Study in the French Alps - Solar Energy (in English) - ISEP Exchange
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
• From castles, to vineyards, to beaches, to lavender fields, France is a great country for experiencing stunning scenery and peaceful villages.
• Benefit from life in the French Alps while deepening your understanding of French language and mountain culture in this language and culture intensive program!
• Take in all the region has to offer by participating in the many planned activities and excursions that are available free of charge or at a very low cost through the international student office.
LIFE ABROAD
Enjoy life in a region surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of the Alps and crystal-clear lakes. This is a fantastic location for outdoor adventurers! This program is located on Le Bourget du Lac campus.
LIVE
Live in a university residence hall with a roommate who could be your new best friend. Housing includes a private room and a shared bathroom and kitchen.
DINE
Experience mouth-watering French cuisine by digging into cheese fondue, which the region is known for, or a French pastry to satisfy your sweet tooth. Grocery stores are located close by, and local food markets are abundant for all of your cooking needs. Dig into a picnic lunch in one of the many on-campus green spaces or relax at a quaint cafe serving French delicacies.
EXPERIENCE
Whether you want to ski, snowboard, snowshoe, or stroll through picturesque mountain villages, all the opportunities are right on your doorstep. To help you do so, the university organizes excursions each weekend for free or for a very budget-friendly price. During the semester, you will enjoy a welcome week at the mountain resort and three weeks of vacation so that you will have the chance to travel abroad or continue to explore the region.
EXPLORE
The campus is ideally situated approximately three hours from both Paris and from the Mediterranean coast of France. Lyon, Geneva, and Turin are also nearby larger cities that students can visit with ease. The Savoie region is also centrally located in Europe, so exploring more than just France is very simple.
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.
What We Love About Savoie
The location is superb! There’s nothing better than enjoying a chocolate tarte and an espresso while seated at a café with a view of the Alps. It feels like stepping into a painting or being on the set of a romantic film.
Course Description
This highly specialized Solar Energy Master’s program offers two tracks taught entirely in English and is a great option for qualified Bachelor’s or Master’s students interested in this topic with a background in the following fields of study:
SOLAR ENERGY, LAW, ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT (SOLEM) is recommended for students with a background in economics, management, AES, law, geography, and development.
Please see courses offered by semester under the PROGRAMME tab here.
ENERGY FOR SOLAR BUILDINGS AND CITIES (ESBC) is recommended for students with a background in Engineering, Physics, Sciences and Technologies or equivalent.
Please see courses offered by semester under the PROGRAMME tab here.
In addition, all students will participate in a French as a Foreign Language class to help integrate into life in France more easily.
The Program is structured by semester and students would need to take all courses within the structured semester.
- Odd numbered semesters take place in the Fall (SM7, SM9)
- Even Numbered semesters take place in the Spring (SM8, SM10)
Please Note: It is not possible to cross-register for courses across departments or semesters.
Campus Note
The Le Bourget-Du-Lac Campus is one of three campuses at USMB. It houses the Faculties of Engineering, Sciences, and Technology. It is located about 8km from downtown Chambéry and the main Campus, Jacob-Bellecombette, where the main international office is located.
Academics
Other Academic Conditions
General prerequisites:
- To take courses in the SOLEM program, students must have a sturdy background in one of the following fields of study: economics, management, AES, law, geography, and development.
- To take courses in the ESBC program, students must have a sturdy background in Engineering, Physics, Sciences and Technologies or equivalent.
- Qualified students with a junior academic status while abroad are only eligible to register four classes in semester 7 or semester 8.
- Qualified students in their final year of their bachelor program (seniors) or master's students are eligible to take classes from all semesters (7, 8, 9, & 10).
LANGUAGE
Students should note that, while all course content is offered in English, students should ideally have a working knowledge of the French language in order to navigate daily life in France ISEP recommends at least two semesters of French. If you have less than two semesters of French, make plans to try to learn a little French prior to your departure.
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