Licence Computer Science at Université Côte d'Azur

Programme overview

National science degree with prospects in the digital professions (expertise, engineering, development, academic and technical research). It teaches computer science as a scientific discipline founded on theoretical pillars (algorithms, programming, logic, computability, formal languages) and as a range of constantly evolving technologies. Taught at Nice Campus Valrose.

Faculty: Sciences and Technologies portal / Digital Systems for Humans Graduate School | Duration: 3 years | Study mode: full-time, taught in French | Location: Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

What you will study

Foundations of computing, imperative programming (Python, C), Unix and shell, data structures, formal tools, algorithms, databases, networks, operating systems, intelligent systems, web technologies, automata and languages, functional programming, processor architecture, cryptography, object-oriented design, compilation and software engineering with a scientific project.

Career pathways

Computing maintenance, computer systems study and development, information-systems administration and training; the L3 leads to a Master in the Digital Systems for Humans graduate school.

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Application information

Entry requirements

L1: baccalauréat or equivalent; the Mathematics speciality in première and terminale is strongly advised. L2: 60 ECTS in a computer-science L1, or a validated mathematics- or computing-oriented L1. L3: a validated L2 in computer science. Apply in L1 via Parcoursup (or DAP Blanc/Vert for international students) and in L2/L3 via eCandidat.

Domestic applicants: EUR 178 a year (2026/2027). National registration fee under the university fee schedule for licence-level programmes (French and EU/EEA students); CVEC not included. Source

International applicants: EUR 2,902 a year (2026/2027). Differentiated tuition fee under the university fee schedule for licence-level programmes (non-EU international students, unless exempt); CVEC not included. Source

Duration: 3 years

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