Yes, no new BUT programs BUT created in 2021/22.
Yes, all BUT programs BUT several tracks (ranging from 1 to 5), typically starting in thesecond year. If a track begins inthe first year, this is clearly indicated and constitutes a separate application choice on Parcoursup.
Tracks are progressive "specializations" that allow students to focus on a specific area of expertise within a program.
Through a new competency-based educational approach focused on real-world business scenarios, longer internship periods, and the widespread adoption of work-study programs, the BUT the foundation laid by the DUT by strengthening ties between businesses and students, whose training will be even more closely aligned with the realities of the workplace.
This new three-year program is based on a national curriculum developed in collaboration with socio-economic partners. The curriculum allows for up to 30% local adaptation, making it both highly consistent and highly customizable to best meet the needs of businesses in their respective regions.
The local adaptation is spread over the three years, without exceeding 40% of the total number of hours for each year of BUT.
In BUT, students are required to attend classes for about 30 hours per week, mostly in small groups. Nearly half of these weekly hours are devoted to practical exercises (lab work, projects, etc.).
How many hours do the supervised projects amount to? The 600 hours of supervised project work are spread over the three years, with a minimum of 150 hours and a maximum of 250 hours each year.
How long do the internships last? If students BUT as part of their initial training, they must complete 22 to 26 weeks of internships, depending on their BUT specialization. These internship periods are spread over the three years of the program or over the last two years.
These internships are mandatory and are a requirement for graduation.
How many students are in the laboratory sessions (Labs) and tutorial sessions (TUs)? For courses in the secondary education field, the lab sessions have about 13–14 students, and the tutorial sessions have about 26–28 students.
Which year of BUT be completed through a work-study program? The BUT be completed through a work-study program during the last two years or just the final year, depending on the BUT specialization BUT IUT1 Grenoble, and sometimes over all three years at other IUTs.
The schedule for the work-study program varies by specialization: 3 to 4 weeks in the workplace / 3 to 4 weeks in class.
Please note: the work-study program is not mandatory. It is possible to complete all 3 years as full-time study.
What durations of work-study contracts are compatible with enrollment in BUT
The graduation year must be included in the contract. Therefore, it is possible to sign contracts for:
1 year (BUT ) or 2 years (BUT 2 and BUT 3).
What is the status of a work-study student? A work-study student is both a student AND an employee. The student is temporarily released from their regular job to attend training. Their compensation varies depending on the type of contract (apprenticeship or professional training) and their age. For more information, contact the
Corporate Relations and Work-Study Program Office.
IUTs use a comprehensive continuous assessment system, and there is no provision for a second exam session.
How do the evaluations work? Assessment is based on continuous evaluation, using a variety of methods:
. lab reports and projects,
. oral presentations,
. proctored exams,
. in-class quizzes...
There are therefore no exam sessions.
Based on a competency-based approach, the degree is awarded upon the validation/acquisition of the targeted competencies. Competencies are assessed through practical scenarios that allow for the evaluation of the student’s ability to apply acquired knowledge in a professional context—that is, contextualized practical skills. Since these competencies rely on the application of knowledge, this knowledge may also be assessed as part of the validation of academic achievements.
What is the difference between the third year of BUT a so-called "deferred" professional bachelor's degree? The "suspended" professional bachelor's degree program admits a diverse student body up to its capacity, offering a degree designed locally to meet specific needs; its sole focus is on career readiness. The curriculum of the 60-ECTS professional degree is structured as a one-year program aligned with DUT, BTS, and even L2 degrees, whereas the third year of BUT ensure continuity and the completion of a three-year curriculum. It automatically admits students who have successfully completed the second year of BUT, but also, through transfer pathways, any student who has earned 120 ECTS credits and is eligible for admission to the fifth or sixth semester of BUT approval of their application by an ad hoc committee.
What will happen to professional degrees? "Suspended" professional bachelor's degrees (LP) worth 60 ECTS credits, which are open to students with two years of post-secondary education but cannot be part of a BUT program because they are too specialized for various reasons (niche LPs, LPs involving a specific partnership, etc.), coexist alongside the BUT.
Can a student who completed their DUT from 2019 to 2021 or from 2020 to 2022 take a third year of BUT No, the BUT rolled out gradually starting in September 2021; the first year of BUT begin in September 2021, and the third year in September 2023. However, students graduating in 2021 or 2022 will still be able to pursue an additional year of study in a “suspended” LP program worth 60 ECTS credits.
As a student who enrolled in 2019 and did not complete my second year by July 2020, can I repeat my second year of BUT Yes, every effort will be made to ensure students' safety.
If I graduate after two years, will I receive a DUT instead of a BUT? Once I complete my first two years of BUT, I automatically receive the DUT. I can then choose to enter the workforce or pursue another educational path.
Please note: This intermediate degree is not listed in the National Directory of Professional Certifications (RNCP), unlike the BUT, Professional Bachelor’s degrees, and the former DUT.
Does having a BUT prevent me from continuing my studies (as is the case with a professional bachelor’s degree)? No, the BUT definitely very flexible: at each stage, it allows students to choose whether to continue as a student, pursue a work-study program, or enter the workforce (after three years of higher education or following further studies)! Like the DUT, the BUT a broad-based training program that enables students to acquire skills in a professional field and solid academic knowledge, preparing them to enter the workforce while giving them the means to continue their studies.
If I earn my BUT, can I enroll in an engineering or business school? After completing my BUT, I can still apply for parallel admissions to graduate schools. Please note that, depending on the school, I may be admitted after my third year of BUT with my DUT at the end of my second year of BUT. You should check with the schools for specific details. Although admission to a master’s program is not guaranteed, students who have earned a BUT apply to a master’s program based on their academic record.
Can I enter the third year of BUT my BTS? The BUT designed to allow for integration at various points in the curriculum, but always following a decision by an admissions committee. Students with a BTS may be admitted to BUT only after their application has been reviewed and in accordance with specific recommendations (meaning they may be admitted directly, or they may need to demonstrate proficiency in specific skills before entering the third year).
Will private schools still be able to award degrees with the title "bachelor's"? The term “bachelor’s degree” is the most widely used designation abroad for a three-year post-secondary degree. Since the official French term “licence” is reserved for universities, private schools have adopted the term “bachelor’s degree,” which covers a wide range of programs. Only the term “Bachelor Universitaire de Technologie” (BUT) is reserved for IUTs to refer to a nationally recognized three-year university degree. To clearly distinguish between the two, it is best to use only “Bachelor Universitaire de Technologie” or BUT
Are the selection criteria the same as those for the DUT? The BUT a selective program, just as the DUT was. The BUT to ensure that 50% of students with a technological baccalaureate graduate successfully, but, like the DUT, it remains open to a diverse student body.
BUT the BUT program reserved for students with a technical high school diploma? No, the BUT still BUT students with general, technological, and other types of high school diplomas on a selective basis. As with the DUT, some spots are reserved for students with technological high school diplomas. In all cases, the specialty or specialties studied in high school must align with the specialty of BUT which you wish to apply.
Please note: A specific admissions process is available on Parcoursup for vocational high school graduates who wish to apply to BUT , GEII, GMP, and RT programs, as part of
the ÉNEPS initiative.
Students must pay the student life and campus fee (
CVEC), which amounts to €100 for the 2023–24 academic year, or apply for an exemption if they receive a scholarship.
Yes, admission remains selective, and the selection criteria incorporate the changes to the high school diploma.
Is there a difference in the academic structure between the DUT and the BUT Students always benefit from academic and technical instruction provided by experienced faculty (guest lecturers, instructors, and faculty members).
How does this differ from other bachelor's programs, particularly those at engineering and business schools? The BUT a public, research-based bachelor's degree awarded by universities and supported by the networks of university technology institutes (IUTs) located throughout the country.
Can you earn a BUT degree BUT than at a technical college? No, the BUT a degree offered exclusively by IUTs.
Under what rule BUT the BUT achieved?
To earn the BUT degree, you must complete all course units.
Each course unit is considered completed when the average grade for that unit is ≥ 10.
What options are available for a work-study student who wishes to leave the BUT the end of the second year? Since thecontract between the company, the student, and the CFA is valid until graduation, under the outgoing transfer provisions, only a mutual termination can be considered.
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