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Founded in 1875, the Catholic University of Paris (Institut Catholique de Paris - ICP) is the inheritor of the Medieval Liberal Arts Colleges and lies in the tradition of the , the oldest academic institution in France. ICP is renowned for its excellence in core academic fields such as , and Canon Law that serve as a basis for the development of and Social sciences, where Education, Ethics and Anthropology are well represented. As a non-for-profit Association pursuant to French Law of 1901, recognised as promoting the public interest, its unique Research Unit “Religion, Culture and Society” is fully recognised by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research.

The faculties, schools and institutes of the Catholic University of Paris welcome several hundred students within exchange programmes with partner around the globe.

University Key Facts Campus Paris, France Levels offered Undergraduate and postgraduate Main language of institution French and English Are language classes offered? There is an intensive course: ILCF organises monthly intensive courses in June, July, August, September and January. These courses can lead to a number of ECTS credits but are not included in the exchange agreement and are on a fee-paying basis.

Information for Exchange Applicants ACU Semester 1 dates Spring Semester: January to June ACU Semester 2 dates Fall Semester: September to January ACU students can take subjects They have 6 faculties: from the following faculties • Humanities (English courses available) • Economic and Social Sciences (English courses available) • Education

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• Theological – of Theology and Religious Studies • Philosophy • Canon Law Full-time student load A full-time student load is 25-30 ECTS which is equivalent to a full-time ACU semester load (40cps). How many classes is this? Classes are between 2-7 ECTS. Therefore, students generally complete 4-15 classes a semester.

Useful Information University Webpage https://en.icp.fr/ Exchange Student Page https://en.icp.fr/programs/an-open-institute-to-the- world/exchange-students Course Catalogue/Unit Listing There are only limited classes available in English. They are taught in both the Faculties of Humanities and, Economic and Social Science: https://en.icp.fr/programs/programs-in- english Off-campus housing The university does not have an on-campus residence, but the International Office provides a wide range of off-campus accommodation solutions in Paris, such as student residencies, apartment rentals, rooms in family homes, etc. The office assists students in their search for appropriate long-term accommodation and is happy to answer any queries that students may have prior to their arrival. Cost of Living • Rent: private housing: ± €900 • Rent: student residence: €300 - €500 • Electricity/gas: €20 • Food: €200 • Optional: complementary health insurance: €15 • Internet/cell phone: about €30 • and class materials: €20 • Leisure time: €100, depends on each person • Public transport: 1 métro/bus/RER ticket €1,90 and 10 tickets €16,50

Monthly transportation card (Paris) “Navigo”: €75,00/month (all zones) “Imagine R” YEARLY PASS: €350 (all zones), only for students staying in France for one academic year and under 26. Visa Information It is compulsory for Non-European nationals enrolling for the first time in a French university to obtain a long-term visa for stays of more than 3 months in France. The French consulate will advise you on what you need to do. You can also find information here. Useful Links: • Visas for Australians travelling overseas • France – DFAT • Foreign embassies and consulates in Australia • Smart Traveller

Information correct as of March 2021

Catholic University of Paris France

Information correct as of March 2021