Choosing a programme after the baccalauréat is a decisive step. From discovering institutions and building your application to listing your choices and receiving admission offers, Parcoursup 2027 will shape the year of every future baccalauréat holder.
To help you anticipate each deadline, aivancity, the Grande École of Artificial Intelligence and Data, breaks down the official calendar and supports you as you build your study plans.
Parcoursup 2027 calendar: the 10 dates to remember
Here are the main deadlines of the Parcoursup 2027 procedure, from the opening of the programme catalogue to the end of admissions.
| Date | Parcoursup 2027 step |
|---|---|
| Thursday 17 December 2026 | Programme catalogue opens |
| Monday 18 January 2027 | Registration and listing of choices begin |
| Thursday 11 March 2027 | Deadline to list your choices |
| Thursday 1 April 2027 | Deadline to complete your application and confirm your choices |
| Tuesday 1 June 2027 | Main admission phase begins |
| 4 to 7 June 2027 | Ranking of wait-listed choices |
| Thursday 10 June 2027 | Supplementary phase opens |
| Tuesday 6 July 2027 | Baccalauréat results |
| Saturday 10 July 2027 | Main admission phase ends |
| Thursday 9 September 2027 | Supplementary phase ends |
Don't forget: 11 March is the deadline to list your choices outside apprenticeships. 1 April is the deadline to finalise your application and confirm each choice. Two different deadlines, both essential.
Parcoursup 2027: how does the procedure work?
Parcoursup is France's national pre-registration platform for higher education. It allows secondary school students, students changing direction and other eligible applicants to apply to programmes after the baccalauréat.
More than 25,000 programmes were offered in the 2026 session, including bachelor's degrees (licences), BTS, BUT, preparatory classes, specialised schools and apprenticeship programmes.
The procedure runs in four main phases.
- From 17 December 2026: discover the programmes.
- From 18 January to 11 March 2027: list your choices.
- Until 1 April 2027: complete and confirm your application.
- From 1 June to 10 July 2027: receive admission offers.
Phase 1 · From 17 December 2026: discover the programmes
The Parcoursup 2027 programme catalogue opens on Thursday 17 December 2026.
This is the time to read the institutions' programme pages and compare curricula, admission criteria, skills taught, career prospects and options for further study.
aivancity's advice: don't stop at a programme's name. Look at its teaching approach, its links with companies and the careers it prepares you for.
Drawn to mathematics, new technologies or artificial intelligence? Use this period to explore programmes specialising in AI and Data, and meet the teaching teams at open days.
Phase 2 · From 18 January to 11 March 2027: list your choices
From Monday 18 January 2027, applicants can create their Parcoursup account and start listing their choices.
How many choices can you make?
The deadline to list choices outside apprenticeships is Thursday 11 March 2027 at 11:59 pm, Paris time.
What about sub-choices?
For BTS, BUT, CPGE, DN MADE, DCG, EFTS and DNA programmes, you can list up to 10 sub-choices per choice, with a maximum of 20 sub-choices in total.
Some programmes have sub-choices that do not count towards this limit, including nursing institutes (IFSI), speech therapy, orthoptics and hearing-aid institutes, schools recruiting through a common entrance exam, Institutes of Political Studies (IEP), PASS in Île-de-France and the common veterinary entrance exams.
Specific rules apply to these groupings: in particular a maximum of five choices per type of paramedical programme concerned, and specific campus options for Sciences Po Paris.
Note: the same CPGE specialisation requested with and without boarding at the same institution counts as a single sub-choice. On the other hand, applying for the same bachelor's degree at two different universities usually counts as two choices.
The counter built into Parcoursup automatically tracks the choices and sub-choices you have listed.
aivancity's advice: build a balanced list that reflects your results, your motivations and your career ambitions. Diversifying your applications increases your options without giving up on your plans.
Phase 3 · Until 1 April 2027: complete and confirm your application
Once their choices are listed, applicants have until Thursday 1 April 2027 at 11:59 pm to finalise their application.
Depending on the programme, several items may be requested:
- School reports and academic results.
- The statement of purpose (projet de formation motivé), where required.
- Any additional documents requested by institutions.
- The "Activities and interests" and "Preferences and other plans" sections.
- The Fiche Avenir, completed by the secondary school, or the follow-up form for students changing direction.
Important: a choice that is not confirmed by the deadline will not be considered.
aivancity's advice: if you are considering a programme in artificial intelligence or Data, highlight your scientific curiosity, your personal projects and your interest in technology. What matters most is showing how your plans fit the programme you choose.
Phase 4 · From 1 June to 10 July 2027: receive admission offers
The main admission phase begins on Tuesday 1 June 2027.
Applicants gradually receive answers from programmes, which may change as other candidates withdraw.
| Answer | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Oui (Yes) | Admission offer |
| Oui-si (Yes, if) | Admission with a support programme |
| En attente (Waiting list) | Application placed on a waiting list |
| Non (No) | Application rejected by a selective programme |
Each offer must be answered within the deadline shown on Parcoursup. Failing to answer in time means losing that offer.
4 to 7 June 2027: ranking your wait-listed choices
Applicants must rank, in order of preference, the wait-listed choices they wish to keep. This step speeds up the allocation of available places.
Response deadlines are suspended during part of the written baccalauréat exams, so that students can focus on their exams. The exact arrangements are shown in each applicant's account.
Baccalauréat results are expected on 6 July 2027, before the main phase closes on 10 July 2027.
After the baccalauréat, why choose a programme in artificial intelligence and Data?
Artificial intelligence is not only transforming technology jobs. It is also reshaping practices in healthcare, finance, industry, marketing, services and many other sectors.
For future baccalauréat holders, this transformation opens up new prospects: learning to design technologies, use data, develop innovative solutions and understand their impact on society.
aivancity's Grande École Program: five years to build expertise in AI and Data
Open to students straight after the baccalauréat, aivancity's Grande École Program is a five-year programme conferring the Master's grade that combines three complementary dimensions:
Teaching is hands-on, notably with the AI Clinic®, applied projects, international experiences and work-study options in the fourth and fifth years.
Recognition and certifications: a key criterion when choosing your school
Not all post-baccalauréat programmes award degrees with the same recognition. Before confirming your Parcoursup 2027 choices, take the time to check the institution's recognition, the type of degree awarded and its academic or professional value.
Key distinctions to know
aivancity is recognised by the French State and authorised to award, for its five-year Grande École Program, a State-certified degree conferring the Master's grade.
This major academic recognition follows an evaluation process covering, among other things, teaching quality, faculty qualifications, research activities and the institution's educational resources.
For future students, it is an important benchmark when choosing a post-baccalauréat programme, in France and internationally.
Our advice: before choosing a school on Parcoursup, always check the official recognition of the degree. Labels such as "Bachelor", "MSc" or "Mastère" do not, on their own, guarantee a university grade.
Understand aivancity's labels, recognition and certifications →
This page explains in detail State recognition, the visa, the Master's grade, RNCP titles and the school's other distinctions.
Parcoursup 2027: what if you have no offer?
Not receiving an offer straight away does not mean your plans are compromised.
The supplementary phase: 10 June to 9 September 2027
From Thursday 10 June 2027, applicants can list up to 10 new choices among programmes that still have places available.
This phase is especially useful for applicants without an offer, but it can also help others discover new options.
Support from the CAES
Applicants concerned can also contact their academic region's Higher Education Access Commission (CAES) for help finding a programme that matches their plans.
aivancity's advice: use this period to review your priorities, discover other paths and talk directly with institutions. A successful choice is above all a well-considered one.
After the baccalauréat results: administrative enrolment
Once the baccalauréat is obtained and an offer has been definitively accepted, applicants must complete their administrative enrolment with the chosen institution.
The procedures, supporting documents and deadlines are given in the Parcoursup account and by the institution.
Important: accepting an admission offer does not replace administrative enrolment. This final step is essential to confirm your place in the programme.
Parcoursup 2026: key figures to know before 2027
The results of the previous session give a clearer picture of the scale of the national procedure.
| Indicator | 2026 figures |
|---|---|
| Registered applicants | 1,046,000 |
| Secondary school applicants | 660,000 |
| Students changing direction | 206,000 |
| Programmes offered | Over 25,000 |
| Apprenticeship programmes | 11,000 |
| Secondary school students who received at least one offer | 91.4% |
| Admission offers sent | 4.3 million |
| Offers sent on the first day | 2.9 million |
| Average number of offers received by the students concerned | 5.6 |
| Secondary school students who accepted an offer | 84% |
The share of secondary school students receiving at least one offer reached 96.3% in the general track, 88.9% in the technological track and 79.1% in the vocational track.
Another insight: 52% of secondary school students start thinking about their studies in their first year of upper secondary school (seconde) or even earlier, according to the Parcoursup 2026 barometer.
A figure that shows how important it is to explore programmes and institutions well before the official deadlines.
FAQ: Parcoursup 2027, answers to your questions
When does Parcoursup 2027 open?
The programme catalogue opens on 17 December 2026. Registration and the listing of choices begin on 18 January 2027.
What is the deadline for listing choices?
11 March 2027 at 11:59 pm, Paris time, for choices outside apprenticeships.
What is the deadline for confirming your application?
1 April 2027 at 11:59 pm, Paris time.
How many choices can you make?
Up to 10 choices outside apprenticeships and 10 additional choices in apprenticeships, plus sub-choices depending on the programme.
When do admission offers start?
On 1 June 2027. The main phase ends on 10 July 2027.
When must wait-listed choices be ranked?
From 4 to 7 June 2027, as specified by Parcoursup.
What if I have not received any offer?
You can take part in the supplementary phase from 10 June to 9 September 2027 and, depending on your situation, contact the CAES in your academic region.
Can you join a school specialising in AI after the baccalauréat?
Yes. aivancity's Grande École Program offers a five-year post-baccalauréat programme conferring the Master's grade, combining artificial intelligence, Data, Business and ethics.
Parcoursup 2027: choosing well also means preparing for tomorrow's careers
Beyond dates and paperwork, Parcoursup is an opportunity to reflect on your aspirations, your skills and the career you want to build.
In a world where artificial intelligence is transforming companies and society, choosing a programme that combines technological expertise, an understanding of human issues and hands-on experience is a real asset.
At aivancity, we prepare the future talents of AI and Data to become the responsible drivers of tomorrow's transformations.
Sources: Parcoursup 2027 calendar, French Ministry of Higher Education; results of the Parcoursup 2026 session. Applicants are advised to check Parcoursup.gouv.fr regularly for any changes to the official calendar and procedures.
