DU, DIU, DUI 10:27 Dec 21, 2016
You will find DU for 'diplôme universitaire', DIU for 'diplôme interuniversitaire' with two or more unis working together and/or validating the diploma, and finally, DUI for 'diplôme universitaire interdisciplinaire'.
It might be an idea to check, unless a website can already confirm for you particular context, as it is eady to get the letters the wrong way round. Once you know the centre, you'll be able to check which way round it is.
Note that DUs are not degrees. Some are "diplômant" others are "qualifiant". In the UK we would probably describe these as a "certificate". I have done a DU in France and I have done "certificates" in the NL and in the UK. Entry usually depends on qualification and experience. Some are profession specific. There are a fair number of medical DUs for example.
It is important to note that each DU will specify its own entry requirements. You can probably only safely provide quite a literal translation. Some require a degree or above to apply. They are generally professionally-orientated. |