international student guide

WELCOME to Jean Monnet University!
INTERNATIONAL
STUDENT GUIDE
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Welcome
to
Jean Monnet
University!
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Welcome to Saint-Etienne and thank you for choosing
Jean Monnet University!
Jean Monnet University offers a wide range of possibilities
such as degree programs and courses taught in English,
double-degrees (taught in French) operated abroad
and distance learning degrees.
Jean Monnet University enrols 20,000 students including
2,500 international students coming from 120 different
countries.
Across its campuses (located in Saint-Etienne, Roanne
and Firminy), Jean Monnet University is offering the choice
to study in French or in English depending on the fields
of studies.
Jean Monnet University is providing several international
degrees taught in English including our two Erasmus
+ Joint Master Degrees (JMD): COlour in Science and Industry
(COSI) and DYCLAM: Dynamics of Cultural LAndscapes
and heritage Management.
Jean Monnet University is the only European higher
education institution to coordinate two of these Masters
of excellence.
Jean Monnet University is also participating in a third
Erasmus + Joint Master Degrees (JMD) operated by
Claude Bernard Lyon-1 University: Leading International
Vaccinology Education (LIVE).
Opportunities for scholarships exist at Jean Monnet
University through application to some of our international
Master degrees.
With its 12 degree programs located in 6 different
countries (Equator, Ivory Coast, Lebanon, Luxembourg,
Morocco, Tunisia), we are also offering to foreign students
the possibility to stay in their country while preparing
a degree from Jean Monnet University.
Jean Monnet University is a member of University
of Lyon, a state-run Higher Education & Research
consortium of Higher Education Institutions bringing
together more than 130,000 students.
Welcome to Jean Monnet University!
You have made the right choice!
PREPARING
YOUR ARRIVAL
Studying
AT JEAN MONNET
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• Key statistics
• Exchange students
• One University,
6 campuses
• Non-exchange
students
• How to get
a residence permit
• Financing your stay
• Accommodation
• Health
and Insurance
• Organisation
and structure
of studies
LIFE
in Saint-Etienne
USEFUL
INFORMATION
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• French Language
Centre
• Settling
into Campus Life
• How to get
to Saint-Etienne
• Libraries
• Student daily life
• Contact
• Digital Work
Environment
CONTENTS
Facilities
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Jean Monnet University
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•Key statistics
•One University, 6 campuses
Key statistics
Jean Monnet University combines friendliness, citylife as well as a high
quality natural environment. It is one of the greenest cities in France.
Founded in 1969, it is a comprehensive university offering nearly 300 programs
leading to national diplomas in fine arts, literature, languages, social sciences,
law, economics, business administration, political sciences, sports, health
and science & technology.
INTERNATIONAL
RESEARCH
The university is an active participant
in more than 10 international projects
financed through various programs
such as 2 Joint Master Degrees :
422 faculty members and researchers
are organized into thematic research
units. 34 research units are active in
the main academic disciplines including chemistry, health, bio-imaging,
religious and law studies. Jean Monnet
University has 6 accredited doctoral
programs.
•«Color in Science and Industry» (COSI)
•«Dynamics of cultural landscape
and heritage management» (DYCLAM)
3 key figures
20 000 students,
including 2500 international
students representing
120 countries.
13 degree programs
taught in English
MORE
INFORMATION
https://www.univ-st-etienne.fr/
fr/formation/cataloguedes-formations.html
Over 300 European
and international
partnerships.
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One University,
6 campuses
1 CAMPUS SANTÉ
INNOVATIONS
• FACULTÉ DE MÉDECINE
• INSTITUT RÉGIONAL
DE MÉDECINE
ET D’INGÉNIERIE DU SPORT
• CENTRE INGÉNIERIE
ET SANTÉ - ÉCOLE DES MINES
2 CAMPUS
MANUFACTURE
• FACULTÉ DES SCIENCES
ET TECHNIQUES
• INCUBATEUR USE’IN
• INSTITUT OPTIQUE GRADUATE
SCHOOL - ANTENNE RHONE-A.
• PLATEFORME IRAM
• TÉLÉCOM SAINT-Etienne
3 CAMPUS
TRÉFILERIE
• FACULTÉS
ARTS-LETTRES-LANGUES, DROIT,
SCIENCES HUMAINES ET SOCIALES,
DÉPARTEMENT D’ÉTUDE POLITIQUE,
INSTITUT D’ADMINISTRATION
DES ENTREPRISES, INSTITUT DU TRAVAIL
• MAISON DE L’UNIVERSITÉ
• SERVICES
CENTRAUX et COMMUNS
• HALLE DES SPORTS
SITE DENIS PAPIN
FIRMINY
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CORBUSIER PATRIMOINE
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4 CAMPUS
MÉTARE
• FACULTÉ DES SCIENCES
ET TECHNIQUES
• INSTITUT UNIVERSITAIRE
DE TECHNOLOGIE
CAMPUS ROANNE
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Mendès France
• Institut Universitaire
de Technologie
• Centre Universitaire Roannais
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• Arts-Lettres-Langues
• Arts-Lettres-Langues (Département d’Arts Plastiques)
• Droit
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• Sciences Humaines et Sociales
• Département d’Etude Politique
• Service Universitaire
de Formation Continue
• Institut d’Administration
des Entreprises
• Halle des Sports
• Institut du Travail
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•Exchange students
•Non-exchange students
•How to get a residence permit
•Financing your stay
•Accommodation
•Health and Insurance
Exchange
students
Students coming at Jean Monnet University through
a partnership agreement with their home university.
Registration needed in the home university.
You have to be selected by the international office
of the university.
DOCUMENTS REQUESTED
European Nationals (EU)
NON European NATIONALS
(NON EU)
1 copy of official invitation
letter or certificate of admission
1 copy of official invitation
letter or certificate of admission
Student card
Student card
Learning agreement
Learning agreement
Diplomas
Diplomas
Birth certificate
Birth certificate
3 passport photos
3 passport photos
Passport or identity card
Passport or identity card
European health card
Visa
Vaccination certificate
Vaccination certificate
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Non exchange
students
Full degree students coming to Jean Monnet University
as free movers (no partnership agreement)
DOCUMENTS
REQUESTED
3 passport photos
Acceptance letter from Jean Monnet
Passport
Visa
Certified translation of birth certificate
in French + original
Vaccination certificate
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How to get
a residence permit
You are a European Economic Area
citizen: you will not have to apply
for a student visa. A valid identity
card or passport is sufficient.
European Economic Area: Austria, Belgium,
Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, The Netherlands,
Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia,
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, The Czech Republic,
The United Kingdom.
You are not a European Economic
Area citizen: you will have to apply
for a student visa before arriving
in France. Contact the French Embassy
or French Consulate in your country.
Please note that obtaining a long stay visa can
take several weeks or months. Your visa cannot
be modified in France.
Please make sure you obtain your french long
stay student visa of more than 3 months before
you leave your country (no tourist visa).
MORE
INFORMATION
http://www.campusfrance.org http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr
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After your arrival in France
Long stay STUDENT visa
You will have to go through the OFII procedure within the first
3 months of your stay in France.
Contact the person in charge at the International Office.
Long stay visa with « carte de séjour
à solliciter Dans les 2 mois »
You will have to complete an application file for a resident card
within the first 2 months of your stay in France.
Contact the person in charge at the International Office.
Long stay visa with « dispense
temporaire de carte de séjour »
You have no requirements to fill upon your arrival in France.
Please be aware that this visa will not allow any semester extension.
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contact
Direction de l’International
21 rue Denis Papin, 1st entrance, 2nd floor
42023 Saint-Etienne cedex 2
[email protected]
Tel.: 04 77 43 79 82
From end of August to end
of October the SESAM Welcome
Area for International Students
and Researchers can help you for:
• Residence permit
• Accommodation
• Health
• Insurance
• Student life & culture
• Leisure activities
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contact
Direction de l’International
21 rue Denis Papin, 1st entrance, 2nd floor
42023 Saint-Etienne cedex 2
Tel.: 04 77 43 79 70
Financing
your stay
You may benefit from a student grant to finance
you mobility plan. You must contact the competent authorities in your country: ministry,
universities… before applying.
Campus France, the French agency for promotion
of French Higher Education abroad, lists all fundings
available for foreign students.
Opening a French bank account
Opening an account in a French bank
can be done easily and quickly.
We recommend it! It will allow you to:
Documents needed:
• Have a debit card
• Proof of accommodation
in Saint-Etienne
• Have a bank account number
« Relevé d’Identité Bancaire (RIB) »,
necessary for any refunds/payments
• Receive payments to your account
(for medical refunds, CAF...)
• Pay for rent and other expenses
• Withdraw cash
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•Copy of your passport
or identity card
• Jean Monnet Student card
The staff of the International
Relations office will be able
to advise you further on any
financial matters.
(prices given as a rough guide)
Student Living Expenses
RENT
Deposit in residence
Accommodation
insurance
HOST FAMILY
MEALS
ELECTRICITY, GAS, WATER
TELEPHONE, INTERNET
TRANSPORT
Stamps for visa - OFII
REGISTRATION FEES
SOCIAL SECURITY
REGISTRATION FEES
SOCIAL SECURITY
From 300 to 550€ / month
1 month rent
About 70€ / year
650 to 690€ / month
About 300€ / month
1 lunch in the University restaurant : 3,15€
About 30€ / month
From 20 to 30€ / month
About 35€ / month
58€
EXCHANGE STUDENTS
No registration fees
• Free for European students
with European Health Card
• 215€ / year
NON-EXCHANGE STUDENTS (free moovers)
• Bachelor: 184€
• Master: 215€ (for 2015/2016)
• Free for European students
with European Health Card
• 215€ / year
Living in Saint-Etienne
Before leaving your country, you must
anticipate a precise budget for your
expenses in Saint-Etienne.
Student status will however allow you
to obtain reduced rates at cinemas,
theatres, university restaurants,
transportation…
You need to plan a monthly budget
of approximately 650€ per month.
MORE
INFORMATION
https://www.univ-st-etienne.fr
fr/international-1/etudiant
-international.html
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Accommodation
There is in Saint-Etienne a variety of accommodation
options you can choose from. The incoming students
office can help international students to find accommodation in the CROUS residences, private residences
or with a host family.
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contact
Direction de l’International
21 rue Denis Papin
42023 Saint-Etienne cedex 2
[email protected]
Tel.: 04 77 43 79 82
MORE
INFORMATION
https://www.univ-st-etienne.fr/
fr/international-1.html
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Health
and insurance
Liability Insurance
Social security
This insurance covers personal injuries
or damage to property that may have
been caused by the student and is compulsory.
European Students
All international students will need
to provide a proof of liability insurance
to get their student card.
Students covered by their home country’s social security should obtain the
European Health Insurance Card from
their social security service provider
before coming to France.
This card (EHIC) must be valid for the
duration of the stay in France.
Non European students
or European students
living outside Europe.
MORE
INFORMATION
https://www.univ-st-etienne.fr/
fr/international-1/etudiantinternational/vie-pratique/
la-sante-et-la-couverturesociale.html
Students must be registered in the
student social security system when
they enrol at University. There are two
organisations that govern student
social security (compulsory) and mutual
insurance (optional).
COST: 215€ per year.
Students over 28 have
a different social security
scheme, they have to get
in touch with the CPAM.
For more information, please
visit the International Office.
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Studying
AT JEAN MONNET
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•Organisation and structure of studies
Organisation
and structure of studies
Courses offered at Jean Monnet University are based upon the European
Credit Transfert System (ECTS). According to this system, a full-time
student will obtain 60 credits for an academic year.
Those credits can be transferred within France and Europe. Those courses follow
the Bachelor-Masters-PhD format.
Bachelor:
3 years or 6 semesters, following
high school (S1 to S6)
Master:
2 years or 4 semesters, following
a Bachelor degree (S1 to S4)
MORE
INFORMATION
http://www.univ-st-etienne.fr PhD:
3 years, following a Master degree
Bachelor 1st year
Bachelor 2nd year
Bachelor 3rd year
September to January
Semester 1 = 30 ECTS credits
Semester 3 = 30 ECTS credits
Semester 5 = 30 ECTS credits
January to June
Semester 2 = 30 ECTS credits
Semester 4 = 30 ECTS credits
Semester 6 = 30 ECTS credits
Master 1st year
Master 2nd year
Semester 1 = 30 ECTS credits
Semester 3 = 30 ECTS credits
Semester 2 = 30 ECTS credits
Semester 4 = 30 ECTS credits
PhD 1st year
PhD 2nd year
PhD 3rd year
Semester 1 = 30 ECTS credits
Semester 3 = 30 ECTS credits
Semester 5 = 30 ECTS credits
Semester 2 = 30 ECTS credits
Semester 4 = 30 ECTS credits
Semester 6 = 30 ECTS credits
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FACILITIES
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•French Language Centre
•Libraries
•Digital Work Environment
French
language centre
The CILEC (International Centre for Language and
Civilization) has more than 30 years experience
in teaching French. It hosts about 300 students
of many different nationalities.
The CILEC is welcoming you all year round, from
September to August included, both during the
academic year and summer. We offer extensive
or intensive classes, from 2 hours
to 20 hours a week, according
to your availability.
Upon your arrival, you will benefit from an assessment of your
French writing and speaking
skills in order to be part of the
group that suits you best, according to the Common European
Framework of Reference for Languages, from A1 to C2.
https://cilec.univ-st-etienne.fr/en/
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Libraries
The CILEC has a Media Library with more than 5000 books
available and French newspapers and magazines.
You can have an internet access on
computers, on a free use basis, to gain
access to online french learning activities such as CDs & DVDs and resources
from our training platform.
Centre for Self-Learning: students
who cannot have access to the CILEC
training offer, can undertake a selflearning training in French.
All documents are open access.
University libraries
are available
on each campus.
Campus Tréfilerie
Fine arts, literature,
languages, humanities
and social science, law,
economics
Campus Santé
Health
MORE
INFORMATION
Campus Métare
Science & Technology
https://www.univ-st-etienne.fr/fr/
bibliotheques-1.html
ROANNE
Multi-disciplinary
Campus Manufacture
Science & Technology
https://cilec.univ-st-etienne.fr/
centre-of-multimedia-resources
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Digital Work
Environment
Your student card will allow you to have your own
email address and personal account on the Digital
Work Environment (ENT).
Through this ENT, you have access to online educational
resources and documentation. You can communicate
with your teachers, connect to network and have access
to wireless internet on the different campuses.
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LIFE
in Saint-Etienne
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•Settling into Campus Life
• Student daily life
Settling
into campus life
University is also a place for sharing cultures,
exchanging and engaging with others.
If you are looking for an enriching experience and want to be involved
in a project such as culture and sports, the Jean Monnet University offers
a large number of activities.
The University is home to many associations:
https://www.univ-st-etienne.fr/fr/vie-etudiante-2/associations.html
Available sports :
https://www.univ-st-etienne.fr/fr/suaps/planning-des-activites.html
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contact
Direction de l’International
21 rue Denis Papin,
1st entrance, 2nd floor
42023 Saint-Etienne cedex 2
MORE
INFORMATION
https://www.univ-st-etienne.fr/
fr/vie-etudiante-2/culture-etloisirs.html
https://cilec.univ-st-etienne.fr/
sports-and-cultural-activities/
Tel.: 04 77 43 79 70
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Student
Daily Life
GETTING AROUND
Saint-Etienne
STUDENT CARD
By tram or by bus:
Your student card will be issued during
the administrative registration, it will
allow you to:
STAS yearly student card
(-26 years old): 200€
•Borrow documents and books
in university libraries
STAS monthly student card
(-26 years old): 26€
•Justify your presence in the sports
activities
By bicycle:
•Receive various discounts
(STAS, cinemas, concerts…)
STAS yearly student card
(-26 years old): 20€
Getting your STAS card (OùRA! card):
Stas offices :
•Place Dorian, Saint-Etienne
•Châteaucreux train station,
Saint-Etienne
University restaurant
(CROUS)
•Full meal: 3.80€
•Sandwiches, salads, pizzas...
Where:
Campuses Tréfilerie, Métare
and Manufacture.
KEY CONTACT PERSON
Each faculty, school or institute has an International
Relations key contact person who can help you
with your timetable, your studies contract or any
question pertaining to pedagogy.
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Useful addresses
OFII / Pôle Immigration
Office Français de l’Immigration
et de l’Intégration (French immigration office)
7 rue Quivogne,
69286 Lyon
Préfecture de lA Loire
(residence permit)
2 rue Charles de Gaulle,
42022 Saint-Etienne
CAF
Caisse d’Allocation Familiale
(accommodation allowance)
3 avenue Emile Loubet,
42000 Saint-Etienne
Office de tourisme
16 avenue de la Libération,
42000 Saint-Etienne
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Useful WEBSITES
www.saint-etienne-metropole.fr/
www.univ-st-etienne.fr/
www.saint-etienne.fr/
www.saint-etiennetourisme.com/
www.citedudesign.com/
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Health information:
General practitioner
SAINT-Etienne
SOS Médecin, doctors services
7 rue Voltaire • Tel.: 04 77 33 30 30
POLE MUTUALISTE
70-72 rue du 11 Novembre
Tel.: 04 77 49 74 97
Dentist
Centre de soinS dentaires
1 Cours Victor Hugo, Saint-Etienne
Tel.: 04 77 47 82 70 Hospital
CHU HOPITAL NORD
Avenue Albert Raimond,
42270 Saint-Priest-En-Jarez  Tel.: 04 77 82 80 00
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INFORMATION
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•How to get to Saint-Etienne ?
•Contact
How to get
to Saint-Etienne
BY CAR
BY TRAIN
40 minutes
from Lyon
with the A47
highway
UNITED
KINGDOM
Chateaucreux
railway station:
3h from Paris
50 minutes
from Lyon
BY BUS
BY PLANE
EUROLINES
Lyon
Saint-Exupéry
airport
(bus station
Lyon Perrache)
flixbus
BELGIUM
LUX.
GERMANY
Paris
SWITZERLAND
Lyon
Saint-Étienne
Marseille
SPAIN
ITALY
COMING TO JEAN MONNET
AND INTERNATIONAL
OFFICE BY TramWAY
Tramway T1
Hôpital Nord / Solaure
stop : Campus Tréfilerie
Tramway T3
Châteaucreux / Bellevue
stop : Campus Tréfilerie
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Contact
Direction de l’International
21 rue Denis Papin, 1st entrance, 2nd floor
42023 Saint-Etienne cedex 2
Tel.: 04 77 43 79 70
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• drafting group:
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Direction of communication
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Direction of communication
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Direction de l’International
21 rue Denis Papin, 1st entrance 2nd floor
42023 Saint-Etienne cedex 2
Tel.: 04 77 43 79 70