UNIVERSITY OF SAVOIE MONT BLANC, CHAMBERY Chambéry France V07/06/17 10:30 Exchanges Portfolio
KEY FACTS Subject Area Tourism & Languages Language Most of the courses are taught in French, a B2 in French is recommended (CEFR Framework), some taught in English. Academic Calendar Semester 1 Mid-September to Mid-December Semester 2 Mid-January to Mid-May Have a look through the module catalogue for modules available to exchange students. Fiancial Support As a UK Erasmus student, you are entitled to receive an Erasmus Grant for your time away at a participating Erasmus institution.
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CHAMBÉRY, FRANCE Chambery is an attractive and lively town in the Savoie department of the Rhone Alps, about 50 kilometres north of Grenoble. The city has a long history linked with that of nearby Italy, and the Dukes of Savoy and Chambery only became a permanent part of France in 1861. In recent years Chambery has had something of a revival and has been tidied up and important institutions such as the Musée des Beaux-Arts have re-opened. It is now bright and colourful and a really pleasant place to spent some time. It also has one of the most inhabited town centres in France - add to that a student population of about 11 000 students and Chambery has a nice lively atmosphere for most of the year. The city has a lot of other squares and streets of interest. From the Place Saint Leger you can explore the many alleys that radiate in all directions, eventually reaching the elegant Rue Croix d Or where you can admire some ancient aristocratic houses, some of which date back to the 16th century. One of these roads is also named after Boigne and contains many elegant shops. Throughout the narrow streets of the old town you will see numerous small architectural features of interest such as ornate doorways and wrought iron balconies. 4 MORE INFO francethisway.com chambery-tourisme.com univ-smb.fr Population 59,500 Currency Euro Time difference GMT+1
UNIVERSITY OF SAVOIE MONT BLANC, CHAMBERY (IAE ANNECY-LE-VIEUX) Université Savoie Mont Blanc With 14 000 students, a rich variety of multidisciplinary education and 19 research laboratories with an international reputation, the Université Savoie Mont Blanc is an establishment on a human scale which combines proximity with its territories, founder membership of the University of Grenoble PRES and a wide perspective on Europe and the world. It offers short courses (university diplomas in technology, university diplomas) and long courses (generalist, specialist or vocational first degrees (licences), masters degrees by research or vocational masters degrees, engineering diplomas and doctorates), in both first level and continuing education, on a sandwich basis or including validation of experience. On its three university campus sites at Annecy-le-Vieux, Le Bourget-du-Lac and Jacob-Bellecombette, it offers particularly attractive living and studying conditions, at the heart of an exceptional environment, between lakes and mountains. univ-smb.fr Guide for International Students 5 University Videos
Erasmus code F CHAMBER01 No of students 14,000 Style of study The Université Savoie Mont Blanc promotes teaching in small groups and the provision of tutorials. Customised and individualised course profiles, crossdisciplinary education with local business links and professional focus. Grade system Grade Scale Description TB 16 to 20 High Honors B 14 to 15,99 Honors AB 12 to 13,99 Pass with Distinction p 10 to 11,99 Pass E below 10 Fail Application Times Please note that you have to apply to the exchange programme in your current year by 20 December. Applications for the host university must be submitted between April and May or September and October (depending on the Trimester), in the year following your initial application. Going abroad in Trimester 1 Going abroad in Trimester 2 Initial Application Form Host University s Form Initial Application Form Host University s Form 20 December (current year) April May (following year) 20 December (current year) September October (following year) 6
ACCOMODATION & LIVING Living Costs The official minimum resource threshold requested by the French authorities is 615 a month. Accommodation CROUS university residences in Chambéry cost from 157 to 425 month including charges. Food 200/month Meal at the university restaurant 3.20 Health insurance Coverage under the French national health insurance scheme (sécurité sociale) costs a minimum of 215 /year. Cinema ticket 8.60 Coffee in a bar 1.50 Bus ticket to Torino (Italy) 30 Train ticket to Lyon 9.50 More on Cost of Living in Chambery Numbeo.com Being registered at the university does not mean you will automatically get an accommodation in a student hall. Students participating in an exchange program may apply for an accommodation in a university residence when you apply to the university (online application). Visit crous-grenoble.fr for the accommodation possibilities in residences for students on the 3 campuses. Whatever the type of accommodation you are going to occupy, an insurance policy for renting a property is obligatory and costs between 30 and 100 per year. Transport As a student, you benefit from reduced rates in most transit agencies in cities. Different types of subscriptions and they can be combined, e.g. subscription of train and bus or inter-city. All amenities are usually within the walking distance, however STAC bus service is also available. 7
CONTACT FOR STUDENTS If you re interested in the programme or you have any queries, please contact the Edinburgh Napier University s Global Mobility team first: studyabroad@napier.ac.uk 0131 455 4574/3412 napier.ac.uk/exchanges UNIVERSITY OF SAVOIE MONT BLANC International Office Route de Saint Cassin BP1104 73011 CHAMBERY Cedex FAX international-chy.iae@univ-smb.fr +33 479 75 85 58 +33 479 75 84 53 8
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