INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS Bachelor of Technology (B.U.T)
Over 2,600 international students are welcomed each year in the various departments of the Marie and Louis Pasteur University (former Franche-Comté University), along with over 3,500 interns at its Centre for Applied Linguistics (CLA).
Each year the North Franche-Comté iUT hosts many international students under different programs : ADIUT exchange programs, MEXPROTEC, ERASMUS, and individual mobility students outside exchange programs, notably through CAMPUS FRANCE.
The « BIENVENUE EN FRANCE » label, awarded to our university, certifies the quality of the reception and support for international students.
What is the International Business B.U.T. ?
The Bachelor of Technology (B.U.T) in International Business prepares students to become executive managers who will be able to take part in marketing goods or services.
The degree covers job opportunities in sales, marketing and communication.
The students will be put into real-life situations to develop their skills such as market analyses, sales, international business strategy, commercial communication and international negotiation.
What is the study track ?
We offer you the opportunity to complete :
- the 3rd year of the B.U.T. program at our institution which corresponds to 60 ECTS and enables students to obtain a Bachelor of Technology in International Business
Study period : from September 1st, 2026 to June 20th, 2027.
or
- a one semester exchange program which corresponds to 30 ECTS .
(Please note that this is only possible if you come from a Stars Eu partner. You can see the list below.)
Study period : from August 29th, 2025 to January 10th, 2026.
All lessons and assessments are conducted in English.
Therefore, a B1 level in English is a prerequisite for applying.
Moreover, to make your daily life easier, it is recommended to have some knowledge of French.
If you wish to apply for the full year, teaching hours are supplemented by an internship, which can be completed in France or another country.
International students will also have the opportunity to take French as a foreign language course to improve their language skills.
Targeted skills
Skill 1 :
Marketing Activities
Skill 2 :
Sales
Skill 3 :
International commercial strategy
Skill 4 :
International Sales
The students will develop their strategic abilities to gain skills that will enable them to gain new markets, manage business activities, buy and sell worldwide.
You can view the national program for the Bachelor of Technology in international business by following this link.
Here is the link to the French webpage dedicated to the International Business.
Career prospects
This internationally recognized degree qualifies students to work as a sales manager, a sales representative, an export assistant.
What is the cost of the study program and daily living ?
- Daily living expenses :
These expenses can be estimated between 600 and 900 euros : rent, food, public transports etc.
Moreover, if you apply for the full year, you will have to pay :
- University registration fees :
The annual university fees must be paid at the time of administrative registration : 178 euros per academic year* (2025-2026). - Student life contribution fees (CVEC) :
In addition to registration fees, each student must pay the student life contribution fee to the BFC Crous, which amounts to 105 euros per academic year (2025-2026).
For more information: https://cvec.etudiant.gouv.fr/.
* The Nord Franche-Comté iUT is a component of the Marie and Louis Pasteur University. The funding is primarily public, with state funds supplemented by professional training and local government financing. The average cost of the training is estimated at 14,000 euros per student per year.
How can I apply ?
If you are interested in this course, it is essential that you complete this form.
Please note, this does not replace the application process.
(See below for the application procedures based on your situation.)
Contact form - 3rd year of the B.U.T in International Business
Please note, this does not replace the application process. (See below for the application procedures based on your situation.)
Here is the information on how to apply based on your situation.
Case #1 : I am an exchange student from a Stars EU partner* :
If you come from a Stars EU partner*, apply at your home university for a one semester exchange mobility at University Marie et Louis Pasteur.
Please visit this webpage for further informations.
* Stars Eu partners : Hanze University of Applied Sciences (The Netherlands), University of La Laguna (Spain), Bragança Polytechnic University (Portugal), Hochschule Bremen – City University of Applied Sciences (Germany), Silesian University in Opava (Czechia), University West (Sweden), Cracow University of Technology (Poland), Aleksandër Moisiu University of Durrës (Albania).
Case #2 : I want to apply for the 2026-2027 academic year and I live in a European Union country.
You must visit the eCandidat website.
There, you can create an account and prepare your application.
Case #3 : I want to apply for the full year and I don't live in a European Union country.
Please note that applications are now closed for the 2025 intake.
If you are interested, you can apply next year for the 2026-2027 academic year.
You must visit the Études en France website.
There, you can create an account and prepare your application.
Here is the application schedule* for the 2025-2026 academic year.
*Please refer to the « Hors DAP » section.
