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Dear students, As a new academic year begins, all of us at Université de Nantes are pleased to welcome students already accepted and especially those who have just received their high school diploma. Every year, there are  more than 36,700 students preparing one of our 330 3 WELCOME degrees within one of our 21 components. Around 4,000 international students, representing a wide range of countries, will be joining us this year and we are pleased and proud to count them as part of the University. Pursuing a degree, whether in a university program, a technical  12 GETTING STARTED or vocational field, always requires a strong personal investment. Whatever your goal may be, all of us at Université de Nantes are committed to helping you carry it out in the best conditions. In implementing your project and in building your future, you also have the opportunity to get involved on campus. Yet again, we are devoted to supporting your initiatives and to  22 STUDY guiding you in your projects. We are proud to welcome 165 student associations from a wide variety of interests on our campuses. These associations promote expression, exchange and citizenship awareness among the student body and are all essential for the high standing of the University.  32 SUCCEED We are committed to enabling project planning, fulfilment of ambition, cultivation of differences and to connecting talents. I hope you have an exciting year, full of audacity, creativity and success and I pledge a strong and unfailing support from our University.  44 STUDENT LIFE Olivier Laboux President  64 GLOSSARY [ WELCOME ]

 4 ALL ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

THE GOVERNANCE OF  6 UNIVERSITÉ DE NANTES

TO BE A STUDENT,  8 TO BE A CITIZEN

UNIVERSITÉ DE NANTES:  10 UNIQUE AND NEW

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ALL ABOUT ALL ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY THE UNIVERSITY

Bird’s eye view of our or flash this code Discover the University or flash this code campuses in 7 videos Université de Nantes invites you to rise Watch these videos on (in French): above its campuses. www.univ-nantes.fr/ 360° bird’s eye view visit on: presentationvideo http://360.univ-nantes.fr Each aerial picture has been enhanced with marks of the main places of interest. Those will give you access to presentations of the buildings, pictures and videos. Discover the University Student life at the university Missions • Campuses • Living on your own • Budget, Academic programs • Faculties, scholarships, housing, school school, UFR, IUT • Teaching cafeterias • Health services • and research. Disabled student services.

Academic supervision Culture, sports The details given below refer only to license and associations programs. The academic supervision in DUT Culture, associations • Sports programs is different. • International exchanges. The organization of courses • Course load • Exams • Preparing for the future Success and orientation. Finding the information you Facilities need • Developing your study program • Career counselling University libraries • Web and employability. services. Research Research and innovation.

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THE GOVERNANCE THE GOVERNANCE OF UNIVERSITÉ DE NANTES OF UNIVERSITÉ DE NANTES

Two levels of decision making exist: an executive and a legislative level.

The executive branch The legislative branch: the The University is headed by a president councils who is assisted by a committee (bureau) The main decisions which guide the elected for 4 years by the Board of executive branch are made in the councils Regents. The committee is composed and the commissions which are composed of vice-presidents, advisors and policy of professors, administrative and techni- managers. cal staff and students. They are divided in two levels: • The University level, the central level (Board of Regents, Council of Academic Affairs, Research Commission, Academics and University Life Commission, International Relations Council) • The component level, the local level.

Administration’s Executive Management The Administration’s Executive Management coordinates and organizes all administra- tive, financial and technical services of the University. These services are organized regarding two main missions: The elected members • management and development The elected members come from the whole university community and represent pro- • support to academic activities. fessors, administrative and technical staff (BIATSS) and the student body. These services implement the policy of the University under the authority of the External members are also represented in the University Councils. General Director of the Services. The elected members are involved in the democratic life of the institution and collecti- vely make decisions about the University. Faculties (also known as UFR), schools, institutes, departments, laboratories The university consists of 21 components: 11 faculties and academic and research units (UFR), 7 institutes, 1 school for teacher training, 1 engineering school and 1 observatory of Earth and planetary sciences. In general, these components consist of academic departments and research laboratories.

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TO BE A STUDENT, TO BE A STUDENT, TO BE A CITIZEN TO BE A CITIZEN

University elections provide an excellent moment of democracy learning: participating in elections contributes to the acquisition of the civic values of the university. You can become an active member of the uni- versity by participating in the governing body in charge of its management. The elected students get a particular status which allows them to continue their studies during their mandate. For more information, visit your INTRANET > Engagement et initiatives étudiantes Antoine Dourouze, Vice-pres- Victor Fredet ident of the student body Counsellor for Student Affairs.

Your Student Representatives Antoine Dourouze Victor Fredet Students are elected in your faculty, school or ins- The vice-president of the student body Also a student, the Counsellor for Student Elections in titute. Main decisions regarding academic affairs, is elected every 2 years from the student Student Affairs is appointed by the February-March 2016! research and student life are taken in these councils. representatives to the Commission of President and approved by the Board You will elect your new Students elected to the University Councils Academics and University Life. of Regents. His ambition is to make our student representatives to the university not only a place to study but University Councils. • 5 students to the Board of Regents His program is based on 3 objectives: • 4 doctorate students to the Research • Success of the students also a place to eat, entertain, create, All information will be sent debate, innovate, share together, to you on your student email Commission • Student well-being address: firstname.lastname@ • 16 students to the Commission of Academics • Student place in the University project because the University has to be a incu- etu.univ-nantes.fr and University Life and in the metropolitan and inter- bator of citizenship. • 8 students to the International Relations regional project Council

Both of them are in charge of questions related to student life, and of links with student representatives of the all University, and also with the CROUS.

Sustainable development at Université de Nantes Université de Nantes takes numerous initiatives in favour of sustainable development. In 2009, we joined the Responsible Campus Network, which publishes a guide describing best practices in sustainable development. Discover all our sustainable development initiatives on www.univ-nantes.fr/ qualite-developpement-durable

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UNIVERSITÉ DE NANTES: UNIVERSITÉ DE NANTES: UNIQUE AND NEW UNIQUE AND NEW

UNIQue and new A major research center in Université de Nantes actively Dynamic, combative, creative Western France, participates in the city. and united, Université de Nantes Université de Nantes has never stopped With 36,700 students (including 3,750 enjoys the major assets needed moving forward. In the last 50 years, foreign students) and 4,250 staff, 50% to encourage local, national and Université de Nantes has taken training of which is dedicated to research, 1 international cooperation and to and research to the highest level. Facing out of 12 Nantes residents works or make interdisciplinary a factor a rapidly changing world, Université studies at Université de Nantes. True of innovation and success. It de Nantes invents a new model cultural, sports and society contributor, contributes to the innovation of the of university. This model places the our universtity also encourages the revi- socioeconomic make-up thanks to its student at its centre and, more than talization of its region by enriching public researchers, laboratories, equipment ever, the human being at the heart of its debate and by stimulating creativity: and state-of-the-art technological IN 5 ambitions. conferences, up to date media equipment, platforms. Furthermore, recent CONTINENTS university graduates (8,000 every Rooted in Nantes – a city renowned artists-in-residence programs, high-level year) constitute a tremendous pool of PARTNER INSTITUTIONS for its vitality, culture, economic sports, student commitment through 165 IN THE WORLD skills and talent. development and its quality of life student organisations. – Université de Nantes radiates also Within its campuses, different disciplines By getting involved in local issues while thanks to its 2 campuses in Saint- meet to enrich one another. Université de keeping an international perspective, Nazaire and La-Roche-sur-Yon. Nantes is one of the rare French universi- Université de Nantes shows its capacity ties to promote interdisciplinarity. Within to work with the new scales of territory. 21 faculties and schools, 295 specialities This is essential to any development. are represented and 63 laboratories work in all fields of knowledge. 75% of them are A and A+ rated.

1 OUT OF 12 NANTES RESIDENTS WORKS OR STUDIES AT UNIVERSITÉ DE NANTES

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 14 WELCOME AND INFORMATION CENTER

 16 YOUR FIRST DAYS

SPECIAL ACADEMIC MOVING FORWARD 19 ARRANGEMENTS

20 PASS SUP’ STUDENT CARD

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WELCOME WELCOME AND INFORMATION CENTER AND INFORMATION CENTER

Guichet Unique - Guichet Unique Services Do you want a buddy Autour du Monde – Erasmus Student Foreign Students when you arrive in Welcome Center - the At the Guichet Unique, the international relations September? Network (ESN) first stop for foreign staff and student mentors will give you all the infor- The association Autour du Monde-ESN Nantes offers students! Autour du Monde-ESN Nantes mation you need to get settled in Nantes: connects you for free with a various activities and events all year long (buddy • Administrative Formalities for registering at local student buddy. program, guided visits, polyglot cafés, parties…). the university and applying for your residence This intercultural relations The association Autour du Monde-ESN Nantes helps and support group will help Where is the Guichet permit; you get settled in on your campus and in the city. Unique? you meet new people and get • Accommodation information: housing settled in! At the Maison des Échanges insurance and information on obtaining renters Contact: Internationaux et de la insurance and applying for a housing allowance [email protected] Francophonie (MEIF), www.esn-nantes.org 15 chaussée de la Madeleine from the Family Allowance Fund (CAF); in Nantes • Health Insurance: universal health insurance Tram 2 or 3 - stop Hôtel Dieu (sécurité sociale), supplementary health insurance, Support throughout your stay (map p. 67 n° 8) reimbursement rates, university health service The International (Student Health Center-SUMPPS) (see p. 48); Relations Office The staff at the International Relations Office will Key Dates • French banks: opening a bank account; provide you with support and assistance throughout is located at the Maison des your stay in Nantes. • Semester 1: 24 August 2015 • Student Jobs: job search information and visa échanges internationaux et de - 2 October 2015 requirements; la francophonie (MEIF), • Semester 2: 4 January 2016 - 15 chaussée de la Madeleine Contact: 29 January 2016 • Transportation Information: in Nantes. • public transport services: Bus and tram (TAN), (map p. 67 n° 8) [email protected] trains (SNCF), More information on www.univ-nantes.fr/ • foreignstudent Opening Hours bike rentals, • and everything you need to know about how to 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday get around the city and the region; • Student Life: entertainment, cultural activities and regional and international associations. IRFFLE French Language Courses IRFFLE is an exam center The Institute of French as a Second Language Contact: for 2 official French language (IRFFLE) offers French languages courses for all certifications (see p. 41). [email protected] proficiency levels. More information on p. 40 www.univ-nantes.fr/foreignstudent

International Day 2014

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YOUR FIRST DAYS YOUR FIRST DAYS

Here are some tips, 1. Read this “welcome” guide Remember to check the 3. Welcome Week tools and information bulletin boards! to help you have a suc- You’ll find everything you need to get started and to For the IUT, contact your registrar’s office at cessful academic year. succeed. In addition to your intranet, www.univ-nantes.fr/scolarites also check the bulletin boards. You’ll find schedules, your Your presence is mandatory. tutorial groups (TD), teacher Your student card is 2. Log into your intranet: absences and make-up classes, An informative week where professors will explain valuable the academic program, class schedules, testing, and www.univ-nantes.fr/gordon the examination charter, tests, exam schedules and of course grades. You will also have the opportunity to tour the Your Pass Sup’ is your student your grades, as well as intern- school. ID card. To log in, you will need: ship offers and information on It proves that you are a student • your student card (your login is the card number student life. This is an ideal time to ask any questions you at Université de Nantes. preceded by the letter “e”) may have, familiarize yourself with the course con- Personal, non-transferable tent, tour the facilities and meet your teachers. and indispensable in your daily life. Take care of it and carry it Welcome week calendar with you at all times! www.univ-nantes.fr/calendrier (see p. 20/21) For questions, contact the secretariat of your Faculty, institute or school.

4. Learning agreement Change your You are part of an international exchange? You have INTRANET password to choose all classes you want to attend and give > Vos WEBSERVICES > Mot your learning agreement duly signed to your admi- de passe • your password on your registration certificate nistrative international coordinator by the following (issued with your student card). deadlines: • 1st semester: October 15 Your academic information and web services • 2nd semester: February 15 are only available on your INTRANET (see p. 36). 5. Special academic arrangements By using the university’s IT resources you agree to Special arrangements are available for working the IT charter given to you at registration. students, competitive athletes and students with disabilities (see p. 19)

IEMN-IAE Erdre Building A computer sciences tutorial group

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YOUR FIRST DAYS SPECIAL ACADEMIC ARRANGEMENTS

When and how to get a 6. Certification in languages Students with disabilities or Competitive athletes language certification? Your language skills can be assessed by independent long-term illness Université de Nantes offers certain At any time, whenever you feel agencies. Certification is strongly recommended for adjustments (laptop loan, tutoring, ready. To assess your language To consider the facilities you will need, proficiency, apply for an acade- your international mobility and employability and your first step will be meeting the doctor special timetable arrangements) to allow mic program application or to in some cases it is required (engineering schools, at the Student Health Center-SUMPPS competitive athletes to combine studies add it to your resume (CV). teacher recruitment, study abroad applications) (see as soon as possible (take an appointment and sports in all academic fields. Sessions are held regularly at p. 40). at +33 (0)2 40 37 10 50 or by e-mail to the university or in conjunction with various partners [email protected]). Complete the application for compet- (see p. 40). 7. Culture and initiatives workshops This doctor will attest of your situation itive athlete status available on www. Interested in meeting with professionals from the and can recommend arrangements accor- univ-nantes.fr/sport and return it to Cultural workshops culture scene on your campus? Experiment with ding to your specific needs. the SUAPS or by e-mail to: Tuesday 29 September 2015 artistic techniques? Exchange with fellow students in This support will be coordinated by the Luc PILLOT* from 6 pm to 8 pm at the a convival setting by working on a group project and [email protected] Pôle Étudiant. Meet with the “Relais Handicap” of the Student Health workshop coordinators. seeing it through? Take part in one of the cultural Center. Your academic advisor, your compet- and artistic UEDs (introductory course unit). *you can register until The “Relais Handicap” supports your itive athlete advisor or Luc Pillot can October 13th, subject to space advise you on the use of the specific availability. student life (access to course content, Registration begins: Tuesday 29 September academic arrangements. 2015 on www.univ-nantes.fr/culture housing, sport, culture, study abroad) with its partners (Handisup association, Don’t forget to contact them. The University Calendar (l’Agenda) the CROUS, etc.). Learn more about the special 8.Cultural and associative activities academic arrangements www.univ- Available on campus and nantes.fr/shn online. You will find all neces- You have the opportunity to engage in cultural and www.univ-nantes.fr/relaishandicap sary information and dates associative activities throughout the year: theatre, * Olympic sailing champion This website is for students with at the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games for events organized on your exhibitions, concerts, festivals, community events, campus. (see p. 52). disabilities, where you can download etc. (see pp. 51-53). the form to inform us of your special www.univ-nantes.fr/culture These arrangements will allow stu- needs. dents to achieve their two goals: 9. Sports activities Contact: • graduate within a specified time +33 (0)2 40 37 10 36 • perform their sports at the highest level. The university offers a wide variety of sports activi- [email protected] The competitive athlete status is embed- ties. The full list is available on: ded on your Pass Sup’ student ID chip, www.univ-nantes.fr/sport allowing access to the weight room (mini- Registration begins: Monday 7 September mum two students) sports facilities. 2015, with no closing date. MANDATORY pre- registration on the intranet (see p. 54).

Fencing at the SUAPS

Student Guide 2015-2016 // www.univ-nantes.fr/english Student Guide 2015-2016 // www.univ-nantes.fr/english 20 21 PASS Sup’ the student card for the Questions? Questions about Assistance the Pass Sup’ online Do I need to pay for my Pass wallet? My card is lost or has been academic year 2015-2016 Sup’ card? stolen? The Pass Sup’ card is free. How do I add credit to my Pass • Sign into your online “wal- However if your card is lost Sup’ card? let” on www.izly.fr and block or stolen, you will be charged • You can add credit on your your card. 10 € for a new card (see online wallet from Internet • Report the lost or stolen The Pass Sup’ card is the student below under Assistance). (laptop, smartphone, digital card to the registrar’s office tablet…), using your credit • You will be charged 10 € for How long is my Pass Sup’ card card or banking informa- a new card. card at Université de Nantes. valid? tion, and accessing with Your Pass Sup’ card is valid the login and password you What can happen if someone You can also use it to pay at the throughout your studies. A received from the CROUS else uses my card without my university restaurants. new sticker will be placed on on your student email knowledge? your card at the beginning of address: www.izly.fr You must immediately block each academic year. • only if absolutely necessary, your card to prevent some- you can add credit by paying body else from using it. Uni- How do I activate my card? with cash at the counter of versité de Nantes and CROUS the university restaurant. • Your card is already active will not be held responsible and can be used for univer- for any misuses of your card. How do I pay for meals at the sity services. A card and more services. With your Pass Sup’ card you can: university restaurants with my My card doesn’t work at the • To use it in the university Pass Sup’ card? library, copy machines, to This new electronic multiservice card serves • prove that you are a student at Université restaurants, you have to access buildings… you as your student ID. It is personal and de Nantes activate your “wallet” (IZLY) • To pay for meals at the non-transferable. This new card is fragile, • pay for meals at any CROUS restaurant on line by following the university restaurant, you Please inform your regis- take care of it and remember to carry it with • borrow books from the university library instructions that CROUS must first add credit to your trar’s office. you at all times. • sign up for sports and fitness activities emailed to your university online “wallet” on www. • access certain controlled areas (parking addess firstname.name@ izly.fr (see the previous My card doesn’t work at the lots, study rooms, etc.). etu.univ-nantes.fr. In this e- question). university restaurants nor at mail you will find your login • At the university restau- the CROUS ATM machines. and password to access rants and cafeterias, you Please notify the staff at the your “wallet” on www. don’t have to enter a pin counter of your university crous-nantes.fr. number when you pay. Your restaurant. card is directly debited by More information on: using the rates that apply I’m having trouble with my to you. online “wallet” on the website www.izly.fr What is the minimum credit I Please notify the staff at the www.univ-nantes.fr/carteetudiante can load on my card? counter of your university 5 €. restaurant.

How can I get back the money I didn’t find an answer to my that I put on my Pass Sup’ questions. card? Please go on www.lunam.fr or You can get your money back e-mail [email protected]. www.lunam.fr www.crous.fr www.banquepopulaire.fr from your online “wallet” by using your login and password on www.izly.fr. Banque Populaire is pleased to offer you the multiservice pass that will accompany you in your every day life. Banque Populaire encourages you to take action, for all your projects, drop-in at your local branch or contact us at e-agency.

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 26 DIPLOMAS

 28 KEY DATES

 30 EXAMS

 64 GLOSSARY

ACCELERATING KNOWLEDGE [ STUDY ] 24 [ STUDY ] 25

ACADEMICS ACADEMICS

Université de Nantes Université de Nantes is a major research centre in How do I contact a Course Unit system (Unités d’Enseignement - UE) offers academic paths Western France. teacher? leading to most degrees The system consists of course units. Each UE has a in higher education, 63 laboratories work in all areas, including health, • Go to the secretariat of your value defined in ECTS credits and corresponds to in short or long study materials, coastal environment, the social sciences, faculty, UFR, institute or the number of hours of study (lectures, tutorials, school (or department) to get programs. information technology, etc. your teacher’s contact details practical work, personal projects) that the student Classes are taught by professors who include or office hours. must complete to obtain a UE. A full year represents the latest research achievements in their • Consult the directory on the 60 credits or 30 credits per semester. teaching. mobile app: m.univ-nantes.fr

LMD system: License, Master, Doctorate Diplomas The advantages of this system include: The LMD system • recognition and equivalence Europe-wide 0 60 120 180 240 300 Credits or ECTS • or on the home page of the As part of the harmonization • student mobility university website. of European higher education, • better recognition of the degrees on the labour the university study programs market are organized around three degrees: • the intermediate degrees Deug, DUT (bac +2) and Maîtrise (bac +4) continue to be issued. DOCTORATE • License (L) LICENSE 3 MASTER 1 MASTER 2 • Master (M) research and / or pro • Doctorate (D). Organization of studies Semester system

LICENSE 1 LICENSE 2 • The license is divided into 6 semesters DUT 1 DUT 2 • The master is organized in 4 semesters ENGINEER Credits can be accumulated and transferred Each semester is assigned 30 credits or ECTS (European Credit Transfer System), common to

many European countries: LICENSE • license, 6 semesters validated = 180 credits PRO • master, 4 semesters validated = 300 credits Holders of a master can prepare a doctoral thesis which corresponds to 480 credits, or 180 additional credits after the master. PACES* HEALTH (MEDECINE, DENTISTRY, PHARMACY, MIDWIFERY)

* PACES: first year common to health studies

A class in an amphitheater Formathèque

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DIPLOMAS DIPLOMAS

A government-sanc- baccalaureate + 2 years If you want to study baccalaureate + 5 years tioned diploma and DUT physiotherapy in Master teaching backed-up by Nantes*, you have two research The University Diploma of Technology (DUT) is a possibilities: The Master is a 2-year program. During the first

2-year degree program. The DUT trains students to • to pass a competitive exam year (Master 1) students begin a specialization. In Health Studies work as senior technicians in all fields, for immediate at the end of the PACES (60 the second year (Master 2), students can choose a The first year of health studies entry to the workplace. spots) “professional” path for immediate entry in the labor (PACES) consists of core To pursue an advanced degree after the DUT (gen- • to study physiotherapy at market or a “research” path for pursuing doctoral classes that prepare students to eral license, professional license or engineering STAPS for the first year (space studies. Many Master 2 programs require an intern- take the entrance exams to the limited to 100 students and ship of 4 to 6 months (at a business or research schools of medicine, pharmacy, school) students must submit an application or have the first 32 students in rank dentistry and midwifery. The their experiential learning validated before being are selected at the end of the organization). curriculum is common to the admitted. year) www.univ-nantes.fr/master 4 branches, with specific www.univ-nantes.fr/dut *Institut de formation en classes in the second semester. masso-kinésitherapie of Saint- Université de Nantes has three Sébastien-sur-Loire offers 92 baccalaureate + 5 years health studies programs: baccalaureate + 3 years spots allocated by the regional Engineering degree dentistry, pharmacy, medicine License council of Pays de la Loire, and medical technology https://www.ifm3r.fr Université de Nantes has an engineering school: (orthoptics, speech pathology The License is a 3-year program. At the end of the Polytech Nantes. This is a 3-year program for stu- and midwifery), taught in three second year, several choices are available: a general dents who have already completed a 2-year degree schools in Nantes: license, professional license or engineering school. (L2 or DUT, for example). It is designed for students • Medicine and Medical The general license can lead to further studies in who want to be senior engineers in industry or indus- Technology a Master program or the competitive exams for civil trial public service. • Dentistry service. www.univ-nantes.fr/polytech • Pharmaceutical and Biological Sciences. The professional license, developed in partnership with businesses, prepares students for immediate baccalaureate + 8 years entry into the workplace in fields that require special- Doctorate ized skills. It does not lead to further studies towards The Doctorate is open to holders of a Master degree. a Master. This degree is awarded after defending a thesis, www.univ-nantes.fr/licence written under the supervision and responsibility of a thesis director. The thesis is usually done in three years. The Doctorate leads to careers in research and development in the private sector but also careers as professors or researchers in public institutions (universities, CNRS…). www.univ-nantes.fr/ecolesdoctorales

A class in dentistry Ph.D. graduation ceremony

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KEY DATES KEY DATES

January 4 Guichet Unique - Foreign Students Welcome Center, to January 31  the first stop for foreign students Check the university calendar of your Events calendar for all the campuses is UFR, institute or school on available on: January Submission of FSDIE applications www.univ-nantes.fr/calendrier. www.univ-nantes.fr/agenda Mid-January International Application deadline for 1st year undergraduate admission and on the mobile website: For all information regarding your January 15 m.univ-nantes.fr Submit your scholarship applications on www.crous-nantes.fr courses, please visit your faculty, UFR, to April 30 institute or school website. April Submission of FSDIE applications

International Application deadline for 2nd and 3rd year undergraduate April 1st and graduate admission International Day. Information fair for students wishing to study

Semester 2 Semester Late April abroad April 2nd Spring holidays to April 17th April-May  Second semester exams

June Submission of FSDIE applications

Mid-June  Start of the second exam session

July 7 Registration begins

August 24 to First day of classes (depending on your degree) September 14  August 24 Guichet Unique - Foreign Students Welcome Center, to October 2  the first stop for foreign students

October 1st Welcome Party, by Autour du Monde-ESN Nantes at the Pôle Étudiant

November Submission of FSDIE applications (support for student projects)

December 3rd Job fair: Les Têtes de l’Emploi (internships and jobs) Semester 1 Semester December 19 Christmas holidays to January 3 December 14 First semester exams to January 15 

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EXAMS EXAMS

Exam schedule Testing If you want to change Succeeding in your UE, Semester, Year programs during your Exam notifications will For each course unit (UE) you will be tested: first year of License: Each academic field has its own grading require- be posted in the hall of your • either by continuous assessment, ments. Please see your registrar’s office for more faculty. You can do so at the end of the • or by one or more final exams, first semester. Check with the information. For the IUT, there are no exam Registration Office of your sessions, only continuous • or by a combination of the two. Faculty, Institute or School assessment. where you want to enrol. Find the UFR contact informa- The School of Engineering, Earn Sports Points tion on www.univ-nantes.fr/ Polytech, has specific study The day of the exam scolarites Each semester, in some faculties, schools or insti- regulations. • Do not forget to check the bulletin board for the tutes, points can be earned through sports classes. dates and location of your exams For questions, contact the secretariat of your Faculty, institute or school. Exam sites • Show up 30 minutes before your exam starts Your exams may take place: • Pay careful attention to the location of your exam • on your campus (not all exams take place at the Beaujoire!) • at the SUAPS (map p. 68 Passing into the next year n° 15) • Do not forget your student card AND your identifi- cation card • at the stadium Pierre Quinon; L1  L2 if at least one semester is validated (map p. 68) L2  L3 If both semesters of L1 are validated • at la Beaujoire (for PACES + 1 semester of L2 exam). L3  M1 Only if all semesters of the three years of License are validated and you have earned your License degree M1  M2 only if the M1 is fully validated * subject to conditions depending on the courses

Exams

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SUPPORT SYSTEMS  34 TO HELP YOU SUCCEED

 35 10 KEY TIPS

 36 STUDENT INTRANET

 38 UNIVERSITY LIBRARY

 39 CERTIFICATIONS

 41 LANGUAGE COURSES

WORKING TOWARDS  42 YOUR CAREER GOALS

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SUPPORT SYSTEMS 10 KEY TIPS TO HELP YOU SUCCEED for a successful academic year

Université de Nantes New student orientation 1  Confidence 6  Support network has developed a number Higher education is the logical contin- of systems to help you Mentors: during registration, you are greeted by stu- Loneliness is common among students, succeed in your studies. dent mentors who help you discover the university, uation of high school. You will have to especially at first. Try to form small help you with the registration process and answer get used to being more independent and working groups; you can encourage each any questions you may have. that’s a big change. So be confident in other and your grades will improve. your abilities, but make sure you stay Two informational organized. videos are available (in Welcome Week French) During the first week of classes, your teachers will 7  Reflexes hold meetings where they will explain what you need 2  Organization If you have any doubts, questions, prob- to know about your schedule, the subjects taught, Plan your study time, set yourself goals lems, seek help. Knowledgeable people testing and grades. You will also have the opportunity with specific deadlines and stick to can help, please don’t hesitate to contact to tour the university. them. We offer classes on study skills them (see p. 34). (see p. 34), make sure you attend. Your Academic advisor Your academic advisor assists you throughout your 3  Attendance 8  Sociability first year at the university. Academic advisors will Don’t skip classes. Successful students A good way to meet people and make answer your questions and provide advice on facilitat- attend all their classes. Remember that friends is to get involved in a club or ing the transition between high school and college. every hour in class requires one hour of association. Contact the Student Life homework to review your notes and do Office (see p. 51) who will refer you to University study skills further research. • Learn about the academic the many opportunities on campus. st supervision at Université de During the 1 semester the university offers courses Nantes to help you learn the study skills specific to your 4  Motivation • Learn about the study tools degree program. Note taking, time management, 90 % of successful students have chosen 9  Take breaks www.univ-nantes.fr/ documentary research, group work, critical data a field of study they are interested in. Get outside, have some fun, get some presentationvideo analysis, writing a paper and oral presentation. You This gives them the energy and moti- exercise or attend a cultural event. This will also visit the university library during the class. vation to successfully overcome the is also a good way to meet new people. difficulties. Changing tracks after the first IMPORTANT semester of the first year of License 5  Hard work 10  Look at the big picture Discover the specific You can change tracks after the first semester of There are countless useful resources Take time to think about your future, support systems for your first year of License if you have passed all your try to figure out your real motivations each study program you can use to learn more about various exams, without having to start the whole year over. subjects (see p. 36 to 38). Using these and your interest in your chosen field www.univ-nantes.fr/ resources to learn better and smarter is of study. The SUIO is here to help you reussirsalicence often what makes the difference between identify your career goals and tailor your good students and the best students. study program (see pp. 42-43).

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STUDENT INTRANET STUDENT INTRANET

Your login and The student intranet makes your life WEBSERVICES Ensure your success password to access your easier! All your online ser- • Madoc: Find educational resources posted by INTRANET vices available on one your teachers (lectures, tutorials, practice exams, platform, INTRANET > VOS see p. 16. Stay connected thanks to your personal space on: WEBSERVICES hand-outs). www.univ-nantes.fr/gordon • Rosetta Stone: Learn new languages or improve • Student e-mail address: check it regularly as all Social Networks your existing language skills online. the information that concerns your classes and • Job and internship offers: Internship and job search university life will be sent to you at this address: engine. [email protected] • Online Resources for Career Opportunities, Change your password Follow us on Facebook, Twitter Internships, Jobs: thousands of documents and • Webmail. Your have direct access to your web- and YouTube by going to your INTRANET resources to help you in choosing your career. mail on your INTRANET > VOS WEBSERVICES www.facebook.com/univnantes > VOS WEBSERVICES www.twitter.com/univnantes • My Online Resume: With DoYouBuzz, create and > Mot de passe > Webmail www.youtube.com/univnantes customize your resume online to find internships This is the address to use: www.linkedin.com/edu/ and jobs. • when emailing your professors and the univer- school?id=12503 sity administration Easy online management Gordon • when looking for internships or other univer- Université de Nantes • Access your library account (reserve materials). sity-related activities on your cell phone • Reserve a seat at the NoctamBU night library. • to receive information tailored to you: • Sign up for sports activities. What do I do if I lose my m.univ-nantes.fr Quick and simple access to Re-register for classes. password? job offers, educational information, events. • This address remains valid for two years after you information and useful services • View your grades. The university staff can reset finish your studies. on your cell phone: • Fill out your application for foreign exchange your password if you lose it. • timetables Feel free to ask them. programs. • Online Forum to exchange ideas, debate, hold • agendas • Change your password, etc. Please note that for security conversations with students from the university, • contacts reasons, passwords cannot be and to post classified ads. • campus maps, provided to you by phone or • .... email. • Univ-Tchat (download): instant messaging service of Université de Nantes. Advice: • Access to your personal information: Never give out your password. • Educational information • Financial support for your student projects • Exclusive offers from our partners • Event tickets to be won • … This information is only accessible on the INTRANET.

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UNIVERSITY LIBRARY CERTIFICATIONS

University Library: The university Université de Nantes The C2i - Computer and Internet a tool to help you offers students the succeed library will help opportunity to certify Literacy Certificate you during your their computer and A large part of undergraduate programs at the language skills. Library hours studies! University offer C2i level 1 classes as either an elec- tive or as a degree requirement. During the academic year, 8:30 Please register for the certification exam in your am to 7 pm Monday to Friday, With seven locations in Nantes, Saint-Nazaire and La and Saturday morning. undergraduate program. All registration for the C2i Roche-sur-Yon (pp. 59 to 63), the university library Opening hours during certification exams must be done on a volontary offers you multidisciplinary documentary col- university breaks basis. Two exam sessions are organized throughout lections, on divers supports, for courses, research, Depending on the sites, the the academic year: in January/February and in May/ information and leisure. How to prepare for C2i libraries close one week at certification? June. Christmas and 2 weeks in The printed collections are indexed in a unique August. catalog, Nantilus: nantilus.univ-nantes.fr. Madoc, an educational resource For more information on the procedure platform, gives you access to More info on: and registration dates: www.bu.univ-nantes.fr You will find encyclopaedias, books, thesis, e-books, online resources. Please sign journals, papers, online newspaper, and search data- in through your INTRANET www.univ-nantes.fr/c2i > Inscription à la bases in all academic fields. > VOS WEBSERVICES certification NoctamBU > Madoc. From September to May, The library also offers many services: expanded evening hours until • individual study spots and working rooms for Independent candidates There are two C2i levels 11:30 pm and on weekends at groups; assistant accessibility available Many programs include the C2i the Health Library (city centre, borrowing of documents and interlibrary loan of • The C2i level 1 certifies the command of skills map p. 67 n° 4). • in their courses. Students not documents; in one of these programs can needed to communicate, analyze one’s resultes, Reservation required on: take the certificate test as an present one’s work, and handle a complex work http://nantilus.univ-nantes.fr/ • information by chat and e-mail; “independent candidate”. noctambu • documentary research training with the libra- environment in compliance with laws and regu- rians and Madoc BU; lations (data protection, copyright, downloading, For further Nomade • cultural events; plagiarism, to name a few). information, • computers and copy machines; Most of these digital resources please contact the C2i office at • The C2i level 2 certificates are inteded for a pro- are accessible not only at the • and also, novels, comics, movies… Université de Nantes: fessional use of computer tools within an academic library, but also remotely. Most of the libraries are open in the evening until [email protected] field or a profession, and are destined for students The online service “nomade” 7 pm and on the Saturday mornings. They are also in defined master’s programs (teaching, legal pro- is accessible from your open for the majority of the university breaks. fessions, health, sustainable development). INTRANET > VOS WEBSERVICES > Accès nomade Computers on loan in the university Information and registration libraries on the dedicated website: www.univ-nantes.fr/c2i Find all the services of the university library on: Laptops are available for on-site loan in the univer- http://www.bu.univ-nantes.fr sity libraries.

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CERTIFICATIONS LANGUAGE COURSES

Institute for French French Language Certificates and Tests French Language Course as a Foreign Language (IRFFLE) welcomes you IRFFLE is an exam center for 2 official French See IRFFLE contact informa- The Institute of French as a Second Language tion on p. 40. on the Tertre campus language certifications recognized by the French (IRFFLE) offers French language courses for all Rue du Fresche Blanc Ministry of Education: proficiency levels: in Nantes (map p. 68 n° 24) • The DELF (Diplôme d’études en langue française) • Support Courses (10h/week) +33 (0)2 40 14 10 39 and the DALF (Diplôme approfondi de langue • DELF B2 Preparation Courses (2h/week) www.irffle.univ-nantes.fr française). • Semester courses (18 hours a week) • The TCF (Test de connaissance du français) and • Evening support courses (4 hours a week) the DAP-TCF (required for first year undergraduate • Spring and summer courses admission). • Courses for foreign researchers (contact: Maison The Mission Langues des chercheurs étrangers: maisondeschercheurse- welcomes you For further information and dates: [email protected] or +33 (0)2 53 46 21 73) at the Maison des Services • Courses for foreign doctorate students (contat your lab) Universitaires, www.univ-nantes.fr/certificationfle 110 bd Michelet in Nantes 1st Floor - Offices 1.03/1.05 Practice other languages (map p. 69 n° 35) Information and Certification in other languages Registration Classes and Workshops Tram line 2 - Stop Get ready to take the language assessment exams Michelet-Sciences/ Your proficiency in a foreign language can be attested +33 (0)2 40 37 10 28 or 30 thanks to preparatory classes and language Morrhonnière by an assessment exam that will test your oral and/ missionlangues@univ- Opening Hours: or written language skills. Certification is available in nantes.fr courses organized by Mission Langues each semester. Monday - Friday: 9:15am - German, English, Catalan, Chinese, Spanish, Italian www.univ-nantes.fr/ Any student of Université de Nantes can attend the 12:30 pm and 2pm - 5:30pm and Brazilian Portuguese. pratiquerleslangues classes (registration mandatory): intensive language Offered to license students, certification is a require- programs, conversation workshops, refresher courses ment for some Master and License programs. in English, help in writing CVs and cover letters in foreign languages, familiarization with the structure of It is highly valued in terms of international When and how to take the tests. an assessment exam mobility and is an asset to your employability. to receive a certificate A 25€ fee is required to have access to up to 3 classes. of proficiency in a Other classes are offered in partnership with the language? International Office (more than 20 languages are avai- Whenever you feel ready. To lable with the “Modimes” and “Plus dites” programs). assess your language skills, to go abroad with an exchange program or to put it on your Rosetta Stone résumé. You have an access to the e-learning web service Rosetta Stone (7 languages are available) to improve and self-evaluate your language skills. Webservice on your INTRANET > VOS WEBSERVICES > Rosetta Stone Language Lab

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WORKING TOWARDS WORKING TOWARDS YOUR CAREER GOALS YOUR CAREER GOALS

Throughout your Information regarding career opportunities after Stop by the SUIO throu- • Beginning of the academic year: student job fair. academic career, we your studies: ghout the year to get Companies will be present on campus. help you plan for your advice and useful tips professional future • the resource center welcomes you at Maison des on working toward your • From October to March: Assistance with searching (events, workshops, services universitaires career goals for an internship. Preparation of the Les Têtes de information, support) • the online database: http://basedoc.suio.univ- l’emploi forum.

nantes.fr CATALOgUE DES PRESTATIONS DU SERVICE UNIVERSITAIRE D’INFORMATION ET • December 3rd 2015: • publications available on: http://www.univnantes. D’ORIENTATION fr/ressources-orientation Annual internships and jobs forum.

Individual advice and workshops to: • January: From an internship to a job. An afternoon orientation • guide you in your career planning parcours to make your internship become a job, in collabora- métiers tion with Apec. Hours • meet professionals, learn to convince From February to March: Monday through Friday • find a job, an internship • Work on your application from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm www.univ-nantes.fr/suio to get the courses you want. Maison des services Calendar and registration: • April: Summer jobs fair. Companies will be present universitaires http://isuio.univ-nantes.fr on campus. 110 boulevard Michelet in Nantes SUIO’s catalogue of services +33 (0)2 40 37 10 00 or [email protected] All the events organized by SUIO are free (map p. 69 n° 35) For more information: www.univ-nantes.fr/suio/ Tram line 2 – Stop Michelet or actions Morrhonnière Available resources on your intranet to help you work toward your career goals: Student Entrepreneur The resource centre is open: • platform for internship and job offers: www.univ- Take advantage of available resources, professional nantes.fr/emploistage networks, guidance, workshops, conferences, call for Monday afternoon to Friday: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm • CV database of the university where you can upload projects, internships for those who want to create… 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm your résumé: www.univ-nantes.fr/doyoubuzz and turn your ideas into business plans. Closed on Monday morning • university and professional guide to help you deve- Créactiv welcomes you: lop your skills: on the Tertre Campus in Nantes Further Information: www.univ-nantes.fr/carnetderoute Bâtiment Petit-Port www.univ-nantes.fr/creactiv Chemin de la Censive du Tertre For more information INTRANET (map p. 68 n° 14) > Orientation – Parcours - Métiers Tram line 2 – Stop Facultés +33 (0)2 40 14 12 72 [email protected]

Maison des services universitaires

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 46 STUDENT BUDGET

 48 HEALTH CENTER

UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE (SÉCURITÉ SOCIALE) AND STUDENT SUPPLEMEN-  50 TARY INSURANCE

 51 STUDENT INITIATIVES

 52 PÔLE ÉTUDIANT - STUDENT CENTRE

 53 CULTURE

 54 SPORTS

 56 PUBLIC TRANSPORT

 58 USEFUL CONTACTS

 64 GLOSSARY

 66 CAMPUS MAPS

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STUDENT BUDGET STUDENT BUDGET

Student Budget Workshops on how to manage Are you struggling with your budget: unexpected expenses or a www.moneycoachnantes.fr lack of resources? Do you 1st month Following have difficulty balancing your months Meals, housing and transport budget? Registration fees CROUS housing and scholarships: Social workers at SUMPPS can help you • License 189,10 € www.crous-nantes.fr get through difficult times by giving you • Master 261,10 € You can get a housing allowance with information about the help you can seek • Doctorate 396,10 € renting a CROUS housing. (grants, loans, budget…) and your rights Universal Health Care 213 € Housing allowance (APL): www.caf.fr regarding housing, social protection… 10 € 10 € and all other aspects of daily life. Student Supplementary Insurance Find all the information on www.univ- to 80 € to 80 € nantes.fr/viepratique Housing (1st month + 1 month deposit) More information on your • cité U CROUS 338 € 161 € Summer jobs and seasonal INTRANET > SANTÉ SOCIAL (room / studette / studio) to 795 € to 378 € jobs • in a university residence hall 433 € 257 € Are you looking for work to finance your (T1 / T1 bis) to 971 € to 548 € studies or your holidays? Université de • in an off-campus apartment 1 200 € 600 € Nantes will help you in your job search Housing insurance +/- 40 € +/- 40 € and even offers some jobs on campus. University cafeteria www.univ-nantes.fr/jobsdete +/- 180 € +/- 180 € (3,20 € per meal) Public transport pass +/- 35 € +/- 35 € If you are a non-European (under age 26) student, except students from Croatia, School supplies you need to have a valid residence +/-150 € +/-100 € (depending on study program) permit that authorizes you to work. Miscellaneous (entertainment) 100 € 100 € Foreign students are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week (60% of the Residence permit legal work time in France). • 1st year 58 € • renewal 49 € Other cases, contact the international office Fees for 2015-2016

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HEALTH CENTER HEALTH CENTER

Student Health Center • If you have a health condition, Preventive Medical Visit (SUMPPS) • If your primary physician is far away, Don’t forget to attend your preventive medical visit • Or if you’re having a difficult time adjusting, you Maison des services during your 1st year at the university. universitaires may need to speak to somebody. 110 bd Michelet ― Nantes For students registered in medical studies, the pre- Please contact the student health center. map p. 69 n° 35 ventive visit has to be done during the 2nd year of Tram line 2. Stop: Morrhonière studies. or Michelet Medical Services at your service [email protected] Registration on: +33 (0)2 40 37 10 50 Nursing service (care, vaccination, preventive visit, INTRANET > Santé Social > More information on emergency contraception, relaxation therapy, smo- your INTR ANET: > SANTÉ king cessation, nutrition and cooking workshops) SOCIAL or on http://meduse.univ-nantes.fr/Login.do General Practician, for an emergency visit or with If you bring all docu- Schedule are online every 15 days for you to choose an appointement ments, you will not have the most convenient date for your Preventive Medical to pay: the Student Health Visit. Psychological service, please take an appointe- Center will be reimbursed ment. by your Student Health Care Coverage and Supplementary Doctor’s Appointment - First Stop Social service, depending on your UFR, faculty, Insurance. Open to all students but priority is given to: please take an appointement at the Student Health • students with financial problems Center (+33 (0)2 40 37 10 99) or at the CROUS If you do not have • students without a primary physician (+33 (0)2 40 37 13 39). a supplementary insurance, you will pay the • foreign students You can find your social service contact on the “ticket modérateur”, which is INTRANET > SANTE SOCIAL > Service Social the non-covered part of the cost Documents you MUST bring to the appointment: of your medical expenses, and • your proof of universal health coverage (“sécurité you will have to pay with credit sociale”)* Disabilities card or check (6,90€ for a GP You can take an appointment with a doctor and visit, 11,10€ for psychological AND visit). ask for arrangements of your exams or academic • your proof of supplementary insurance (“mutuelle”) program. if you have one Please contact the “Relais Handicap” (see p. 19). • your student card. *For European Union citizens, please bring your European health insurance card.

Maison des services universitaires

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UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE (SÉCURITÉ SOCIALE) STUDENT INITIATIVES AND STUDENT SUPPLEMENTARY INSURANCE

Which student univer- Universal Student Health Care The university can Get invovled in student associations sal health care coverage support your initiatives should I choose? (Sécurité Sociale) with advice and funding The start of an academic year is a perfect time to If you are a non-European student enrolled for 90 from the FSDIE, the learn more about student associations, get involved To help you choose between the student initiative soli- LMDE and the SMEBA, you can days or longer at the university and you are: and participate in student life on the campus. Joining look at the brochures on www. darity and development a student association is a great immersion expe- • Under the age of 28: registration to the Universal fund. univ-nantes.fr/securitesociale Student Health Care is mandatory. You will have to rience and it is a good way to share and exchange pay when you register at the University (213€). knowledge. Student associations allow you to expe- LMDE and SMEBA also • 28 or older: you need to contact the Caisse Primaire riement and to build your own projects in order to provide Student Supplementary d’Assurance Maladie (CPAM), and you do not pay Find out all student association enhance your experience. Insurance with discount for contacts and news on: You can find updates and student clubs at université students. Compare on: ht t p:// for Universal Student Health Care at registration. www.univ-nantes.fr/ de Nantes at www.univ-nantes.fr/associations. mutuelle.fr/infos/etudiant The Universal Student Health Care covers you from associations October 1st, 2015 to September 30, 2016. You are Health and health care reimbursed of your healthcare expenses (you can Student initiatives coverage for foreign check the reimbursement rate with your Health Care students. More information on: Do you have a project that deals with the University Coverage). More information on: www.univ-nantes. www.univ-nantes.fr/fsdie and its student body in Nantes, La Roche-sur-Yon or Find all the information fr/securitesociale Saint-Nazaire: exhibits, debates, concerts, theater, on www.univ-nantes.fr/ foreignstudent If you are a European student, bring your European sporting events? Health Insurance Card, you will still be covered by The Student Life Office is ready to advise and your home health care system. assist you in your thought process and the setting up your personal or group projects. Student Supplementary Insurance, I have plenty of ideas but where do I start? what is it for? Please contact the team at the Student Life Office (DVE) The Student Supplementary Insurance covers the for assistance with your projects: starting a club, admi- expenses that are not reimbursed by the Universal nistrative procedures, financing and much more. Student Health Care. Contact and information Registration is not mandatory, but can be recom- [email protected] • www.univ-nantes.fr/dve mended to be fully reimbursed of medical expenses. Otherwise, you will pay a third of the cost of your Pôle étudiant - Student Centre - Campus du Tertre medical expenses, at least. Tram line 2, stop Facultés (map p. 68 n° 11). Resources to implement your projects in the best conditions possible The FSDIE (Fund for Solidarity and Development of Student Initiatives) is destined to finance your projects that stimulate and animate student life on all Handimix festival - Disability aware- ness building, course with crutches the different campuses of Université de Nantes.

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PÔLE ÉTUDIANT CULTURE STUDENT CENTRE

Bands who have Cultural classes and performed here workshops Colin Stetson • Fuck Buttons • Artistic and cultural workshops El-P • Mike Ladd • Sage Francis are open to all, throughout the • Zombie Zombie • Radian • year, in numerous fields: Beans • The Ex • Ninos Du • reading, writing, publishing Brazil • Speech Debelle • James Chance • Dels • K-X-P • Moon • creativity and experimentation Duo • C2C… • image, film and new media The Pôle étudiant on the Tertre Campus • art history and visual arts Reverse Graffiti Project at the Pôle étudiant • arts (hands-on practice and The Auditorium analysis). Stimulate your curiosity! of Université de Nantes Experiment Concerts, exhibits, debates, movie screenings, thea- Contact : ter…, Pôle étudiant is the hub of cultural life at [email protected] Arts programming throughout the year: • see a show at the University Theatre, Directions Université de Nantes. Register on • listen to poets and philosophers on campus, enjoy to the Pôle étudiant www.univ-nantes.fr/culture It is a resource for your projects with spaces music at the Folle Journée, Utopik, or the national Tram line 2, stop Facultés dedicated to associations: shared office space, a orchestra and concerts at the Pôle étudiant, Bus lines 25 and 83, stop Fac meeting room and workshops. de Droit • enjoy works of art at the FRAC (Regional Contem- At the Pôle étudiant you will also find all the infor- (map p. 68 n° 11) porary Art Museum) and the Museum of Fine Arts, mation about student life in Nantes and services to facilitate your studies: computer workstations, Get involved copiers and more. • participate in cultural workshops with artists and get involved in student associations on campus. The Pôle étudiant also has a cafeteria open all day • take advantage of the APPUIS program, which and evening. provides support for your performing art projects and puts you in contact with professionals in colla- boration with the University Theater. • exhibit your photographic talents at the Temps Université de Nantes Events Calendar d’Exposition. Find out about events in the monthly magazine, Invent available on campus and online on the university website: www.univ-nantes.fr/agenda We welcome your initiatives and projects! The uni- versity is happy to provide support. On the mobile website: m.univ-nantes.fr Contact : [email protected] You will also receive the calendar every 10 days by Information is available on: email: [email protected] www.univ-nantes.fr/culture Student Association Les Passeurs de lettres APPUIS Project, TU-Nantes Student Guide 2015-2016 // www.univ-nantes.fr/english Student Guide 2015-2016 // www.univ-nantes.fr/english [ STUDENT LIFE ] 54 [ STUDENT LIFE ] 55

SPORTS SPORTS

The university service As part of your academic program… 2014-2015 French Support Université de Nantes in the university for physical education University competitions offers sports classes For leisure… Championships and personal training For competition? Our athletes have won Teams are formed to represent the university at all to fit into your academic numerous medals, making levels of competition, whether it be local, academic, schedule. It also gives As part of your academic program… the Association Sportives de national, international, and depending on your level, you an opportunity to l’Université de Nantes (ASUN) your desires and your availability. participate in competi- Sports activities can be an integral part of your aca- one of the top in France: Join the university teams with the sports association tions with the univer- demic career or they can be complementary to your • Athletics: Track & field and sity sports teams. of Université de Nantes (ASUN). academic schedule. You may choose from a variety cross-country, of levels and times. Activities take place on different • Rowing: Women’s eight team Ask for your university sport licence when regis- sites of the university. and quadruple sculls, tering at SUAPS. • Badminton: Individual, double For leisure… and team, Competitive sports • Basketball: Women Team, A wide variety of activities: water sports, well-being A special system is reserved for competitive athletes activities, dance, team sports, racket sports, combat • Fencing: Team foil fencing, registered with the Ministry of Youth and Sports. sports, sailing and gliding, and also climbing, moun- • Football: Men Team, Special arrangements are also provided for students tain bike, circus, gymnastic, hiking, surf… • Sailing: Fleet racing and match racing, enrolled in university sports sections (SSU) or who • Savate: Individual, play on national teams. • Registration begins on Monday 7 September • Taekwondo: Individual For more information on sports activities 2015, with no closing date. Classes begin at the university: www.univ-nantes.fr/sport Monday 14 September 2015. • You must pre-register on your INTRANET > VOS WEBSERVICES > Inscription au sport (please have your login and password, see p. 16). • Validation of the preregistration at the SUAPS office with a medical certificate. NOTE: Registration fees cannot be refunded. However, you can switch to a different activity based on space available. Brochures are available at the end of August at the SUAPS, 3 boulevard Guy Mollet in Nantes (map p. 68 n° 15).

Badminton at the Metropolitan Stadium

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PUBLIC TRANSPORT PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Nantes Loire-Atlantique Saint-Nazaire La Roche-sur-Yon • Tan, the public transport system • Lila, intercity bus service in • Stran, the public transport system • Impulsyon, the public transport serving greater Nantes: buses, trams, Loire-Atlantique, 45 lines serving serving greater Saint-Nazaire. system in La Roche-sur-Yon. river bus, busway and airport shuttle the local cities. www.stran.fr www.impulsyon.fr navibus (river bus). http://sedeplacer.loire-atlantique.fr • Place au vélo, with the partnership www.tan.fr of the CARENE, bike rental for students • Bicloo, self-service bike. Pays de la Loire http://saintnazaire.fubicy.org www.bicloo.nantesmetropole.fr • Destineo, an online service to map • NGE, bike rentals for a year your route using public transportation. www.velos-nantes.fr/fr/louer-un-velo www.destineo.fr Be aware! • Géovélo, Calculate your biking route • TER Pays de la Loire, the local rail depending on various criteria (the network. Using your car is not the best way to go to the campuses. safiest, the easiest…) on: www.ter-sncf.com Prefer using public transport or a bike! www.geovelo.nantesmetropole.fr • You will find bike parking on each At Université de Nantes: campus. • Publics Transports : www.univ-nantes.fr/transports • Marguerite, Nantes self-service cars. http://www.imarguerite.com/ • All the parking lots are shown on the campus maps: • Car-Sharing, free car-sharing service: www.univ-nantes.fr/plans www.covoiturage-nantesmetropole.fr/

A bike parking on the campus Tramway — Campus Tertre

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Sailing team of Université de Nantes

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BU Credits/ECTS DEVU Field of study MoDimes TD University Library. There are The credit system provides Office of Academics affairs All the LMD programs are Less Commonly Taught Tutorials [Travaux dirigés] 7 locations: credits valid in the countries and University Life grouped into fields. One field Languages. • BU Law, economics and of the European Higher is composed of several disci- management Education Area. It is sort of plines. Université de Nantes a “common currency”. Each offers four fields: TP • BU Humanities and social validated course unit (UE) DRI • Arts, humanities, languages Options Labs [Travaux pratiques] sciences gives a certain number of Law, economics, International Relations Office • • BU Health credits, based on a maximum management Students can personalize their course of study by choosing • BU Science and technology of 30 credits per semester. • Social sciences • Science, technology, health options. UE • BU Technologies The credits earned are per- Each field is subdivided into Course unit [Unité • BU of La Roche-sur-Yon manently capitalizable. They DRPI majors and in some cases d’enseignement] are transferable (subject to Office of Research, Innovation • BU of Gavy Saint-Nazaire. each major is divided into acceptance by the teaching and Partnerships S1-S2 staff) in France and Europe, specialities. that is to say, the students’ Semester 1 - semester 2 UED achievements are recognized Introductory course unit C2i and they can continue their FSDIE [Unité d’enseignement studies in another institution DVE Computer and Internet A fund for solidarity and SUAPS découverte] without starting over. Office of Student Life Literacy Certificate development of student ini- Department of sports and tiatives. It provides financial physical activities ECTS support for student projects UFR CM DCI that animate student life on See Credits the campuses. Training and research unit Lecture [cours magistral] Culture and Initiatives Office SUIO Faculties are now called UFRs University information and Certain faculties have kept the Erasmus + Gateways guidance service name “faculty” Components Programme funded by the Gateways enable students to The UFRs, faculties, institutes European Union to support the switch programs or majors. and school are the compo- European activities of higher SUMPPS education institutions, in par- nents of Université de Nantes. Department of preventive ticular student exchanges. medicine and health LMD promotion License - Master - Doctorate

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www.univ-nantes.fr/plans Cours Saint-Pierre Hôtel Jardin de ville Tour de Place Cathédrale des Plantes St Pierre Bretagne Campus Centre Loire C6 C1 Médecine – Odontologie Campus universitaires Pharmacie Site 03 de Nantes IUT de Nantes Rue de Strasbourg Château GARE SNCF des Ducs Accès Nord/Sud

E5 Cours des de Bretagne

LA FLEURIAYE - 01 (CARQUEFOU) vers IUT Canal Saint-Félix Carquefou 50 otages LA CHANTRERIE - 05 A 11 Angers Place Cours J. Kennedy Pôle c6 Le Mans Paris Royale IUT de Nantes agroalimentaire RN 137 RENNES IQUABIAN - 07

Porte de périphérique nord c7 Porte Gesvres C3 de Rennes c2 Place du Av. Carnot Gare bus Tram-Train Commerce Gare routière C5 Porte Porte de Nantes Chateaubriant et tramways vers d'Orvault La Chapelle vers PÔLE UNIVERSITAIRE Porte de IAE-MSH La Cité - centre des DE SAINT-NAZAIRE - 09 La Beaujoire Porte de rue Kervégan congrès de Nantes Carquefou Marine Restaurant Pont de Tbilissi RN 165 Porte de Sautron Universitaire Saint-Nazaire Vannes TERTRE - 07 c1 Lorient Brest Porte de Marchande Ricordeau E5 Ste-Luce Bd J. Philippot périphérique est CROUS Chaussée de la Madeleine Le Petit-Port Rue G. Veil Bd J. Monnet Porte ligne 4 de Chézine LOMBARDERIE - 06 c7 Porte Ligne 3 d'Anjou IAE-MSH

Arronax - 08 Allée de l’île Gloriette Ligne 2 Ligne c6 2 Ligne Porte du

périphérique ouest Vignoble Rue Bias Porte Cafétéria d'Armor c3 Santé Pont A. Briant RN 249 CHU Porte c3 Cholet • Poitiers d'Atlantis CENTRE Quai A. Morice Quai Tourville Château GARE Sites universitaires LOIRE - 03 des ducs SNCF Porte La Loire Centre Loire c2 Pont Haudaudine Quai Moncousu c5 de Goulaine Bras de la Porte de Quai Magellan St-Herblain Madeleine Ligne 1 Quai A. Morice 1 Présidence de l'université CHU Pont du Gal Audibert Hôtel Dieu Tram-Train 2 Faculté de Médecine et techniques médicales c5 ILE DE Nantes Clisson Espace Entreprises c4 c1 NANTES - 04 vers Île de Nantes 3 Amphi Kernéis - Faculté de Médecine Porte de 4 Faculté des Sciences pharmaceutiques et biologiques l'Estuaire Bibliothèque universitaire - section Santé Ligne 4 Campus Porte 5 Faculté de Chirurgie dentaire (odontologie) de St Sébastien 6 Institut de recherche en santé Île de Nantes de l’Université de Nantes (IRSUN) Porte de Porte 7 École de sages-femmes Bouguenais de Vertou Site 04 Formation continue Hôpital mère-enfant - Maternité Porte Porte de des Sorinières 8 Maison des échanges internationaux Grandlieu Fondation, Capacités Bd V. Gâche Porte de Retz périphérique sud et de la francophonie (MEIF) RN 137/A 83 Place de la Maison des chercheurs étrangers La Roche-sur-Yon République La Rochelle • Niort-Bordeaux 9 Pôle Gestion et développement des compétences vers Porte de Rezé c4 Direction du plan, de l'immobilier et de la logistique AEROPORT PÔLE UNIVERSITAIRE DE Ligne 3 Nantes-Atlantique LA ROCHE-SUR-YON - 02 Château 10 Marine marchande site de École nationale supérieure des ducs GARE SNCF maritime (ENSM) – 38 rue Gabriel Péri – Nantes CHU 11 Institut d’études avancées (IEA) de Nantes LOMBARDERIE 06 Ligne 1Hôtel Dieu Ligne 4 Maison des Sciences de l’Homme Ange Guépin (MSH) Sciences et techniques 12 Direction de la communication Maison des services universitaires Ligne 2 14 Projet 2015 (Espace Entreprises et Fondation de projets CENTRE LOIRE 03 Ile de Nantes de l’Université de Nantes - 4, rue Bias) TERTRE 07 Présidence / Amphi Kernéïs PÔLE BIO OUEST 08 15 à 17 IUT de Nantes Médecine / Odontologie Lettres, langues, sciences humaines et sociales (LLSHS) : Cyclotron Arronax Espace Entreprises droit, éco, socio, psycho, histoire, géo, lettres, langues, Ipag Sites universitaires Institut de recherche en santé (IRSUN) École supérieure du professorat et de l'éducation (ESPE ): Île de Nantes Pharmacie / BU Santé Launay-Violette ESPE : Recteur Schmitt (siège académique) 1 Formation continue / Université permanente / CFA / Maison des échanges internationaux Fondation de projets de l’Université de Nantes et de la francophonie (MEIF) Sport : Suaps - Staps Maison des chercheurs étrangers Tramway - ligne 1 (Ateliers et chantiers de Nantes) IUT de Nantes - site Jo re Pôle agraoalimentaire IQUABIAN 2 Capacités SAS, liale de l’Université de Nantes (4 rue de la Géraudière) Tramway - ligne 2 Maison des sciences de l’homme (MSH) (Bât. Atlantica) Institut d’études avancées (IEA) Tramway - ligne 3 LA CHANTRERIE 05 Busway - ligne 4 Tramway - ligne 1 Chronobus - ligne C1 ILE DE NANTES 04 Polytech Nantes : Tramway - ligne 2 Chronobus - ligne C2 Formation continue / Université permanente l’école polytechnique de l’Université de Nantes Ligne express E5 Fondation de l'université Tramway - ligne 3 Chronobus - ligne C3 (Ateliers et Chantiers de Nantes) LA FLEURIAYE 01 Lignes Chronobus Tous les bâtiments universitaires Busway - ligne 4 Chronobus - ligne C5 Capacités SAS sont couverts par le réseau IUT de Nantes - site La Fleuriaye c1 - c2 - c3 - c4 - c5 - c6 - c7 wi de l’Université de Nantes Bus - ligne 26 Chronobus - ligne C6 Pont de Pirmil

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Tous les bâtiments universitaires sont couverts par le réseau wi de l’Université de Nantes Campus Lombarderie Résid. Univ. Campus Tertre Site 06 La Bourgeonnière Sciences et techniques Site 07 Lettres, langues, droit, économie, Maison des services universitaires éducation (ESPE), management, Rectorat Rue de la Bourgeonnière sciences humaines et sociales, sport

Arrêt Résid. Univ. Bourgeonnière Les Landes Résid. Univ. Vers Olympe de Gouges Nantes-Nord Résid. Univ. Vers Campus Tertre Arrêt Les Saumonières Freshe Blanc Ligne Express E5 Recteur vers Chantrerie - La Fleuriaye Schmitt Vers Place Morrhonnière (Station Morrhonnière) Résid. Univ. Fresche Blanc Route de la Jonelière Entrée Rue du Recteur Shmitt

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Rue du Fresche Blanc Sites CNAM Résid. Univ. universitaires Wangari Maathai CIO 1 Bât. administratif Nantes Nord Amphis A, B, C, D, E ONISEP Chemin de Launay Violette 2 Bât. enseignement Amphi Pasteur 3 Recherche Physique Cafétéria

Arrêt Pavillons 4 Recherche Géologie Résid. Univ. G. Mollet (1 à 10) 5 TP Zoologie Botanique Launay Violette Rue du Fresche Blanc École Centrale 6 TP Géologie Stadium Métropolitain 7 Serres Pierre Quinon Résid. Univ. 8 Recherche Zoologie Botanique Sites universitaires Alice Milliat École centrale Audencia 9 Recherche Biologie et Physicochimie cellulaire 1 Château du Tertre Place de 10 Recherche Maths Direction de la qualité la Noé Rue de la Noé Arrêt 11 LINA (Laboratoire informatique et du développement durable (DQDD) École centrale Nantes atlantique) Base Sup. de Co. d’aviron 2 Local technique Rue de l’Île d’Yeu 12 TP Chimie 3 Psychologie / Histoire, histoire de l’art 13 TP Physique et archéologie – Bât. Tertre Boulevard Guy Mollet 14 Bât. Enseignement 4 Cafétéria Lettres 15 Bât. Enseignement Informatique CRDP 5 Géographie et aménagement régional (IGARUN) Arrêt 16 Services Techniques Pôle audiovisuel multimédia (PAM) Facultés Rue de la Jonelière Audencia 17 Data Center Entrée 6 BU Lettres, sciences humaines et sociales IFREMER 18 BU Sciences et techniques - STAPS 7 Droit et sciences politiques / IPAG 21 Base d'Aviron 8 Langues et cultures étrangères Chemin de la Censive du Tertre 22 CEISAM Station 9 Institut d’Économie et de Management 23 Comité des personnels (CPUN) Michelet Fac des de Nantes - IAE (IEMN - IAE) – Bât. Erdre Arrêt 25 Centre F. Viète Parc du Facultés Arrêt Sciences 10 BU Droit, économie et gestion Petit-Port Fac de Lettres 26 Bât. Erdre (Enseignement) Arrêt RU Michelet Lombarderie 11 Pôle étudiant Cafétéria 27 ISOMER RU Tertre 12 Lettres et langages – Bât. Censive 28 Amphis F, G, H Beauger RU Cafétéria Entrée 13 Théâtre universitaire Le Rubis 29 Cafétéria Rue de la Haute-Forêt 14 IEMN-IAE / Créactiv – Bât. Petit-Port 30 Imprimerie centrale Michelet Boulevard 31 Institut des Matériaux 15 SUAPS (Service universitaire CROUS Rue Félix Thomas des activités physiques et sportives) 32 Microcaractérisation 16, 17, 18 Granges 1 et 2, vestiaire 34 LINA (Extension en projet) 35 Maison des services universitaires 19, 20 UFR STAPS / Amphithéâtre Orientation - Parcours - Métiers (SUIO) Mission Langues Arrêt 21 ESPE (École supérieure du professorat et de l’éducation) Arrêt Haute-Forêt Boulevard Eugène Orieux Arrêt Fac de Droit Médecine des étudiants (SUMPPS) (Site de Nantes - rue Launay-Violette) Petit-Port Relais Handicap 22 (bât. C0) Formation continue ESPE Médecine du personnel (MPPU) Chemin de la Censive du Tertre Entrée 23 (bât. E0) Administration ESPE (siège académique) Place du 19, 20, 24, 33 Locaux techniques 8 mai 45 Vélocampus Entrée 24 (bât. F0) Sociologie / IRFFLE (Institut de recherche Morrhonnière Résidence et de formation en français langue étrangère) Petit Port universitaire Vers Nantes La Haute-Forêt 25 Accueil site Erdre Tramway - ligne 2 Centre de Loisirs Renovation Work Centre-ville 26 Logements Autobus - ligne 23 Navette + Pavillons (1 à 10) Université de Nantes fluviale Autobus - ligne 70 modernizes its Tertre campus. Tous les bâtiments universitaires Bus - ligne 75 Bd du Petit-Port Tramway - ligne 2 Vers Nantes You will be informed by your faculty which changes sont couverts par le réseau Bus - ligne 25 Bus - ligne 80 Centre-ville wi de l’Université de Nantes Bus - ligne 26 Bus - ligne 86 of classroom may occur during the renovation works. Bus - ligne 66 Ligne express E5 Thank you for your understanding.

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Pôle universitaire Campus La Fleuriaye Site 02 de La Roche-sur-Yon Site 01 IUT de Nantes Centre universitaire départemental IUT de La Roche-sur-Yon, ESPE

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La Fleuriaye

Théâtre de D160 la Fleuriaye Restaurant universitaire La Courtaisière E5 vers Rouxel arrêts Jean Fleuryaie Carquefou Pr ue en Av vers Vers arrêt Cholet IUT Carquefou ESPE

Restaurant vers Bd. G. De erre universitaire Rd Point Centre-ville 9 Napoléon Gare SNCF BU 8 Vendée vers Salles Niort 5 7 ONIRIS sports et École (École vétérinaire) vétérinaire culture 1 Salle de sport 6 Site 05 de La Courtaisière 2 Restaurant 4 universitaire 3 Centre Campus universitaire IUT rue H. Cailler Parc départemental de la La Chantrerie Parc Chantrerie Chantrerie Polytech Nantes Route de Gachet BU Technologies

Sites universitaires École Supérieure Vers du Bois Carquefou Campus La Fleuriaye A 11 Vers 1 IUT de Nantes École de Design Restaurant rue H. Cailler Centre de documentation Angers Paris École des universitaire Campus La Chantrerie Mines Rue C. Pauc 1 Polytech Nantes Bâtiment IRESTE Chantrerie 2 Polytech Nantes grandes écoles

Bâtiment ISITEM Boulevard des Européens 3 BU Technologies Erdre Institut de l’Homme rue F.R. de Chateaubriand et de la Technologie (IHT - Polytech Nantes) La Chantrerie vers 4 Recherche ETMPA (énergie thermique, Parc d’exposition Bus – ligne 7A matériaux et procédés associés) Centre-ville Sites universitaires Gare SNCF des Oudairies Bus – ligne 7B 1 à 4 IUT La Roche-sur-Yon Bus – ligne F Ligne Express E5 5 Salles sports (SUAPS) et culture Bus – ligne H Autobus - ligne 75 E5 vers Tertre 6 à 8 Centre universitaire départemental Autobus - ligne 95 Fac de Droit C6 vers Foch Bibliothèque universitaire Chronobus - ligne C6 75 vers Facultés et Place du Cirque 9 ESPE (École supérieure du professorat Tous les bâtiments universitaires Tous les bâtiments universitaires Vers Rennes Centre hospitalier sont couverts par le réseau sont couverts par le réseau et de l’éducation) - Site La Roche-sur-Yon Saint-Nazaire Vers Beaujoire de La Roche-sur-Yon wifi de l’Université de Nantes wi de l’Université de Nantes A 11

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CITÉ SANITAIRE DE SAINT NAZAIRE Pôle universitaire rue A. Einstein Site 09 de Saint-Nazaire IUT de Saint-Nazaire Centre universitaire Gavy-Océanis

Restaurant et cité universitaires rue Pierre-Marie Juret Heinlex 14 Heinlex 15 5

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IUT de 8 1a rue Michel Ange Saint-Nazaire vers 11 Centre-ville 13 Gare SNCF 17 7 10 6 4 16 2 12 3 Bd Pierre Charpak

vers Centre-ville Gare SNCF vers Centre-ville Avenue de Gavy-Océanis Gare SNCF Saint-Nazaire 18 Bd de l’Université Centre universitaire Gavy-Océanis Centre de Recherche Bibliothèque universitaire et de Transfert Polytech Nantes de Technologies (CRTT) Route de St-Marc 19 CLINIQUE DE L’EUROPE Layout Office of Communications 20 International Relations Office Plateforme R&D Algosolis Photos credits

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