Prerequisites
Prerequisites for applying to the :
- M1 : a B.Sc. (i.e. 180 ECTS) or an equivalent Diploma in the field of Physics, Chemistry or Physical Chemistry.
- M2 : a completed first year of Master of Physics, Applied Physics, Chemistry or Physical Chemistry (60 ETCS)
Additionally, sufficient English proficiency is required for all candidates. A B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference of Languages (CERF) or equivalent is expected.
Procedure
The procedure to follow to apply for the Master as well as a Student Visa is entirely dematerialised and depends on the country of residency and/or the citizenship of candidates. Therefore, we strongly invite each non-European candidate to gather information from their respective Campus France agency (campusfrance.org/en) when possible, in order to get a precise idea of the overall procedure.
Note that the applications for fellowships must be submitted separately (see section Fellowships) .
Etudes en France. deadline 15 december 2025
Candidates residing in one of the countries eligible for the “Etudes en France” (EeF) procedure (https://www.campusfrance.org/en/application-etudes-en-france-procedure) (https://www.campusfrance.org/en/faq/which-countries-are-affected-by-the-etudes-en-france-studying-in-france-procedure) will be required to directly apply via the EeF platform (https://pastel.diplomatie.gouv.fr/etudesenfrance/dyn/public/authentification/login.html).
After registering, candidates will be asked to select specific programs. We advice to use the following keywords in the search engine : « Atmosphere, Clouds and Climate Sciences«
Then, click on “Taught in English” – “Master indifférencié (recherche et professionnel)” – “chimie physique et analytique” and finally select “Atmosphere, Clouds and Climate Sciences (ACCESS) year 1, year 2”
Choose « year 1 » for M1 or « year 2 » for M2
Please ensure that the selected institution that appears below upon selecting a program indeed corresponds to Université de Lille.
e-candidat – From February to April 2026 (check the dates on the web site)
European nationals or candidates that are not eligible for Campus France and/or the Etudes en France procedure need to apply directly via the platform of University of Lille (https://ecandidat.univ-lille.fr/)
For detailed information on the procedure, click on “Guide du candidat (version anglaise)”.
Select « Département de Chimie »
select “chimie physique et analytique ”
select “ Atmosphere, Clouds and Climate Sciences (ACCESS) »
Please do not hesitate to contact us (denis.petitprez@univ-lille.fr) in case of doubt regarding your situation and the application procedure.