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THE UNIVERSITY

Registered students : 20 253

Main fields of studies :
l Medicine
l Pharmacy
l Math
l Computer Science
l Mechanics
l Engineering
l Chemistry
l Biology
l Economics
l Law
l Administration
l Management
l Modern Languages (Arabic, English, Dutch, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish),
l Ancient Languages (Greek, Latin)
l French (Literature, Teaching of French as a Foreign Language)
l Sociology
l Psychology
l History
l Geography
l Art History
l Philosophy
l Physical Education
l Accounting
l Finance
l Multimedia
l Anthropology
l Geology
l Territorial plannning
l Environment
l Electronics
l Industrial production
l Telecommunications
l Technology

Location : two campuses: downtown and on the outskirts of the city where residence halls are located.

Accommodation : renovated individual rooms located on the main campus.

French language courses : ISEP benefits / Fee paying
Semester : yes (1st semester) - yes (2nd semester)

More information : www.univ-fcomte.fr

THE CITY

Besançon is a city of 135 000 inhabitants located 2h ½ from Paris by high-speed train and situated in the centre of Europe, about 60 miles from the Swiss border and 130 miles from the German border. Founded in the Roman times, it boasts a rich historical heritage and an intense cultural life. Set up in the heart of a multi-faceted region the University offers a range of study areas which reflect the available diversity within European and international dimensions. When the snow falls in winter you may take advantage of the ski-slopes only one hour away from Besançon, Alpine skiing on the slopes of Jura mountains or Nordic skiing in the fir tree forests of Haut-Doubs.
In spring and autumn, you may discover the richness of the protected flora and fauna. Water is truly an omnipresent force: innumerable springs, waterfalls, rivers, and lakes can be explored during walks along the banks and in the gorges, by boat along the Doubs River, or by canoe or kayak for a more adventurous descent of the Loue River.
In summer, the countryside and its wood invite to stroll read and enjoy the fresh air and unspoilt scenery.

More information : www.besancon.com

THE REGION

 
Point of interest :
l The rich historical and cultural heritage (towns of architectural interest) Professional exhibitions and fairs (antiques)
l The comfort of speed-train transportation to Paris, Strasbourg, Marseilles
l The proximity of Switzerland and Germany
l The vast natural sites (woodland, waterfalls, mountains …)
The choice of leisure and outdoor activities (water sports, aerial sports…)
l Franche-comté is involved in international conferences and festivals (music)
l The rich gastronomy and its variety: cheese (Comté, Morbier, Mont d'Or…) local wines and spirits (Jura wine, Kirsch…), smoked and dried meats, chocolates

More information : www.franche-comte.org

Your ISEP Coordinator : Brigitte MALINAS-VAUGIEN

E-mail : brigitte.malinas-vaugien@univ-fcomte.fr

Mailing address :
UFR des Sciences du Langage, de l'Homme et de la Société
30 rue Mégevand
25030 Besançon cedex

Getting to Besançon from Paris :
Train (3:40 hrs) from the Gare de Lyon by TGV.
Train schedules available here.

Weather :
- Summer : 11/28°C
- Winter : -2/11°C