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L’Université des Sciences et Technologies de Lille. L’Université des Sciences et Technologies de Lille. Partnership and University Information. Part of the MAUI-Utrecht Network Exchange Program Direct exchange Open only to students from membership institutions
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L’Université des Sciences et Technologies de Lille L’Université des Sciences et Technologies de Lille
Partnership and University Information • Part of the MAUI-Utrecht Network Exchange Program • Direct exchange • Open only to students from membership institutions • Science and technology higher education institute • Leading university in the fields of research and training
Semester Availability • Fall semester- September-December • Spring semester- January-May • Student orientation 1 week prior to the beginning of the semester • Summer courses available
Location • L’Université des Sciences et Technologies de Lille is located in Villeneuve d’Ascq, France, a suburb of metropolitan Lille • Located in northeastern France, close to the Belgian border • Villeneuve d’Ascq has a population of 60,000 and attracts more than 50,000 students • Directly linked by VAL metro to Lille
Villeneuve d’Ascq • Lille Métropole Museum of Modern, Contemporary and Outsider Art • Asnapio archaeological park • Numerous sports associations • Consistently ranked the most athletic city in France
Lille Weather • Moderate oceanic climate • Spring (March to May) -Moderate temperatures, 50-60°F • Summer (June to August) -Mild temperatures, mid 60s to low 80s, brief rain • Fall (September to November) • Mid 60s to mid 50s, little rain • Winter (December to February) -January and February are the coldest months in this region, light snowfalls, low 30s to low 40s
L’Université des Sciences et Technologies de Lille Campus • Student population of roughly 23,000 students with a teaching and research staff of roughly 1,000
L’Université des Sciences et Technologies de Lille Campus Layout
Areas of Study • Biochemistry • Biology • Business administration • Chemistry • Computer science • Electronics • Economics and Social Sciences • Geography • Mathematics • Physics • Engineering • Agronomy
Academic Information • Classes offered in English and French • Preparatory French language courses for beginners • Internships available • Part-time jobs allowed • Masters programs available
Living Arrangements • Student residence halls • Individual living arrangements with other foreign students • Housing application at: http://ci.univ-lille1.fr/english_version/studying_at_lille_1/accommodation.htm • For housing assistance contact: Mrs. FabienneDernoncourt, Fabienne.dernoncourt@univ-lille1.fr
Cost • As part of a direct exchange, tuition and fees are paid directly to your home university (talk to home institution for fees) Estimated costs per month: • Housing: 205 € (residence halls) to 550 € (private accommodations) • Meals: 3 € per meal • Books: 100 € per semester • Transportation: 48 €
Dates Academic Calendar: Introduction and orientation days for exchange students • Introduction day : 8 September Courses of French language: from 5 to 9 September (French test - oral and written : 2 September). • Start of Academic Year: 12 September • Semester I: from 12 September to 16 December • Semester II: from 16 January to 31 May - Christmas Holiday: from 19 December to 3 January - Winter Holiday: from 27 February to 2 March - Spring Holiday: from 23 to 27 April
Application • Application available at: http://ci.univ-lille1.fr/english_version/studying_at_lille_1/enrolment.htm • Deadlines: November 15 for spring semester and June 1 for fall semester • Head of International Office: Véronique Level, veronique.level@univ-lille1.fr • Contact for Incoming Students: Carole Bourley, carole.bourley@univ-lille1.fr • Please check with your home university advisor for deadlines & application procedures for this program.
More Information • General university website: http://www.univ-lille1.fr/ • International office/information web site for incoming students: http://ci.univ-lille1.fr/english_version/index.htm
Sources • http://ci.univ-lille1.fr/english_version/index.htm • http://www.umsl.edu/services/abroad/universities/lille.html • http://www.k-state.edu/studyabroad/programs/exchange/france.htm