Welcome on the site of the ICP

The University

Catholic University of Paris (Institut Catholique de Paris )
Erasmus Code : F PARIS 052
Extended Chartre : 28612

Contact for Partners :
Ms Claire Bisiaux - Head of the International Relations Office

Contact for Students :
Ms Sabine Persico - Student Mobility Coordinator

Academic calendar 2011/2012

• 1st semester : Monday 19 September 2011 to Saturday 28 January 2012
  Christmas Holiday : Saturday 17 December 2011 to Tuesday 3 January 2012

• 2nd semester : Monday 30 January 2011 to Saturday 09 June 2012
  Winter break : Saturday 25 February to Monday 05 March 2012
  Easter Holiday : Saturday 14 April to Monday 30 April 2012

Exchange students application procedure

The International Relations Office (IRO) of the Catholic University of Paris uses the e-nomination procedure offered by MoveOn for incoming students. The student coordinator of the home university must register its candidate(s) for an exchange through the MoveOnNet portal.

Once our IRO receives the nomination(s), the student(s) automatically receive(s) an e-mail with the application form and learning agreement to be filled in and returned to us. They will also receive the academic calendar and information on the welcome and orientation session. The student coordinator of the home university will also receive a copy of that email.

To proceed with the e-nomination of students interested in coming for an exchange at the Catholic University of Paris, the student coordinator of the home university will be asked to create a login (free of charge) on the MoveOn portal and to refer to the to nominate students:

http://www.moveonnet.eu/institutions/myinstitution/enomination

The students’ nomination deadlines are:

• Tuesday 15 November 2011 for the Spring semester 2011/2012
• Tuesday 15 May 2012 for the Autumn semester and the whole academic year 2012/2013

Housing

The university does not have an on-campus residence but the Accommodation Office provides a wide range of off-campus accommodation solutions in Paris, such as student residencies, apartment rentals, rooms in family homes, etc. This office assists students in their search for appropriate long-term accommodation and is happy to answer any queries that students may have prior to their arrival.

The International Relations Office also provides a list of temporary low-cost accommodation places in the centre of Paris that can be helpful while the student is looking for long-term accommodation.

French Preparatory Language Course

We remind all partner universities that they are required to test their own students' level of spoken and written French prior to sending their applications, and to acknowledge that it is sufficient for them to study their discipline successfully during their stay at the Catholic University of Paris.

The university’s French language school, the Institut de Langue et Culture Françaises, organises monthly intensive courses in May, June, July, August, September, January and February. These courses can lead to a number of ECTS credits but are not included in the exchange agreement and are on a fee-paying basis.

List of Courses & ECTS

On the university website each faculty’s home page offers a link to its “brochure” in a .pdf format. All courses offered and corresponding ECTS credits are listed in the brochure. Courses are presented by degree: 1st, 2nd, 3rd year of Licence (Undergraduate) and 1st, 2nd year of Master (Postgraduate). Once on the page of the faculty of interest, click on “Télécharger la documentation” to download the brochure.

Most of the courses are taught in French, but our Faculties also offer some Courses in English (74.98 kB), opened to Exchange Students.

Welcome and Orientation Sessions

A Welcome and Orientation Session is organised for international students by the IRO at the beginning of each semester. It generally takes place over three days and includes: a presentation of the university and student services; a step-by-step explanation of the enrolment procedure; practical information about life in Paris; tours of the campus organised by French students volunteers from the Tandem (buddy) programme; historical tours of the St German de Pres area, and a Seine river cruise to close the session. It is also, of course, the occasion to meet with many other international students.

Academic Advisor / Counsellor

An Academic Advisor / Counsellor is available on campus two days a week throughout the year. Specific sessions are organised before exams to give students support and stress management tools.

Residence Permit Office

A Residence Permit Office in direct contact with the French administration offices helps non-EU students with their immigration documents and visa renewal. The Office receives students four days a week throughout the year.

Libraries

Five specialised libraries with online catalogues are open to all exchange students according to their discipline.

Student Cafeteria

Students have access to the on-campus student cafeteria for a quick snack or to a bigger university restaurant a 5-minute walk from campus. The price for a full meal in 2009/2010 is 2,85 €.