Our Degrees & Accreditations

FIGS Education programs allow international students to earn officially recognized French degrees. These degrees are accredited either by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation or by the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs.

• What is a degree recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education?

A degree recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation is a national diploma issued by the French government.

It ensures that the program meets official academic standards in terms of content, duration, level of requirement and teaching quality.

This recognition is fully aligned with the European LMD system (Licence, Master, Doctorate) and follows ECTS credit standards. This means that French degrees and their levels are understandable and transferable worldwide. Obtaining such a degree in France guarantees recognized academic and international value, a mark of credibility and quality.

Degree levels and corresponding ECTS credits:

- Bac+1 (1st year of Licence/Bachelor): 60 ECTS
- Bac+2 (2nd year of Licence/Bachelor or BTS): 120 ECTS
- Bac+3 (Licence/Bachelor): 180 ECTS
- Bac+4 (1st year of Master): 240 ECTS
- Bac+5 (Master): 300 ECTS

Each validated year corresponds to 60 ECTS credits, which allow for easy comparison and transfer of academic results, supporting international student mobility.

• What is a degree recognized by the Ministry of Labour?

A degree or professional title recognized by the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs is a professional certification registered with the RNCP: the National Directory of Professional Certifications.

This official recognition guarantees that the program meets labor market needs and develops skills directly applicable to a specific profession.

RNCP titles are classified by qualification level (Level 3 to Level 8), corresponding to the LMD system (for example, Level 6 = Bac+3, Level 7 = Bac+5). Obtaining an RNCP-recognized title provides a certification valued by employers in France and internationally.

Correspondence with the LMD system:

- RNCP Level 6: Licence/Bachelor (Bac+3)
- RNCP Level 7: Master (Bac+5)

The France Compétences website allows you to explore all professional certifications recognized by the French government. You can check RNCP title details, levels, skills acquired and relevant professional sectors. This official tool helps verify the validity and recognition of any diploma or professional certification in France.

• Additional features

Some business schools, such as IDRAC Business School, known as “Grandes Écoles”, award the Master’s degree within their Grande École Program, providing an additional mark of quality. This program is also overseen by the CEFDG, which ensures compliance with academic and professional standards. Today, this prestigious label is granted to only about forty schools in France, further enhancing their national and international recognition.

• IDRAC Business School

- Ranked among the top 15 post-secondary business schools in France
Source: Le Figaro Étudiant, L’Étudiant, Le Parisien Étudiant, Challenges 2025 | 2025 Ranking of Business Schools in France

- Member of UGEI (Union of Independent Grandes Écoles)
Source: UGEI | Union des Grandes Écoles Indépendantes

- Member of AGERA (Alliance of Grandes Écoles Rhône-Alpes Auvergne)
Source: AGERA | Our Member Schools

• SUP'DE COM

- Ranked among the top 10 communication schools in France, 2025
Source: Le Figaro Étudiant | 2025 Ranking of Communication Schools

Some schools in our network also hold internationally recognized accreditations:

• Students at CEFAM can earn a degree accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) by continuing their studies at certain partner universities in the United States. This accreditation is considered as the global benchmark for business schools, reflecting a high academic standard and international recognition.

Certain schools are also members of industry-specific organizations:

• IET is a member of AXELERA, the Chemistry and Environment Competitiveness Cluster.

Finally, all FIGS Education schools are members of Campus France, the French public institution responsible for promoting higher education in France and welcoming international students and researchers.