or to send the application form:
Jean-Marie Vianney Mutore
International Relations Department (ADRI)
Place de l'Université 1 / L.0.01.06
B-1348 Louvain-la-Neuve
BELGIUM
access2university@uclouvain.be
Tél.: +32 10 47 27 56