Université de Picardie Jules Verne (UPJV)Amiens, France (pop. 160,000)

Student Enrollment: 23,000www.u-picardie.fr

Language of instruction: French

PROGRAM TYPE / ACADEMICS

CalendarAcademic year: September to MaySemester 1: September to Mid-JanuarySemester 2: Mid-January to late May

Deadline for applicationSemester 1 and full year: June 15thSemester 2 : November 15th

ProgramsFaculties of Economics and Management; Foreign Culture and Language/Communications Research (civilization, English , German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Arabic, Dutch Polish, Hebrew, Chinese) ; History and Geography; Law; Letters; Mathematics and Computer Science; Natural and Applied Sciences (physics, chemistry , biology, physiology); Engineering, Philosophy and Social Sciences (philosophy, psychology, sociology, education science) ; Fine Arts.The UPJV also offers training courses in IUT (University Institute of Technology) and a large number of professional bachelors.

Most of the students in thesis are registered in 2 doctoral schools (Human and social Sciences; Sciences and Health).

ResearchThe university accommodates 34 teams of research and internationally recognized laboratories, among them 4 belongs to CNRS (National Center for Scientific research). Some of these groups of research participate and/or lead large-scale international programs of research.

Language NotesFrench language courses are offered in addition to regular university classes each semester for all levels. Contact hours per week: 5hours/week for 12 weeks.Students usually supplement language study with university courses.

OVERVIEW

Program SnapshotHome of one of the largest 13th century gothic cathedrals in France and among some of the most famous World War I battlefields, Amiens offers a rich cultural life and interesting quartiers for students to explore. Université de Picardie Jules Verne is the ideal university for international students hoping to take French language and culture courses with a few university courses alongside French students.

Located in Amiens, the capital of Picardie, which is located about 80 miles north of Paris (1 hour by train). The city is situated in the heart of Northern Europe, halfway between Paris and Lille, 2 hours from Brussels, 3 from London or Amsterdam and offers many cultural attractions including theaters, film and jazz festivals, mu-seums and libraries. Its proximity to the Channel coast also provides recreatio-nal opportunities.UPJV was founded in 1969 and now enrolls approximately 23,000 students, including 2,000 international students.

CAMPUS LIFE

Housing and MealsStudents are housed in residence halls in s i n g l e - o c c u p a n c y rooms with bathroom facilities and refridge-rator. The students share the same kitchen.

OrientationThe International Office provides aid with registration and everyday life on campus. Student associations organize cultural events to make it easier for eve-ryone to get to know each other and to help foreign students adjust to their new surroundings.

Student ActivitiesInternational students have many opportunities to par-ticipate in extra-curricular activities in different asso-ciation and sports club.The University has a good American football and ice hockey teams which inter-national students can join.Cultural excursions in the region are offered by the international office during the year. Ré

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