Universite des Sciences et Technologies de Lille
MAUI-Utrecht Network Exchange ProgramThis program is part of the MAUI-Utrecht 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 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 des Sciences et Technologies de Lille |
| Number of MAUI students you can accept during 2008/2009 (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 - USTL -Service des relations internationales 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 |
| General web site of the university | http://www.univ-lille1.fr |
| Web site of the international office/information web site for incoming students | http://www.univ-lille1.fr/ri/v2/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 two weeks of May |
| Orientation session(s) for incoming students | One week before the beginning of 1st semester. Free for exchange students. |
| ECTS available | Yes. |
| Application deadline(s) for admission | June 30 for 1st semester November 30 for 2nd semester |
| Application material on the web site or being mailed (indicate date and costs) | Application form: http://www.univ-lille1.fr/ri/v2/english_version/studying_at_lille_1/enrolment.htm Application for accommodation: http://www.univ-lille1.fr/ri/v2/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://www.utrecht-network.org/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) | Yes. Contact Ms Fabienne DERNONCOURT Fabienne.dernoncourt@univ-lille1.fr |
| Housing options | Halls
of residence Private accommodation (shared with foreign students). |
| Housing application deadline(s) | At the latest one month before arrival |
| Cost
estimates per month (in EURO) Housing Meals Books Local Transportation Health Insurance |
From 200 (halls) to 350 (private accommodation) From 2.80 per meal 90 from 33 to 40 (students older than 25) 189 for one year |
| Additional fees to pay | Deposit for accommodation: 200 to 350 Euros |
| Comparable health insurance coverage from abroad allowed/not allowed | Students from outside Europe must purchase French social insurance. No foreign insurance will be accepted by 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 |
| Last update of this information | January 2008 |