The Students' Page - La page des étudiants

Studying in France and in Britain

Do you wish to study in France and don’t know how to do? Here are some basic information about what Erasmus/Socrates can offer you:

 What is ERASMUS?

ERASMUS is the name given to the Higher Education section of the European Community action programme in the field of education “SOCRATES”. It aims at the Mobility of University Students. It is open to all types of higher education institutions, that is to say Universities. “Bringing students to Europe and Europe to Students” is the spirit of ERASMUS.

 How can I participate?

If you wish to spend a period of your studies (between 3 months and a full academic year) in France, you just need to contact the International Relation Office or the Socrates (Erasmus) Office of your home University. These offices are in the position of providing you with all information about the exchanges your University is involved in (which are the participating Universities in France?) .

 Is it expensive?

The system works on an exchange basis with foreign students. You pay your tuition fees at your home University and don’t pay a penny abroad. The system is very attractive for French students willing to study in the UK as tuition fees are expensive in UK.

 Will I get a grant?

The Socrates-Erasmus program provides each student carrying out a period of study of between 3 months and a full academic year in another participating country with direct financial aid. This aid is known as a “mobility grant” and is designed to compensate for the mobility costs of studying in another country, such as travel, language preparation and differences in the cost of living. The award depends on your home University.

Some  interesting experiences

 Useful contacts:

Useful links:

• Erasmus Student Network
  Describes itself as "Students Working for Exchange Students". Its goal is to help exchange students find their way in their new city.

• The Erasmus University Charter

• The Europa web site   http://www.europa.eu.int/comm/education/socrates.html

• The UK Socrates-Erasmus agency web site  http://www.ukc.ac.uk/ERASMUS/erasmus/

• Agence Socrates-Erasmus France web site  http://www.univ-lille1.fr/socrates/

• European Commission DG Education and Culture - Erasmus
  Also under the DG Education and Culture Pages this is the central ERASMUS site.

• European Commission - DG Education and Culture home page
  The home page of the Directorate General responsible for the ERASMUS and SOCRATES schemes.

• European Commission DG Education and Culture - Socrates
  Under the DG Education and Culture home pages, this is the central EU SOCRATES web page.

• UK Erasmus Student Committee
  Website of the UK's Erasmus Student Committee, existing to promote the Socrates-Erasmus scheme in the UK.