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Licence Earth Sciences at Université d'Orléans

Université d'Orléans, France

Programme overview

The Licence in Earth Sciences trains generalist geologists able to apply a multidisciplinary scientific approach in the geosciences, covering mountain ranges, sedimentary basins, volcanoes, soils, surface and groundwater, georesources and geomatics (GIS).

Faculty: Observatoire des Sciences de l'Univers en région Centre  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years), 180 ECTS  |  Study mode: full-time; taught in French  |  Location: Orléans, Centre-Val de Loire, France

What you will study

Three years, 6 semesters, 180 ECTS.

Career pathways

All practising-geologist jobs at bac+3 level (specialised geologist technician) in environment and other sectors. Continuation in the masters Earth and Planetary Sciences-Environment, Risks and Environment, or the professional licence Forests, Water Resource Management and Preservation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Candidates are expected to show scientific competences: analysis, reasoning, abstraction and mastery of core disciplinary knowledge.

Domestic applicants: EUR 178 a year (2026-2027). National registration fee (droits nationaux) listed on the fee schedule; registration fee set by the Ministry, not separate programme tuition. CVEC and any component-specific complementary fee are excluded. Source

International applicants: EUR 2,902 a year (2026-2027). Fee listed for students with international mobility status (usagers à mobilité internationale) on the fee schedule; registration fee, excluding CVEC and any complementary component fee. Source

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years), 180 ECTS

Apply through the official page: https://www.parcoursup.fr

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