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Absolutely not ! We are somewhat offended when people ask for a “specimen of our diploma” for the following reasons: We must add that France Institutions of Higher education are notorious for their “below average looking diplomas”, and generally do… Read More »May I see a copy of your diplomas?

Yes you can. Contrary to other French universities, de Sorbon rehabilitates the formal and traditional University gowns, called “Toges”. You may order it after graduation at the Sorbon boutique.

Forget for a moment your own system of education and think “French”. The VAE recognizes work experience associated or not with previous studies as equivalent to a certain educational level. Therefore it forbids us to give two degrees at the… Read More »Could I get two degrees from you at the same time?

It depends, but the VAE authorizes to grant “Certificats” entirely based on experience. From the “equivalence formula” located in Our Degrees Page you can foresee your possible educational level.

Absolutely not. We are a registered French university specialized in the VAE procedure not a way to circumvent French and European immigration laws.

Certainly not ! Our “Jurys de VAE” are independent and sovereign. You may earn a degree from a French Private Institution of Higher Education, you are not buying a piece of paper with no value. In the case of the… Read More »Could I request a specific GPA or impose a specific name or level?

No. Like in all Universities, you are never assured of the results of an examination. However the admission committee will verify that you qualify for the VAE specially in determining that you have the sufficient number of years of work… Read More »If I am accepted and if I pay the Jury and diploma fees, am I sure to get the “requested” Diploma?

No! It is fraudulent to backdate a French degree!

No (non!) We are not a “Diploma Mill” and we follow a regulated evaluation procedure, which takes up to 3 months.

You do exactly like the first time you applied:

Unfortunately because of the French regulations and of the French University tradition, NO COPY OF THE ORIGINAL WILL BE ISSUED for any reason. However our registrar office may deliver an “attestation de succès” i.e. a letter confirming the degree, or… Read More »Could I have a copy of my de Sorbon® Diploma?

The application fee is refundable, if you are not admitted into Robert de Sorbon® you will be refunded less the credit card fees. After admission, the VAE jury fee / tuition is due and, like all university, tuition is not… Read More »What is your refund policy ?

France is known to have a high productivity despite numerous holidays (35 hours/week, 5 week holidays)… Our institution follows also the traditional French University breaks. However contrary to many, we do not close our institution during the summer. Our main… Read More »When are you closed?