incoming students sciences po strasbourg information

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INSTITUT D’ÉTUDES POLITIQUES
SCIENCES PO STRASBOURG
INCOMING STUDENTS
INFORMATION
2014
2015
www.iep-strasbourg.fr
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Full legal name (University)
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UNIVERSITE DE STRASBOURG
Erasmus code
F STRASBO 48
Address
4 rue Blaise Pascal
67081 STRASBOURG Cedex
President
M. Alain BERETZ
Director of International Relations
Mme Roya NADDAF
Tel +33 (0)3 68 85 65 36
roya.naddaf@unistra.fr
Institutionnal Erasmus Coordinator
Mme Sandra REBEL
Tel +33 (0)3 68 85 65 13
sandra.rebel@unistra.fr
Website
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www.unistra.fr
Department
INSTITUT D’ETUDES POLITIQUES
Address
47 avenue de la Forêt Noire
67082 STRASBOURG Cedex
Director of International Office
MME Anne KLEBES PELISSIER, room 418
a.klebespelissie@unistra.fr
International Student Advisor
MME Susan WITKOWSKI, room 418
Tel +33 (0) 3 68 85 81 18
susan.witkowski@unistra.fr
Coordinator International Office
Contact person for agreements and
outgoing students
Mme Fabienne GOETZ-RICOU, room 422
Tel +33 (0)3 68 85 81 06 Fax +33 (0)3 68 85 85 78
f.goetzricou@unistra.fr
Contact person for students
Incoming students
Mme Michelle BENOIT, room 422
Tel +33 (0)3 68 85 81 05 Fax +33 (0)3 68 85 85 78
iep.incomingstudents@unistra.fr
Student contact
Two French students provide guidance and
information to incoming international students, room 423
bureau.international.iep@gmail.com
Website
www.iep-strasbourg.fr
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a prestigious institution
ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2014/ 2015
Science Po Strasbourg is a highly selective department within the University of Strasbourg. Students
undertake a challenging course of study in the fields of economics, history, languages law, political
science and sociology. Lecture courses, seminars and discussion groups provide students with a broadbased cultural background as well as the tools for analysis and understanding of key contemporary
issues in France and in the world.
Semester 1 Introduction Period
11 SEPTEMBER 2014 - 19 SEPTEMBER 2014
Semester 1
22 september 2014 - 20 décember 2014
EXAM DATES
05january 2015 -17 january 2015
Science Po Strasbourg has an enrollment of about 1500 students, with approximately 400 international
students from all over the world. International students take their classes with French students making
course selection according to their areas of specialisation The Student Union and various student
organisations offer a wealth of activites such as inter-mural sport teams, the arts debate, community
service, student newspaper, etc.
Semester 2 Introduction Period
12 january 2015– 16 january 2015
Semester 2
19 january 2015 - 09 may 2015
EXAM DATES
11 may 2015 – 6 june 2015
VACATIONS 2014/ 2015
Strasbourg faculty of political science move in a new
building at the start of the school year, in autumn
2015
AUTUMN BREAK
25 october 2014 - 02 november 2014
CHRISTMAS VACATION
21 december 2014 - 04 january 2015
WINTER VACATION
23 february 2015 - 01 march 2015
SPRING VACATION
25 april 2015 - 10 may 2015
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Pedagogical
Pedagogical
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Online registration form
Please note that online registration is an obligatory process
– even if you have already filled
out the standard application forms on paper, you must
reapply online. Any student who does not apply online
cannot be admitted to the Institut of Political Sciences of
the University of Strasbourg.
http://moveonline.u-strasbg.fr/move/moveonline/incoming/
welcome.php
Language of instruction
French except for 6 classes taught in English, 2 in Spanish
and 2 in German
Application for exchange students
http://moveonline.u-strasbg.fr/move/moveonline/incoming/
The coordinator of the partner institution should first
inform Mme Michelle Benoit of the identity of the students
coming.
Application deadline
Students outside europe
June 2 for the first semester and the academic year.
November 15 for the second semester.
Erasmus students
May 31 for the first semester and the academic year.
November 17 for the second semester
A = 3% EXCELLENT outstanding
performance with only minor errors
French Language Course
We offer the induction one week French language class to
exchange students. There is no year-long class.
C = 35% GOOD generally sound work with
a number of notable errors
Orientation
The induction period serves as an orientation period. Two
formal orientation meetings are held. One on Sept 11
serves administrative purposes. A second one on Sept 19
serves pedagogical purposes
Internships
Each year several students find internships as parliamentary
assistants to MEPs in Strasbourg.
Transcript of records
The original transcript is sent free of charge to the student’s
permanent address and the coordinator of the university.
Upload list of courses
http://www.iep-strasbourg.fr/international/venir-etudier-aliep/
ects
Courses 60 hours = 9 ECTS credits
Courses 48 hours = 6 ECTS credits
Courses 44 hours = 6 ECTS credits
Courses 42 hours = 6 ECTS credits
Courses 36 hours = 6 ECTS crédits
Courses 24 hours = 3 ECTS crédits
Courses 20 hours = 3 ECTS crédits
Courses 18 hours = 2 ECTS crédits
Courses 15 hours = 1,5 ECTS crédits
Tutorials 30 hours = 6 ECTS credits
Tutorials 20 hours = 4 ECTS credits
Tutorials 15 hours = 3 ECTS credits
Languages 40 hours = 4,5 ECTS credits
B = 25% VERY GOOD above the average
standard but with some errors
ECTS : grade % of successful students normally
achieving the grade
D = 20% SATISFACTORY fair but with
significant shortcomings
E = 10% SUFFICIENT performance meets
the minimum criteria
FX = 5% FAIL some more work required
before the credit can be awarded
F = 2% FAIL considerable further work is
required
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GENERal
HOUSING
Registration fees
http://www.iep-strasbourg.fr/international/veniretudier-a-liep/
Visa requirements
No visa is required from European union students.
Those coming from other countries should check on the
appropriate websites : http://www.unistra.fr/index.
php?id=5982
We send letters of acceptation.
Residence permit
If you are from a European Economic Area country,
Switzerland, Andorra or Monaco, you are exempt from
the residence permit obligation (Bulgarian and Romanian
nationals need a residence permit to work).
If you are from another State, you must go to the student
Agora (from September to November) to apply for a residence
permit as soon as you arrive in Strasbourg (approximately
€55). In certain cases, students with a one-year visa don’t
need residence permit and must go to the OFII.
For more information: www.bas-rhin.pref.gouv.fr
Cost estimates per month (in Euros)
Housing: 170 (Halls) to 450 (private)
Meals: 250 to 300
Books: 30 to 50
Local transportation: 24
Personal expenses: 100
Health Insurance
Non EU students must pay student health insurance which
amounts to 211 Euros for the full academic year.
Incoming students must have health insurance from their
home University valid until 1st October (for the 1st semester), until 1st February (for the 2nd semester).
Last update
February 2014
www.iep-strasbourg.fr
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APPLICATION FOR HALLS OF RESIDENCE
The IEP has a quota of about 50 rooms in Halls of Residence.
They are apportioned on a first come first served basis.
Application forms are sent by :
iep.incomingstudents@unistra.fr
HOUSING ON THE PRIVATE MARKET
The IEP sends information concerning housing on the private
market The following link might be useful for those students
deciding not to live in a student residence but preferring to
look for private accommodation :
http://www/index.php?id=homepage
OTHER RESSOURCES
Our two “moniteurs Erasmus” can help. They can be
contacted : bureau.international.iep@gmail.com
HousingAnywhere : With a password : http://www.
housinganywhere.com/
PRACTICAL INFORMATIONS
http://www.unistra.fr/index.php?id=vie-pratique