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APEL at university
VAE is a free process which gives you access to university, based on the decision of a board, taking into account your professional, personal and training background. This route can also reduce the length of your studies at university.
Why go to university?
For applicants:
- to have your studies recognised by the university;
- to facilitate returning to work by going to university to obtain a degree, a real key to employment;
- to update your skills;
- to train for a new career.
For employers:
- to develop your employees' skills;
- to quickly activate company training plans;
- to update workers' skills in a specific sector via university certificates.