UNIVERSITY OF TOULOUSE-JEAN JAURÈS

TOULOUSEFrance

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Subject Area Tourism & Languages; Festival & Events Management & Languages

Language All courses are taught in French, B1 in French is required, however you do not require a certificate.

Academic Calendar

Semester 1 Mid September to Mid January

Semester 2 Mid January to Mid 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.

KEY FACTS

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TOULOUSE, FRANCEThe southern France city of Toulouse is a study in contrasts. Ochre rooftops and blushing brick churches earned Toulouse the nickname ‘La Ville Rose’ (the pink city). Its enchanting Vieux Quartier (Old Quarter) is a dreamy jumble of coral-coloured shopfronts and churches. Beyond the old town, Toulouse sprawls into France’s fourth-largest metropolis. It’s an animated, hectic place, but Toulouse – nestled between a bend in the Garonne River and the mighty Canal du Midi – is invigorated by its waterways.Toulouse has one of the largest universities outside Paris: at its core this southwestern French city is home to students and scientists. French aeronautical history continues to be innovated in the Airbus factory outside town. But Toulouse knows how to have a good time, whether in teeming food markets, salons de thé or the thick of its smouldering jazz, techno and rock scenes. From the tips of dusky pink spires to its loudest bars, time spent in Toulouse truly has a rose-tinted sheen.Toulouse, capital of France’s southern Occitanie region, is bisected by the Garonne River and sits near the Spanish border. It’s known as La Ville Rose (‘The Pink City’) due to the terra-cotta bricks used in many of its buildings. Its 17th-century Canal du Midi links the Garonne to the Mediterranean Sea, and can be traveled by boat, bike or on foot.

Population 466,300Currency Euro €Time difference GMT+1

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UNIVERSITY OF TOULOUSE - JEAN JAURÈS

Founded in 1229, the University of Toulouse-Jean Jaurès has a long-standing tradition of humanities studies. UT2J offers degrees in a broad variety of disciplines, from the undergraduate level to the doctorate. In 1808, the institution becomes an imperial University and consists of the Faculties of Catholic and Protestant Theology, the Faculty of Humanities, the Faculty of Law, of Sciences, and a school of Medicine.Reaching its full development in the 20th century, the Facutly of Humanities is transferred in 1968 from the centre of Toulouse to its current location, the newly-built Mirail district which gave its name to the campus.Our main campus is located in Toulouse, 15 minutes from the city centre by metro. The University also has several smaller campuses in nine cities of the Midi-Pyrenees region, as well as other campuses around the world.The involvement and the commitment of our student body, faculty and staff along with our high standard of education have established the University Toulouse-Jean Jaurès as one of the best universities in France and a leading academic institution in research and education.The University of Toulouse-Jean Jaurès has many strong points from an international perspective, which the University should better communicate to international audiences through high-quality networks on a global level.

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Université de Toulouse Jean Jaurès

Guide for International Students

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Erasmus code F TOULOUS 02

No of students 30,000

Style of study combines a tradition of academic excellence with one of the most active campuses in France.Grade system The grade scale in France ranges from 0 to 20,where 0 is the lowest and 20 is the highest and 10 the passinggrade.

Grade Scale DescriptionTB 16 to 20 High HonorsB 14 to 15,99 Honors

AB 12 to 13,99 Pass with Distinctionp 10 to 11,99 PassE below 10 Fail

Going abroad in Trimester 1 Initial Application Form 20 December (current year)Host University’s Form April – May (following year)

Going abroad in Trimester 2Initial Application Form 20 December (current year)Host University’s Form September – October (following year)

Application TimesPlease 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.

Living CostsThe oficial minimum resource threshold requested by the French authorities is €615 a month, but this amount is insufficient to cover your living expenses. The monthly budget usually amounts to around €850 - €950.

Rent ~€350 - 600/per monthFood €300/per monthMeal at neighborhood restaurant €13Cinema Ticket €10.00Monthly Public transport pass €40 euros monthly pass (€10 for students under 26 years)

Transport Toulouse metropolitan transport system can ease your movements around the city and surrounding area. The Tisséo network includes 2 metro lines, 2 tram lines, 84 bus services, 9 on-demand services and serves over 80 communes. Tisséo tickets are valid for use on the whole network. For those arriving by plane, a shuttle links the airport to the city centre and the train station.

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The University halls of residence, run by the CROUS, are dedicated only to French government scholarship holders, foreign scholarship holders or any other authorized body, students enrolled in the framework of an international agreement approved by the Ministry of Education and the PhD students (if there are any vacancies).When registering online, the international exchange students can apply for halls of residence (filling in a form online at the end of your registration).

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CONTACT DETAILS

UNIVERSITY OF TOULOUSE-JEAN JAURÈS

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.uk0131 455 4574 napier.ac.uk/exchanges

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International and European Relations OfficeUniversité Toulouse - Jean Jaurès5 allées Antonio Machado31058 Toulouse Cedex 9

europe@univ-tlse2.fr+33 (0)5 61 50 3646/4599+33 (0)5 61 50 3520FAX

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