General University Information

University Name / Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3
City, State, Country / LYON, FRANCE
University Website / http://www.univ-lyon3.fr/en/
Website for Incoming Exchange Students / http://www.univ-lyon3.fr/en/programmes/exchange-students/
Areas of Strength (Business, Health Science, etc.) / Business, Law, Languages, Arts, Political Sciences, Philiosophy
Size of Institution (Undergraduates, Graduates) / 26700 students : 18600 UG, 8100 Graduates

General Area Information

Population of city and/or surrounding area / 1 million inhabitants with the suburbs, just Lyon 400000
Interesting facts about the city and/or surrounding area / Old City at the UNESCO World Heritage, architecture, history (former capital city of France)

Academic Calendar

Fall/Academic Year / Spring
Application deadline / 30TH April / 31st October
When will the student know of acceptance? / One month and a half after his home university selected him to Lyon 3 / One month and a half after his home university selected him to Lyon 3
Orientation /Arrival dates / Please see attached our academic calendar
Semester dates
Break dates
Are international exchange students able to live in housing during the semester break? / Yes / yes
Exam dates
Additional Notes

Admission

Eligibility requirements (GPA, level, etc.) / Following the requirements of the home university, for DEUF, DEUF B1 is required but B2 is better to study only in French.
What are the language requirements? / DEUF B1 is required, but B2 is better to study only in French.
Required supporting documents for application / Print out registration sheet, one photo, and a copy of the passport
Are application instructions and materials available online (website)? / No, sent by email

Courses

Areas of study open for exchange students / All of them, except Graduate in law.
Areas of study available in English / Business, Law, languages, humanities
Are there areas of study that are not open to UMSL students? / No
What is the minimum required course load / No minimum
Do students register for courses in advance or upon arrival? / For SELF, yes by email, for DEUF, upon arrival
Website for course offerings (both in host language and courses available in English) / DEUF :
http://www.univ-lyon3.fr/en/programmes/exchange-students/
SELF: the link is sent by email only
Additional Notes

Student Activities

Are student activities/clubs open to international exchange students? / YES
Examples of activities/clubs available to international exchange students (if applicable) / International parties, visits of Lyon, buddy system with French students, “Beaujolais nouveau” (visit of cellars), activities of the Lyon America House, conferences, movies, theatre, shows, concerts, music
Are there additional costs associated with student activities? / Following the activity, yes there can be some fees
Are exchange students allowed to work? / Yes 20 hours per week
Is there any type of buddy program available for exchange students? Please provide details and costs, if any. / Yes there is, it’s 2 euros only.
Contact me upon arrival if you want to have a buddy
Are internships available? If so, are they for-credit? / Internships can be found, but a certain French level would be required, no credits for exchange students.

Accommodation

Types of housing / Private studios, rooms with shared bathrooms and kitchens, families
Is there an option to stay with a host family? / Yes
Do students have to apply for housing? / Yes
Housing Application Deadline / The sooner is the better to have the largest choice possible
Is a deposit required and if yes, when and how can this be paid? / Yes, 335 euros of deposit, to be paid when they book online
Are international exchange students required to live on campus? / No
Are international exchange students guaranteed housing upon arrival? / If they book in advance, they should

Finances (based on one semester)

What are the average accommodation costs? / 400 to 750 euros per month
What are the average meal expenses? / 150 to 200 euros per month
Books/Course supplies / Free thanks to our libraries
What sort of additional expenses should a student expect (security deposit, fees, local transportation, etc.)? / Transportation : 32 euros per month, internet and phone : 30 euros per month, mandatory social security (French health insurance) : 215 euros for a semester or a year, visa : 58 euros
Is additional insurance required or can a student use private insurance? What are the costs? / Civil responsibility insurance : 20 euros for a semester or a year
Total estimated cost of attendance (not including tuition) / 4500 euros to 5000 euros for a semester

Contact Person(s)

Incoming Exchange Contact Name / Laetitia Belot
Title / North America Exchange Program Coordinator
Email /
Mailing Address / Service Général des Relations Internationales - Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3 - 6 cours Albert Thomas 69008 LYON FRANCE
Phone and fax / Phone : 0033426318572 – Fax : 0033426318597
Office website / http://www.univ-lyon3.fr/en/programmes/exchange-students/
Outgoing Exchange Contact Name (if different) / same
Title
Email
Mailing Address
Phone and fax
Office website
Director Name / Robert SHERRATT
Title / International Relations Office Chairman
Email /
Phone and Fax / 00334 2631 86 36
Other Contact Persons

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