Technologies De Lille*

Universite des Sciences et Technologies de Lille* FRANCE

THE UNIVERSITY

Lille1 University is a State University, founded in 1562 by the Spanish. It became French in 1667. Louis PASTEUR was the first Dean of the Science Faculty in 1854. Lille University was, at that time, situated in the town centre. In 1971, the Science Faculty and the different faculties in Lille moved to the new town of Villeneuve d’Ascq.

Lille 1 is one of the leading science universities in France. Here you will be able to learn how to sharpen your critical thinking, a fundamental element in developing knowledge. You will also apprehend how to look at things from a different perspective, both academically and socially. Furthermore, you will become part of a particularly cosmopolitan French population situated less than 300 kilometers from five European countries. Make the most of your stay with us!

THE CITY 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 enables 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 centers, which offer its 43,000 students miscellaneous sporting possibilities. LOCATION Villeneuve d'Ascq, France

GENERAL WEBSITE http://www.univ-lille1.fr/home/

EXCHANGE Lille 1 is one of the best science universities in France. Here you will learn to STUDIES sharpen your critical thinking, a fundamental element in developing knowledge. You will also learn how to look at things from a different perspective, both academically and socially. Furthermore, you will become part of a particularly cosmopolitan French population situated less than 300 kilometers from five European countries. Make the most of your stay.

Areas of Study Biochemistry, Biology, Business administration, Chemistry, Computer science, Electronics, Economics and Social Sciences, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Agronomy.

APPLICATION Complete application form

To apply online you must first create a personal account in which you can make your application, save it and continue to work on it at a later stage if you wish so. Please log in to your personal account, complete the online form and submit your application.

Finalize the application After the application data has been submitted online, please : - print your application (a PDF-Document will be created after the online submission. If you do not have access to a printer at this stage, you can save the file and print your application later). - the printed application form must be signed by you and the coordinator at your institution. - scan your signed application form and all required documents. - send your documents by email to  delphine.himpens@univ- lille1.fr : students from Europe  [email protected] : students from Asia  [email protected] : students from North America and Australia  emeline.marchesse@univ- lille1.fr : students from Latin America

Please note that our office cannot process your application without the required enclosures and signatures. Your application will be examined and if accepted a letter of acceptance will be posted to you.

Enclose required documents (except for double degree Chinese students)

The following documents must be enclosed with your application:  the application form for accommodation if you wish to apply for a room in a student residence,  the Learning Agreement containing your planned course units in our institution. The Learning Agreement may be modified after your arrival and discussion with your academic coordinator. For all questions relating to your Learning Agreement, please contact your faculty coordinator,  the Transcripts of Records obtained in previous years of study.

APPLICATION Fall Semester: February 15th

DEADLINES Spring Semester: September 15th

ACADEMIC CALENDAR Semester I: from 10 September 2012 to 22 December 2012 Semester II: from 7 January 2013 to 29 June 2013

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS The language of instruction for the majority of courses is French. Find all programs: http://www.univ-lille1.fr/etudes/offre-de-formation

HOUSING Our institution offers accommodation in student halls of residence to exchange students coming from our partner institutions. If you would like to apply for accommodation please use the application form for accommodation and the regulations form. Enclose these two forms, completed and signed, to your application form.

Printable version : application for accomodation and Regulations Downloadable version : application for accomodation and Regulations ADDITIONAL Mrs Delphine Himpens INFO Université Lille1 - Service des relations Internationales - Bâtiment A3 - F-59650 Villeneuve d'Ascq Cedex [email protected] - Fax : + 33 3 20 43 40 03

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