Application for a gap year
A "césure" is a break in your higher education studies for a set period of time. The aim is to free up time for personal or professional enrichment.
The gap year: an enriching break
The gap year lasts a maximum of one academic year (one or two semesters). It's a temporary suspension of your enrolment in one of the Université Côte d'Azur courses. However, you retain your student status for the duration of the break, remaining enrolled in the course in question and able to take it again as soon as you return.
Course directors are responsible for approving your application. For your application to be accepted, your projects and ambitions must be closely linked to the development of your professional or human skills. The Césure can be designed to :
- an internship
- an entrepreneurial project
- a commitment to an association or volunteer work
- civic service
- joining a company as an employee
- any other project designed to strengthen or develop your qualities
Practical details
For Université Côte d'Azur students, the gap year is available at all levels. It can take place during your Bachelor's degree, between your Bachelor's and Master's degrees, or before you embark on your Doctorate. When you take a gap year, our administrative and pedagogical teams are committed to supporting you every step of the way, following your progress during your absence and welcoming you back on your return.
Deadlines
- If you wish to take a year-long or first-semester break, you must submit your request before September 15 of the current year.
- If you wish to take a second-semester break, your application must be submitted before January 15 of the current year.
Would you like to take a gap year?
Download the form, fill it in and return it to your school.
For more information, see the ParcourSup fact sheet.