Frankreich - France
France was one of the founding fathers of European integration as the continent sought to rebuild after the devastation of World War II. France's colonial past is a major contributing factor in the presence of a richly diverse multicultural population. It is home to more than five million people of Arab and African descent. It has a number of territories overseas which, together with mainland France and Corsica, go to make up the 26 regions which the country comprises. It is further divided into 100 departments, four of which - French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique and Réunion - are geographically distant from Europe. Government in France is known for its high degree of centralization but in March 2003 parliament approved amendments to the constitution allowing for the devolution of quite wide-ranging powers to the regions and departments. In the light of low election turnout, the move was widely seen as a bid to re-engage in the political process French people disillusioned by the ubiquitous influence of what is often perceived as the Paris elite. France has produced some of the continent's most influential writers and thinkers from Descartes and Pascal in the 17th century, through Rousseau and Voltaire in the 18th, Baudelaire and Flaubert in the 19th to Sartre and Camus in the 20th. In the last two centuries it has given the art world the works of Renoir, Monet, Cezanne, Gauguin, Matisse and Braque, to name but a few. It is also famous for its strong culinary tradition. France produces more than 250 cheeses and some of the world's best-loved wines.
Partner Universities
The School of Business and Economics has the following Partner Universities as part of the ERASMUS Program:
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2. École Normale Supérieure de Cachan 4. Université Toulouse 1 Science Sociales |
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Semester Dates in France: Vary between schools and may be subject to change. Please refer to the University's website to find more detailed information.
Accommodation Aid - Good to know: When living and studying in France as an exchange student, you can apply for financial accommodation support by the French government, at the CAF.
For help with housing and other tips:
You can also contact your local CROUS for additional help.
ESCP Europe Paris
ESCP-Campus in Paris
ESCP EUROPE has a “Grande Ecole” status in France. The French “Grandes Ecoles” system is based on a network of reputable engineering, business and general studies schools which date back to the 19th century. More than two-thirds of the managers of the top 100 French companies are alumni of the “Grandes Ecoles”. The “Grandes Ecoles” system and prestige are an integral part of French culture. They are small in size, have solid financial backing, are highly selective and provide high quality education. Exchange students enter during the second or third (and final) year of the Grande Ecole. At the end of the third year of the Grande Ecole, degree students obtain the Master in Management degree.
Established in 1819, the world’s first business school, ESCP Europe was founded by a group of economic scholars and businessmen. The international scope of ESCP Europe has been visible since its early age. Already the class of 1824 counted 30% of international students with 15 different nationalities, amongst them seven Spanish, five Brazilians, five Dutch, four Germans, and two Americans. The Paris campus is located in the centre of Paris, in the 11th “arrondissement”.
(Source: University Website, 03.04.2012)
Semester Dates
- Fall Term: early September - late December (Christmas), exams included
- Spring Term: mid-January - end of April, exams included
The Academic Calender may be subject to change. Please check on the website.
International Office
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Contact for Incomings: Mr. Pierre-André RICHER
- +33 1 49 23 20 20
- pricher@escpeurope.eu
The International Office offers an Orientation Week at the start of the semester, as well as a Tandem/Buddy Program.
Language Courses
There is a weekly Frensh course that is free of charge.
Courses
Languages of Instruction are Frensh and English. A regular workload would be between 25 and 30 ECTS. Please note that exchange students study on the Paris campus and will attend the graduate courses of the Master in Management (Grande Ecole). Classes are a lot smaller than at Humboldt. Typically, they focus more on project work, presentations and active participation.
Housing
ESCP EUROPE has no accommodation on-campus. Here are some ways to get accommodation:
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School agreement with a student residence called “Le Vivaldi”
- 25 - 35 minutes away by metro or direct bus
- Rent: about 713 euros for a 20 sq meter studio, 597 euros for a 19 sq meter studette (find more information in the Fact Sheet 2012/13)
- Apply for accommodation at the Cité Universitaire Internationale: www.ciup.fr
- Look for a private flat (be aware it is very difficult to find a flat in Paris for a short term rental!)
- Check for accommodation ads published on the school intranet
Cost of Living
- Transport: 60.40 € per month (“Navigo pass” for the metro, buses, RER within Paris)
- Health insurance: 203 € (once per academic year)
- Accommodation: Between 600 € and 1000 € per month (depending on the choice of accommodation for a single occupancy)
- Food: around 300 € (Meals at the school canteen cost around 70 € per month)
- Mobile phone: around 40 € for a monthly contract
Further Information
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Student Experience Reports from former Outgoing Exchange Students
- Fact Sheets, Welcome Letters, Guides for international students and more
École Normale Supérieure de Cachan
Spots available for Bachelor, Master and PhD
The Ecole normale supérieure de Cachan (the ENS Cachan), a prestigious public institution of higher education and research founded in 1912, is one of the major French Grandes Écoles, which are considered the pinnacle of French higher education. With its multidisciplinary departments and their associated research laboratories, the ENS Cachan provides its students with a high-level cultural and scientific training. The background they acquire in this favourable intellectual and cultural environment allows them to embrace promising and exciting careers in keeping with their personal interests and ambitions.
(Source: http://www.ens-cachan.fr/version-anglaise/about-the-ens-cachan/,03.04.2012)
Semester Dates
- Fall Term: September - January
- Spring Term: February - June
International Office
- www.sri.ens-cachan.fr
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Contact for incoming students: Aurore Patey
Courses
The language of instruction at Cachan is French. Classes are a lot smaller than at Humboldt. Typically, they focus more on project work, presentations and active participation. For information on courses, http://www.ens-cachan.fr see -> Education. You can find access to academic department websites there; programme and course descriptions are available there. For further academic or research information and selection of courses, students must contact the department/laboratory.
There is a cooperation with the Sorbonne, which usually offers classes in English also. You may take classes there through that cooperation.
Housing
Further Information
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Student Experience Reports from former Outgoing Exchange Students
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Fact Sheets, Welcome Letters, Guides for international students and more
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Cachan Campus |
Cachan Campus |
Cachan Stadtzentrum |
Université Paris Dauphine
Dauphine is unique in the world of French universities. It is specialized in the Organization and Decision Sciences. Their mission is to educate future generations of executives, entrepreneurs, leaders and scholars to be both experts in their fields and socially responsible, cultured, open-minded members of the community. The faculty is internationally esteemed and award-winning. They are respected for their academic excellence and recognized for the quality of our research in the organization and decision sciences. Their close ties to the business world ensure that Dauphine students are prepared for their professional future and that our programs and curriculum keep pace with an ever-evolving economic landscape. In 2009, Dauphine became the first French university to obtain the EQUIS accreditation from the European Foundation for Management Development, in recognition of academic excellence and committed global perspective. Equal opportunity and diversity are a top priority for recruiting students, faculty and staff.
(Source: http://www.dauphine.fr/en/universite.html, 09.04.2012)
Semester Dates
The academic calendar of Paris Dauphine will change from September 2012. Please note the new information:
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Classes in French:
- Bachelor studies in Business, Economics: September 24, 2012 to January 20,2013 (exams included) and January 14,2013 to May 19, 2013 (exams included)
- Master studies in Business, Economics : September 17, 2012 to December 23, 2012 (exams included) and January 7, 2013 to April 28, 2013 (exams included)
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Classes in English and French as a foreign language courses (FLE) organized by the International Office
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French Intensive seminar
- 1st Semester: September 5, 2012 to September 14, 2012
- 2nd semester : January 8, 2013 to January 12, 2013
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Courses in English and FLE courses
- 1st Semester: September 24, 2012 to December 23,2013 (exams included)
- 2nd semester : January 21, 2013 to April 28, 2013 (exams included)
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French Intensive seminar
(May be subject to changes; make sure to double check online)
International Office
- Website: www.sri.dauphine.fr
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Contact for incoming students: Samiha Cherdouh
- samiha.cherdouh@dauphine.fr or mobilite1@dauphine.fr
- Tel: +33 144054618
The International Office offers an Orientation Week and Buddy Programm to help provide all the information you need and help you with integration.
Language Courses
There are language courses before and during the semester. They are organized through the International Office. For more information check their website.
Courses
The main language of instruction is French. There may be some courses in English available to you. You may choose any of the courses offered at Paris Dauphine you with to take. This means that Bachelor students may also take Master level courses. You are also free to take classes at other faculties.
- To check out courses offered, see www.dauphine.fr/en/international/coming-to-dauphine.html and select -> Courses offered or -> Courses in English respectively.
- To see which areas of study Dauphine offers, see here or go to http://www.dauphine.fr -> Formations et diplômes -> Choisir une formation -> Formation iniciale
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Courses in English can be found here http://www.dauphine.fr/en/inte
rnational-office/coming-to- dauphine-for-exchange-student/ courses-offered-schedules-and- calendars/courses-in-english. html
Housing
There is a limited number of rooms available. You have to apply online. Find more information here: www.sri.dauphine.fr -> Housing
Cost of Living
- Accommodation in a student residence : from 250€ (double) to 500€ (one room
- apartment)
- Private housing : from 500 to 1000 €
- Food : 2.90 € per meal in the students’ restaurants on campus
- Books and class materials : 50€
- Public transport: 31.95 Euros per month for students with ‘Imagine R’ ticket. Otherwise 56.60€. The Imagine R card is only available for students staying one academic year.
Typical prices for everyday goods:
- Baguette: from 0,85€
- Croissant: 0,90€
- A cup of coffee: 2.50€
- Sandwich: around 3 €
- Menu at a restaurant: between 9 and 15 €
- Newspaper; 1,20€
Further Information
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Student Experience Reports from former Outgoing Exchange Students
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Fact Sheets, Welcome Letters, Guides for international students and more
- Guide for Exchange Students 2011
Université de Toulouse
Université Toulouse 1 Science Sociales
Spots available for Bachelor, Master and PhD
Toulouse 1 University Capitole was the second university created in France in 1229. It is located in the heart of the city. There are more than 100 000 students living in Toulouse, making it the second largest student city after Paris and creating a young atmosphere. The Université des Sciences Sociales contains law, economy and management, as well as communication and political sciences.
Semester Dates
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Fall Term: early September - mid Janauary
- Exams: January
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Spring Term: mid January - mid April
- Exams: Until May
International Office
- http://www.univ-tlse1.fr -> International or click here
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Agnes Tersou: echanges@univ-tlse1.fr
The International Office offers Tandem Programmes.
Courses
For a list of courses, click here or see www.univ-tlse1.fr -> Europe et International -> Etudier à UT1 -> Programmes d'échange -> Choix des cours
Housing
http://garant.univ-toulouse.fr/
www.univ-tlse1.fr -> International -> Incoming Students -> Information sur le logement or see Toulouse Housing.
Further Information
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Student Experience Reports from former Outgoing Exchange Students
- Info Sheet 2010/11
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Fact Sheets, Welcome Letters, Guides for international students and more
- Information on Toulouse Housing
Reims Management School
Located in the heart of the Champagne capital of the world, 45 minutes by high speed train (TGV) from Paris, Reims Management School has been in existence since the creation of the Grande Ecole program (Master of Science in Management) in 1928. The school has grown to be a school of approximately 4,400 students with approximately 90 permanent faculty members and over 200 visiting professors. Constantly striving for excellence, RMS is accredited by the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) since 2000 and by the Association of MBAs (AMBA) since 2006. The school obtained in 2010 the renowned American accreditation, Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Hence RMS belongs to the small number of schools worldwide to be triple accredited at an international level. RMS is a French business school with a strong international focus, with 25% of the student body being international.
Founded in 1928, the Ecole Supérieure de Commerce de Reims’ mission is to train high-qualified students to practice management responsibilities which will lead them to top most management positions in international organisations. The Ecole Supérieure de Commerce de Reims is rated among the top six Grandes Ecoles specialising in management in France.
Semester Dates
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Fall Term: September - end of December (Christmas)
24 ECTS possible + optional additional session in January for max 6 ECTS -
Spring Term: January - June
30 ECTS possible
International Office
(= International Relations Office IRO)
- Website: http://www.reims-ms.fr/fr/international
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Coordinator for incoming students: Lydie Kopezun
- +33 (0)3 26 77 46 10
- lydie.kopezun@reims-ms.fr
The International Office offers mandatory Orientation Days before the start of each Semester (1 and a half days in September and 1 day in January, including a visit to local champagne cellar).
They also offer a buddy program, pairing you with a local French student, who can help you with day to day issues or help integrate you into French culture.
Furthermore, Le Bureau de l’International (BDI) helps to welcome and to integrate international students into the school the French culture. They provide help with administration and accommodation.
- E-Mail: bdi.mixshake@gmail.com
Courses
Reims Managment School only offers courses in Management (no Economics courses!). They specialize in the fields of Finance, Marketing, and Luxury Management/Marketing.
Language:
Courses are taught in English (with the possibility to participate in some French lectures if you have at least B2 French). Note: Knowledge of the French language is not a prerequisite!
Free French classes are offered to international students for both beginners and advanced speakers. These course take place during the free period every Thursday afternoon.
Course Format:
As with most MBA style programs, attendance is mandatory and final grades are based on class participation, group work, individual participation, presentations, and a final exam. Class sizes are usually between 35 and 40 students.
The semester format dictates taking only one course at a time and each semester breaks up into 3-week sessions. Students have to option to either:
- Take one 6 ECTS course with 45 contact hours over the three week period. The exam takes place on the last day of the course.
- Select two smaller courses consisting of 3 ECTS each. In this format, each course lasts for only one week with 27 contact hours. Exams take place on the last day of the course. Since this option only accounts for two of the three week period, the final week is free time!
Classes take place Mon - Fri from 9:00 - 12:00 and Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri from 13:00 to 16:00.
For a sample of the Master level courses offered, you can reference this sample from Spring 2013.
Bachelor courses offered from February to June 2013 can be found via http://www.reims-ms.fr/en/international/bacheprog.php
Bachelor students from Humboldt in their third semester can participate in the Bachelor program offered at Reims and may only go abroad for the Spring term. Master students as well as third year Bachelor students should participate in the Master courses and are free to go abroad either for the Fall or Spring semesters.
Housing
On-campus housing is guaranteed to students who apply on time (as of November 2012, students could expect to pay 250-450€/month). The IRO also provides assistance to students in finding accommodation on or off campus. For information on accommodation, see http://www.reims-ms.fr/fr/groupe/infos_logement.php.
The French government offers a housing stipend of around 30€/ month. To claim this grant you will need to bring a notarized copy of your translated birth certificate with you to France.
Further Information
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Student Experience Reports from former Outgoing Exchange Students
- International Students Survival Guide 2011
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Fact Sheets, Welcome Letters, Guides for international students and more
Ecole Supérieure de Commerce de Grenoble (ESC)
Based in Grenoble, the French capital of the Alps and of innovation, Grenoble Ecole de Management has developed a unique expertise in Technology Management and Innovation. Grenoble Ecole de Management holds the triple crown of business accreditations that distinguish the world's leading business schools. ESC achieved the 7th place in the 2010 French Business Schools ranking (February 2010), including 3rd best school in Entrepreneurship, 2nd best school in Marketing, 6th best school in Finance, 3rd best school internationally and 3rd best school in Research.
Located in the Rhône-Alpes region (southeast France), second economic region in France after Paris, Grenoble has been called the Silicon Valley of the Alps and is very attractive for international companies looking for the right place to set up. Grenoble and the Isère county have a strategic location within Europe. The Grenoble area offers a wide range of economic activities based on a close collaboration between innovating companies (particularly in the IT sector) and research centers :
World leaders present in the IT sector : Hewlett Packard, Bull, St Microelectronics, Rank Xerox Research Center, Cap Gemini...
Grenoble is a young, cosmopolitan and dynamic town which offers an exceptional quality of life to its 450 000 inhabitants, 55 000 of whom are students !
Lastly, Grenoble offers a life style of rare quality. The surrounding mountains do not only provide beautiful scenery but also exciting sport activities including skiing (Rhône-Alpes has the most extensive ski-resorts in the world and is the only region in the world which has hosted 3 Winter Olympics !), hiking, moutaineering, gliding, flying, etc. Water sports are also available thanks to 7 nearby lakes and rivers...
Semester Dates
Vary between programmes. Typically:
- Fall Term: September - January
- Spring Term: January - May
International Office
- Contact for incomint students: Celine David
- Website for exchange students: www.ggsb.com/studentlife
You can also find information on other clubs and associations for international students there (select -> School's Associations). For Students Associations www.assoces.com.
Language Courses
Find out about French courses on the Website of the International Office by selecting -> Learn French
- Contact: Carole Gally carole.gally@grenoble-em.com
Courses
Courses are offered at undergraduate and graduate levels. Languages of instruction vary as there are French, English or trilingual tracks.
- For language requirements according to tracks, see Fact Sheet 2012
- To see the different tracks offered and find out about courses, see here
- Pdf-File showing the 11 different programmes for exchange students
Cost of Living
Monthly expenses are estimated to add up to around 800- 1500 Euro. For a detailed budget, see www.ggsb.com/studentlife -> Information Package. Make sure to check out the university's scholarship programme.
Further Information
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Student Experience Reports from former Outgoing Exchange Students
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Fact Sheets, Welcome Letters, Guides for international students and more
- General Information in German
- Exchange Programmes for International Students
Ecole Supérieure de Commerce de Montpellier
BWL only!
The Montpellier Business School is the only Group Grande Ecole of Management of the Languedoc-Roussillon region, Member of the Conférence des Grandes Ecoles. The mission of the Group Sup de Co Montpellier is to train students who desire to become socially responsible managers, endowed with a strong entrepreneurial spirit and able to adapt quickly to their professional context, whether it be local, national or international.
Through its various programmes, the Group Sup de Co Montpellier educates each year more than 2400 students, sends annually 600 students abroad on academic exchange programmes, and welcomes 250 students coming from 137 partner universities representing 34 states. It graduates 560 students per year, of which 80% are recruited before obtaining the diploma.Since 1897, GSCM – Montpellier Business School has run top level training courses anchored in a tradition of quality and innovation, with a strong international focus. Each year it trains more than 6000 people in the various business managerial functions.
Update: In the 2012 Financial Times Ranking of the best Business Schools worldwide, the ESC Montpellier enters at position 49 in the general ranking and takes the 13th place in a specific ranking, dealing with internationalization.
(Source: www.supdeco-montpellier.com/en/gscm_montpellier_business_school, 11.04.2012, http://ranginks.ft.com/businessschoolrankings/masters-in-management-2012, 01.10.2012)
Semester Dates
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Fall Term: early October - early February
- Exams: end of January/early February
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Spring Term: February - late May
- Exams: late May
International Office
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Inglebert Virginie
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+ 33 46 7 10 25 44
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The International Office offers an orientaton week at the start of the semester (OLE!).
Language Courses
There will be a free French class before and during the semester.
Courses
Languages of instruction are English and French. You can take courses in Business Administration and Management Science.
Housing
The university does not provide help in finding accommodation. However, they will provide some information and websites that will help you search for a room. You can find some information on the faculty's website under -> Living in Montpellier or ->Vire à Montpellier. You can also consult the CROUS: www.crous-montpellier.fr -> Logement
Cost of Living
According to the unversity, approximate cost of living is 750 - 800 Euros.
Further Information
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Student Experience Reports from former Outgoing Exchange Students
École Nationale de la Statistique et de l'Analyse de l'Information (ENSAI)
ENSAI university has a very strong quantitative orientation. We recommend that only those students apply who have a solid background in Mathematics!
In addition to Erasmus there is also a double degree program opportunity offered between the Economics Faculty of the HU and the ENSAI.
Further Information
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Fact Sheets, Welcome Letters, Guides for international students and more
- Student Experience Reports from former Outgoing Exchange Students
- And consult http://ensae.wiwi.hu-berlin.de/
École Nationale de la Statistique et de l'Administration Économique (ENSAE)
ENSAE university has a very strong quantitative orientation. We recommend that only those students apply who have a solid background in Mathematics!
In addition to Erasmus there is also a double degree program opportunity offered between the Economics Faculty of the HU and the ENSAE.
Further Information
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Student Experience Reports from former Outgoing Exchange Students
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Fact Sheets, Welcome Letters, Guides for international students and more
- http://ensae.wiwi.hu-berlin.de
