École Supérieure de Commerce de Montpellier

Information about the program

Academic Calendar
Orientation: Early September (5. – 23. September 2005)

Term 1: 4. October 2005 – 3. February 2006
Term 2 (term of specialization): February/March 2006
Internship: April - September 2006

Pre-departure
After being selected by the Department of International Affairs as a candidate, you will be invited to attend a group discussion. At the group discussion, you will confirm your acceptance into the program and receive further documents and information

Courses
During the first term (two months), you will take three compulsory courses. In the second term, you will select your area of specialization. Your internship at a French company will begin in April.

Bachelor
Within the Bachelor program you will take 14 compulsory courses (in form of 2- week block seminars which end with a final exam). You do not have to do an internship within this program.

Internship

As previously mentioned, you will be required to complete a 6 month internship (stage). The partner university will assist you in finding an appropriate internship, but the responsibility of applying will remain your's.

Useful information

Housing
Student residence halls are available, but they are also quite expensive. It is highly recommended to establish contact with exchange students already studying at ESC Montpellier for housing possibilities. In case this is not possible or not successful, there are blackboards at the partner university with advertisements for flats and apartments.
As an exchange student in France, you are entitled to a rent subsidy. To apply, you will have to go to the Caisses d'Allocations Familiale s (CAF). It is very likely that you will need documents from Germany such as your birth certificate.

Health insurance
Inquire by your health insurance provider about coverage during your intended stay abroad. Forms E111 or E128 of the European Union, which provide proof of coverage, are available from your health insurance provider.