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Universite des Sciences et Technologies de Lille

MAUI-Utrecht Network Exchange Program

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 February. Spring semester placements may be available after the deadline: contact the Study Abroad Coordinator.

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. 

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. 

The Office for International Relations is responsible for MAUI students during their stay at the USTL. 
 

Full name of university

Université Lille I

Lille I University
Number of MAUI students you can accept during 2010/2011
(indicate total number of semesters)
No Limit
Areas of study open for MAUI students (list explicitly) Biochemistry, Biology, Business administration, Chemistry, Computer science, Electronics, Economics and Social Sciences, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Agronomy.
Areas of study restricted to prior bilateral agreements between the exchanging departments or faculties None
Areas of study not available to MAUI students None
Utrecht Network contact person
(name, full address, phone/fax/email)
Beatrice DELPOUVE - Centre International de Lille 1
59655 Villeneuve d'Ascq - France
T:  +33 3 20 43 48 53 - Fax:  + 33 3 20 43 40 03
Email: beatrice.delpouve@univ-lille1.fr
Contact person for incoming students (name, full address, phone/fax/e-mail)

Carole BOURLEY - USTL - Centre International de Lille 1 
59655 Villeneuve d'Ascq - France
T: +33 3 20 33 70 46 - Fax: + 33 3 20 43 40 03
Email: carole.bourley@univ-lille1.fr

General web site of the university http://www.univ-lille1.fr/
Web site of the international office/information web site for incoming students http://ci.univ-lille1.fr/english_version/index.htm
Academic calendar Second week of September to end of December
Third week of January to mid May.
Examination period(s)

First two weeks of January.

Last week of May and first week of June
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

30 June for winter semester.

30 November for spring semester.
Application material on the web site or being mailed (indicate date and costs)

Application form: http://ci.univ-lille1.fr/english_version/studying_at_lille_1/enrolment.htm

Application for accommodation: http://ci.univ-lille1.fr/english_version/studying_at_lille_1/accommodation.htm
Course registration deadline(s) Upon arrival
Language requirements French
Language test certificate requirements None
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 Some master programmes are taught in English, more information on: http://utrecht-network.multimove.nl/master-programme/result/masters/city/lille
Internships available Yes, on request
Student jobs available/allowed? Yes (part time jobs)
Housing assistance (indicate how to apply)

Application for accommodation: http://ci.univ-lille1.fr/english_version/studying_at_lille_1/accommodation.htm

Contact: Mrs Fabienne DERNONCOURT (Fabienne.dernoncourt@univ-lille1.fr)
Housing options Halls of residence
Private accommodation (shared with foreign students).
Housing application deadline(s)

30 June for winter semester.

30 November for spring semester.
Cost estimates per month (in EURO)
Housing
Meals
Books
Local Transportation
Health Insurance

From 200 (halls) to 550 (private accommodation)
2,90 per meal
90
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198 per year
Additional fees to pay

Deposit for accommodation: 200 to 350 Euros
The deposit will be given back after inventory of fixtures at the end of the year.
Medicare: 80 to 300 Euros

Liability Insurance: 20 Euros
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
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? If so, please list No
Last update of this information January 19, 2010

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.