Why choose Université -Saclay? International students within an exchange programme 2020-2021

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WELCOME TO UNIVERSITE PARIS-SACLAY

A few words about Université Paris-Saclay:

It offers a complete and varied range of Bachelor's, Master's and Doctorate degrees, the quality of which is internationally recognised thanks to the reputation of its research and the commitment of its teaching staff. Its constituent faculties and member’s institutions further expand this offer with cutting-edge thematic training in science and engineering, life sciences and health, social sciences and humanities.

With 275 laboratories shared with the CEA, CNRS, IHES, INRAE, INRIA, INSERM, ONERA, Université Paris-Saclay represents 13% of the French research potential.

Located south of Paris, on a vast territory (from Paris to , via Evry and Versailles), Université Paris-Saclay benefits from a strategic geographical and socio-economic position enhanced by its international visibility. Université Paris-Saclay operates on a classified and protected natural site, close to Paris, and at the heart of a particularly dynamic ecosystem. With 65,000 students, 9,000 professors and lecturers, and 11,000 technical and administrative staff, Université Paris-Saclay is a driving force for the development of its territory and one of the top French institutions. Join a French university that is inclusive, demanding, and open to the world!

Key figures 12 Laboratories of excellence, 15,000 Publications per year, 48 Master's degrees 100 Startups, 4,500 PhD Students, 15% of French research, 400 International partnerships

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STUDIES Exchange students

Every year, hundreds of exchange students from all over the world come to Université Paris- Saclay as part of their degree. You may be able to study here through the following programmes: Erasmus+, MICEFA, BCI, TASSEP, or Bilateral agreements.

Academic calendar: Autumn Semester: from September to January Spring Semester: from January to June

Discover our courses: Technological degrees (2 years): https://ecole-universitaire-paris-saclay.fr/dut-deust/ Bachelors: (3 years) https://ecole-universitaire-paris-saclay.fr/licence/ Masters: (4/5 years) https://www.universite-paris-saclay.fr/en/formation/master

Modules are available across many fields:

Faculty of Sciences (Bachelor degree) Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science & Informatics, Mathematics, Physics, Earth Sciences Engineering school Polytech Paris- Information technology, Electronics & robotics, Saclay Material science (mechanics and energy), Photonics & Optronics Faculty of Pharmacy Pharmacy

Faculty of Medicine Medicine

Faculty of Sports Sports and Physical Education

Jean Monnet Faculty Law, Economics, Management

Two year Degrees : - IUT - Mechanical ,Electronic and Electrical - IUT Orsay Engineering Chemistry, Computer Science, - IUT Sceaux Applied Physics and Instrumentation - Management, Business & Commerce

30 Credits ECTS = semester (5/6 months) 60 Credits ECTS = year (10/12 months)

Languages: Université Paris-Saclay encourages specialists of every discipline to study one or more of the 14 foreign languages taught on the various campuses. The study of French includes French as a foreign language, for academic purposes and specific purposes.

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STUDENT LIFE

The Buddy program:

You would you like to be mentored by a student from Université Paris-Saclay .It is a free international mentoring program for international students who have recently arrived in for studies. Thanks to the program, each international student is matched with a local student (buddy), who can support him / her in his / her administrative procedures, show him / her around, share local tips for students and make him / her discover the French way of life.

E-welcome office Paris-Saclay: https://www.universite-paris-saclay.fr/en/campus-life/e-international-welcome-office

Culture The cultural policy of Université Paris-Saclay is focuses on two main fields, scientific culture and artistic culture. Visit: https://www.universite-paris-saclay.fr/vie-de- campus/les-activites-culturelles-luniversite-paris-saclay

Sports Université Paris-Saclay sports center (SUAPS) offers forty activities, whatever your level of experience. Visit: https://www.universite-paris-saclay.fr/en/campus-life/arts- and-sports

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Associations & societies

More than 600 student organizations on your campus! Rich and eclectic, are Student life at Université Paris-Saclay is diverse and rich. It comprises sports associations, art associations, student organizations, culture, and relief organizations, (Building 399, Maison des Paris-Sudiens, Orsay campus). Find the list on: https://www.universite-paris-saclay.fr/vie-de-campus/lieux-de-vie-etudiante

Science Accueil programme: The programme helps PhDs and traineeship students through administrative procedures and to find accommodation or open a bank account. Please click on https://www.science-accueil.org/en/ for further information.

The International Relations Office

Promotes Université Paris-Saclay overseas & implementing the university international policy.

• Helps, reports and guides staff ,signs agreements and partnerships with overseas HEI (higher education institutions); • Liaises with international partners, Campus France, and scholarship providers; • Supports visits to the University by overseas delegations.

Every school and faculty has a member of staff representing the international office.

For general information about our university, please contact our incoming mobility coordinator: [email protected]

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Here is a list of contacts for specific information you may have about our course offer in each Faculty: Faculty E-mail

IUT Cachan Electrical Engineering [email protected] Mechanical engineering Computing for the Industry

IUT Orsay Computer Science, Chemistry, relations.internationales.iut-orsay@universite- Applied physics and Measures paris-saclay.fr

IUT Sceaux Services-relations-internationales.iut- Management, Business & [email protected] Commerce

Polytech Paris-Saclay Information technology, [email protected] Electronics & robotics, Materials science (mechanics and energy), Photonics & Optronics

Faculty Jean Monnet [email protected] Law, Economics and Management

Faculty of Medicine sapandeep.singh@université-paris-saclay.fr

Faculty of Pharmacy International.pharmacie@universite-paris- saclay.fr

Faculty of Sciences [email protected] Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science & Informatics, Mathematics, Physics, Earth Sciences

Faculty of Sports [email protected]

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