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STUDENT
GUIDE 2018-2019
Welcome !
www.univ-nantes.fr/welcome
[ EDITORIAL ] [ CONTENTS ]
Dear students,
As a new academic year begins, all of us at Université
WELCOME
de Nantes are pleased to welcome students already
accepted and especially those who have just received
their high school diploma.
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Every year, there are more than 38,000 students
preparing one of our 164 degrees within one of our 20
GETTING STARTED
components. Around 4,200 international students,
representing a wide range of countries, will be joining
us this year and we are pleased and proud to count
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them as part of the University.
Pursuing a degree, whether in a university program, a technical or vocational
STUDY
field, always requires a strong personal investment. Whatever your goal may
be, all of us at Université de Nantes are committed to helping you carry it out
in the best conditions.
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In implementing your project and in building your future, you also have
the opportunity to get involved on campus. Yet again, we are devoted to
SUCCEED
supporting your initiatives and to guiding you in your projects.
We are proud to welcome 150 student associations from a wide variety of 35
interests on our campuses. These associations promote expression, exchange
and citizenship awareness among the student body and are all essential for
the high standing of the University.
We are committed to enabling project planning, fulfilment of ambition,
cultivation of differences and to connecting talents. 49 STUDENT LIFE
I hope you have an exciting year, full of audacity, creativity and success and
I pledge a strong and unfailing support from our University.
Olivier Laboux 67 GLOSSARY
President of Université de Nantes
[ WELCOME ]
4 UNIVERSITÉ DE NANTES:
UNIQUE AND NEW
7
TO BE A STUDENT,
TO BE A CITIZEN
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THE GOVERNANCE OF
UNIVERSITÉ DE NANTES
71 GLOSSARY
[ WELCOME ] 4 [ WELCOME ] 5
UNIVERSITÉ DE NANTES: UNIVERSITÉ DE NANTES:
UNIQUE AND NEW UNIQUE AND NEW
on
UNIVERSITY
FRENCH
UNIQue and new
A major research center in Université de Nantes actively Dynamic, combative, creative
Western France, participates in the city. and united, Université de Nantes
Université de Nantes has never stopped With 38,000 students (including enjoys the major assets needed
moving forward. In the last 50 years, 4,200 international students) to encourage local, national and
Université de Nantes has taken training and 3,820 staff, 50% of which is international cooperation and to
and research to the highest level and dedicated to research, 1 out of 12 make interdisciplinary a factor
has become part of the Times Nantes residents works or studies of innovation and success. It
Higher Education ranking. This at Université de Nantes. True cultural, contributes to the innovation of the
year, Université de Nantes has also sports and society contributor, our uni- socioeconomic make-up thanks to its
become part of the Top 100 most verstity also encourages the revitalization researchers, laboratories, equipment,
innovative european universities. of its region by enriching public debate state-of-the-art technological platforms
Facing a rapidly changing world, and by stimulating creativity: conferences, as welll as its recent graduates, who
Université de Nantes invents a up to date media equipment, artists-in- represent an outstanding talent
new model of university. This model residence programs, high-level sports, pool.
places the student at its centre and, student commitment through 150 student
more than ever, the human being at the organisations. The Université de Nantes is involved in
heart of its ambitions. Within its campuses, different disciplines the education development in order to
Rooted in Nantes – a city renowned meet to enrich one another. Within 20 make it evolve according to its students
for its vitality, culture, economic faculties and schools, 164 degrees are needs.
development and its quality of life represented and 55 research laboratories
– Université de Nantes radiates also work in all fields of knowledge.
thanks to its 2 campuses in Saint-
Nazaire and La-Roche-sur-Yon.
1 OUT OF 12 NANTES
RESIDENTS WORKS OR
STUDIES AT UNIVERSITÉ
DE NANTES
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UNIVERSITÉ DE NANTES: TO BE A STUDENT,
UNIQUE AND NEW TO BE A CITIZEN
Bird’s eye view of our campuses Université de Nantes Aware of the societal challenges, the university acts
has adopted a strategy on its energetic consumption and for its waste mana-
Université de Nantes invites you to rise above its campuses. for quality assurance gement. You can participate in this collective effort
360° bird’s eye view visit on: and sustainable deve-
lopment in 2014. with simple and common sense eco-friendly actions.
http://360.univ-nantes.fr
Energy Saving Actions:
Each aerial picture has been enhanced with marks of the main places 107 tons • Switch off your lap-top and its screen after having
of interest. Those will give you access to presentations of the buildings, About 107 tons of paper and used it in the computer rooms of the university
pictures and videos. cardboard waste have been • Mark the websites you visit frequently as favorite
collected and recycled at the (this divides up to 4 times the emission of green-
university in 2017.
house gases)
49 Gwh • Always turn off the light when you leave a room, no
This is the university annual
matter for how long you leave
consumption of energy (all kind • Always close the windows when you leave a room
of energy). This is equivalent to • Always close the main doors of the buildings, espe-
a 120 000 inhabitants city. cially during winter time
Management of the waste
We thank you for separating your recyclables respec-
ting the recycling system of your building.
We encourage you to use the garbage for can or cup
when available.
A question, a project ?
dqdd@univ-nantes.fr
For more information : www.univ-nantes.fr/
qualite-developpement-durable
Hotel for insects - CNEN of Nantes
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TO BE A STUDENT, TO BE A STUDENT,
TO BE A CITIZEN TO BE A CITIZEN
Students Elections Student elections 136 elected Your student representatives:
students
You will have to vote for University elections provide an excellent moment of represent you in all
Full members of the councils (like the administrative
the renewal of the student’s democracy learning. University authorities. and teaching staff representatives), the student
representatives of the univer- representatives are the most suitable interlocutors
sity councils and of your faculty When you elect your representatives within the Elected students in the central
council. different university authorities, you choose people authorities : between students and the University board.
• 6 in the Board of directors ;
Student’s representatives are who will be your most suitable interlocutors at the They give their opinion about degrees’ validation
• 4 phD students in the
elected for a 2-year mandate. University. Research Commission ; methods, scholarship attributions for international
When students come together for elections, they • 16 in the Academics and mobility or students projects, budget matters, social
All information will be sent to
you on your student mailbox : legitimate their elected students, with high participa-
University Life Commission matters, sports and cultural activities...
(CFVU) ;
firstname.lastname@etu.univ- tion rates. • 6 in the International
nantes.fr and on your intranet. Relations Council (CURI).
Vice-president and Student counsellor
There are two kinds of student elections at the
One Vice-president and one Student counsellor are
University. Elections for central authorities regarding
elected for 2 years by the Academics and University
the whole institution and local elections within the
To be a candidate Life Commission. Members of the governing body,
faculties.
they are involved in Student Life and elected students
You can become an active
matters.
member of the university
by participating in the
AN EVOLVING UNIVERSITY THAT BENEFITS TO EVERYONE : governing body in charge of Elected students within the faculties authorities
its management. The elected
A FOUNDATION THAT SERVES ITS UNIVERSITY students get a particular status Students are elected in your faculty, school or ins-
which allows them to continue titute. Main decisions regarding academic affairs,
Université de Nantes’ Foundation brings together a community of donors (individuals and their studies during their research and student life are taken in these councils.
companies) who support the university’s developement. The Foundation contributes to the mandate.
University’s changes by providing resources and by participating in general interest projects Within central authorities ( p. 10)
with the research teams, professors, students. The elected students in the central authorities deal
The new Foundation’s campaign 2020 « Humanisme2.UN » puts digital technologies at the with Academics policies affairs, budget, University
individuals’services and relies on 5 topics : development strategy.
• Connected citizen
• Health of the future
• Shared knowledge
• Smart city
• Industry of the future
ontacts :
For more information, please refer to our website : Fondation de l'Université de Nantes
www.fondation@univ-nantes.fr Bâtiment des Ateliers et Chantiers de Nantes
Each donation counts ! 02 72 64 88 92 - fondation@univ-nantes For more information, visit your INTRANET
> Engagement et initiatives étudiantes
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THE GOVERNANCE THE GOVERNANCE
OF UNIVERSITÉ DE NANTES OF UNIVERSITÉ DE NANTES
Two levels of decision making exist: an executive and a legislative level.
COUNCIL OF ACADEMICS AFFAIRS
CENTRAL BOARDS OF • Research Commission
The executive branch The legislative branch: the
AUTHORITIES REGENTS • Academics and University Life Commission
COUNCIL OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
The University is headed by a president councils
Vice-presidents
who is assisted by a committee (bureau) The main decisions which guide the
COMMITTEE Advisors elected for 4 years by the Board of executive branch are taken by the
PRESIDENT
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
Regents. The committee is composed of councils and the commissions which are
Office of Communication
the vice-presidents and advisors. composed of professors, administrative
and technical staff and students.
DIRECTORATE - GENERAL OF ADMINISTRATION
They are divided in two levels:
• The University level, the cen-
Offices in charge of tral level (Board of Regents,
Offices in charge of
Management
University' Activities Support
Services communs Council of Academic Affairs,
and Development Research Commission, Academics
and University Life Commission,
ACCOUNTING AGENCY International Relations Council)
• The component level, the local
level.
FACULTIES, SCHOOLS, INSTITUTES RESEARCH UNITS
Administration’s Executive Management
The Administration’s Executive Management coordinates and organizes all administra-
tive, financial and technical services of the University.
The elected members These services are organized regarding two main missions:
• management and development
The elected members come from the whole university community and represent pro-
• support to academic activities.
fessors, administrative and technical staff (BIATSS) and the student body.
These services implement the policy of the University under the authority of the
External members are also represented in the University Councils.
General Director of the Services.
The elected members are involved in the democratic life of the institution and collecti-
vely make decisions about the University.
Faculties (also known as UFR), schools, institutes,
departments, laboratories
The university consists of 20 components: 11 faculties and academic and research units
(UFR), 6 institutes, 1 school for teacher training, 1 engineering school and 1 observatory
of Earth and planetary sciences.
In general, these components consist of academic departments and research laborato-
ries. They have their own management board.
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[ GETTING STARTED ] 14 WELCOME AND INFORMATION CENTER 16 YOUR CERTIFICATE OF ENROLLMENT 18 YOUR FIRST DAYS 21 SPECIAL ACADEMIC ARRANGEMENTS 22 PASS SUP’, THE STUDENT CARD 71 GLOSSARY
[ GETTING STARTED ] 14 [ GETTING STARTED ] 15
WELCOME WELCOME
AND INFORMATION CENTER AND INFORMATION CENTER
Guichet Unique - Guichet Unique Services The Languages Center (SUL) French Language Courses
Foreign Students offers 2 kinds of french
Welcome Center - the At the Guichet Unique, the international relations certifications for international
first stop for foreign staff and student mentors will give you all the infor- students (>p.46) The Langage Center offers French languages courses
students! More information on: for all proficiency levels.
mation you need to get settled in Nantes:
www.univ-nantes.fr/fle
More information on p. 45
• Administrative Formalities for registering at Contact : www.univ-nantes.fr/fle
the university and applying for your residence
Where is the Guichet permit;
Unique? • Accommodation information: housing Support throughout your stay
At the Maison des Échanges insurance and information on obtaining renters The staff at the International Relations Office will
Internationaux et de la insurance and applying for a housing allowance provide you with support and assistance throughout
Francophonie (MEIF),
15 chaussée de la Madeleine
from the Family Allowance Fund (CAF); your stay in Nantes.
The International
in Nantes • Health Insurance: universal health insurance Relations Office
Tram 2 or 3 - stop Hôtel Dieu (sécurité sociale), supplementary health insurance, Contact:
(map p. 74 n° 8) reimbursement rates, university health service: is located at the Maison des
Student Health Center-SUMPPS (see p. 56);
échanges internationaux et de international.accueil@univ-nantes.fr
la francophonie (MEIF),
Key Dates • French banks: opening a bank account; 15 chaussée de la Madeleine More information on www.univ-nantes.fr/
in Nantes. foreignstudent
• Semester 1: August 27th, 2018 • Student Jobs: job search information and visa Tram 2 or 3 - stop Hôtel Dieu
to September, 28th, 2018 requirements; (map p. 74 n° 8)
• Semester 2: January 7th, 2019
• Transportation Information:
to February 1st, 2019
• public transport services: Bus and tram (TAN), Autour du Monde – Erasmus Student
Opening Hours trains (SNCF), Network (ESN)
• bike rentals, The association Autour du Monde-ESN Nantes offers
9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday • and everything you need to know about how to Do you want a buddy various activities and events all year long (buddy
get around the city and the region; when you arrive in program, guided visits, polyglot cafés, parties…).
September?
• Student Life: entertainment, cultural activities The association Autour du Monde-ESN Nantes helps
and regional and international associations. Autour du Monde-ESN Nantes
connects you for free with a
you get settled in on your campus and in the city.
local student buddy. Duty periods at the Student Center (Pôle étudiant
This intercultural relations - >p.60)
Contact: and support group will help
you meet new people and get
guichet.unique@univ-nantes.fr settled in! Contact:
www.univ-nantes.fr/guichetunique esn.nantes@gmail.com
www.esn-nantes.org
Welcome at the Guichet Unique
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YOUR CERTIFICATE OF ENROLLMENT YOUR CERTIFICATE OF ENROLLMENT
The Certificate of This Certificate is downloadable
Enrollment will be online, on your intranet, if you
delivered to all 1st need it during the year
Year students at the Keep your Registration INTRANET
Registrar Office. Certificate safe. > VOS WEBSERVICES > réinscription et autres
procédures de scolarité > mes documents. NEW
RELEVÉ DES DROITS UNIVERSITAIRES CARTE D'ÉTUDIANT.E 2018-2019
Année universitaire 2018-2019
INE :
Nom :
Prénoms :
09g9k100027
DUPONT
FRANÇOIS
CERTIFICAT DE SCOLARITÉ
Né(e) le : JJ/MM/AAAA NANTES 2018-2019
es
DUPONT FRANÇOIS
Tuition Fees Droits perçus
Sécurité sociale : 213,00
Description Droits 3 RUE DU MARÉCHAL JOFFRE
Droits d’inscription : j k l m
BU : 30,00
Méd. préventive : 4,57 44000 NANTES
Sport-Culture :
nt
Universtité : 30,20
Diplôme : 96,30 Le président de l'Université que :
F.S.D.I.E. : 14,00 Total : 388,07 euros
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DOCUMENT À CONSERVER Corto Fernando
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CERTIFICAT DE SCOLARITÉ CERTIFICAT DE SCOLARITÉ Registration Certificate
> DESTINÉ À LA SNCF N° INE : 09g9k200017
available for your N° Étudiant : 960001E
Année universitaire 2018-2019 Année universitaire 2018-2019 administrative processes
est incrit à l’Université de Nantes pour l’année universitaire mentionnée.
N° étudiant : 999001A INE : 09g9k100027
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Nom : DUPONT Prénoms : FRANÇOIS Composante : Sciences et techniques
Prénoms : FRANÇOIS Né(e) le : JJ/MM/AAAA NANTES
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Le directeur général des services certifie que l’étudiant.e ci-dessus
Le directeur général des services certifie que l’étudiant.e ci-dessus désigné.e est régulièrement inscrit.e pour l’année en cours : Droit(s) universitaire(s)
désigné.e est régulièrement inscrit.e pour l’année en cours : UFR ou INSTITUT : IUT de NANTES
UFR ou INSTITUT : IUT de NANTES Discipline(s) préparée(s) : Droits Montant
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À Nantes, le 16/05/2018
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Le président de l'Université
Par délégation, le Vice président Formation
LE DIRECTEUR GENERAL DES SERVICES LE DIRECTEUR GENERAL DES SERVICES
et Vie Universitaire
Thierry Biais Thierry Biais
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ACCÈS AUX SERVICES EN LIGNE
Pour la durée de vos études, l'Université de Nantes met à
votre disposition un intranet étudiant incluant un accès à
votre environnement électronique de travail. Dominique Averty
IMPORTANT
ive
Login access to your Login : dupont-f* INE : 09g9k100027
intranet and webservices Pour découvrir le mot de passe
1 Enlever l'étiquette au verso
2 Gratter la zone Vignette
3
2018/2019
MALTESE-TEST/AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Cut this vignette and
Corto Fernando keep it with your Pass’sup
N° INE : 09g9k200017
Student Card at all time.
Un
Password access mot de passe Composante : Sciences et techniques
to your intranet Inscription : Doctorat Biol.
This vignette is a proof of
molécul.,structurale,biochimie(BS) année 4
and webservices registration.
179139033201707241142960001E
Your Student Email Address francois.dupont@etu.univ-nantes.fr À découper et à conserver avec votre carte étudiante
valid as long as your are Informations : http://www.univ-nantes.fr/intranet
registered at the university MÉMORISEZ VOTRE MOT DE PASSE ET DÉTRUISEZ LE DOCUMENT.
Les renseignements qui vous sont demandés sont traités par informatique. Vous pouvez consulter leur
enregistrement en le sollicitant par écrit auprès du bureau de la scolarité où vous êtes inscrit. 179139033201707241142960001E
For the next year, you will have access to your previous
registrations at Université de Nantes.
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YOUR FIRST DAYS
YOUR FIRST DAYS
Here are some tips, Read this “welcome” guide Remember to check the Welcome Week
tools and information bulletin boards!
to help you have a suc- You’ll find everything you need to get started and to For the IUT, contact your registrar’s office at
In addition to your intranet, www.univ-nantes.fr/scolarites
cessful academic year. succeed.
also check the bulletin boards,
you’ll find: Your presence is mandatory.
Your student card is
Log into your intranet: • schedules,
An informative week where professors will explain
• your tutorial groups (TD), the academic program, class schedules, testing, and
valuable www.univ-nantes.fr/intranet
• teacher absences and make-up grades. You will also have the opportunity to tour the
Your Pass Sup’ is your student classes,
ID card.
To log in, you will need: school.
• your student card (your login is the student num- • the examination charter, tests,
It proves that you are a student exam schedules and of course This is an ideal time to ask any questions you
at Université de Nantes. ber preceded by the letter “e”) your grades, may have, familiarize yourself with the course con-
Personal, non-transferable • internship offers and informa- tent, tour the facilities and meet your teachers.
and indispensable in your tion on student life.
daily life.
Welcome week calendar
Take care of it and carry it Année 2018
Année 2016 - 2019
- 2017
with you at all times! DUPONT www.univ-nantes.fr/calendrier
(see p. 22/23) François
Né(e) le 19/06/1980 For questions, contact the secretariat of your
Numéro étudiant : 999001A
Faculty, institute or school.
Vignette certifying INE : 09g9k100027
you are registered at
classes.
Learning agreement
Each year, in order to update You are part of an international exchange program?
your Student Card, log on your
intranet, download and print • your password on your registration certificate, You have to choose all classes you want to attend
your “vignette” issued with your student card, in the to-scratch part. and give your learning agreement duly signed to
> VOS WEBSERVICES
(see p. 16). your administrative international coordinator by the
> réinscription et autres following deadlines:
procédures de scolarité >
mes documents. Your academic information and web services • 1st semester: October 12
Your “vignette” must always be are only available on your INTRANET • 2nd semester: February 15
kept with your Sudent Card. (see p. 38).
By using the university’s IT resources you agree to Special academic arrangements
Change your the IT charter given to you at registration.
INTRANET password
Special arrangements are available for working
students, competitive athletes and students with
> Vos WEBSERVICES > Mot
de passe Download your Registration Certificate disabilities (see p. 21)
You need a Certificate of Enrollment during the year ? You
can download your Certificate on your intranet
INTRANET > VOS WEBSERVICES > réinscription et
autres procédures de scolarité > mes documents.
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YOUR FIRST DAYS SPECIAL ACADEMIC
ARRANGEMENTS
The University Certification in languages Students with disabilities or Competitive athletes
Calendar (l’Agenda)
Your language skills can be assessed by independent long-term illness Université de Nantes offers certain
Available on campus and agencies. Certification is strongly recommended for adjustments (laptop loan, tutoring,
online. You will find all neces- To consider the facilities you will need,
sary information and dates international mobility and employability and in some your first step will be meeting the doctor special timetable arrangements) to allow
for events organized on your cases it is required (engineering schools, teacher at the Student Health Center-SUMPPS competitive athletes to combine studies
campus. (see p. 60). recruitment, study abroad applications). (See p. 46). as soon as possible (take an appointment and sports in all academic fields.
by e-mail to http://univ-nantes.contact-
N°68
Culture and initiatives workshops sante.fr/RendezVous). (See p. 56). Complete the application to get the
Interested in meeting with professionals from the This doctor will attest of your situation competitive athlete status available
culture scene on your campus? Experiment with and can recommend arrangements accor- on www.univ-nantes.fr/sport and
artistic techniques? Exchange with fellow students in ding to your specific needs. return it to the SUAPS or by e-mail
Septembre
a convival setting by working on a group project and to:
This support will be coordinated by the
Octobre
2018
seeing it through? Take part in one of the cultural Luc PILLOT*
débats,
conférences,
expositions, “Relais handicap” of the Student Health
luc.pillot@univ-nantes.fr
spectacles,
concerts...
and artistic workshops. Center.
The “Relais handicap” supports your Your academic advisor, your compet-
Registration begins: September 25th, 2018 itive athlete advisor or Luc Pillot can
at the Forum of cultural workshops at the Pôle student life (access to course content,
housing, sport, culture, study abroad) advise you on the use of the specific
Étudiant (map p. 74 n°11) academic arrangements.
with its partners (Handisup association,
the CROUS, etc.). Don’t forget to contact them.
Cultural and associative activities Learn more about the special
You have the opportunity to engage in cultural and academic arrangements www.univ-
associative activities throughout the year: theatre, www.univ-nantes.fr/relaishandicap nantes.fr/shn
exhibitions, concerts, festivals, community events, This website is for students with * Olympic sailing champion
etc. (see pp. 59-61). disabilities, where you can download at the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games
the form to inform us of your special
needs.
Sports activities These arrangements will allow stu-
Contact: dents to achieve these two goals:
The university offers a wide variety of sports activi-
ties. The full list is available on: +33 (0)2 40 37 10 35 • graduate within a specified time
www.univ-nantes.fr/sport relais.handicap@univ-nantes.fr • perform their sports at the highest level.
The competitive athlete student status is
Registration begins: September 3rd, 2018, embedded on your Pass Sup’ student ID
with no closing date. MANDATORY pre-registra- chip, allowing access to the weight room
tion on the intranet (see p. 62). sports facilities.
Match de Quidditch
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PASS Sup’
the student card Questions?
Do I need to pay for my Pass
the login and password you
received from the CROUS
on your student email
• Ask for stopping all dif-
ferent uses than CROUS
catering by sending and
address: www.izly.fr email to production-cms@
Sup’ card?
• only if absolutely necessary, univ-nantes.fr giving your
The Pass Sup’ card is free. you can add credit by paying
However if your card is lost first name, last name and
The Pass Sup’ card
with cash at the counter of
or stolen, you will be charged the university restaurant. birthdate.
is the student card at 10 € for a new card
(see below under Assistance). How do I pay for meals at the
• Report the lost or stolen
card to the registrar’s office
Université de Nantes. How long is my Pass Sup’ card
university restaurants with my
• You will be charged 10 € for
You can also use it to valid?
Pass Sup’ card?
a new card.
pay at the university
Année 2018
Année 2016 - 2019
- 2017
• To pay for meals at the
DUPONT Your Pass Sup’ card is valid university restaurant, you What can happen if someone
restaurants. throughout your studies. A
François
Né(e) le 19/06/1980 must first add credit to your else uses my card without my
Numéro étudiant : 999001A new sticker will be placed on online “wallet” on www.
INE : 09g9k100027 your card at the beginning of izly.fr (see the previous knowledge?
You should always each academic year. question). You must immediately block
carry, with your Pass How do I activate my card? • At the university restau-
rants and cafeterias, you
your card to prevent some-
body else from using it. Uni-
Sup’Card, the vignette • Your card is already active
and can be used for univer-
don’t have to enter a pin
number when you pay. Your
versité de Nantes and CROUS
certifying that you are sity services. card is directly debited by
will not be held responsible
for any misuses of your card.
registered. ( p. 17) • To use it in the university
restaurants, you have to
using the rates that apply
to you.
activate your “wallet” (IZLY) My card doesn’t work at the
on line by following the ins- What is the minimum credit I library, copy machines, to
tructions from IZLY services can load on my card? access buildings…
emailed to your university 5 €. Please inform your regis-
address firstname.name@
This new electronic multiservice card serves With your Pass Sup’ card you can: etu.univ-nantes.fr trar’s office.
you as your student ID. It is personal and How can I get back the money
• prove that you are a student at Université • In this e-mail you will find that I put on my Pass Sup’
non-transferable. This new card is fragile, your login and password My card doesn’t work at the
take care of it and remember to carry it with de Nantes card?
to access your “wallet” on university restaurants nor at
you at all times. • pay for meals at any CROUS restaurant You can get your money back
https://mon-espace.izly.fr the CROUS ATM machines.
from your online “wallet”
• borrow books from the university library • If you did not receive it or if by using your login and Please notify the staff at the
You will have to show your Student Card to you lost it, you can ask for
attend the exams, with your Registration password on www.izly.fr. counter of your university
• sign up for sports and fitness activities a new one on https://mon-
Vignette. espace.izly.fr/Auth/SendActi- restaurant.
• access certain controlled-access areas vationMail
(parking lots, study rooms, etc.) Assistance I’m having trouble with my
online “wallet” on the website
• print documents, in Libraries for instance. My card is lost or has been
Questions about stolen?
www.izly.fr
the Pass Sup’ online Please notify the staff at the
• If you think you lost (or if
wallet? you’ve been robbed) your counter of your university
Izly card or your mobile restaurant.
How do I add credit to my Pass
phone or if you think that
Sup’ card? I didn’t find an answer to my
someone has stolen you Izly
More information on : • You can add credit on your
online wallet from Internet
password, block your card
and Izly account as soon as
questions.
Please go on
www.univ-nantes.fr/carteetudiante (laptop, smartphone, digital possible. You can do it from
www.u-bretagneloire.fr
tablet…), using your credit your online account on the
www.ubl.fr www.crous.fr
card or banking informa- Izly website, on the page or e-mail
tion, and accessing with «Mon profil». contact-cms@u-bretagneloire.fr
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28 DIPLOMAS
30 EXAMS
32 KEY DATES
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ACCELERATING KNOWLEDGE[ STUDY ] 26 [ STUDY ] 27
ACADEMICS ACADEMICS
Université de Nantes Université de Nantes is a major research centre in How do I contact a Course Unit system (Unités d’Enseignement - UE)
offers academic paths Western France. 64 laboratories work in all areas. teacher?
leading to most degrees The system consists of course units. Each UE has a
in higher education, Classes are taught by professors who include • Go to the secretariat of your value defined in ECTS credits and corresponds to
the latest research achievements in their faculty, UFR, institute or
in short or long study the number of hours of study (lectures, tutorials,
school (or department) to get
programs. teaching. your teacher’s contact details practical work, personal projects) that the student
or office hours. must complete to obtain a UE. A full year represents
LMD system: License, Master, Doctorate • Consult the directory on the 60 credits or 30 credits per semester.
The LMD system mobile app: m.univ-nantes.fr
The advantages of this system include:
As part of the harmonization • recognition and equivalence Europe-wide
of European higher education, • student mobility Diplomas
the university study programs • better recognition of the degrees on the labour
are organized around three
degrees: market 0 60 120 180 240 300 Credits or ECTS 480
• License (L) • the intermediate degrees Deug, DUT (bac +2) and • or on the home page of the
Maîtrise (bac +4) continue to be issued. university website.
• Master (M)
• Doctorate (D).
Organization of studies
DOCTORATE
The admission in masters’ Semester system LICENSE 3 MASTER 1 MASTER 2
• The license is divided into 6 semesters
research
degrees is selective. and / or
pro
Do not forget to apply on • The master is organized in 4 semesters
www.univ-nantes.fr/
candidature-master Credits can be accumulated and transferred LICENSE 1 LICENSE 2
Each semester is assigned 30 credits or ECTS If you want to change DUT 1 DUT 2
ENGINEER
(European Credit Transfer System), common to programs during your
many European countries: first year of License:
• license, 6 semesters validated = 180 credits You can do so at the end of the
• master, 4 semesters validated = 300 credits first semester. Check with the
Registration Office of your
Holders of a master can prepare a doctoral thesis Faculty, Institute or School LICENSE
which corresponds to 480 credits, or 180 additional where you want to enrol. PRO
credits after the master. Find the UFR contact informa-
tion on www.univ-nantes.fr/
scolarites
PACES* HEALTH (MEDECINE, DENTISTRY, PHARMACY, MIDWIFERY)
*P
ACES: first year common to health studies
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DIPLOMAS DIPLOMAS
A government-sanc- baccalaureate + 2 years If you want to study baccalaureate + 5 years
tioned diploma and physiotherapy in
teaching backed-up by
DUT Nantes*, you have two
Master
research The University Diploma of Technology (DUT) is a possibilities: The Master is a 2-year program. During the first
2-year degree program. The DUT trains students to • to pass a competitive exam year (Master 1) students begin a specialization. In
Health Studies work as senior technicians in all fields, for immediate at the end of the PACES (60 the second year (Master 2), students can choose a
The first year of health studies entry to the workplace. spots) “professional” path for immediate entry in the labor
(PACES) consists of core To pursue an advanced degree after the DUT (gen- • to study physiotherapy at the market or a “research” path for pursuing doctoral
classes that prepare students to
eral license, professional license or engineering STAPS for the first year (up to studies. Many Master 2 programs require an intern-
take the entrance exams to the to 100 students, only the first ship of 4 to 6 months (at a business or research
schools of medicine, pharmacy, school) students must submit an application or have 32 students in rank are selec-
dentistry and midwifery. The their experiential learning validated before being ted at the end of the year) organization).
curriculum is common to the admitted. *Institut de formation en www.univ-nantes.fr/master
4 branches, with specific www.univ-nantes.fr/dut masso-kinésitherapie of Saint-
classes in the second semester. Sébastien-sur-Loire offers 92
Université de Nantes has three spots allocated by the regional baccalaureate + 5 years
health studies programs: baccalaureate + 3 years council of Pays de la Loire, Engineering degree
dentistry, pharmacy, medicine License https://www.ifm3r.fr
Université de Nantes has an engineering school:
and medical technology
(orthoptics, speech pathology The License is a 3-year program. At the end of the Polytech Nantes. This is a 3-year program for stu-
and midwifery), taught in three second year, several choices are available: a general dents who have already completed a 2-year degree
schools in Nantes: license, professional license or engineering school. (L2 or DUT, for example). It is designed for students
• Medicine and Medical
The general license can lead to further studies in who want to be senior engineers in industry or indus-
Technology trial public service.
a Master program or the competitive exams for civil
• Dentistry
service. www.univ-nantes.fr/polytech
• Pharmaceutical and Biological
Sciences. The professional license, developed in partnership
with businesses, prepares students for immediate baccalaureate + 8 years
entry into the workplace in fields that require special- Doctorate
ized skills. It does not lead to further studies towards The Doctorate is open to holders of a Master degree.
a Master. This degree is awarded after defending a thesis,
www.univ-nantes.fr/licence written under the supervision and responsibility of
a thesis director. The thesis is usually done in three
years. The Doctorate leads to careers in research and
development in the private sector but also careers
as professors or researchers in public institutions
(universities, CNRS…).
www.univ-nantes.fr/ecolesdoctorales
Tutorials in Pharmacy
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EXAMS EXAMS
Exam schedule Testing To contact your Succeeding in your UE, Semester, Year
Registrar’s Office :
Exam notifications will For each course unit (UE) you will be tested: Each academic field has its own grading require-
be posted in the hall of your Intranet>Scolarité>Inscription
faculty.
• either by continuous assessment, ments. Please see your registrar’s office for more
>Calendrier on
• or by one or more final exams, information.
For the IUT, there are no exam
sessions, only continuous • or by a combination of the two.
assessment.
The School of Engineering, Earn Sports Points
Polytech, has specific study The day of the exam Each semester, in some faculties, schools or insti-
regulations.
• Do not forget to check the bulletin board for the tutes, points can be earned through sports classes.
dates and location of your exams For questions, contact the secretariat of your Faculty,
institute or school.
• Show up 30 minutes before your exam starts
• Pay careful attention to the location of your exam
• Do not forget your identification card AND your
student card with the vignette certifying that you Passing into the next year
have registered ( p. 16).
L1 L2 if at least one semester is validated
L2 L3 If both semesters of L1 are validated
+ 1 semester of L2
Exam sites L3 M1 Only if all semesters of the three years of License
are validated and you have earned your License
Your exams may take place: degree
• on your campus M1 M2 Only if the M1 is fully validated
• at the SUAPS (map p. 75 n° 15) Grade repetition subject to approval
• at the stadium Pierre Quinon (map p. 75) * subject to conditions depending on the courses
• at la Beaujoire (for PACES exam).
Exam
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KEY DATES KEY DATES
Check the university calendar of your Events calendar for all the campuses is January 7th to Guichet Unique - Foreign Students Welcome Center,
UFR, institute or school on available on: February 1st the first stop for foreign students
www.univ-nantes.fr/calendrier. www.univ-nantes.fr/agenda
February Submission of FSDIE applications (see p. 59)
For all information regarding your
courses, please visit your faculty, UFR, Mid-January International Application deadline for 1st year undergraduate admission
institute or school website. Dossier Social Etudiant. Fill in your scholarship application and your
January 15
accommodation application (university residences) on : www.etudiant.
to May 31
Semester 2
gouv.fr
International Application deadline for 2nd and 3rd year undergraduate
End of March
and graduate admission
April Submission of FSDIE applications (see p. 59)
April 6th to April
Spring holidays
22th
May Second semester exams
June Submission of FSDIE applications (see p. 59)
Mid-June Start of the second exam session
July 5 Registration begins
August 27 to
September 10th First day of classes (depending on your degree)
August 27th to Guichet Unique - Foreign Students Welcome Center,
Semester 1
September 28th the first stop for foreign students
October Submission of FSDIE applications (support for student projects) (see p. 59)
December 22th to
Christmas holidays
January 6th
Mid-December
to mid-January First semester exams
Law, Economics, Management Library
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37
SUPPORT SYSTEMS
TO HELP YOU SUCCEED
38 STUDENT INTRANET
40 UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
BEING A VISIONARY
42 BROADENNING YOUR KNOWLEDGE
44 CERTIFICATIONS
47 LANGUAGE COURSES
48
WORKING TOWARDS
YOUR CAREER GOALS
50 STUDENT ENTREPRENEURSHIP
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10 KEY TIPS SUPPORT SYSTEMS
for a successful academic year TO HELP YOU SUCCEED
1 Confidence 6 Support network Université de Nantes New student orientation
Higher education is the logical contin- has developed a number
Loneliness is common among students, of systems to help you Mentors: during registration, you are greeted by stu-
uation of high school. You will have to especially at first. Try to form small succeed in your studies. dent mentors who help you discover the university,
get used to being more independent and working groups; you can encourage each help you with the registration process and answer
that’s a big change. So be confident in www.univ-nantes.fr/
other and your grades will improve. reussirsalicence any questions you may have.
your abilities, but make sure you stay
organized. Welcome Week
7 Reflexes During the first week of classes, your teachers will
2 Organization If you have any doubts, questions, prob- hold meetings where they will explain what you need
Plan your study time, set yourself goals lems, seek help. Knowledgeable people to know about your schedule, the subjects taught,
with specific deadlines and stick to can help, please don’t hesitate to contact testing and grades. You will also have the opportunity
them. We offer classes on study skills them (see p. 36). to tour the university.
(see p. 36), make sure you attend.
Your Academic advisor
3 Attendance 8 Sociability Your academic advisor assists you throughout your
Don’t skip classes. Successful students A good way to meet people and make Parcoursup first year at the university. Academic advisors will
attend all their classes. Remember that friends is to get involved in a club or Support measures are answer your questions and provide advice on facilitat-
every hour in class requires one hour of association. Contact the Student Life implemented for students in ing the transition between high school and college.
homework to review your notes and do Office (see p. 59) who will refer you to the faculties of Sciences, Sports
further research. the many opportunities on campus.
(STAPS), Foreign Languages
(LEA), and at the Economics
University study skills
and Management Institute. During the 1st semester the university offers courses
4 Motivation Contact : to help you learn the study skills specific to your
90 % of successful students have chosen 9 Take breaks Your academic advisor. degree program. Note taking, time management,
a field of study they are interested in. Get outside, have some fun, get some documentary research, group work, critical data
This gives them the energy and moti- exercise or attend a cultural event. This analysis, writing a paper and oral presentation. You
vation to successfully overcome the is also a good way to meet new people. will also visit the university library during the class.
difficulties.
Changing tracks after the first
5 Hard work 10 Look at the big picture semester of the first year of License
There are countless useful resources Take time to think about your future, You can change tracks after the first semester of
you can use to learn more about various try to figure out your real motivations SWITCH
your first year of License if you have passed all your
subjects (see p. 38 to 43). Using these and your interest in your chosen field exams, without having to start the whole year over.
If you wish to change your
resources to learn better and smarter is of study. The SUIO is here to help you academic orientation during the
often what makes the difference between identify your career goals and tailor your year, you can benefit from the
good students and the best students. study program (see pp. 48-49). SWITCH arrangement (indivi-
duals interviews or collective
modules).
www.univ-nantes.fr/switch
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STUDENT INTRANET STUDENT INTRANET
Access to your intranet The student intranet makes your life Join the commu- • Other webservices:
with your login and nity #univnantes • to get in touch (online forum, chat...), forwar-
password easier! ding files (fileX)
see p. 14, 15, 16 and 17. Stay connected • to consult your classes (Madoc), your sche-
dules, your grades;
Change your password • to ensure your success (internship, jobs,
Your Student e-mail address:
by going to your INTRANET advice...) with the Career Center
> VOS WEBSERVICES fisrtname.lastname@etu.univ-nantes.fr
> Mot de passe Check it regularly as all the information that
concerns your classes and university life will be sent WEBSERVICES
You have lost your to you at this address. All your online services available on one platform,
password ?
INTRANET > VOS WEBSERVICES
You can reset it by yourself
online on : www.univ-nantes. How to access your student email address ?
fr/motdepasse
• You have direct access to your web-
The university staff can reset
your password if you lost it.
mail on your INTRANET>VOS
Feel free to ask them. WEBSERVICES>WEBMAIL
Please note that for security • By redirecting your student email address
reasons, passwords cannot be towards your personal mailbox (http://
provided to you by phone or
email.
moncompte.univ-nantes.fr puis «ma
messagerie»)
Advice: • By configuring your smartphone or any other
Never give out your mailbox (more information on wiki.univ-
password. nantes.fr/etudiants)
http://webtv.univ-nantes.fr/
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UNIVERSITY LIBRARY UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
University Library: The university NoctamBU The library also offers many services:
a tool to help you
succeed library will help From September to Mid-June,
400 spots are offered on
you during your expanded evening hours until
• individual study spots and working rooms for
groups; with disabled access;
Library hours studies! 11:30 pm and on weekends at
the Health Library (city centre,
During the academic year, 8:30
am to 7 pm Monday to Friday,
map p. 74 n° 4). • borrowing of documents and interlibrary loan
and and 8:30am to 1pm on With seven locations in Nantes, Saint-Nazaire and La Reservation required on: of documents that don’t belong to Université de
Saturday mornings. Roche-sur-Yon (pp. 62 to 65), the university library http://nantilus.univ-nantes.fr/ Nantes;
Tip offers you multidisciplinary documentary col- noctambu or even better from
Find the real-time schedule lections, on divers supports, for courses, research, your mobile app • information by chat and e-mail;
on nantilus.univ-nantes.fr/ information and leisure.
horaires Loan at the BU • documentary research training sessions within
The printed and digital collections are indexed in a The mobile app will allow you
Opening hours during training programmes or BU workshops;
university breaks unique catalog, Nantilus: nantilus.univ-nantes.fr. to receive alerts regarding your
You will find encyclopaedias, books, thesis, e-books, loans.
Depending on the sites, the • loan of computers on site, computer rooms, WIFI
libraries close one week at scientific journals, French and international newspa-
Christmas and 2 weeks in
and copy machines;
pers, and search databases in all academic fields, but Nomade
August.
also novels, comic books and DVD. Most of these digital resources • documents printing with your student card
More info on: are accessible not only at the
www.bu.univ-nantes.fr library, but also remotely.
• Support to PhD students in spreading and
The online service “nomade” publishing their work
is accessible from your
INTRANET > VOS
WEBSERVICES > Accès • exhibitions and various cultural events (confe-
nomade rences, readings, workshops...)
• Facilities for people with disabilities
Find more information about the BU on:
www.bu.univ-nantes.fr
twitter.com/univnantesbu
UFR Pharma - BU santé BU Saint-Nazaire
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BOARDENING BOARDENING
YOUR KNOWLEDGE YOUR KNOWLEDGE
More than 1200 video resources UP !
Short and original formats to understand The Permanent University (UP) offers:
Research in a different way. • conferences, meetings and exhibitions from
www.webtv.univ-nantes.fr
• «Digression», «one question one researcher», November to May, from Monday to Saturday (free
«Looking for innovation»... of charge upon presentation of your student card)
Component of the University,
Full lectures to understand societal topics UP’s goal is to ensure education • «The musical hour» every thursday at 6:30pm
and the news. all life long, to spread uni- • Courses: Subscription required. (The price of the
www.youtube.fr/univnantes versity culture and to make it
• Boris Cyrulnik, Edgar Morin, Tobie Nathan. courses will be available from July 27th, 2018.
The University of Nantes is accessible to a wider audience.
the 1st French University Check in the programme).
on Youtubre with its 24000
followers.
UNNEWS : do not miss anything from UN How subscribe to the Permanent University (UP)?
news ! Check on www.up.univ-nantes.fr/inscription-
Scientific discoveries, athletes performances, last programme to take a registration appointment
pedagogical innovation... stay informed about your (registration in September).
plus.franceculture.fr/ university current affairs on UNNEWS, Université de For a 1st registration : please fill in the online
partenaires/nantes Nantes online magazine! form, from May 24 until July 15.
Every week, our researchers will also give Renewal of registration online (securised payment)
explanations about current topics. You will also find from June 18 until July 15.
information about your campuses events not to be
• Subscription reduced price for Université de Nantes
missed ! students : 27€
• Bring an ID photo, a form of payment (French
www.unnews.univ-nantes.fr
The «Labo des savoirs» check or credit card) and your student card.
Every week, some volunteer journalists from the
«Labo des Savoirs» (Lab of Knowledge) meet resear- Contact : univ-perm@univ-nantes.fr
chers and highlight Research through interviews and More information on www.up.univ-nantes.fr
scientific reports. ( plan p. 74 campus Île de Nantes n° 1)
www.labodessavoirs.fr Prun’
Prun is a student Radio created at the University and
gathers more than 250 volunteers who produce more
than 70 radio programs : around 50 musical radio
programs for all music styles, more than 15 thematic
radio programs (sciences, culture, sport, health,
www.prun.net politics...) and 2 daily radio programs.
92 fm
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CERTIFICATIONS CERTIFICATIONS
Université de Nantes The C2i - Digital Skills Certificate A certification incorporated in the study
offers students the programmes
opportunity to certify Prepare your digital skills certificate !
their computer and Many university study programmes (licence and
PIX is a public online platform project for digital DUT) include a digital skills and culture training
language skills.
skills assessment and certification. programme (CCN), that will lead you to get the Pix
The University proposes this new certification. certification. The certification registration is auto-
matic, you will be automatically register as for your
The Pix certification
semester exams.
Pix will allow you to certify you command of several
digital skills necessary to : complete successfully For other cases, please refer to «CCN opening
your studies, begin your professionnal life, your path».
personal life...etc. It relies on the European Digital The C2i certificates (level2) are intended to a
Competence Framework for Citizens (DIGCOMP). professionnal use of digital tools, related to a field of
The digital skills certified by Pix are divided in 5 study or career, and are intended to students from
areas: specific master’s degrees (teaching, legal and health
professions).
• Information and data How getting ready for the
Pix certification ?
• Communication and Cooperation
Step 1: self-assessment
• Content creation • Create a personal account on Information and registration
https://pix.fr www.univ-nantes.fr/c2i
• Protection and safety
• Determine your skills profile pix@univ-nantes.fr
• Digital environment through online activities.
Step 2: Training
• Face-to-face or online, you have
access to resources on Madoc,
self-registration from your
INTRANET > VOS WEB-
SERVICES > Madoc
Step 3: Evaluate your
progress
• Repeat activities about Pix and
improve your skills profile.
Then, the certification is based on
this skills profile.
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CERTIFICATIONS LANGUAGE COURSES
The Language Center French Language Certificates and Tests The Language Center Campus soir – Campus été :
of Université de Nantes also guides you throu-
advises and guides The Language Center organizes 2 official French ghout your learning of Foreign Languages Classes
you throughout your language certifications recognized by the French foreign languages. Diverse training programs to learn and practise
language certification. Ministry of Education: foreign languages are organized by the Language
(See adress p. 46).
• The DELF (Diplôme d’études en langue française) Center, in partnership with the International
The Language Center
welcomes you :
and the DALF (Diplôme approfondi de langue Relations Office. You plan to study abroad ? You
française). want to learn or improve your language skills ? You
Bât. Nouveau Tertre • The TCF (Test de connaissance du français) and are preparing a language certification ? Université de
Chemin la Censive du Tertre
BP 81227
the DAP-TCF (required for first year undergraduate Nantes organises diverse complementary language
44312 NANTES CEDEX 3 admission). programs :
Tramway ligne 2 arrêt «Facultés» • Refresher Courses/Advanced Courses
( plan p. 75 n° 3) For further information and dates: • Conversation workshops
servicelangues@univ-nantes.fr
www.univ-nantes.fr/certificationfle • Certification Preparation
• Less Commonly Taught Languages Initiation
• Mobility Preparation
Certification in other languages Registration required, all classes are taught during
Your proficiency in a foreign language can be attested the evening or as an intensive program, open to all
When and how to take by an assessment exam that will test your oral and/ students of the University. Different languages are
an assessment exam or written language skills. Certification is available in avalaible : German, English, Korean, Spanish,
to receive a certificate German, English, Catalan, Chinese, Spanish, Italian Finnish, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian,
of proficiency in a and Brazilian Portuguese (subject to the number of Vietnamese (subject to the number of applicants).
language? applicants).
Whenever you feel ready. To Certification is a requirement for some Master and Languages resources center
assess your language skills, to
study abroad with an exchange
License programs. Come to visit the Languages Resources Center from
program or for your résumé. It is highly valued in terms of international the University Services for Languages, and take advan-
mobility and is an asset to your employability. tage of personalized advice to support you in your
foreign languages learning process.
Upon request, benefit from online tools to improve
your languages skills and to make a self-assessment.
Information and registration:
servicelangues@univ-nantes.fr
www.univ-nantes.fr/pratiquerleslangues
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