UNIVERSITY OF FRANCOIS-RABELAIS

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1 UNIVERSITY OF FRANCOIS-RABELAIS Tours France V23/06/17 13:30 Exchanges Portfolio

2 KEY FACTS Subject Area Languages Language Students wishing to study here requira a B2 grade in French, and a strong understanding of English is reccommended. Academic Calendar Semester 1 Semester 2 Early September to Mid-December Early January to Late May Module Catalogue 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 a participating Erasmus institution.

3 CONTENT 4 The City 5 The University 7 Accomodation & Living 8 Contacts 9 Student Experiences

4 TOURS, FRANCE Known for its quiet atmosphere, Tours is a city that really has to be experienced, with its first rate cultural heritage and the added energy of some 40,000 resident students! Attractions in Tours include the well-preserved historic centre (ah, the delightful atmosphere of the famous place Plumereau...), the fine arts museum with its splendid collection, a magnificent cathedral and the basilica that houses the tomb of Saint Martin, the trade guild heritage, superb city parks and gardens, shopping areas, the flavours of the daily markets, covered markets and the flea market, the vivacious gastronomy, a lively guinguette café during the warm season... in short, great experiences are awaiting you in Tours! The culture, gourmet food and natural environment are among the very best to be found anywhere in France, and the city is also the ideal starting point to visit the châteaux and vineyards of the Loire. The friendly people of Tours are always delighted to get the chance to share their way of life with visitors, whether at one of the innumerable markets, cafes, and shopping streets in the city centre, or on the banks of the gorgeous river Loire. With no less than twenty centuries of history behind it, Tours has to be discovered close-up. You can explore on foot, by bike, bicycle taxi or Segway, as well as with the little tourist train and by horse-drawn carriage during holiday periods... whatever suits you best! 4 MORE INFO tours-tourism.co.uk touraineloirevalley.co.uk Population 135,000 Currency Euro Time difference GMT+1

5 UNIVERSITY OF FRANCOIS-RABELAIS Université François-Rabelais The University of Tours is a decisively European university that has established a campaign of actions within the Europe 2020 strategy, aiming to develop smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. Through its higher education and research missions, the University of Tours plays a key role in research, development, and in raising the scientific, cultural and professional capacities of as many individuals as possible. Open to the world, the University of Tours privileges cooperation and exchanges by actively participating in the establishment of the European Higher Education and Research Area that stems from the Bologna Process. A multidisciplinary and health sector public establishment, the university has high potential and assets that ensure it fulfils European higher education and research standards. As an acknowledged leader in its economic, social and cultural environment, the University of Tours is a cutting-edge, innovative establishment promoting humanistic values which are deeply rooted in a region overflowing with history and cultural heritage. Once nominated by your home university, you will spend one semester or one year at the Université François-Rabelais, and you will choose among a wide range of courses. univ-tours.fr Guide for International Students 5 University Videos

6 Erasmus code F TOURS01 No of students 22,00 Style of study Through its higher education and research missions, the University of Tours plays a key role in research, development, and in raising the scientific, cultural and professional capacities of as many individuals as possible. Grade system The grading system is bases on grades ranging from E to TB with P (10) being the pass grade. 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

7 ACCOMMODATION & LIVING Living Costs As for a typical monthly budget, you should anticipate to spend at least on average, which includes rent and cost of transport, food, outings and leisure activities, as well as upkeep costs. You can choose among several types of accommodation: Residence halls (managed by the University Private students residences (not managed by the University Private accommodation (not managed by the University) Community centers (you can find some community centers that are not related to our university. Addresses and contacts can be sent to you by us). Meal in a University canteen Meal at neighborhood restaurant Cinema Ticket 8.70 ( 6.60 with student card) Monthly student bus pass 28 More on Cost of Living in France Numbeo.com Transport To move around Tours, you can take Fil Bleu town buses which run throughout the town and its suburbs. single ticket can be used on all routes and is valid for 1 hour. It costs 1.40 (+0.10 to create the contactless ticket, in 2013/2014) and has to be purchased on the bus. Books of 10 tickets, day passes, weekly or monthly passes are also available. You can also rent a bicycle from Fil Bleu for only 3 / month. You can rent it 3 to 12 months a year and this is cheaper than to buy one yourself. You then have your own ride, but you ll have to leave a deposit. (300 not cashed, by check only) 7

8 CONTACT DETAILS 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 napier.ac.uk/exchanges FRANCOIS RABELAIS UNIVERSITY 8 Direction des Relations Internationales 60, rue du Plat d Etain - B.P Tours Cedex 1 France internat@univ-tours.fr FAX +33(0) (0)

9 STUD ENT EXPERIENCES The Erasmus experience: a unique, incomparable journey. Student Feedback Photos from students 9

10 All images sourced from the university s official website and social media accounts, except where noted otherwise. Notice something that we need to fix or update? Please us studyabroad@napier.ac.uk