Universite des Sciences et Technologies de Lille - FRANCE
Part of the MAUI-Utrecht Network Exchange Program
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The Partnership 
This
program is part of the MAUI-Utrecht Network Exchange and is open to students
from member institutions only. Interested students should contact
their local study abroad coordinator regarding the application/placement
process and for additional information. Application deadlines
for all MAUI-Utrecht Network programs, including fall semester, winter
semester, or academic year abroad, is in late February/early March. Spring semester
placements may be available after the deadline: contact your Study
Abroad Coordinator.
The University-Université
des Sciences et Technologies de Lille
In
France, universities are divided into smaller entities which group
the faculties of ascertain area of studies. Each area receives a
number: I = Natural Sciences, II = Arts and Languages, Ill = Law,
Economics and Political Sciences, for example.
The University of Lille I is a Sciences and Technology orientated higher education establishment, which also includes the Faculty of Geography and the Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences. The University of Lille was founded in 1562 by the Spanish and became French in 1667. It became established in the heart of Lille in 1854, then in 1964 it moved to its current site in Villeneuve d'Ascq.
The USTL is one of the great French universities in the fields of research and training. The University of Li lIe I is situated in the north of France, within easy access of the ports of France and the main motor way system which runs through Europe. The University of Lille I has a teaching and research staff of 1,000 and a student population of roughly 23,000.
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The Office for International Relations is responsible for MAUI students during their stay at the USTL.
Location 
Located
in the heart of Northern Europe, Villeneuve d'Ascq has all the assets
to become a technological centre for Europe. The geographical location
of the town favours the exchange of students and ideas. Villeneuve
d'Ascq is directly linked by the VAL 'metro' to the high speed train
of Lille .
Villeneuve d'Ascq is a pleasant town to live in and to study in. As far as leisure time is concerned, the town has 100 recreation centres which offer its 43,000 students miscellaneous sporting possibilities.
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Details & Information:
| Full name of the University | Université de Lille |
| Number of students you can accept during 2012/13 (total number of semesters) | Unlimited |
| Areas of study open for exchange students | Campus Lille 1 :Chemistry, Electronics, Electrotechnics, Automation, Computer Science, Mathematics, Mechanics, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Biology, Geology, Life Science, Earth and Environment, Biochemistry, Mathematics applied to Social Science, Natural Sciences, Applied Economics, Economics and Management, Management Science, Marketing, Geography and Urban Planning, Sociology-Ethnology, Economics, Management, Business, Communication, Human Resources, Education Science and Lifelong learning |
| Areas of study restricted to prior bilateral agreements between the exchanging departments or faculties | No restriction |
| Areas of study not available to MAUI students | None – To avoid schedule conflicts, students can only choose courses in the same field of studies (taught in the same Faculty). |
| Utrecht Network contact person | Carole BOURLEY - Lille 1 – Campus Cité Scientifique |
| Contact person incoming students | Carole BOURLEY - Lille 1 – Campus Cité Scientifique |
| General website of the university | http://www.univ-lille1.fr/ |
| Website of the international office/website for incoming students | http://ci.univ-lille1.fr/english_version/index.htm |
| Academic calendar | 1st Semester : Second week of September to end of December |
| Examination period | First two weeks of January. |
| Orientation session(s) for incoming students | One week before the beginning of semester. Free for exchange students |
| ECTS available | Yes |
| Application deadline(s) for admission | 01 June for winter semester. |
| Application materials on the website or paper copies only? | Application form: http://ci.univ-lille1.fr/english_version/studying_at_lille_1/enrolment.htm |
| Course registration deadline(s) | Upon arrival |
| Language requirements | Good knowledge of French language. Some programmes are taught in English but survival French can be useful |
| Language test certificate required? If so, which and when | Official certificate of French proficiency (DELF, DALF, TCF…) or a certificate of French proficiency issued by home institution, this document is required for admission |
| Preparatory language course for incoming students | One week before the beginning of semester and then 3 hours a week during 3 months. Free for exchange students |
| Courses taught in English | Bachelor programmes More information on: http://utrecht-network.multimove.nl/master-programme/ and choose “LILLE" |
| Internships available? | Yes - upon request |
| Student jobs available/allowed? | Yes (part time) |
| Housing assistance & how to apply | Application for accommodation: http://ci.univ-lille1.fr/english_version/studying_at_lille_1/accommodation.htm |
| Housing options | Halls of residence. |
| Housing application deadline(s) | 01 June for winter semester. |
| Cost estimates per month (in Euro) | |
| Housing | €205 (halls) to 650 (private accommodation) |
| Meals | €3.05 per meal |
| Books | €150 |
| Local Transportation | €27 (for students aged under 26) or €48 |
| Health Insurance | €203/year |
| Other | |
| Additional fees to pay | Deposit for accommodation: 183.15 to 650 Euros (once) |
| Comparable health insurance coverage from abroad allowed/not allowed? | Students from outside Europe must take out the French social insurance. No foreign insurance will be accepted by the French authorities |
| Health facilities at the university | Vaccinations and various medical cares |
| Other relevant information | We advise students to take an insurance covering their trip and their first month in France |
| Summer courses available? | French course (45 hrs) - Registration and test: June 19-28, 2012 Course from 2-12 July 2012 (in the morning only) More information: http://cueep.univ-lille1.fr/fichecueep/news/PlaquetteFLE2011-2012.pdf |
| Last update of this information | January 3, 2012 |
How to Apply/Application Process: Please check with your home university advisor for deadlines & application procedures for this program. If you are a UMSL student who would like to apply, please visit the Study Abroad Application Deadlines & Procedures page.