Licence en Sciences et technologies appliquées aux milieux côtiers et océaniques

To be eligible for this Bachelor’s degree, students must meet the following criteria: 

• Minimum average of 12 out of 20 for French general baccalaureate or equivalent for the francophone curriculum.

• UAE Ministry of Education curriculum:

‑ General stream : Minimum average of 80%

‑ Advanced stream : Minimum average of 75%

• Other high school systems: High school certificate equivalent to the UAE Ministry of Education high school, with a minimum average of 80% or equivalent.

French language proficiency

• French Aptitude Certificate at B2 level: DELF, DALF, SELFEE, TCF (valid 2 years)
• TEF (valid 2 years)
• SUAD University Diploma (DU) French Language for non-French speakers
• French Baccalaureate graduates are exempt

Foundation year pathway

Applicants not meeting the required French language level or students coming from ministry of education curriculum (technical stream) with a minimum average of 80% or for students with French professional or technical Baccalaureate with a minimum average of 12 out of 20 may be admitted conditionally and enrolled in the intensive French foundation year, provided they meet the academic requirements above.

Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will be admitted into the bachelor programme.

Other Countries’ Education Systems

Conditions apply for other foreign curricula in line with Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi’s admissions policy. For further informa on, please contact the Student Recruitment Office at admissions@sorbonne.ae

Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi welcomes applications from students of all nationalities and backgrounds, regardless of country of origin, income, gender, religion, or physical condition.

For more information, please visit the Scholarships and Preferential Rates page here.

Career prospects

• Career opportunities in marine and coastal sciences, environmental consultancy, GIS / remote sensing, renewable energy, sustainable tourism, coastal planning and public policy. 
• Graduates can work as environmental consultants, marine resource managers, coastal risk analysts, ocean data scientists, GIS specialists, ecotourism managers or policy advisers. 
• Employment prospects include government agencies, research institutions, NGOs and private-sector companies involved in sustainability, coastal development and environmental management. 
• The programme benefits from strong academic and industry links, offering students access to research projects, fieldwork, internships and professional opportunities in the UAE and internationally.

Career Centre support

SUAD’s Career Centre supports students throughout their programme offering one-on-one career advising, CV / cover letter clinics, internship placement assistance, and employer connections through the JobTeaser online platform.