Study in France (in English, French) - ISEP Exchange
Located in the Normandy region not far from the D-Day beaches and the English Channel, the Université de Caen offers courses for a full immersion experience or French language and culture courses for international students at the Département de Formations en Langues. Students studying in Caen for a full-year with a high level of French have the opportunity to teach English in local middle or high schools.
Students with a B2 language level can fully immerse themselves in the French language by taking regular university courses in French alongside local students. Students can choose from a variety of fields to design their own schedule. French language courses are also available to students throughout the semester and full year.
ISEP students also have the opportunity to take courses in English at IAE Caen, the UNICAEN graduate School of Business and Management. Students interested in this option can take a full course load in English, or students at the B2 French language level can take a mix of regular university courses in French plus courses in English from the IAE.
HOUSING AND MEALS
ISEP students live in an on-campus residence hall and receive a meal stipend.
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
Information about how to choose your courses as an exchange student can be found here.
Courses in French
Students locate course lists by clicking on the link below:
1. On the Pick Your Courses page (accessed via the below link), select the semester you will attend UNICAEN and your general area of study, and click "Valider."
2. Narrow your search by choosing your area of study, your level of study (Licence = undergraduate), and the language of instruction.
Students can also find a list of all undergraduate programs offered here. Click on the academic programs you're interested in to be taken to the general information page for a particular degree program. The plaquette de présentation document provides more information about courses.
Courses in English
English-taught courses at the first-year Masters level are open to qualified upper-level undergraduate students. Undergraduate students must be in the second semester of their third year or in their fourth year of undergraduate-level studies, meet the course prerequisites, and study the subject at their home university to qualify for this program.
ISEP students can take a full course load in English in the following fields:
Educational Mobility & Tourism (Fall Semester)
Nuclear Physics (Fall Semester)
There are some additional regular university courses taught in English, primarily in the area of English literature and English studies for non-native English learners.
Academics
Other Academic Conditions
Students may only choose courses from up to two different academic departments in order to avoid scheduling conflicts.
The English Language and Literature program is designed for non-native English learners only.
All non-native French speakers must provide a Language Proficiency Report.
Students taking any coursework in French must demonstrate at least a B2 level of French and provide a personal statement in French.
Students are required to have at least an A2 French level to take courses in English. Non-native English speakers must demonstrate an advanced level of English proficiency to attend this program.
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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