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Supplementary phase offers 83,000 university places and apprenticeship opportunities through early September.
The Parcoursup supplementary phase continues through September 10, offering 83,000 available places for candidates seeking university admission. This follows the main admission phase, which concluded with approximately 90 percent of graduates receiving at least one offer.
The supplementary phase provides a second opportunity for candidates who did not secure placement during the initial selection rounds. Over 83,000 candidates received placements during the 2025 supplementary phase, demonstrating significant capacity within the system.
Parallel to university placements, apprenticeship program applications remain available through September 8, expanding pathways beyond traditional university admission. These concurrent deadlines allow candidates to explore multiple educational routes during this extended window.
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Second-chance pathway reaches tens of thousands of students
The supplementary phase extends placement opportunities beyond the main admission cycle, with 83,000 available places creating a substantive second wave of admissions. Over 83,000 candidates secured placements in 2025, indicating this phase serves as a meaningful pathway for those initially unplaced. The extended September timeline provides additional processing time for matching candidates with available programs.
Multiple September deadlines structure final placement window
The supplementary phase operates on staggered deadlines: university applications through September 10 and apprenticeship applications through September 8. This compressed timeline concentrates final placement decisions across both traditional and vocational education routes. The concurrent deadlines require candidates to navigate choices across multiple educational pathways simultaneously.