INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGES Foreign students guide book 2012/2013 AUSTRALIAN STUDENTS EU/AUSTRALIA JOINT MOBILITY PROJECT (2011/2012/2013) École nationale supérieure d architecture de Toulouse ACADEMIIC YEAR 2012/2013 www.toulouse.archi.fr
Contents 1. Toulouse national school of architecture 1. Organization 4 2. Studies 5 3. International relations 5 4. Location and facilities 6 2. Before leaving 1. How to apply 7 2. How to look for accomodation 8 3. Wich documents to send 9 3. When arriving in Toulouse 1. How to enrol 10 2. How to choose your courses 10 3. How to improve your French 11 4. And during your stay 11 APPENDIX 1.Landmarks 12 2. Up date information 13 3.Teachers 14 4.Useful addresses 15 International exchange students guide-book -19/03/2012 2
Welcome! You have chosen to study at the Toulouse national school of architecture : we are looking forward to welcoming you in our school in Toulouse! You are already enrolled in your home university : you can come and study for one semester and take the exams as requested in our school. This booklet intends to give you all the practical and useful information necessary to prepare your stay in our school. The admission office and international office will do their utmost to help you and study in the best possible conditions. Looking forward to welcoming you soon! Toulouse national school of Architecture International Office Sophie Vialle 83 rue Aristide Maillol BP 10629 31 106 Toulouse cedex 1 e-mail : sophie.vialle@toulouse.archi.fr tél : (+33) 562 11 50 55 fax : (+33) 562 11 50 99 International exchange students guide-book -19/03/2012 3
1.Toulouse national school of architecture 1 Organization Background Since its introduction in 1726, architecture teaching in Toulouse has gone through various stages : it has been in succession a state-owned free school, a Royal Academy of drawing, painting and architecture, a School of arts and industry, a regional school depending on the Higher National School of Fine Arts (ENSBA) in Paris ; in 1968, it obtained some degree of autonomy by becoming a pedagogical unit of architecture (UPA) before gaining today s status as the university Toulouse national school of architecture (ENSA Toulouse). A few figures 850 students 120 first year students (900 applicants) 90 graduated a year 6 post-graduate degrees 54 in-house teachers 70 other people on the teaching staff 35 persons on the administrative and maintenance staff 6 certified research laboratories and teams 35 partner establishments worldwide The main governing bodies : The Board of Directors The Scientific Council The Pedagogical Commissions : CPR (Educational and Research Commission, Internship Commission, NVQ Commission, Orientation Commission The international Exchanges Commission International exchange students guide-book -19/03/2012 4
2 Studies The ENSA Toulouse counts among the 20 French Schools of Architecture under the control of the Ministry of Culture and Communication Architecture and National Heritage Division. The Schools of Architecture joined the European system of university graduation (LMD) last September 2004 which led to some changes in the organization of studies : The new system aims at harmonizing the European degree and grading systems as recommended in the Bologne Statement (signed in 1999) whose goal is to facilitatestudents mobility thanks to a mutual recognition of comparable degrees Studies are organized as follows : - 3 years for the bachelor s degree (180 credits) - 2 additional years to be awarded the degree as an architect (master s) (120 credits) - 3 additional post-graduate years to obtain a PhD. - All the details on the new system, teaching syllabus 2011/2012 and ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) is available on the web site : www.toulouse.archi.fr. 3 International relations The ENSA Toulouse is part of a highly active and attractive regional university network. It boasts a very diversified initial and continuing education syllabus, research activities (1 certified laboratory) and postgraduate degrees in partnership with French and foreign universities. The main objectives of the international office team can be described as follows : - Facilitating students and teachers mobility - Conducting comparative assessments of teaching methods (workshops) - Setting-up international training courses and degrees - Fostering scientific cooperation European partnerships The school has already partnerships with 25 EU and EEA universities and states which have signed an association agreement with the European Union in the framework of the LLP Erasmus programme. Our school has also signed scientific and educational cooperation agreements with other European partners. International exchange students guide-book -19/03/2012 5
A bilateral agreeement with the CREPUQ (Board of University Deans in Quebec) facilitates students exchanges. Moreover, the school counts other privileged partnerships with European countries outside the Erasmus programme, Eastern Europe countries (REA network), Asia (India, Vietnam), Latin America (Brazil, Mexico,Perú). 4 Location and facilities How to get to ENSA Toulouse? The School is located south-west of Toulouse, close to the University Toulouse Le Mirail - Toulouse II. You can reach the school by tube and by bus : By tube to the Arènes station (line A Direction Basso cambo) and then by bus n 14 In both cases, get off at stop J.Sauveur, Avenue Bazerque, cross the street and walk fifty meters. The school is opposite the bus stop. Learning resources The building boasts 4 lecture rooms, 14 workshop rooms, 3 computer rooms, an image and digital data resource centre. Library The library hosts a collection of 13 000 books, a wide selection of French and foreign magazines, students reports and research works on the following topics : architecture, art, building, town-planning,... - Students Clubs and Societies - DEDALE for travelling and conferences - DYNAM EAT for festive events, - Sports associations International exchange students guide-book -19/03/2012 6
2.Before leaving 1 How to apply If you are on an international exchange program Please contact the International Students Office of your home school the year before departure. Your application file will be sent by your home school to our international office prior to June 15th of the year before the school year of departure. The file includes : - the letter written by your home school - an application form to be filled and a photograph - a motivation letter written in French - transcript of records The students participating in an exchange programme : - Enrol and pay school fees in their home school or university. - Enrol at ENSA Toulouse free of charge but must inevitably pay fees ( 203 euros in 2011) for Social Security (health cover) - Benefit from the student s status (access to university restaurants, preferential transport passes, etc ) - Study for European credits awarded by ENSA Toulouse according to the assessment in force at the school. International exchange students guide-book -19/03/2012 7
2 Accomodation All the necessary information is available in the Ariane guide-book on-line at the following address : www.univ-toulouse.fr This guide-book designed and produced jointly by the Toulouse European Network PRES and the CROUS provides valuable information to students intending to come to Toulouse. Two kinds of accommodation are available : - University accommodation. - Private accommodation. University accommodation : The number of rooms granted by the CROUS (regional organization in charge of students accommodation in university halls of residence) to international students is limited. Demand is greater than supply, so we cannot guarantee the accomodation If you desire university accommodation, please send your application to our international officefor 15 th june. We will process your request and give you a definitive answer in july. Beware : The booking of your room will remain valid only one month after the date of expected arrival ; in case of no show at this date, it will be cancelled. your Private accommodation : Private accommodation is more numerous but more expensive. You can choose between several possibilities (self-catering, renting in private houses, host families..) but beware of some companies or agents who request payment for information and please do not make any payment before signing a written contract. You can obtain financial housing benefit (ALS,APL) accessible under certain conditions whatever your nationality by applying to the CAF (Family allowances Bureau www.caf.fr) in Toulouse. International exchange students guide-book -19/03/2012 8
3 Documents to collect We strongly recommend to collect all the necessary administrative documents stated below as soon as you receive the letter of acceptance of ENSA Toulouse and long before you leave. If you are not a EU or EEA citizen, do not forget to ask for a long-stay visa. List of documents : - letter of acceptance by ENSA Toulouse - Student s card of your home school or university or cerficate of payment of enrolment fees - Valid passport or ID card and visa if necessary (students outside EU and EEA) - For students outside EU and EEA : Birth certificate including mother s maiden name, translated into French and certified. - 2 identity photographs - Optional additional insurance policy for repatriation to your home country Medical Insurance and Health Care In France, social security system is compulsory for all students. Affiliation is done when you enrol. National insurance contribution in 2011/2012 : 203 euros Students who do not have European card have to pay insurance fees (yearly amount whatever the date of arrival). Additional and optional insurance The French health and social security system does not refund all the health expenses ; some mutuelles (mutual funds) recommend additional insurance covering extra expenses. Civil liability (mandatory) This insurance is mandatory ; it costs about 15 euros and will paid when enrolling ; it covers civil damage (accident at work, during internship,when travelling to and from school). International exchange students guide-book -19/03/2012 9
3. When arriving in Toulouse 1 How to enrol The calendar joined with the letter of acceptance indicates the days when you can enrol. 7 September ( date to be confirmed) : Erasmus welcome session at 10.30 am 10 to 14 septembre : Enrollment and presentation of the programme Monday 17 septembre : Beginning of courses 2 How to choose your courses You will receive all the necessary documents concerning the classes, programs and university calendar when you arrive for registration. We highly recommend that you attend the class presentation session held during the week preceding the start of classes. Courses are organized on a year basis.you must attend all the classes of a Unité d enseignement. Learning agreement Any exchange program student must sign a contract describing the courses he /she is willing to take in agreement with the home school or university. This contract states the number of credits and the marks given by ENSA Toulouse at the end of the school year. This contract can be modified in some cases (timetable constraints,...) The pedagogical coordinators act as tutors to the students and help them design the final contract to be certified both by the home school or institution and by the ENSA Toulouse and to be completed by october 31st. International exchange students guide-book -19/03/2012 10
ECTS (European Credit Transfert System) Each module corresponds to a certain number of credits including both taught classes and personal work. A semester corresponds to 30 ECTS credits. Academic results The marks and the attendance certificate are given to you in july and also sent to the partner school or university. 3 How to improve your french A good command of French is essential to study in the best possible conditions and score good results without wasting time. You will asked to take a French language assessment test on your arrival. If you need extra tuition, you will be recommended to take the French language courses (free of charge) organized by the Toulouse University Network PRES. 4 During your stay You are kindly requested to give your address and phone number to the international office ; do not forget to indicate any change. Herewith a list of useful addresses before and during your stay in Toulouse. The Toulouse University network PRES organizes a series of trips or visits to places of interest in the region as well as students concerts, outings, etc. especially designed for foreign students in Toulouse. The programme is available at the international office. You are most welcome to ask for further information or detail. International exchange students guide-book -19/03/2012 11
APPENDIX SOME LANDMARKS 2012/2013 Application is sent by your home university to the international students office of ENSA Toulouse You receive the acceptance letter from ENSA T and all the relevant practical information On your arrival, please go to ENSA Toulouse for enrolment procedures Welcoming Session File includes : - marks - motivation letter and cv in French, - application for university residence File includes : - official letter of acceptance at ENSA Toulouse - calendar - ENSA Toulouse guide-book - Ariane guide-book - Tourist information (map, Toulouse guide-book..) For Erasmus students (international exchanges) Curricula presentation session Licence Master1 Master 2 15/06/2012 10/07/2012 From 04/09/2012 Dates to be confirmed 7.09.2012 at 10.30am Administrative enrolment procedure File includes : - Erasmus student s contract student s card of the home university or certificate of payment of school fees in the home university - social security card, blood group, E 128 form or european card valid in all the EU countries - ID card or passport, visas when requested (if you are not a EU citizen) - birth certificate including mother s maiden name translated into French and certified by a certified translator(if you are not a EU citizen) - 3 identity photos - optional additional insurance certificate (for emergency repatriation to your home country), this certificate is not mandatory NB :You will be given a registration certificate on your arrival Please indicate your address in Toulouse to the international office French Language tests 10 to 14/09/2012 september september Beginning of courses 10/09/2012 International exchange students guide-book -19/03/2012 12
UP-DATE INFORMATION 2012/2013 Erasmus incoming students Name and address of our Institution Toulouse national school of Architecture 83 rue Aristide- Maillol BP 10629 31106 Toulouse cedex 1- France Web-site http://www.toulouse.archi.fr Erasmus ID Code F TOULOUS 24 International Office Sophie Vialle Opening hour : every day excepted Wednesday afternoon from 9.00-12.30 13.30-16.00 International Office will be closed from 28/07/08 to 04/09/08 for summer holidays. Telephone (incl.country code) + 33 562 11 50 55 Fax (incl.country code) +33 562 11 50 99 e-mail Academic calendar 2012/2013 (to be confirmed) Academic year : 34 weeks : 2 terms of 17 weeks (including examinations) Deadline : 15 June 2012 Application form with photo must be sent to international Office by post mail to Sophie Vialle Arrival Procedure sophie.vialle@toulouse.archi.fr 1. Term : from 10.09 to 30.01.13 (to confirm) 2. Term : from 25.02 to 06.07.13 (to confirm) Exams : January/June Holidays Christmas : from 21.12 to 06.01.13 Easter : from 21.04 to 6.05.13 (to be confirmed) Application Exchange students must have been selected by their home institution according to the number of places of bilateral agreement. Exchange students preferred with 6 semesters completed at their home institution (180 ECTS achieved Accomodation not provided We strongly recommend to arrive at the very beginning of september (or better in August) to find an accomodation Language courses Without French language skills we cannot guarantee a successful participation in our architecture programme Academic structure You must absolutely attend the first day of classes Note : Classe attendance is obligatory Useful information for incoming students from 4 september 2012 : Getting welcome package at the international Office 7 September at 10.30 : Erasmus Welcome session 10 September : administrative Registration 14 September : administrative registration Curricula presentation (14 to 18.09) 20 september : beginning of lessons All courses are in French. Any student coming to Toulouse school of architecture must have basic knowledge of the French language. Free French language courses for exchanges students offered by PRES Université de Toulouse. More details at your your arrival in Toulouse 5 years The architecture degree is composed by 300 compulsory credits ECTS (60 ECTS per year or 30 ECTS per semester) Maximum one Project course per semester Degree achieved : "Diplôme d état d architecte Program of courses : www.toulouse.archi.fr Refer to PRES Université de Toulouse : www.univtoulouse.fr Pedagogical Tutor Teachers Hors Europe PAYS UNIVERSITE ENSEIGNANT ENSA TOULOUSE Australie RMIT UTS QUT Nadia Sbiti, Juan Carlos-Rojas-Arias Clara Sandrini International exchange students guide-book -19/03/2012 13
Useful addresses OFFICE DE TOURISME Donjon du Capitole 31000 Toulouse Tél : 05 61 23 32 00 www.ot-toulouse.fr PREFECTURE 1 rue St Anne 31000 Toulouse Tél : 05 34 45 34 74 http://www.midi-pyrenees.pref.gouv.fr/ CAISSE D ALLOCATIONS FAMILIALES 24 rue Riquet 31000 Toulouse Tél : 05 61 99 77 00 www.caf.fr GARE ROUTIERE 64 BD Pierre Sémard 31500 Toulouse Tél : 05 61 61 67 67 PHARMACIE DE NUIT 76 allées Jean-Jaurès Tél : 05 61 62 38 05 URGENCES-SAMU Tél :15 URGENCES HOPITAL RANGUEIL Tél : 05 61 32 27 95 POMPIERS Tél : 18 VITTAVI (Mutuelle) 16 rue Riquet Tél : 080 3803 233 MAIRIE Place du Capitole 31000 Toulouse Tél : 05 61 22 29 www.mairie-toulouse.fr CAISSE PRIMAIRE ASSURANCE MALADIE 3 bd Léopold Escande 31093 Toulouse cedex Tél : 05 62 73 80 87 AEROPORT TOULOUSE BLAGNAC Tél : 05 61 42 44 00 www.toulouse.aeroport.fr Navette Aéroport : 05 34 60 64 00 GARE MATABIAU 64 Bvd Pierre Sémard 31500 Toulouse Tél : 08 92 35 35 35 www.sncf.fr Tisseo (Bus-Métro) 7 place Esquirol 31000 Toulouse Tél : 05 61 41 70 70 www.tisseo.fr POLICE SECOURS Commissariat Central- 23 bvd de l embouchure Tél : 05 61 12 77 77 ou 17 URGENCES HOPITAL PURPAN Tél : 05 61 77 20 18 AMBULANCES Tél : 05 61 40 48 98 LMDE (Mutuelle) 96 rue Riquet Tél : 0810 600 601 SOS MEDECINS Tél : 05 61 33 00 00 CNOUS (Centre National des Œuvres Universitaires et Scolaires) : www.cnous.fr CROUS : www.crous-toulouse.com EGIDE : www.egide.asso.fr Campus France : www.campusfrance.org Université de Toulouse : www.univ-toulouse.fr International exchange students guide-book -19/03/2012 14