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Université du Maine (Le Mans)
Le Mans, France
(pop. 150,000)
Student Enrollment: 7,500
Language of instruction: French
www.univ-lemans.fr/
Course information
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PROGRAM TYPE
Academic year and semester exchanges
ISEP-Exchange for US students.
Chance of Placement
ISEP-Exchange chance of placement for US students is Limited.
Courses
Full year or semester enrollment in regular university courses:
Letters and Humanities (modern literature, classical literature, history, geography, German, English, Spanish civilization, Applied Foreign Languages [English/German, English/Spanish]); Law, Economics, and Economic and Social Administration; Sports Sciences (STAPS - Sciences et Techniques Des Activités Physiques et Sportives); Sciences (mathematics, physics, computer science, chemistry, biology, geology, acoustics, materials science, mechanical technology); ENSIM (engineering [sensors & vibrations]); Institute of Technology (biology, business administration, technical marketing, chemistry, mechanical engineering).
Language Notes
A minimum of 4-5 semesters of university-level French or its equivalent must be completed prior to program. More French is recommended for advanced studies especially in technical areas.
A French language course is offered throughout the school year for lower-intermediate, upper-intermediate, and advanced levels. Contact hours per week: : lower-intermediate (6 hours/week), upper-intermediate (4 hours/week) and advanced (2 hours/week).
ISEP students may also take a one hour per week translation course designed specifically for English speakers. Other language classes offered are not tailored for foreign students, but do include courses on French syntax and linguistics. A good command of French is required for these courses.
For more information on courses and language options, see the:
ISEP French Language Advising Guide for US Students
ISEP French Language Advising Guide for I-to-I Students
Program Dates
Academic year: early September to May
Semester 1: early September to December
Semester 2: early January to June
Housing and Meals
ISEP students live in residence halls and receive a stipend to cover the cost of meals at the university cafeteria. No married student housing is available.
Profile
Founded in 1969, Universite du Maine is a small multidisciplinary institution with a single campus. Total enrollment: 7,500.
Location
Situated on the Sarthe river, Le Mans is about 55 minutes by train (TGV) southwest of Paris. The city is of great interest from a historical and geographical point of view: the Gallo-Roman walls still stand 1700 years later as a testament to the excellence of Roman engineering. These walls encompass the Vieux Mans along with several houses celebrating the architectural diversity of different historical periods: the Middle-Ages, the Renaissance and the 18th century. Le Mans Cathedral displays a beautiful combination of Roman and Gothic art due to its different periods of construction from the 11th to the 15th century. Numerous cultural activities and events take place year round (theater, dance and music--including a renowned Jazz festival in May.) Le Mans is also famous for the race "Les 24h du Mans" in June of every year.
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