International department
    The European Fragrance and Cosmetic Master (EFCM)
    Entry requirements



    Age:
    No age limit
    Educational background:
    A bachelor degree in sciences majoring in for instance:
    -Chemistry
    -Biochemistry
    -Physico-chemistry
    -Pharmacy
    -Any equivalent diploma accepted by the Commission d’Equivalence of the University of Versailles/Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines
    -In some cases validation of working experience and qualification in fragrance or cosmetic areas
    -Fluency in English language (TOEFL 600 / TOEFL 250) (TOEIC 800)
    -A working knowledge of French would be a “plus”

    Length of the programme:
    2 years
    -1st year: from October to June on the basis of 650 hours
    -2nd year: from September to March on the basis of 310 hours.
    -A 4 to 6 month compulsory internship in the industry at the end of the second year and an optional internship is highly recommended at the end of the 1st year

    Application:
    Admission depends on:
    -Educational background, required diplomas and/or professional experience
    -Personal motivation
    -Professional project
    -Interview either by phone or in Versailles with the University responsible for EFCM, the people in charge of the programme and the pedagogy at ISIPCA

    Final admission will depend on having graduated and on payment of the first instalment of the tuition fees

    Application schedule:
    December: start of application
    30th June: deadline for applying