1. L’Université des Sciences et Technologies de Lille

2. Partnership and University Information Part of the MAUI-Utrecht Network Exchange Program Direct exchange Open only to students from membership institutions Science and technology higher education institute Leading university in the fields of research and training

3. Semester Availability Fall semester- September-December Spring semester- January-May Student orientation 1 week prior to the beginning of the semester Summer courses available

4. Location L’Université des Sciences et Technologies de Lille is located in Villeneuve d’Ascq, France, a suburb of metropolitan Lille Located in northeastern France, close to the Belgian border Villeneuve d’Ascq has a population of 60,000 and attracts more than 50,000 students Directly linked by VAL metro to Lille

5. Villeneuve d’Ascq Lille Métropole Museum of Modern, Contemporary and Outsider Art Asnapio archaeological park Numerous sports associations Consistently ranked the most athletic city in France

6. Lille Weather Moderate oceanic climate Spring (March to May) -Moderate temperatures, 50-60°F Summer (June to August) - Mild temperatures, mid 60s to low 80s, brief rain Fall (September to November) – Mid 60s to mid 50s, little rain Winter (December to February) - January and February are the coldest months in this region, light snowfalls, low 30s to low 40s

7. L’Université des Sciences et Technologies de Lille Campus Student population of roughly 23,000 students with a teaching and research staff of roughly 1,000

8. L’Université des Sciences et Technologies de Lille Campus Layout

9. Areas of Study Biochemistry Biology Business administration Chemistry Computer science Electronics Economics and Social Sciences Geography Mathematics Physics Engineering Agronomy

10. Academic Information Classes offered in English and French Preparatory French language courses for beginners Internships available Part-time jobs allowed Masters programs available

11. Living Arrangements Student residence halls Individual living arrangements with other foreign students Housing application at: http://ci.univ- lille1.fr/english_version/studying_at_lille_1/ac commodation.htm For housing assistance contact: Mrs. Fabienne Dernoncourt, Fabienne.dernoncourt@univ- lille1.fr

12. Cost As part of a direct exchange, tuition and fees are paid directly to your home university (talk to home institution for fees) Estimated costs per month: Housing: 205 € (residence halls) to 550 € (private accommodations) Meals: 3 € per meal Books: 100 € per semester Transportation: 48 €

13. Dates Academic Calendar: Introduction and orientation days for exchange students Introduction day : 8 September Courses of French language: from 5 to 9 September (French test - oral and written : 2 September). Start of Academic Year: 12 September Semester I: from 12 September to 16 December Semester II: from 16 January to 31 May - Christmas Holiday: from 19 December to 3 January - Winter Holiday: from 27 February to 2 March - Spring Holiday: from 23 to 27 April

14. Application Application available at: http://ci.univ- lille1.fr/english_version/studying_at_lille_1/enrolment. htm Deadlines: November 15 for spring semester and June 1 for fall semester Head of International Office: Véronique Level, veronique.level@univ-lille1.fr Contact for Incoming Students: Carole Bourley, carole.bourley@univ-lille1.fr Please check with your home university advisor for deadlines & application procedures for this program.

15. More Information General university website: http://www.univ- lille1.fr/ International office/information web site for incoming students: http://ci.univ- lille1.fr/english_version/index.htm

16. Sources http://ci.univ-lille1.fr/english_version/index.htm http://www.umsl.edu/services/abroad/universities/lille.html http://www.k- state.edu/studyabroad/programs/exchange/france.htm