Choosing to undertake higher education is a decisive step and students are increasingly looking for courses that will enable them to stand out in the job market. Among these options, the double degree has become a benchmark. What exactly does it involve? What are its advantages, and how does it work?
Definition of a double degree
A double degree is an academic pathway that enables a student to obtain two distinct degrees at the end of a single course, thanks to a partnership between two higher education establishments.
These two degrees can be:
- from two different institutions (e.g. a school and a university),
- in two complementary disciplines (law and languages, international communication and management, etc.),
- or from two different countries, in the case of an international double degree.
In concrete terms, students follow a jointly designed program that validates the requirements of both partner institutions. This is not an additional diploma or certificate, but two recognized degrees.
Why choose a double degree?
Opting for a double degree is demanding, but represents a real professional springboard:
- Acquire dual expertise: combine two complementary fields to gain versatility and discover interdisciplinarity.
- Enhance your international profile: gain academic and cultural experience in several different environments.
- Expand your career opportunities: employers are looking for dual graduates with agility and cross-disciplinary skills.
- Benefit from two networks of alumni and companies: broaden your perspectives and contacts.
- Save time: earn two degrees in one integrated program, instead of taking two successive courses.
How does a double degree work?
A double degree is based on an agreement between two partner institutions which align their programs to ensure mutual recognition. This may include:
- Academic mobility (semester or year abroad or on another campus),
- Specific courses added to the core curriculum,
- A thesis or final project meeting the standards of both degrees.
Double degrees at ISIT
At ISIT, we believe that multi-disciplinarity and cultural openness are keys to professional success. That is why we offer several double degrees, in partnership with prestigious institutions:
First degrees
- Bachelor Communication Internationale & Digitale
- Licence in Law and Multilingual studies with Paris Panthéon-Assas University
- Bachelor in Relations Internationales with Paris Panthéon-Assas University
- Bachelor in International and Digital Communication with EFREI engineering school
Masters
- Master’s in International Strategies & Diplomacy: double degree is available with CFJ or Universidad Externado de Colombie
- Master’s in Intercultural Communication & Translation : double degree is available with CFJ, IULM, Université St Joseph de Beyrouth, Beijing Language and Culture University, Guandong University of Foreign Studies Guangzhou, METS – made up of 10 European institutions
- Master’s in Change Management & Diversity: double degree is available with CFJ or ISCAP Porto
- Master’s in Law and Multilingual Studies with Paris Panthéon-Assas University
These courses enable our students to benefit from the best of two institutions: the academic excellence and professionalism of a grande école such as ISIT, and the strengths of our partners.
Why choose a double degree at ISIT?
By joining one of our double degrees, you :
✔ Join a recognized program of excellence,
✔ Develop multicultural and multilingual skills,
✔ Boost your employability in France and abroad,
✔ Benefit from a rich student life and two alumni networks.