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Exchange students’ handbook 2020-2021 willkommen добро пожаловать benvenuto 환영 bienvenida ﺗ ر ﺣ ﯾ بbem-vindo selamat datang 歡迎 Welcome to the Université Le Havre Normandie Bienvenue à l’université Le Havre Normandie
Transcript of Exchange students’ handbook 2020-2021
Exchange students’ handbook2020-2021
willkommen добро пожаловать benvenuto 환영 bienvenida
بیحرت bem-vindo selamat datang歡迎
Welcome to the Université Le Havre Normandie
Bienvenue à l’université Le Havre Normandie
Welcome toUniversité Le Havre Normandie !
It is most likely that you had neverheard about the city of Le Havrebefore. Today, however, you are goingto unpack your suitcases and settledown for a semester, a year or evenmore, who knows…I hope you are ready to discover theFrench culture and lifestyle, far fromclichés and stereotypes. You will seethat we do not often eat snails, carrybaguettes under our arms or wearberets.You will very soon meet the otherinternational students of theuniversity. As you will all be livingsimilar experiences, you will have a lotto share. To help you know each otherbetter, we will organise events andactivities. You will also have to takesome time to visit the city and theuniversity so that you feel good, bothin your academic and personal life, andof course to do so we will help you!Le Havre is a port city located in theNorth-West of France. It was the 500th
anniversary of the city in 2017. It isclassified as belonging to the world’sheritage due to its architecture and itsport is the second biggest in France forthe amount of trade exchange.However, all students who have spenta semester in Le Havre will tell you thatit is much more than that. Le Havre is acity which deserves to be discovered, avery multicultural city with advantagesnot always visible at first sight. So youwill have to explore, wander, enjoy…
The vice-president’sgreetings
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See you soon,
Michaël Hauchecorne
With 8000 students on three sites, ouruniversity is of a medium size. We also like tosay it is of human size as is a small towncompared to a big city. Here, it is easy to findyour way, get to know other students,professors or administration workers of thedifferent departments.
Our university offers a wide range of studyprograms, that can be divided around four mainareas:Arts, Literature, LanguagesLaw, Economics, ManagementSocial Sciences and HumanitiesSciences, Technology, Health
Every faculty and institute has internationalstudent coordinators who will be here to helpyou in every field of study. They will guide youand will assist you in the selection and follow upof your courses.We also have different departments that will bepleased to receive you, such as the sportsdepartment, the cultural department and manyothers. Indeed, the International Office and itsteam, Karine, Martine, Nathalie, Sandrine,Aliona and Elisabeth are already waiting foryou. They will be here throughout your stay toguide you and to help you settle in Le Havre,organise your studies and facilitate youreveryday life.
Check List
Before your arrival :
q Read the accommodation check list and make sure you follow all the instructions (p. 33)
q Inform the International Office (SRI) about your day and time of arrival at Le Havre train station via
email ([email protected]) at least three days in advance.
q Inform your student tutor if there are any changes and contact him/her as soon as you arrive in
France.
q If you do not have an international bank card, take enough cash with you in order to cover your first
expenses. (The opening of a bank account can take from one to two weeks)
q Prepare the following original documents, you will need them. Don’t forget to make copies and
keep them separately.
- for all international students:
q Valid ID card and/or passport
q 5 passport photographs
q Your learning agreement : it must be signed by your home University. Your transcript of records will be prepared on the
basis of this contract.
- For UE studentsq European insurance card valid for the whole duration of the stay
- For non-UE students:
q Visa and “OFII” document given to you with your visa (if necessary)
q Birth certificate translated into French
- For students not registered in their home university
q Copy of your last completed degree.
At your arrival in Le Havre (with the help of a student tutor)
q Go to the International Office the day of your arrival or on the next day in order to enroll to Université Le Havre
Normandie. Warning : Due to reinforced security measures, it is not allowed to bring any luggage to the university.
Before leaving Le Havre
q Make sure all the details on your learning agreement are correct.
q Make an appointment with the SRI two weeks before leaving Le Havre to check your learning agreement before
establishing the transcript of records. If you took any specific exam (oral, redaction or a dissertation), it is essential to
mention it to us.
q Close your bank account, cancel all your contracts ( mobile phone…)
q Follow all instructions on the accommodation check list
To ensure a comfortable and pleasantstay at Université Le Havre Normandie,here is the list of things you must remember:
*********************************The vice-president greetings
3*********************************Check List
4*********************************The International Relations Office (SRI)
6 - 7*********************************Welcome to Le Havre
- The city of Le Havre- The climate- Le Havre- Directions to Le Havre
8 - 9*********************************The higher education system in France
10 - 11*********************************Université Le Havre Normandie
- Directions to the university- The university and its components- The courses offer- Université Le Havre Normandie and the international
12 -19*********************************Welcome to Université Le Havre Normandie- The International student tutors- The integration program- Get your resident permit- Get your student card (enrolment process)
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*********************************Studying at Université Le Havre Normandie
- Courses registration- Choose your courses- French as a foreign language (FLE) validated with credits ECTS - Take your exams- Get your transcript of records
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Everyday life
- Living costs- The university restaurants- Mobile phone- Accommodation in France and in Le Havre- Health insurance- University services
- Preventive Medicine Service- Student Disability Service- The University Library- The cultural service- SUAPS (Sports)- SUIO (career guidance and
integration)- Local transport
28 - 41*********************************Emergency numbers
42*********************************Useful addresses
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*********************************Most frequent acronyms
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Contents
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The International Relations Office
(SRI)Opening hours for students
In September :
9am to 12:30pm1:30pm to 5pm(from Monday to Friday)
Rest of the year:
Monday 9am to 12:15pmTuesday 12:15pm to 5pmWednesday 9am to 12:15pmThursday 9am to 5pm
Location of the OfficeE007Faculty of InternationalAffairs building, entrancehall, ground floor
Contact
Phone+33 (0)2 32 74 42 88 +33 (0)2 32 74 44 39 [email protected]
FacebookUniv Le Havre International
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Dear students,
The Head of the International Office and her teamwelcome you at Université Le Havre Normandie. Thishandbook was designed to help you prepare your stayin France and at the University. It will help you discoveryour new study environment. You will find usefulinformation about the university, the terms andconditions of your exchange and student life in LeHavre. The International office’s team is here towelcome you and answer your questions all trough theyear.
The International Office (SRI) is here:
v To help you prepare your academic stay before your arrival in Le Havre.
v To put you in touch with a student tutor.v To organise your pick-up at the train station of le
Havre.v To give you useful advice and help you get around
at the beginning of your stay.v To organise a welcome programme and facilitate
your integration.v To make sure all of your administrative procedures
are done properly. v To organise cultural activities and excursions
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Head of the International OfficeManagement of cooperation agreementsErasmus+ Institutional [email protected]: +33 (0)2 32 74 42 26
Martine Currie
International Projects Outgoing mobility outside of [email protected]:+33 (0)2 32 74 44 39
Aliona Balanel
Incoming exchange students [email protected]@univ-lehavre.frPhone: +33 (0)2 32 74 49 83
Karine Bruban
Financial managementOutgoing Mobility [email protected]: +33 (0)2 32 74 44 37
Nathalie Normand
Outgoing mobility of students and staff within [email protected]: +33 (0)2 32 74 42 27
Contact persons
SRI (International Relation Office)
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Elisabeth Bellanger
Reception and orientation of studentsAdministrative support for [email protected]él +33 (0)2 32 74 42 88
The city of Le HavreThe city of Le Havre is organised around thecoastline that borders it. This location led thecity to become a dynamic economic centrewith many port and industrial activities. Thetradition of hospitality of its people, pleasantliving conditions and a diverse offer ofcultural and physical activities make it anattractive place to live.
As a seaside resort bordered with a beautifulpebble beach, Le Havre has a promenade onits seafront which is a friendly place wherethe people of Le Havre love to meet for arun, to do rollerblade, to ride a bike, to strollor to sit down at the terrace of a café facingthe sea. The city centre – rebuilt by AugustePerret after the Second World War bombings– has been listed as a UNESCO world heritagesite in July 2005. It brings together publicgardens, stores and old districts, everythingbuilt with a unique architectural style.
As a sport city, Le Havre offers numeroussports facilities which make its football,basketball and handball teams to play atnational level. There are a lot of water sportsactivities such as rowing, sailing, windsurfing,diving and more.
Le Havre is also a cultural city. There is a wildrange of cultural activities and theprogramme is bold. A lot of cultural outingsare proposed by theatres, concert venue,and art and history museums.
Le Havre is located at the heart of Normandy.You should not hesitate to move away fromthe city to discover this green regionsurrounded by impressive limestone cliffs, tohave a walk, to visit its castles and abbeys…
ClimateClimate in the Normandy region is quiteunpredictable due to its location near thesea-side. Temperatures can change rapidlyfrom one day to another. Days without windare rare. Winters are usually mild (5 – 10°Cfrom November to January, snowfalls beingrare), summers are pleasant (20 – 25°C). Theaverage temperature in September is about15°C. You will need to bring warm clothes forthe winter seasons (coat, hat, scarf).
Find out more:www.ville-lehavre.fr
Le Havre 2017 – 500 years of historyOn October 8th, 1517, king Francis I of Francesigned the founding charter for the port ofLe Havre, a city which was to become moreand more important during the upcomingcenturies. In 2017, the city celebrated its500th anniversary and offered exceptionalexperiences during the summertime of2017. To mention only two events that tookplace in the summer 2017, works of art wereinstalled across the city, 500 passengersembarked from Le Havre for a legendary andnonstop crossing to New York.
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Find out more:http://www.seine-maritime-tourisme.com/fr/je-decouvre/10-lieux-incontournables/le-havre/le-havre-2017-500ans.phphttp://www.uneteauhavre2017.fr/fr
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Directions to Le Havre
If you arrive by plane, your best option is tochoose one of the Parisian airports: RoissyCharles De Gaulle or Orly.You can also choose to arrive at Beauvais (low-cost flights airport).
By train from Paris airports:
From the airport you need to get to the railwaystation Paris – St Lazare and take a train to LeHavre (terminus of the train, travel time 2h,prices between 15 – 30 €).
From Roissy Charles de Gaulle airport:Take a Roissy Bus to Opéra station.Then , walk to St Lazare station (5 to 10 min).OrTake the RER B, direction “Denfert Rochereau”and get off at “Châtelet les Halles”.Take metro line 14 to Gare St Lazare.Travel time: about 1 hour – Price: about 12 €
From Orly airportTake an Orlyval metro line, get off at “Anthony”.Take the RER B, direction “Aéroport Charles deGaulle” and get off at “Châtelet les Halles”.Take the metro line 14 to Gare St Lazare.OrTake an Orly bus and get off at “DenfertRochereau”.Take metro line 4 direction “Porte deClignancourt” and get off at “Châtelet les Halles”.Take metro line 14 to Gare St Lazare.Travel time: about 1 hour – Price: about 12 €
From Beauvais airport :You can take a bus to Paris “Porte Maillot”.Then you need to take a metro line 1, direction “Château de Vincennes” and get off at “ChampsElysées-Clémenceau.” Then take the metro line
13, direction “Saint Denis Université” and get off at Saint Lazare. Travel time: about 2 hours– Price: about 18€
By bus from Paris:
Flixbus:Departure from Charles de Gaulle airport (Gare routière Terminal 3) or from “Porte Maillot” bus station or from “quai de Bercy” bus station (3 departures per day)Travel time: about 2h30 – Price: from 9 € (online reservation)
Blablabus:Departure from Bercy bus station (city centre) or La Défense bus station (3 departures per day)Travel time: 2 – 4 hours – Price: from 9 € (online reservation)
By car:A well-developed road network (motorways A29 and A 13) allows you to reach Le Havre andits university very easily.
Car-sharing:www.blablacar.frPrice about 15 € - Travel time: about 2h
Find out more:
Information on Paris airport: http://www.aeroportsdeparis.fr/ADP/fr-FR/Passagers/ Paris metro network: http://www.ratp.info/orienter/cv/carteparis.phpTrains: http://www.voyages-sncf.comLong distance bus services: https://www.flixbus.fr/ ou http://fr.ouibus.com/fr, https://www.isilines.fr/Carsharing: https://www.blablacar.fr/ 9
Outline of the higher education system in France
The higher education system in France
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Every level of the degree is obtained by acquiring a certain number of ECTS credits (EuropeanCredit Transfer System): 180 ECTS for the Licence grade (6 semesters of studies), 120 ECTS forthe Master grade (4 semesters of studies), 180 ECTS and the redaction of a thesis for theDoctorate grade (6 semesters of studies). This corresponds to 60 ECTS per year and 30 persemester.
The number of ECTS credits of each subject corresponds to the amount of work the studentmust provide.
• Universities offer traditional higher education study courses (Licence, Master, Doctorate) andtechnical education (Diplôme Universitaire de Technologie (DUT)). DUTs are two-years studycourses offered by the University Institutes of Technology (IUT)
• “Grandes Ecoles” and other specialised higher education schools
The French higher education system includes different types of educational Institutions which canbe public or private:
Level of studiy SemesterDoctorate D3
Health studies
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D2 1413
D1 1211
Master (300 ECTS)
M2Engineering
studies(300 ECTS)
Preparatory cycle 1
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M1 8Preparatory cycle 2 7
Licence (180 ECTS)
L3 Professional Licence
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Engineering cycle 2
L2 DUT(2 years)
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BACCALAUREAT (secondary education)
Like more than 50 other European countries, France adopted theBologna Declaration in 1999, which started the construction of the European HigherEducation Area. The system is based on 3 grade: Licence, Master, Doctorate (LMD).
Understanding the abbreviations
UE – Unité d’enseignement(teaching unit)UL – Unité libre*(optional teaching unit)CM – Cours magistral (lecture)TD – Travaux dirigés (tutorial class)TP – Travaux pratiques(practical work/projects)L1,L2,3 – Licence year 1, 2, 3
*2nd semester only
M1,M2 – Master year 1, 2D1,D2,D3 – Doctorate year 1, 2 , 3DUT – Diplôme Universitaire de Technologie (UniversityDiploma of Technology)Licence Pro - Licence Professionnelle (Professional Bachelor
Academic calendar
Academic year
Ø 1st semester (autumn):September to mid-January
Ø 2nd semester (spring) : mid-January to end of June except in Master, end of August to mid-September
University holidays
All Saints holidays:From October 24th, 2020 to November 1st , 2020Christmas holidays:From December 19th , 2020 to January 3rd, 2021Winter holidays:From February 27th , 2020 to March 7th , 2021 Spring holidays:From April 24h, 2020 to May 9th , 2021
Public holidays 2020-21
November 1st: All Saints DayNovember 11th: Armistice 1918December 25th: ChristmasJanuary 1st: New Year’s DayApril 5th : Easter MondayMay 1st: Labour DayMay 8th: Victory 1945May 13th: Ascension DayMay 24th : White MondayJuly 14th: France’s national holidayAugust 15th: Assumption
Exam periodsIn general, an exam period is held at the end of each semester. Re-sits may be organised in order to retake failed exams. Dates and time as well as all examination procedures are determined by each department.
Université Le Havre Normandie organises its studycourses in accordance with the L M D system: Licence –Master – Doctorate, as laid out in the BolognaDeclaration.
At the University faculties (UFR)
The first/undergraduate (Licence) degree correspondsto 180 ECTS credits for a study period of 6 semester.The second/graduate degree (Master) corresponds to120 ECTS credits for a study period of 4 semester.The third/postgraduate degree (Doctorate)corresponds to 180 ECTS credits and the elaboration ofa thesis (6 semester).
At the IUT
The University Institute of Technology offers 2-yearsvocational programs also called University Diploma ofTechnology (DUT).The IUT also offers professional bachelor programs (3rd
year only ) including a work placement in a company.
At the ISEL (Higher Institute of Logistic Studies)
The Higher Institute of Logistic Studies is anengineering school offering a specialised degree inlogistics. The 5-year study program is divided into twophases: a 2-year preparatory phase followed by a 3-year specialization in engineering.
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… and in Université Le Havre Normandie
Key figures
8 000 students (2016/17)
20 %international students
6 % of French students go abroad
300 researchers and researching teachers
230 PhD students
33 % scholarship students
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35 thesis or HDR per year
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Université Le Havre Normandie
How to get to the university
Leaving the main train station, turn right(principal entrance) and follow “Cours de laRépublique” along the tramway for 500 m.Then turn right to “rue Philippe Lebon”.Université Le Havre Normandie is locatedon your left-hand side. The InternationalOffice is located in the entrance hall of theFaculty of International Affairs (groundfloor).
Université Le Havre Normandie and itscomponents
Université Le Havre Normandie includes 5 components:
v Teaching and Research Unit (UFR) ofSciences and Technology (ST)
v Teaching and Research Unit (UFR) of Artsand Humanities (LSH)
v Faculty of International Affairs (AI)v University Institute of Technology (IUT)v Higher Institute of Logistic (ISEL)
Université Le Havre Normandie has 3 sites :
v Lebon site – located in the lower town> Presidency, main administrative office> UFR of Science and Technology (ST)> UFR of Arts and Humanities (LSH)> Faculty of International Affairs (AI)> Research laboratories> University library (BU)> Student’s house (cultural service,
OISEAU, SUAPS, and of the student administration)> International Office
Find out more:https://www.univ-lehavre.fr/
Université Le Havre Normandie
v Frissard site – located in the lower town
> IUT> ISEL> Research laboratory
v Caucriauville site – located in the uppertown
> IUT, main site
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See detailed maps on the following page
Itinerary Lebon site – Frissard site
Itinerary Lebon campus – Caucriauville Site
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In the University faculties (UFR)
Faculté des Affaires Internationales
Undergraduate/Licences> Licence A.E.S. > Licence Droit > Licence Droit bilingue> Licence Economie Gestion > Licence 3 Economie-Gestion "Bilingue anglais, Marketing" > Licence Anglais
Professional Bachelor/Licences> LPRO Logistique et Assurance, Droit des Transports
Graduate/Masters> Master LLCE – ANGLAIS> Master MEEF – ANGLAIS> Master Analyse De Projets et Evaluation des Politiques Publiques> Master Modélisation Microéconomique> Master Carrières Judiciaires> Master Collectivités Territoriales> Master Droit de la Mer et des ActivitésPortuaires> Master Droit International des Affaires> Master Droit et Administration des Organisations Publiques> Master MI - Achats internationaux> Master MI - Echanges avec l’Amérique latine> Master MI - Echanges avec l’Asie> Master MI - Logistique et Transports Internationaux> Master MI - Marketing International> Master MI - Recherche et Conseil
UFR of Arts and Humanities
Undergraduate/Licences> Licence Géographie et Aménagement> Licence Histoire> Licence Lettres> Licence Sociologie
Professional Bachelor/Licences> LPRO Animateur technique de bassinversant
Masters> Master Lettres et création littéraire> Master Histoire, Géographie, Sociologie> Master Géographie Aménagement> Master MEEF Professeur des Ecoles> Master Ville : habitat, logement, service> Master Ingénierie touristique et culturelle
UFR of Science and Technology
Undegraduate/Licences> Licence Sciences de la Vie > Licence Chimie> Licence Mathématiques> Licence Informatique > Licence PSI - Génie Civil > Licence PSI - Génie Electrique et Systèmes de Commande> Licence PSI - Génie Mécanique> Licence PSI - Ingénierie de la Maintenance Appliquée aux SystèmesIndustriels> Licence PSI - Physique, Ondes et Signaux
Professional Bachelor/Licences> LPRO Expérimentateur du Végétal> LPRO Formulation Cosmétique> LPRO Formulation et DéveloppementIndustriel de Produits Alimentaires> LPRO Systèmes à Energies Renouvelables et Alternatives
Study courses(academic year 2018-2019)
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This is an overview of the study programs offered by Université Le Havre Normandie. You can find details of each study courses on our webpage:
https://www.univ-lehavre.fr/spip.php?rubrique71
Masters> Master Arômes, Parfums, Cosmétiques> Master Recherche Chimie> Master Chimie et physico-chimie du médicament> Master Polymères et surface> Master Electronique et Ondes> Master Systèmes Energétiques Electriques> Master Sûreté de Fonctionnement des Systèmes Industriels> Master Actuariat et IngénierieMathématique en Finance et Assurance> Master Mathématiques et Informatique des Systèmes complexes et distribués> Master MEEF Technoscientifique> Master BTP - Diagnostic et Réhabilitationdes Architectures du Quotidien> Master BTP - Energétique du Bâtiment> Master BTP - Génie Civil et Environnement> Master BTP - Génie Portuaire et Côtier> Master BTP - Renewable Energy in Civil Engineering> Master Sciences des Matériaux> Master Energie, Fluides, Environnement> Master Risques Environnementaux et Industriels
At the IUT
Undergraduate (2 years)University Diploma of Technology (DUT)> DUT Carrières Sociales> DUT Génie Civil> DUT Génie Electrique et Informatique Industrielle> DUT Génie Mécanique et Productique> DUT Gestion des Entreprises et des Administrations> DUT Gestion Logistique et Transport> DUT Hygiène Sécurité Environnement> DUT Information Communication> DUT Informatique> DUT Techniques de Commercialisation
Professional Bachelor/Licences> LPRO Stratégie et Supports de Communication> LPRO Commerce et Vente Appliqués à l’Industrie> LPRO Concepteur en Installations Industrielles> LPRO Conception et Commercialisation de Produits Touristiques> LPRO Conduite et Gestion de Projets BTP> LPRO Finances et Normes ComptablesInternationales> LPRO Gestion des Operations Logistiques et Industrielles> LPRO Gestion des RisquesEnvironnementaux Sante-Sécurité enEntreprise et Radioprotection> LPRO Inspection de Sites Industriels> LPRO Machines Tournantes Sous Pression> LPRO Maintenance et Exploitation des Equipements dans les Energies Renouvelables> LPRO Maintenance Industrielle Suretédes Process> LPRO Rémunération et Emploi> LPRO Rudologie, Gestion et Traitementdes Déchets> LPRO Supervision des Installations Industrielles> LPRO Systèmes d’Information et de Communication sur Internet
At the ISEL
> Diplôme d’ingénieur en logistique
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Université Le Havre Normandie and the international
An international approach to teaching and Research is apriority for Université Le Havre Normandie. Ourinternationalisation strategy is focused on students’exchanges and foreign language teaching.
In 2008, Université Le Havre Nomandie received theEuropean language label, awarded by the EuropeanCommission.
As part of its innovative, interdisciplinary and vocationalstudy courses, Université Le Havre Normandie encouragesthe learning of one or two foreign languages among twelvelanguages available: Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Japanese,Malay Indonesian, Russian, Portuguese, Italian, German,Spanish and English. All of these languages – exceptGerman, Spanish and English – are taught from beginner toadvanced level and are open to both local and foreignstudents.
In cooperation with academic members (teachers andresearchers), the International Office has establishedinternational agreements with European and non-Europeanuniversities, aiming to promote staff and student mobility.Participating in one of the European or internationalexchange programmes allows our students to acquire aninternational experience and thus enrich their universityeducation. Every year, the university welcomes about 120international students within the framework of ourinternational agreements. Likewise, around 270 students ofUniversité Le Havre Normandie go abroad each year in ourpartner universities. About 80 students do work placementsin a company abroad.
Exchange students in Le Havre come from Europeancountries (about 90 ERASMUS partner agreements), butalso from more distant destinations such as India, China,Madagascar, Argentina, Colombia, Kazakhstan, within theframework of bilateral agreements.
The exchange programmes of Université Le HavreNormandie are based on a quality policy of greeting andintegration carried out in cooperation with the differentinstitutes, the vice-president in charge of student affairs, thecity of Le Havre, the CROUS, the social security services andthe French immigration services (sous-prefecture du Havre,OFII, CLAT) for residence permits.
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Université Le Havre Normandie welcomes youInternational student tutors
The International Office has established apersonalised student tutor system for each ofthe international students. Each year,“international students tutor” are recruited tohelp students to prepare their stay and toorganise their arrival in Le Havre and at theuniversity. The tutors are French students orforeign students who have themselves beenabroad for a study period.
The SRI will give you the name and contactdetails of your personal tutor in July. You cancontact your tutor via email or social mediaduring the summer if you need help organisingyour arrival in Le Havre or have any questions.
The “student tutor” is there to help you beforeyour stay and to help you organise your daily lifeonce you arrive. His/her work is complementaryto the one of the SRI team in charge of yourwelcoming. His/her principal missions are:
v To pick you at Le Havre train stationv To take you to your accommodation.v To help you with all the administrative
procedures (enrolment in university,insurance, bank account, visa…).
v To help you manage your timetable (rooms,amphitheatre, noticeboard, etc.).
v To present the different university services toyou (university restaurant, sports service,cultural service, university library, etc.).
Please note:
v The International Office can only receive international students from Monday to Friday, from 9am to 5pm during September. Starting from October you will have to respect the office hours on display.
v The student residence hall (CROUS) only accepts arrival from Monday to Friday before 4pm. If you are planning to arrive in Le Havre after 4pm, please inform the International Office a few days in advance, so that your student tutor can pick the keys of your university residence room for you.
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The orientation programme
At the beginning of each semester(September and January) anintensive course in French as aforeign language (FLE) is offered toall international students to helpthem settle in. This course consistsof French language classes, as wellof activities organised by theteachers of FLE and the SRI team(welcome cocktails, guided tour ofthe city of Le Havre, excursions inthe region of Normandy, etc.).
We strongly recommend you toattend this French course, which isfree of charge. For the fall semesterof 2020 the course will start onTuesday September 1st. The exactdates and timetable will beavailable at the International Officeupon arrival.
Duration of the program
- September (S1) from 50 to 60hours- January (S2) from 20 to 30 hours(to be confirmed)
French course
The French course is proposed toexchange students all throughoutthe university year in each Facultyand Institute. There are threelevels: beginner, intermediate andadvanced (French superiorlanguage). Upon successful examsthere will be 5 ECTS creditsvalidated per semester.
The timetable and the courseprogramme are available at the SRIor at the FLE secretary’s office.
Activities
Throughout the year, the SRIorganises different events forinternational students: Salsa,bowling, festive meetings, etc.)..This year the SRI is going towelcome a German volunteer whowill contribute to the activitiesorganisation.
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Get your residence permit
Students from the following countries do not need a residence permit to study in France:- Member states of the European Union,- Member states of the European Economic Area: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland
Most students from countries outside the European Union have to go online to the Frenchimmigration authorities (OFII) site :
https://administration-etrangers-en-france.interieur.gouv.fr/particuliers/#/
Here is a list of the documents needed to register your visa ( VLA-TS) online:
- You visa number- The start and end dates of validity of your visa- The reference which appears on your visa- Proof of residence in Le Havre (tenancy agreement, electricity bill, etc.)- your date of entry into France
You will also have to pay the first issue tax online, if needed.Once you have paid the tax, your visa will be validated and you will have todownload your confirmation document, proving that you have done completedthe process online. It is important that you keep this confirmation.
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Some students from countries outside the European Union do not need a residence permit.You will find this information on your entry visa.
Before arrival
• Prepare your documents: - one passport photograph- ID card or passport with student visa if necessary- European health insurance card (for EU students)
SRI
• Fill out the enrolment documents with a student tutor and bring along all the necessary documents as well as the authorisation to enroll at Université Le Havre Normandie delivered by the International Office
• The International Office will give you a registration certificate and an appointment in order to enroll at the admissions department (MDE)
MDE
• Go to the MDE with all your registration documents at the exact time of your appointment (if you are late, it will cancel your appointment).A student tutor will be with you during the whole process.• You will receive your enrolment certificate•You then apply online to get your student card Léocarte ( the connexion instructions are on your enrolment certficate)
SRI• Go back to the International Office with your enrolment certificate in order to
make copies, which you will need later (for accommodation, bank account, mobile phone, etc.)
Please note:As a general rule, students arriving at Université Le Havre Normandie within an exchangeprogramme for the first time, do not pay tuition fees in France.
With your student card you will have access to all Universityservices (restaurants, library, sports activities). You will also beable to benefit from student offers in your leisure time (theater,cinema, etc.) everywhere in France and sometimes even inEurope.
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Course registration(inscription pédagogique)
- Students taking à la carte coursesYou have to do your course registration atthe beginning of the semester after yourfinal selection of courses. This processconcerns the TD (tutorial classes)registration – if needed – and examregistration.
As you have courses from different diplomas,your courses could be attached to differentsecretary’s offices. You have to know whichof each of your courses are attached towhich diploma, and introduce yourself toeach secretary’s offices. Make sure to knowthe name of each of your professors as well.
- Students majoring in one diplomaAt the beginning of the semester, introduceyourself to the secretary’s office affiliated toyour diploma. You will only have onereferent secretary.
If you study at the IUT or the ISEL, you willmeet a teacher in charge of welcoming theexchange students, this teacher will guideyou with the procedures you have to follow.
Attention:Timetables may change during the semester.Each department posts the latest timetableson their notice boards.
Location of department offices(Lebon site)
LSH department’s officeInternational Affairs buildingZone C, ground floor, office C004
PIM department’s officeInternational Affairs buildingZone B, ground floor, office B008
AES department’s officeInternational Affairs buildingZone E, first floor, office E122
Eco-Gestion department’s officeInternational Affairs buildingZone E, first floor, office E120
Law department’s officeInternational Affairs buildingZone E, first floor, office E106
English department’s officeInternational Affairs buildingZone E, first floor, office E109
Science and Technology department’s officeScience and Technology buildingZone E, first floor, office E103.
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Elaborate your timetable
Université Le Havre Normandie uses an onlinetool for timetable management(Hyperplanning), which is integrated in thedigital working environment (ENT) and allstudents have access to it.
A training unit about the functions of thedigital working environment and theelaboration of a timetable with Hyperplanningwill be offered by the SRI at the beginning ofthe semester. You will receive your personaluser identification (user name and password),allowing you to access your account once youare enrolled at the University.
Choose your courses
Exchange students may choose theircourses as follows:1) à la carte (Erasmus+, ISEP, bilateralagreements)2) within a double diploma programme
(Oldenburg, Hanse Law School,Budapest)3) within a full degree programme(some bilateral agreements)
Most exchange students will, however,choose their courses à la carte (fromdifferent programmes and years) andwill have to fill out a learningagreement (contrat d’études). Thisdocument is very important and has tobe validated and signed by both thestudent coordinator at your homeUniversity and at Université Le HavreNormandie and also by you.
Fill out your learning agreement(contrat d’études)
The learning agreement must be filledin and signed before you leave yourcountry. It can be modified at thebeginning of the semester in case thereis a problem with the timetable forexample.
For the students coming within theErasmus+ framework, changes have tobe small. The students’ contract musthave 30 ECTS credits per semester.
- Choose your courses according to yourcurriculum at your home university.Your can choose courses from differentlevels (L1, L2, L3 or Master courses) andgo to several classes before you makeyour final choice.
- List the courses you have chosen. Foreach course, please specify the exacttitle and the number of ECTS credits.
- If you come from a non-EU country, your homeUniversity may have different requirements. The finalchoice of your courses and the amount of ECTS creditsmust be validated by the student coordinator of yourhome University.
- Have your learning agreement validated and signed.Warning: any modifications must be validated by bothof your student coordinators.
- Give a copy of your final learning agreement to thesecretary’s office and to the International Office andkeep the original yourself. Your home University mightask for it when you are back.
If you are enrolled in a double diploma programme ora full degree programme, you will have to take allcourses of your respective programme. Please ask formore information at your department's secretaryoffice. Warning: the student coordinators listed aboveare not responsible for students taking a full degreeprogramme. Please, make an appointment with thehead teacher of your programme.
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IUT Basilia Marchandise-Ruiz [email protected]
LSH Elisabeth Robert Barzman [email protected]
STNicholas Josephs nicholas.josephs@univ-
lehavre.frISEL Nicolas Barubé nicolas.barube@univ-
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PIM : Nathalie Aubourg [email protected]
Law : Baptiste Allard [email protected]
Anglais : Dominique Smith [email protected]
AES-Eco-G : Zouhair Ait Benhamou [email protected]
Double diploma with Budapest Business School: Valerie Courel
LIST OF STUDENT COORDINATORS AT UNIVERSITE LE HAVRE NORMANDIE (exchange student)
French as a foreign language validated by ECTS
Level - Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced (French superior language)French course Different levelsECTS Credits 5 per semesterCourse French language: 1 h 30 per week
French culture: 1 h 30 per weekExamination Continuous assessment, compulsory
attendanceFrench language:Mastery of the oral language in its different registers and improvement of writing skillsv Rapid and well-structured acquisition of the French grammar thanks to a wide range
of different exercises at different levels, from simple sentences to the most complexgrammatical structures
v Audio-visual documents and strong focus on spoken language (from businesslanguage to colloquial language or slang)
v Written and oral exercises about everyday life situations (formal and informalsituations such as meetings, job interviews, free time activities, business dinners,going out with friends, etc.)
French culture:Introduction to French and francophone culture and society.v Overview of French history, geography , economy and politics in order to help
students understand French culture, traditions and recent developments of Frenchsociety
v Regular use of media (newspaper, TV, etc).v Regional and national culture (arts, cinema, gastronomy, etc.)
Different groups will be created depending on the students’ needs and preferences.Some examples of specialised courses are: Professional French tutorial (writing aresume and cover letter in French, finding an internship in France), scientific French(faculty of Science and Technology).
For any further information:FLE secretary’s office- Office D103 - Zone DFirst floor of the International Affairs buildingPhone: +33 (0) 2 35 21 72 09Email: [email protected]
Teachers in chargeFLE : M. Eric MartelEmail: [email protected] French: M. Michael HauchecorneEmail: [email protected]
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Take your exams
There are two different assessment typesat Université Le Havre Normandie
v Continuous assessment: shorterwritten or oral tests that take place allyear long
v Final assessment: written or oralexams at the end of each semester
Make sure that you have understood howyour courses will be assessed: type ofexamination (written or oral) and method(continuous or final assessment).Therefore, please contact the secretary’soffice of your department, your academicadvisor or the respective teacher.
After your exams, please inform yourdepartment’s office and the InternationalOffice about all exams you have taken,including any exams you might have takenat a different department.
Grading systemIn France, the grades range from 0 to 20. 0 is thelowest grade and 20 is the highest. The averagegrade is 10/20 and it is required to obtain theECTS credits.
Get your transcript of records
The transcript of records is issued bythe secretary’s office of the departmentyou are enrolled at. It has to correspondto your learning agreement and mustbe validated by your student advisors.
Before you leave Université Le HavreNormandie, go to the InternationalOffice to make sure there are nomistakes on your learning agreement.
The official transcript of records willusually be sent to your home universityby the SRI within 6 to 10 weeks afteryou departure. Please make sure to giveall contact details of the person to sendit to (name, position, address, email).
Please note:
Any modification of your originallearning agreement that has not beenvalidated by both of your academicadvisors (home and host university) willnot appear on your transcript ofrecords.
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Important:The examination rules are available at the departments’ offices. You must consult them, know the rules and respect them.
Everyday life
Living costs
We encourage you to read this page carefully before your departure in order to plan yourbudget for your first month in Le Havre as well as your monthly expenses throughout yourstay. All sums mentioned below are estimations.
First month expenses:
v Two months rent: 500 – 1.000 €v Housing insurance (compulsory): 20 to 50 €v If you live in a CROUS residence hall, you need to buy a blanket, pillow, dishes, cutlery, etc.
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Total: 670 – 1.200 (EU students) 885 – 1.415 € (non-EU students)
Average monthly expenses
Accommodation 250 – 500 €
Water and electricity 50 €
Housing insurance 10 €
Food 200 €
Transport (bus/tramway) 25 €
Supplies, copies, books, etc. 25 €
Internet 15 – 20 €
Leisure time 150 €
Total 725 – 980 €
Some prices:
Four passport photographs
5 €
One bus/tramway ticket
1.70 €
Lunch at a university restaurant
from 3,50 €
One meal at a fast food restaurant
10 €
A beer in a bar
3,50 € (25 cl)
A coffee
1,20 €
A baguette
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The CROUS university restaurants
The student restaurants of Université Le HavreNormandie are managed by the CROUS andoffer two types of meals:A full lunch including first course, main courseand dessert (from 3,50 € for the dish of the day)in the restaurants (RU) or smaller snacks andfast food in the cafeterias.
The restaurants are only open at lunch time(except lycée Schuman in Caucriauville).
At all CROUS restaurants you can choosebetween different payment methods:- Pre-charged Léocarte (student card)- (Credit) card
University restaurants Le Havre
Le Site Lebon – lower town30 rue Demidoff (you can also access through la Maison de l’étudiant)- Restaurant Porte Océane- Self 11:30am –1:30pm- Brasserie 11:30am – 1:30pm
International Affairs buildingCafeteria Lebon (near the SRI) 8:30am – 4:30pm
Caucriauville site – upper town- Cafeteria IUT 9:45am – 4pm
Thursday 9:45am – 3pm- Student restaurent (RU) 11:30am – 1:30pm
Mobile phone
While living in France you will probablyneed a contract for your mobile phone.There are different options for you tosubscribe to the French telephonenetwork. The easiest and most favorableoption for you will be a “forfait sansengagement” (commitment-free monthlypackage). These packages include phonecalls, text messages and internetconnection in France (different optionsavailable) and are payable per month. Youcan cancel your contract at any moment.
Vie pratiqueLe logement
Accommodation
As far as possible, the International Office pre-books a room in a student’s residence hall forall exchange students. Due to the largenumber of requests, you will receive onesingle offer. If you accept the offeredaccommodation, you will have to contact therespective housing association yourself andfollow all further instructions in order to makeyour reservation. We strongly encourage youto make your reservation once you havereceived the acceptance letter issued by theInternational Office.
Rent an apartment in France: what you needto know
There are different types of studentaccommodation available. The rent is payableper month and ranges from 200 to 450 €.Water and electricity are not always included.Most apartments have electric heatingsystems.
Before handing over the keys, the landlord orhousing association will ask you several things:payment of a security deposit (before yourarrival), filling out an inventory report, (étatdes lieux), signing a tenancy agreement orlease, taking out housing insurance. Read theagreement carefully before you sign it.
Before leaving your accommodation, youmust give a written notice to your landlord orhousing association to inform them about yourdeparture, at least one month in advance, andmake an appointment to fill out the inventoryreport.
Financial aid
If you stay at the same apartment formore than three months, you can applyfor the French housing assistanceAllocation de logement à caractère social(A.L.S.), or Aide personnalisée au logement(A.P.L.). The amount of money you will beallocated depends on your rent, the typeof accommodation and your personalresources.
Non-EU students need to have theirresidence permit before they can apply forhousing benefit. The aid (A.L.S. and A.P.L.)will be paid only for the months after theresidence permit has been issued. Thesesteps will take some time. Therefore,students who stay for a period of less than6 months and need a residence permitmight not be able to get housing benefit.
Consult the student housing guide providedby AHLOET for more information:http://ahloet.fr/www/spip/spip.php?article42
For further information:http://www.caf.fr/
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Most students of Université Le Havre Normandie live in residence halls managed by the Centrerégional des Œuvres Universitaires et Sociales (CROUS) or in private residence halls. TheInternational Office has been cooperating with the CROUS as well as several private housingassociations for many years.
CROUS residence halls available for international students within the exchange programmes:
Résidence Bougainville, lower town41, rue Casimir Delavigne, 76 600 Le Havre Room type : A–size : 10 m², B–size : 12 m².Individual room, with washbasin. Shared kitchen, shower and toilets. Rent including water, heating, electricity and Wi-Fi.
Résidence Labédoyère, lower town29, rue Labédoyère, 76600 Le HavreIndependent studio of 30 m² with bathroom and kitchen. Rent including water, heating, electricity and Wi-Fi.
Résidence Lescene, lower town124 Rue Jules Lescene, 76600 Le HavreIndependent studio of 18 m² with bathroom and kitchen. Rent including water, heating, electricity and Wi-Fi.
Cité Saint Nicolas, lower town10, rue de l’aviateur Guérin, 76600 Le HavreIndependent studio of 18 m² with bathroom and
kitchen. Rent including water, heating, electricity and Wi-Fi.
Résidence Clovis, lower town12 rue Clovis, 76600 Le HavreIndependent studio of 18 m² with bathroom and kitchen. Rent including water, heating, electricity and Wi-Fi.
Résidence Duguay-Trouin, lower town23 rue Duguay Trouin, 76600 Le HavreIndependent studio of 18 m² with bathroom and
kitchen. Rent including water, heating, electricity and Wi-Fi.
CROUS officeReception : 41, rue Casimir Delavigne, 76600 Le HavreEmail: [email protected]: +33 (0)2 35 42 30 28
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The AHLOET association (AssociationHavraise pour le Logement Etudiant)Bât ENSM 10 quai Frissard 76600 Le Havre
Phone: 33 (0)6 86 40 22 94Website: www.ahloet.frAHLOET lists furnished and unfurnished flats,rooms and shared flats offered by privateindividuals. Before you make a reservation werecommend that you check the address inorder to see where your flat is located (theUniversity is located 25 rue Philippe Lebon).
Private housing(flat, shared flat, etc.)
While most international students choose tolive in university or private residence halls, it isalso possible to search for a flat or a sharedflat on the private housing market. Themonthly rent for a studio or room can rangebetween 250 and 600 €. Usually, water andelectricity are not included in the rent. Theadministrative procedure are the same as forthe university residence halls. Make sure youhave understood all renting conditions(security deposit (dépôt de garantie or cautionin French), water and electricity bills, Wi-Fi,departure notice, etc.).
Attention: If you are looking for a flat on yourown, watch out for fraudulent offers! Do notmake any payment before you have seen theflat. We recommend you that you book aroom in a hotel or youth hostel for the firstweek and look for accommodation on-site inorder to avoid becoming a victim of fraud.
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For further information on the other housingoptions, please consult the studenthandbook of the city of Le Havre (guide del’étudiant).https://www.lehavre.fr/pratique/reussir-sa-vie-etudiante-au-havre
Check list for CROUS housing
All students have to make the reservation for their room before arriving in Le Havre. All
deadline given by the respective housing association must be respected. All exchange students
must arrive between September 1st and 30th and will have to pay the full rent for the month of
September.
Before your arrival
q Return the documents the International Office has sent you to the CROUS via email (resid-
q Pay the security deposit by bank transfer. The exact amount is indicated on the
documents you have received.
When you arrive at your accommodation
q Take an housing insurance and civil liability from the first week (assurance logement/
responsabilité civile).
q Fill out your inventory report (état des lieux) or check if it has been done by your student
tutor.
q Read and sign your tenancy agreement (contrat de location).
During your stay
q Take good care of your flat in order to be able to leave it in the same conditions it was in
at your arrival (clean and take out the garbage regularly, etc.).
q Be careful not to lose your keys. Any intervention by the CROUS because of lost keys will
be billed.
Before leaving your accommodation
q Give notice of your departure to the CROUS one month in advance – warning : every
started month will be due in total.
q Make an appointment for filling out the inventory report.
q Clean your flat thoroughly in accordance with the “Conseil de ménage” (cleaning advice)
the CROUS will give you.
q Give back the keys of your flat yourself during the appointment you took to fill out the
inventory report.
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You come from a country within theEuropean Economic Area, that is:
- One of the 28 member states of theEuropean Union:Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic,Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia,Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,Luxembourg, Malta, Netherland, Poland,Portugal, Rumania, Slovakia, Slovenia,Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom.
- One of the three countries of theEuropean Free Trade Association (EFTA):Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.
Ask for the European Health InsuranceCard in your home country. The card needsto be valid for the whole academic year(from September 1th, 2020 to August 31st,2021). Without this document you cannotbe enrolled at our university.
Two insurance companies offer additional health insurance for students
- SMENO : http:www.smeno.com
- LMDE : http:www.lmde.com
The social security covers an amount of upto 70% of medical expenses. We stronglyrecommend that you take out an additionalinsurance (mutuelle) in order to be fullycovered. This insurance costs about 100 €per year.
You can also take put an health insurance inyour home country covering the fullduration of your stay in France.
Health insurance
You come from another country
You must imperatively register on this website : http://etudiant-etranger.ameli.fr/so you will be associated with French general scheme of social security. This procedure is free and obligatory. It will have to be done immediately after the administrative registration in Université Le Havre Normandie. The tutor students will accompany you in this administrative procedure.You will be asked to attach the following supporting documents:• Passeport• Student card (which will be given to you
when you will be registered in the university)
• Bank details (given by a French bank, procedure that will have to be donneafter your registration)
• Copy of Birth Certificate
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Preventive Medicine
The Preventive Medicine Service at UniversitéLe Havre Normandie offers an open receptiondesk, gives advice and provides medical carefor the whole university community.
It takes care of:v the compulsory medical examination of first
year students;v medical examination of (student-) athletes
on appointment;v assistance and integration of disabled or
chronically sick students in collaborationwith the Student Disability Service;
v first aid care;v administration of prescribed medication;
It offers:v free psychological support on appointment;v free dietetic counselling on appointment;v referral to general practitioners, experts or
specialized services;v a free vaccination service
Student Disability Service
The Student Disability Service at Université LeHavre Normandie, in collaboration with thePreventive Medicine Service, assists allstudents with disabilities by responding totheir individual needs.
Accessibility and technical supportThe urban area and public transport system ofLe Havre are adapted to the needs of disabledpeople. The University campus offers anaccessible living and studying environment(classrooms, library, cultural service, sportsservice, university restaurants, residencehalls).
Personal assistanceTwo receptionists and several student tutorsare available to assist disabled students intheir everyday life: they accompany thestudents to classes and exams, help themmove around on campus, etc.
Organization of studiesThe Student Disability Service puts into placeany special assistance needed in order to takepart in classes and exams. Therefore, thePreventive Medicine Service makes asuggestion after medical examination of thestudent.
SportsThe sports service of the University, incollaboration with the «clubs handisports»,offers sports activities for disabled students:swimming, basketball, athletics, …
The University infirmary
Lebon siteChristel BRUMENTPhone: +33 (0)2 2 32 74 42 21Location Faculty of Science and Technology – ground floor
Caucriauville siteSophie GERVAISPhone: +33 (0)2 32 74 47 09Location Tall building – ground floor, opposite the elevator
Service [email protected]égis DEBONS - directoremail: [email protected]: +33 (0)2 32 74 42 66Receptionists contact:Marion QuevalEmail: [email protected]: +33 (0)2 32 74 44 41Carole JametEmail: [email protected]: +33 (0)2 32 74 41 97
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University services
The University Library
Université Le Havre Normandie has two libraries; one atLebon site (main site in the city centre), the other atCaucriauville site (IUT), in the upper town of the city. Thesetwo libraries are an important asset for all students and willcontribute to a successful study period in Le Havre. Once youare enrolled at the University, you will have access to allservices offered at our libraries: borrow documents (books,magazines, DVDs, etc.), consult digital documents(magazines, books, data bases), use the internet (networkedPCs or Wi-Fi connection), borrow laptops, participate inliterature search workshops, etc.
Central University Library (Lebon site)
The central university library opened in 2006 and offers aunique and comfortable working environment. It offers:
v Around 900 reading seats on 4 floorsv Around 100 computer workplaces with access to all digital
working resourcesv A news room where you can read the national and
international pressv Several group study rooms
Opening hours
Central libraryMonday – Friday: 8:30am to 7pm, 7:15pm – 10pmSaturday: 10am to 6pm(lecture period)
Caucriauville libraryMonday – Friday : 8:30 am to 6pm (lecture period)
warning: different opening hours during university holidays (please ask for more information at the receptionist’s desks).
Contacts
Central library25 rue Philippe Lebon - B.P. 1123 76063 Le Havre Cedex
Caucriauville libraryPlace Robert Schuman 76610 Le Havre cedex (IUT –tall building, 1st floor)
[email protected] +33 (0)2 32 74 44 14 (Central library)+33 (0)2 32 74 47 05 (Bibliothèque de l’IUT)Website and social mediahttp://bu.univ-lehavre.frFacebook: https://www,facebook,com/BUduHavreTwitter:https://twitter,com/BUHavre
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Contacts
Maison de l'étudiant50, rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau2nd floor
[email protected]+33 (0)2 32 74 42 42 +33 (0)2 32 74 42 84 Websitehttp://www.univ-lehavre.fr/culture/index_culture.phpFacebookService culturel Université du Havre
Opening hours
Monday – Thursday9am – 12pm and 1pm – 5pm Friday 9am – 12pm and 1pm – 4pm
The Cultural Service
A new country, that’s also a new culture! A culture you willbe able to discover thanks to the numerous events organizedby the cultural service of Université Le Havre Normandie.
The cultural service has 3 main objectives:
v Enable you to take part in local and regional cultural life byoffering student discounts (cinemas, theaters, concerts,festivals, etc.).
v Enable you to get involved in artistic activities at studentprices by participating in one of our many artistic andcultural workshops: dance, theater, photography, gospel,circus, etc.
v Enable you to become an ambassador of your homecountry by supporting your cultural projects: exhibitions,concerts, thematic evenings, etc.
The cultural service offers you:
v A performance hall (115 seats) where life performances,conferences and movie screenings take place
v An exhibition hallv An equipped rehearsal studio for musician students;v Two photo laboratories : silver halide photography
The Cultural Service furthermore organizes an on-campusprogram, offering you free* concerts, theater performances,exhibitions…(Usually every Tuesday)* Except performances by the University theater group andsome other events (student prices).
To find out more about our program, please check:
v Our brochure about all student discounts in the city andregion
v Our post card with the current month’s programv The University’s websitev Our newsletter sent to your student mailing account
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Maison de l’étudiant50 rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau2nd floor
[email protected]+33 (0)2 32 74 44 71Websitehttps://www.univ-lehavre.fr/spip.php?rubrique22FacebookSuaps Université du Havre
Opening hours
Monday – Friday9am to 11:30am2pm to 4:30pm
Sports
Sport and physical exercise are very important for ouruniversity community. All sports activities are managed bythe Service Universitaire des Activités Physiques et Sportives(S.U.A.P.S.), which offers:
v Around 40 amateur sports activitiesv The possibility to take part in University competitions
organized by the University Sports Association A.S.U.Hv Special events or tournaments on Wednesday or Thursday
evenings (free of charge and open for everyone!). Checkthe SUAPS’s notice boards to see what is on offer.
v Sports activities as optional teaching units (UL)v Adapted sports activities for disabled students (in
collaboration with the Student Disability Service)v Support of professional athletes
Each year, the sports activities start at the end of September.If you want to take part in an activity, you need to register atthe S.U.A.P.S. from the beginning of September. Prices rankbetween 20 € (badminton, team sports,…) and 80 € (sailing,diving,…) per year. Please not that the number of participantsper activity is limited.
For your registration, you need to have the following documents:
Your student card, a cheque to the university accountant oryour bank card. A health certificate will be completed on-site(a medical certificate is needed to do boxing, scuba diving,rugby and sports competitions.).
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Opening hours
Mondays and Wednesday:9am – 12:30pm / 1:30pm –5:30pmTuesdays and Fridays:8:30am – 5pmFridays:9am – 12:30pm / 1:30pm –4pm
SUIO (Professional orientation and integration)
The orientation, information and integration service of theUniversity, “SUIO” is in charge of all activities regardingprofessional orientation, work placements and theprofessional integration of students and graduates.
The SUIO has an orientation and information office (BIO) aswell as a student’s professional integration office (BIPE).
The BIO informs you about study programmes in Le Havreand France, entrance tests for public service positions,different job opportunities, the labor market, etc. The staffhelp you to find the option that best suits your personalcareer plan.
The BIPE helps students plan their professional future,familiarises them with different techniques to findinternships or employment and brings them closer to thebusiness world. There are books and magazines on differenttopics such as CV and cover letter writing, job interviewpreparations and the use of social media in job searches andyou are welcome to use them.
Both offices have several computer work places and offer awide range of specialist magazines about professionalorientation, the labor market, economic issues, etc.
The SUIO also organises conferences for different targetaudiences (high school or university students, teachers, etc.)on a regular basis. We invite you to make an appointment inorder to meet one of our student counsellors to talk aboutany questions regarding professional orientation orintegration.
Contacts
Maison de l’Etudiant50, rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau2nd floor
[email protected] Phone+ 33 (0)2 32 74 42 29 (BIO)+ 33 (0)2 32 74 41 31 (BIPE)
Websitehttps://www.univ-lehavre.fr/spip.php?rubrique17
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Local transport
City transport
Tramway and bus (LiA)
Website: http://www.transports-lia.fr
LiA information centers:LiA shop Central station9 rue René Coty 1 Cours La Fayette76600 Le Havre 76600 Le HavreTramway: Hôtel de ville Tramway: Gares
Phone: +33 (0)2 35 22 35 00
Open from Monday to Saturday from 7hto 19hContactless single ticket (buy from busdriver or vending machine at tramwaystations) : 1,80 €Contactless 10-rides ticket: 12,70 €/13€Student monthly pass: 26,60 €
Bikes
Short time bike rental (LiAloue)http://www.transports-lia.fr/presentation/?rub_code=53
Long time bike rental (Vél’H)http://www.lehavre.fr/node/12862
Long time bike rental (La roue libre)http://la-roue-libre.com/
Attention: You are responsible for thebike you rent. Should it be stolen ordamaged the security deposit you payedmay be withheld. You need a civil liabilityinsurance in order to be able to rent abike.
Travel around Normandy
Le Havre, Fécamp, EtretatCars Perier – the whole Seine Maritimedepartment for 2 €Website: http://www.cars-perier.frDeparture: central bus station - line 24Bd de Strasbourg (behind central trainstation)76600 Le Havre
Honfleur, Deauville, CaenBus vertsWebsite: http://www.busverts.fr/Departure : central bus station – expressline 39
Travel farther: Rouen, Paris and the whole France By trainSNCF – Youth pass (12-25 years old) to benefitfrom reduce prices from 25% to 50% . for 1year you have to buy the pass 50 €/year.Website: http://www.sncf.comBy busSee « Accès au Havre »By carsharingBlablacarhttps://www.blablacar.fr/
Samu (emergency medical services) : 15 ou 112
Médecins de garde (doctor on duty) : +33 (0)2 32 73 32 33 ou 112
Pharmacie de garde (pharmacy on duty) : http://www.3237.fr/ ou 32 37
Pompiers (fire brigade) : 18 ou 112
Police : 17
Centre anti-poison (poison control center) : +33 (0)8 25 81 28 22
Drogues Info-service : +33 (0)8 00 23 13 13
Sida Info Service (AIDS info service) : +33 (0)8 00 84 08 00
Croix-rouge Ecoute (Red Cross emotional support helpline) : +33 (0)8 00 85 88 58
SOS Amitié (emotional support helpline) : +33 (0)2 35 21 55 11
Restos du Cœur (distribution of food and hot meals to people in need) : +33 (0) 2 35 24 53 50170 bd Jules Durand, 76600 Le Havrehttp://www.restosducoeur.org/
Secours populaires (non-profit organization dedicated to fighting poverty and discrimination in public life) : +33 (0)2 35 45 73 69107 rue du Commandant Abadie Stade Jules Deschaseaux , 76600 Le Havrehttp://www.secourspopulaire.fr
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Useful addresses
SNCF central train stationCours de la République Phone: +33 (0)8 36 35 35 35 or +33 (0)8 36 67 68 69Website: www.sncf.fr
Central bus stationBd de Strasbourg Phone: +33 (0)2 35 26 67 23
LiA9 rue René Coty ou bien1 cours La FayettePhone: +33 (0)2 35 22 35 00http://www.transports-lia.fr/
City hallPlace de l’hôtel de villePhone: +33 (0)2 35 19 45 45Website: www.ville-lehavre.fr
Sous-préfecture deSeine-Maritime(administrative division)95 bd de StrasbourgPhone: +33 (0)2 35 13 34 56Website:www.seine-maritime.pref.gouv.fr
Caisse d’Allocations familiales(CAF) (Housing benefit)222 bd de StrasbourgPhone: +33 (0)2 35 19 40 70
Le Havre Hospital Group(Jacques Monod Hospital)29 Av. Pierre MendèsMontivilliers(bus lines 1 and 12)Phone: +33 (0)2 32 73 32 32Website: www.ch-havre.fr
Hôpital Privé de l'Estuaire(HPE) (Private Hospital)505 Rue Irène Joliot CurieAttention private hospital:additional fees might applyBy bus : Lines 3, 6, and 13 to"Grand Hameau"By tramway : Line A, to "GrandHameau"Phone: +33 (0) 8 25 74 75 76Website:http://www.generale-de-sante.fr/hopital-prive-de-l-estuaire-le-havre
Clinique des Ormeaux36 rue Marceau (à 500 mètresdes Docks Océanes)Attention private hospital:additional fees might applyPhone: +33 (0)2 352 74 32 74Website:http://www.ormeaux.com/
Caisse primaire d’assurancemaladie (CPAM) (Healthinssurance)42 Cours de la RépubliquePhone: +33 (0)8 11 70 36 46
Sport Nautique et Plaisancedu Havre (SNPH)Quai Eric TabarlyPhone: +33 (0)2 35 21 01 41Website:http://www.snph.org/
Centre nautique Paul VatineTerre-plein, Digue NordPhone: +33 (0)2 35 42 15 58Website: http://vatine.net/
Club nautique havraisBoulevard ClemenceauPhone: +33 (0)2 35 43 47 65Website:http://www.cnhavrais.com/
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Transport
Administration
Sport
Health
L’Espace CotyRue Anatole FrancePhone: +33 (0)2 32 74 86 87Website:http://www.club-onlyou.com/Espace-Coty
Les Docks Vauban70 Quai FrissardPhone: +33 (0)2 35 11 33 60Website:http://www.docksvauban.com/
Shopping
Assistante sociale du CROUSMme Arzuffi41 rue Casimir DelavignePhone: +33 (0)2 35 19 74 74Email:[email protected]
Le Grand CapAvenue du Bois au CoqPhone: +33 (0)2 35 54 71 71Website: http://grandcap.fr/
Useful addresses
Tourist office186 bd Clémenceau Phone: +33 (0)2 32 74 04 04Website: www.lehavretourisme.com
Maison du patrimoine181 rue de Paris Phone: +33 (0)2 35 22 31 22Email: [email protected]
Musée Malraux (MuMa)2 Boulevard Clémenceau Phone: +33 (0)2 35 19 62 62Website:http://www.muma-lehavre.fr/
Maison de l’Armateur3 quai de île Phone: +33 (0)2 35 19 09 85Website: http://lehavre.fr/dossier/la-maison-de-larmateur-0
Musée de l’Hôtel Dubocage1 rue Jérôme BellarmatoPhone: +33 (0)2 35 42 27 90Website: http://lehavre.fr/dossier/lhotel-dubocage-de-bleville-0
Musée du Prieuré de GravilleRue de l’abbaye Phone: +33 (0)2 35 47 14 01Website: http://lehavre.fr/dossier/labbaye-de-graville-0
Museum d’Histoire naturellePlace du vieux marchéPhone: +33 (0)2 35 41 37 28Website: http://lehavre.fr/dossier/museum-dhistoire-naturelle-0
Espace André GraillotChaussée KenedyPhone: +33 (0)2 35 25 37 39Website: http://lehavre.fr/dossier/espace-andre-graillot-0
Théâtre de l’hôtel de villePlace de l’hôtel de ville Phone: +33 (0)2 35 19 45 74Website : http://www.forumsirius.net/orion/havre.phtml?kld=2
Le Théâtre des bains-douches22 rue Louis Lo BassoPhone: +33 (0)2 35 47 63 09Website: www.theatrebainsdouches.fr
Le Petit Théâtre28 rue Général SarrailPhone: +33 (0)2 35 42 52 18Website:http://www.lehavre.fr/node/194
Le Stade Océane Boulevard de Leningrad Website: www.stadeoceane.com
La Manicle56 rue Gustave BrindeauPhone: +33 (0)2 35 25 36 05Website: http://www.la-manicle.com/
Le Volcan - Espace Oscar Niemeyer - Le HavrePhone: +33 (0)2 35 19 10 20 Website: www.levolcan.com
Le Magic Mirrors – Quai des Antilles - Le HavrePhone: +33 (0)2 35 41 77 64Website: http://www.blue-koala.com
Le Tetris33 rue du 329e RIPhone: +33 (0)2 35 19 00 38Website:http://letetris.fr/
Docks Océane - Quai de la Réunion - Le HavrePhone: +33 (0)2 32 95 52 52 Website: www.docklehavre.com
Cinéma Gaumont - Docks Vauban – Le HavrePhone: +33 (0)2 35 11 48 83Website: www.gaumont.fr/
Cinéma Sirius - 5 rue Dugesclin – Le HavrePhone: +33 (0)2 35 25 24 34Website: www.fra.cityvox.fr/cinema_le-havre/sirius
Cinéma Le Studio3 Rue du Général SarrailPhone: +33 (0)2 35 21 36 28Website: http://www.cinema-le-studio.fr/
Bibliothèque Oscar Niemeyer2 Place NiemeyerPhone: +33 (0)2 35 19 70 00Website:http://lireauhavre.fr/fr/contenu-standard/bibliotheque-oscar-niemeyer
Eglise Saint Joseph du HavreBd François 1ier
Phone: +33 (0)2 32 74 51 71Website:http://www.lehavre.fr/node/236
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Tourism and cultural life
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Jardins suspendusThe Hanging Gardens, a unique park of about 17 hectares, overlooks the Seine bay and offers a great view at the sea, the port and the city.Website: http://www.lehavre.fr/les-jardins-suspendus
Jardin japonaisThe Japanese Garden gathersa variety of plants and symbols of the Land of the Rising Sun 2 000 m².Website:http://www.lehavre.fr/annuaire-des-equipements/jardin-japonais
Le cimetière de l’Abbaye de GravilleA romantic atmoshpereprevails on Le Havre’s oldestcemetery around the Graville abbey.Website: http://www.lehavre.fr/annuaire-des-equipements/jardins-de-labbaye-de-graville
Le Parc HauserThis 3 hectares tree-garden, located between Rond-Point and the Sainte-MarieWebsite: http://www.lehavre.fr/annuaire-des-equipements/parc-hauser
La coulée verteAt the heart of the Mont-Gaillard neighbourhood, the coulée verte is the green lungbetween the sports park and the rue de la Bigne à FosseWebsite: http://www.lehavre.fr/node/21586
La Forêt de MontgeonThis prehistoric 270 hectares park is a real leisure center.Website: http://www.lehavre.fr/la-foret-de-montgeon
Parc de RouellesMeadows, ponds and treesstretch across 160 hectares and offer an exceptionalsetting around the Bouteilleries manor and itsancient architecture, typical of the Pays de Caux.Website: http://www.lehavre.fr/le-parc-de-rouelles
Le Parc le square Saint-RochThe Saint-Roch square is a public garden situated in Le Havre city center. It has a quadrilateral shape and isabout 2 hectares. It is locatedbetween rue Georges Braque, rue Raoul Dufy and rue Othon Friesz, it opens onto Foch avenue towards the south. It is decorated with statues and water parterres.
Walks
Useful adresses
The International Relations Office
GU8 Global University 8
ISEP International StudentExchange Programs
PEE Programme d’échanges d’étudiants (Student exchange program)
SRI Service des Relations Internationales(International Office)
Welcome to Le Havre
RER Réseau express régional (Ile de France) (Regional transport Paris Area)
SNCF Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer (French national railway)
UNESCO United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation
Le système d’enseignement supérieur en France
BTS Brevet de Technicien Supérieur (Advanced technician diploma)
CM Cours Magistraux (lecture)
D1, 2, 3 Doctorate year 1, 2, 3DUT University Diploma of
TechnologyECTS European Credit Transfer
SystemISEL Institut Supérieur
d'Etudes Logistiques (Higher Institute of Logistic Studies)
IUT University Institute of Technology
L1, 2, 3 Licence year 1, 2, 3LMD Licence-Master-DoctorateM1, 2 Master 1, 2TD Travaux Dirigés (tutorial
classes)TP Travaux pratiques
(practical work)UE Unité d’enseignement
(Teaching unit)UFR Unité de Formation et de
Recherche (Teaching and Research Unit)
UL Unité libre (Optionalteaching unit)
Université Le Havre Normandie
AI Faculté des Affaires Internationales (Faculty of International Affairs)
CLAT Centre de lutte contre la tuberculose (Anti-Tuberculosis Center)
CROUS Centre Régional des Œuvres Universitaires et Scolaires (Universityassociation for housingand restaurants)
HDR Habilitation à diriger des recherches (authorisationto conduct research)
LSH Lettres et Sciences Humaine (Arts and Humanities)
OFII Office Français de l’immigration et de l’intégration (French immigration and Integration Office)
ST UFR des Sciences et Techniques (UFR of Science and Technology)
Most frequent acronyms
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Most frequent acronyms
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Etudier à L'université Le Havre Normandie
Vie pratique
AELE Association Européenne de libre échange (European Free Trade Association, EFTA)
AHLOET Association Havraise pour le Logement Etudiant (StudentHousing Association of Le Havre)
ALS Allocation Logement à caractère Social (Housingbenefit)
APL Aide Personnalisée au Logement (Housingbenefit)
BU Bibliothèque Universitaire (UniversityLibrary)
CAF Caisse d'Allocations Familiales (Housingbenefit association)
CODAH Communauté de l’agglomération havraise (administrative division)
CPAM Caisse Primaire d'Assurance Maladie (Health Insurance)
EEE Espace Economique Européen (EuropeanEconomic Area, EEA)
LiA Lignes de l’agglomération (local transport network)
LMDE La mutuelle des étudiants (Additionalstudent insurance)
OISEAU Service universitaire d’information et d’orientation professionnelle (professional orientation service)
RU Restaurant Universitaire (University Restaurant)
SAMU Service d'Aide Médicale d'Urgence
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AES Administration Economique et SocialeSocial and economicadministration)
CB Carte Bancaire (bank card)
CEAM Carte Européenne d’Assurance Maladie (European HealthInsurance Card)
CROUS Centre Régional des Œuvres Universitaires et Sociales
ENT Espace numérique de travail (digital workingenvironment)
FLE Français Langue Etrangère (French as a foreignlanguage)
INE Identifiant National Etudiant (National studentidentification number)
MDE Maison de l’étudiant (Student House)
PIM Pôle International de Management (Departmentof International Managment)
RIB Relevé d'Identité Bancaire (Bank account information sheet)
UE Union Européenne (European Union)
Université Le Havre Normandie welcomes you
SMENO Société mutualiste étudiante du Nord-Ouest(AdditionalStudentInsurance)
SUAPS Service Inter-Universitaire des Activités Physiques et Sportives (UniversitySports Service)
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