Université d'Avignon et des Pays de Vaucluse (Avignon-France)

Name:

Université d'Avignon et des Pays de Vaucluse

Geography:

Avignon is a city in the south of France with approx. 90,000 inhabitants. The city is approx. 85 km away from the Mediterranean Sea.

Homepage:

https://univ-avignon.fr/site-institutionnel-de-l-universite-d-avignon-859.kjsp

Places:

2 (2 x 10 months or 4 x 5 months)

Code:

F Avignon 01

Semester dates:

Winter semester: mid-September until mid-January

Summer semester: the beginning of February until the end of May

Language requirements:

French B1 (B2 is better)

Language courses for French as a foreign language are offered.

Accommodation:

Extract from the University brochure:

"There are many private student residences in the town centre, within walking distance of the main campus. Prices range from about € 250 (single room) to about € 450 (studio flat) per month.

For more information, please go to the “Campus/ Campus pratique” section of our website. The minimum monthly budget including accommodation and food is about € 600. International students staying for more than one semester can apply for housing benefit (called “APL” or “ALS”), which can cover up to 50 % of their rent."

You also have the option of staying in halls of residence: CNOUS.

Examinations:

Examinations mostly consist in continuous assessments during the semester as well as a final examination. You need to pass the same examinations as those envisaged for French students. These can be written, oral and occasionally practical tasks.

Specific features:

There is a new students’ orientation week in September. In Avignon, you can take advantage of a buddy programme. Local law students look after one Erasmus student each for the entirety of their stay.

Further information for international students can be found here.