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OUR TRAINING COURSES

If you are an international student looking to discover the Polynesian world, its culture and island traditions, come study at the University of French Polynesia which offers a range of courses recognized at European level by prestigious international universities. 

The UPF contributes to the scientific, technological and cultural development of French Polynesia through its four laboratories, a joint research unit, a House of Human Sciences of the Pacific, partner research establishments and a doctoral school

The UPF is a center of excellence in the study and promotion of Polynesian heritage and Oceanic cultures and civilizations. 

The UPF welcomes foreign students to the university as part of exchange programs, specific internships or on an ad hoc basis.

A wide range of multi-pludisciplinary courses

As the only public university in French Polynesia, our range of courses is both generalist and multidisciplinary to enable Polynesian students to pursue all or part of their higher education in French Polynesia and thus meet the current and future challenges of our territory. 

The UPF offers: 

  • a generalist range of degrees, with a professionalizing dimension for professional bachelor’s and master’s degrees;
  • a professional bachelor’s degree (BUT) tailored to the needs of the local job market; 
  • pathways of excellence, such as the Health Access Life Sciences degree and the CUPGE-MP enabling the best students to continue their studies at engineering schools; 
  • a range of initial and continuing training courses for local primary and secondary school teachers at the INSPE of French Polynesia
  • a wide range of tailor-made continuing education courses designed to meet the needs of employees as well as the specific requirements of private or public organizations; 
  • Mandarin language courses and an introduction to Chinese culture at the UPF Confucius Institute.