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{{Other uses|IUT (disambiguation){{!}}IUT}}{{Confusion|Institute of technology|University technical college|University Institutes of Technology|University Institute of Technology}}[[File:Vesoul Institut Universitaire de Technologie 3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|A University Technical Institute (”IUT”) in [[Vesoul]], France.]]
{{Other uses|IUT (disambiguation){{!}}IUT}}{{Confusion|Institute of technology|University technical college|University Institutes of Technology|University Institute of Technology}}[[File:Vesoul Institut Universitaire de Technologie 3.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|A University Technical Institute (”IUT”) in [[Vesoul]], France.]]
A ”’university technical institute”'<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 2022 |title=Université de Caen Normandie |url=https://www.campusfrance.org/system/files/medias/documents/2022-08/French%20HEIs%20ID.pdf |website=Campus France}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023 |title=IUT (University Technical Institute) |url=https://www.centpourcent-normandie.fr/en/100normandie/education-and-training/iut-university-technical-institute/ |access-date=2024-09-01 |website=Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie Caen Normandie |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=May 2022 |title=University of Angers, Main Programmes of Study |url=https://ressources.campusfrance.org/pratique/etablissements/en/univ_angers_en.pdf |website=Campus France}}</ref> or ””’IUT””’ ({{langx|fr|instituts universitaires de technologie}}) is a type of [[post-secondary]] [[vocational college]] in France, similar to the ”yrkeshögskolan” in Sweden.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Higher Vocational Education (HVE) |url=https://www.yrkeshogskolan.se/in-english/ |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=Yrkeshögskolan |language=en}}</ref>
A ”’university technical institute”'<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 2022 |title=Université de Caen Normandie |url=https://www.campusfrance.org/system/files/medias/documents/2022-08/French%20HEIs%20ID.pdf |website=Campus France}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023 |title=IUT (University Technical Institute) |url=https://www.centpourcent-normandie.fr/en/100normandie/education-and-training/iut-university-technical-institute/ |access-date=2024-09-01 |website=Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie Caen Normandie |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=May 2022 |title=University of Angers, Main Programmes of Study |url=https://ressources.campusfrance.org/pratique/etablissements/en/univ_angers_en.pdf |website=Campus France}}</ref> or ””’IUT””’ ({{langx|fr|instituts universitaires de technologie}}) is a type of [[post-secondary]] [[vocational college]] in France, similar to the yrkeshögskolan in Sweden.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Higher Vocational Education (HVE) |url=https://www.yrkeshogskolan.se/in-english/ |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=Yrkeshögskolan |language=en}}</ref>
This is a type of educational institution, usually in small and medium-sized towns,<ref name=”:0″ /> that offers [[post-secondary]] study programmes designed to provide [[vocational education|higher vocational education]] or the technical skills needed to perform the tasks of a particular and specific job. While the [[International Standard Classification of Education|academic level]] is the same as a [[Licence (France)|bachelor’s degree (”licence”)]], the programme is different, with much more practical work, projects, apprenticeships and work placements, unlike a traditional bachelor’s degree.
This is a type of educational institution, usually in small and medium-sized towns,<ref name=”:0″ /> that offers [[post-secondary]] study programmes designed to provide [[vocational education|higher vocational education]] or the technical skills needed to perform the tasks of a particular and specific job. While the [[International Standard Classification of Education|academic level]] is the same as a [[Licence (France)|bachelor’s degree (licence), the programme is different, with much more practical work, projects, apprenticeships and work placements, unlike a traditional bachelor’s degree.
Its main diploma, the ”[[bachelor universitaire de technologie]]” (in [[English language|English]] “University Bachelor of Technical Studies”), is very similar to a [[Bachelor of Applied Science]].
Its main diploma, the [[bachelor universitaire de technologie]] (in [[English language|English]] “University Bachelor of Technical Studies”), is very similar to a [[Bachelor of Applied Science]].
The model of a university technical institute in France is similar to that of a [[university technical college]] in England or a [[post-secondary]] [[vocational school]]. Unlike them, a French university technical institute is attached to a university and offers programmes ranging from [[associate degree]]s to [[bachelor’s degree]]s. University technical institutes have nothing in common with the [[Institute of technology|institutes of technology]] or ”Universités de Technologie” in France, which are engineering schools.
The model of a university technical institute in France is similar to that of a [[university technical college]] in England or a [[post-secondary]] [[vocational school]]. Unlike them, a French university technical institute is attached to a university and offers programmes ranging from [[associate degree]]s to [[bachelor’s degree]]s. University technical institutes have nothing in common with the [[Institute of technology|institutes of technology]] or ”Universités de Technologie” in France, which are engineering schools.
== Description ==
== Description ==
The university technical institutes (”Institut Universitaire de Technologie, IUT”) were created in 1966. There are 108 IUTs which are attached to 80 universities including the ones in the French Overseas Territories and Departments.
The university technical institutes (Institut Universitaire de Technologie, IUT) were created in 1966. There are 108 IUTs which are attached to 80 universities including the ones in the French Overseas Territories and Departments.
Prior to 2021, a university technical institute (”IUT”) was known for offering [[Post-secondary|post-secondary studies]] lasting two to three years. It offered a diploma (the ”Diplôme universitaire de technologie” or ”DUT”) with an academic level above that of a [[high school diploma]] but below that of a bachelor’s degree. After finishing their ”DUT”, students had the option to work, do a one-year professional bachelor’s degree called ”Licence Professionnelle” (a course also offered by IUTs), or further their studies in a university. Since 2021, university technical institutes have been aligned with the [[bachelor’s master’s doctorate system]], with the degree being extended from two to three years and renamed “[[Bachelor of Technical Studies (France)|University Bachelor of Technical Studies]]” (”Bachelor Universitaire de Technologie”).
Prior to 2021, a university technical institute (”IUT”) was known for offering [[Post-secondary|post-secondary studies]] lasting two to three years. It offered a diploma (the Diplôme universitaire de technologie or ”DUT”) with an academic level above that of a [[high school diploma]] but below that of a bachelor’s degree. After finishing their ”DUT”, students had the option to work, do a one-year professional bachelor’s degree called Licence Professionnelle (a course also offered by IUTs), or further their studies in a university. Since 2021, university technical institutes have been aligned with the [[bachelor’s master’s doctorate system]], with the degree being extended from two to three years and renamed “[[Bachelor of Technical Studies (France)|University Bachelor of Technical Studies]]” (Bachelor Universitaire de Technologie).
The university technical institute allow the preparation of a three-year career-focused vocational undergraduate diploma called ”[[Bachelor universitaire de technologie|Bachelor Universitaire de Technologie]]”, (in [[English language|English]]: “Bachelor of Technical Studies”, the IUT diploma”.” They are similar to [[associate degree]]s or the [[Higher National Diploma|BTEC Higher Nationals Diploma]]. After the three-year IUT diploma, students are expected to enter the job market. Some choose to continue their studies on a post-graduate course at university.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Professionalisation of studies: improvement and development of University Institutes of Technology |url=https://www.campusfrance.org/en/actu/professionnalisation-des-formations-renforcement-et-developpement-des-iut |access-date=2024-05-04 |website=Campus France |language=en}}</ref>
The university technical institute allow the preparation of a three-year career-focused vocational undergraduate diploma called [[Bachelor universitaire de technologie|Bachelor Universitaire de Technologie]], (in [[English language|English]]: “Bachelor of Technical Studies”, the IUT diploma”.” They are similar to [[associate degree]]s or the [[Higher National Diploma|BTEC Higher Nationals Diploma]]. After the three-year IUT diploma, students are expected to enter the job market. Some choose to continue their studies on a post-graduate course at university.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Professionalisation of studies: improvement and development of University Institutes of Technology |url=https://www.campusfrance.org/en/actu/professionnalisation-des-formations-renforcement-et-developpement-des-iut |access-date=2024-05-04 |website=Campus France |language=en}}</ref>
In France, university technical institutes generally bring university education to regions where no university exists. They are systematically attached to a large university, as a [[satellite campus]] located several kilometers away. Rural areas and small and medium-sized towns are home to short higher education programmes, such as university technical institutes, but also the ”Brevets de Technicien Supérieur” in high schools.<ref name=”:0″>{{Cite web |last=Lauricella |first=Marie |date=June 2023 |title=L’inégale répartition territoriale des formations supérieures |url=https://veille-et-analyses.ens-lyon.fr/EB-Veille/Edubref-juin-2023.pdf |website=Institut Français de l’Éducation, ENS de Lyon}}</ref>
In France, university technical institutes generally bring university education to regions where no university exists. They are systematically attached to a large university, as a [[satellite campus]] located several kilometers away. Rural areas and small and medium-sized towns are home to short higher education programmes, such as university technical institutes, but also the ”Brevets de Technicien Supérieur” in high schools.<ref name=”:0″>{{Cite web |last=Lauricella |first=Marie |date=June 2023 |title=L’inégale répartition territoriale des formations supérieures |url=https://veille-et-analyses.ens-lyon.fr/EB-Veille/Edubref-juin-2023.pdf |website=Institut Français de l’Éducation, ENS de Lyon}}</ref>
Type of post-secondary vocational college in France
A university technical institute[1][2][3] or IUT (French: instituts universitaires de technologie) is a type of post-secondary vocational college in France, similar to the yrkeshögskolan in Sweden.[4]
This is a type of educational institution, usually in small and medium-sized towns,[5] that offers post-secondary study programmes designed to provide higher vocational education or the technical skills needed to perform the tasks of a particular and specific job. While the academic level is the same as a bachelor’s degree (licence), the programme is different, with much more practical work, projects, apprenticeships and work placements, unlike a traditional bachelor’s degree.
Its main diploma, the bachelor universitaire de technologie (in English “University Bachelor of Technical Studies”), is very similar to a Bachelor of Applied Science.
The model of a university technical institute in France is similar to that of a university technical college in England or a post-secondary vocational school. Unlike them, a French university technical institute is attached to a university and offers programmes ranging from associate degrees to bachelor’s degrees. University technical institutes have nothing in common with the institutes of technology or Universités de Technologie in France, which are engineering schools.
Description
The university technical institutes (Institut Universitaire de Technologie, IUT) were created in 1966. There are 108 IUTs which are attached to 80 universities including the ones in the French Overseas Territories and Departments.
Prior to 2021, a university technical institute (IUT) was known for offering post-secondary studies lasting two to three years. It offered a diploma (the Diplôme universitaire de technologie or DUT) with an academic level above that of a high school diploma but below that of a bachelor’s degree. After finishing their DUT, students had the option to work, do a one-year professional bachelor’s degree called Licence Professionnelle (a course also offered by IUTs), or further their studies in a university. Since 2021, university technical institutes have been aligned with the bachelor’s master’s doctorate system, with the degree being extended from two to three years and renamed “University Bachelor of Technical Studies” (Bachelor Universitaire de Technologie).
The university technical institute allow the preparation of a three-year career-focused vocational undergraduate diploma called Bachelor Universitaire de Technologie, (in English: “Bachelor of Technical Studies”, the IUT diploma. They are similar to associate degrees or the BTEC Higher Nationals Diploma. After the three-year IUT diploma, students are expected to enter the job market. Some choose to continue their studies on a post-graduate course at university.[6]
In France, university technical institutes generally bring university education to regions where no university exists. They are systematically attached to a large university, as a satellite campus located several kilometers away. Rural areas and small and medium-sized towns are home to short higher education programmes, such as university technical institutes, but also the Brevets de Technicien Supérieur in high schools.[5]
It is important to note that, contrary to what their name suggests in French, these IUTs are not engineering schools and are not authorised by the French State to award an engineering degree or a Bachelor of Technology.
