Study in France (in English, French) - ISEP Exchange
LIFE ABROAD
Amiens is a young and dynamic city just an hour by train from Paris and know for it’s rich history, including the location where Jules Verne himself found inspiration.
LIVE
Live in the CROUS residence alongside other French and International students. All Exchange students live in a studio room with an attached bathroom. Commuting to campus takes 10-15 minutes walking or by public transportation depending on the faculty where your courses take place.
DINE
Students receive a stipend which can be used to cook meals in the shared kitchens in the student residences, dine at the cafeteria on campus, or occasionally eat out. Don’t pass up the opportunity to try the traditional simple yet delicious, Ficelle picarde or have a Gâteau battu for the afternoon goute!
EXPERIENCE
Take a relaxing boat tour of the Hortillonnages, stroll through the old town shopping district, or explore one of the festive markets throughout your semester.
THRIVE
Make new friends by enrolling in the Buddy System and get paired with a local French student. Join one of the many events hosted by the international office. Share your culture by tutoring a local student in your native language.
All ISEP students have the opportunity to teach English at local high schools and assist professors at the Center of Foreign Languages on campus. This is an excellent way for students to become integrated into the French education system! Students can even earn ECTS credits for their volunteer work.
SCHOLARSHIP
This program qualifies for the ISEP French and German Language Annette Kade Fund Scholarship. The scholarship awards $500 - $1,500 USD to students who are from a U.S. institution and studying French or German language in Austria, France, Germany, Reunion Island, or Switzerland. Learn more here!
Course Description
Students attending UPJV can mix and match courses from all departments. Looking to take French language and culture, Drawing in French, and a Marketing course in English? UPJV might be a great fit for you!
Full time students should enroll in about 24-30 ECTS per semester. This often amounts to 6-10 classes. To determine how these credits convert at your home institution, please contact your home university coordinator.
If you use financial assistance, please speak with your home coordinator to understand your academic obligations and the requirements for using financial assistance.
Study French as a Foreign Language (FLE)
All students are highly encouraged to enroll in the French Language and Culture Course appropriate for students with B1-C1 language levels. This course is designed for international students to improve their French abilities and learn more about French culture. Upon completion, students will earn 8 ECTS.
Students can earn an additional 3-4 ECTS for French as a Foreign language through an independent study hosted by the Maison des Langues using their Passeport des Langues program.
Study University Courses in French
Use this tool to help determine what courses you want to study in French at UPJV.
Already know what you’d like to study? Look for courses in your field of study using the course catalog here.
Sample courses include:
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Social Sciences |
French Literature |
Political Science |
Visual and Performing Arts |
History |
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Classes sociales et inégalités |
Littérature française |
Sociologie politique |
Histoire du théâtre |
Histoire ancienne |
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Philosophie morale et politique |
Littérature générale et comparée |
Politiques publiques |
Histoire du cinéma |
Histoire médiévale |
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Anthropologie et globalisation |
Langues, littératures, civilisations anciennes |
Politique internationale et Europe |
Analyse filmique |
Histoire contemporaine |
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Sociologie de la famille |
Sciences du langage |
Parcours administration publique |
Arts et technologies |
Histoire moderne |
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Dynamiques des populations |
Approche linguistique et littéraire du picard |
Droit public |
Bande déssinée |
Migrations et diasporas |
Study University Courses in English
English-taught courses can be found in this catalog. Please keep in mind students cannot exclusively take courses in English. If taking all your classes in French seems daunting, combine your studies in French with a few English taught courses.
Some faculties offer a variety of courses in English such as those in the fields of English as a foreign language, International Management, Business Management Marketing, Law, and Education. Students can also choose English taught courses such as:
- Materials for Energy Storage and Conversion (for advanced students in the fall semester only)
- Agrosciences, environment, landscape, territories and forests (for advanced students in the fall semester only)
- Cartooning and Graphic Novels (Undergraduate)
- History of Modern Art (Masters)
- Introduction To Modern Economics (Undergraduate)
Academics
Other Academic Conditions
Typical Academic Calendar
- Fall (SM1): 1st week of September – 2nd week of January
- Spring (SM2): 1st week of January – 1st week of June
Departure Notes
Students must get permission from their host coordinator and individual professors to take exams early/leave early; exam schedules are not published until just before the end of the semester.
PASSPORT: All students must have a valid passport to participate in this program. If you do not have a valid passport, we suggest you start the application process as soon as possible.
VISA/RESIDENCE PERMIT: Most students attending this program will be required to obtain a visa/residence permit. For more information on the process and estimated cost, please review the ISEP Country Handbook here.
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