Studio flats managed by the CROUS

FRENCH TRACK

Since the creation of the English Track in 2010, Sciences Po Bordeaux has made the distinction between French track and English track students. The majority of the French track courses will be taught in French among a wide range of courses in the field of political sciences, international relations, economics, European studies, law or social sciences.

https://www.sciencespobordeaux.fr/en/international-students-and-programs/french-exchange-for-credit-programs.html

See “Language requirements” above.

ENGLISH TRACK

Since 2010, Sciences Po Bordeaux has offered an English track to students enrolled in the framework of its partnership agreements with English speaking universities. A wide range of courses in Social Sciences, Humanities, and Economics is offered. The program also includes a course of French as a foreign language and various subjects at the Bachelor’s and Master’s Levels. More information: https://www.sciencespobordeaux.fr/en/international-students-and-programs/english-exchange-for-credit-programs.html

See “Language requirements” above.

REGISTRATION

Students cannot register for courses before their arrival in Bordeaux.

Students will have to register for courses before September 17, 2021 for 1^st semester courses and exams and January 21, 2022 for 2^nd semester courses and exams. Registration for courses is definitive. After these dates, no add and drop will be allowed. Students can register either in 1^st, 3^rd or 4^th year courses.

COURSE LOAD

A regular student at Sciences Po Bordeaux has to obtain 30 ECTS per semester or 60 ECTS for one academic year.

CEP (Certificat d'Études Politiques à titre étranger) – program entirely taught in French

The CEP is reserved for full-year students. To be admitted, students must:

· Not be of French Nationality

· Have at least a B2 level in French according to the CEFRL

· Have validated two academic years in political sciences

· Take (and pass) 2 written tests: analysis of documents in French (3h) and a test of French (1h30) in September at Sciences Po Bordeaux.

CEP program:

· Participate in and pass 3 seminar courses “conférences de méthode”: French Contemporary Issues, Political Studies, French Language. Each of these seminar courses takes place over 24 weeks, from September to April (one seminar of 90 minutes per week per course). Validation is determined by evaluation of student participation (continuous assessment) and results of written and oral tests. 8 ECTS each.

· Obtain 36 ECTS credits (choosing from general courses offered in the 1st, 3rd and 4th years). Evaluation may take place either in December or May (written or oral exams) depending on the course.

The CEP is awarded to all candidates who obtain 60 ECTS and have passed the 3 seminar courses.

AEP (Attestation d'Études Politiques à titre étranger)

The AEP is based on the same program as the CEP (see above) but offered to one-semester students.

The AEP is awarded to all candidates who obtain 30 ECTS and have passed the 3 seminar courses.

More information :

https://www.sciencespobordeaux.fr/en/international-students-and-programs/french-exchange-for-credit-programs/political-studies-certificate-attestation.html

EXAMS

Exchange students have specific exams. They cannot take their exams with regular students.

9^th to 15^th of December 2021	1^st semester exams
25^th of April to 11^th of May 2022	2^nd semester exams

There is no re-sit exam. We recommend students to take more credits than necessary. Students cannot choose how and when they want to take their exams.

EQUIVALENCE OF ECTS FOR LECTURE AND SEMINAR COURSES
· 36 hours = 8 ECTS · 18 hours = 4 ECTS	· Seminar course = 4/8 ECTS · Guest lecturer course = 2 ECTS · French as Foreign language = 4 or 6 ECTS

GRADING SYSTEM

A: An excellent performance, clearly outstanding. The candidate demonstrates excellent judgement and a high degree of independent thinking.	Excellent	16 – 20 / 20
B: A very good performance. The candidate demonstrates sound judgement and a very good degree of independent thinking.	Very good	14 – 15 / 20
C: A good performance. The candidate demonstrates a reasonable degree of judgement and independent thinking in the most important areas.	Good	12 – 13 / 20
D: A satisfactory performance, but with significant shortcomings. The candidate demonstrates a limited degree of judgement and independent thinking.	Satisfactory	11 / 20
E: A performance that meets the minimum criteria, but no more. The candidate demonstrates a very limited degree of judgement and independent thinking.	Sufficient	10 / 20
F: A performance that does not meet the minimum academic criteria. The candidate demonstrates an absence of judgement and independent thinking.	Fail	< 10 / 20

VISA

International students will need to go through mandatory administrative formalities. Non-EU students will have to apply for a VISA (a student one) at the nearest French consulate or embassy before coming to France. Students can submit their visa application online, through the CEF (Centre pour les Etudes en France). Students studying for a full academic year will first receive a VISA to enter France and will then have to apply for a residence permit via OFII.

Useful website: https://www.campusfrance.org/fr/visa-long-sejour-etudiant (French)

https://www.campusfrance.org/en/student-long-stay-visa (English)

HEALTH INSURANCE

EUROPEAN UNION CITIZENS · Students must have the European Health Insurance Card.

NON-EUROPEAN UNION CITIZENS · Students must have a private medical insurance or register to the French Health Care system (Sécurité sociale) through CPAM (https://etudiant-etranger.ameli.fr/#/) when they arrive. It is free and they will have to do the registration by themselves. It is mandatory to choose one of these options.

ACCOMMODATION

ON-CAMPUS HOUSING

Students who wish to stay in a university accommodation named CROUS should apply online via: https://www.messervices.etudiant.gouv.fr/envole/ Inscription and obtain their INE number.

CROUS = the organization responsible for managing student accommodation, restaurants, grants, etc.

They must email their registration data to Eléna Dubâa before June 1, 2021 (first semester’s students) or before October 25, 2021 (second semester’s students): e.dubaa@sciencespobordeaux.fr

1. refurbished/renovated rooms in halls of residence on campus (village 3 & 5)

The rooms (9 or 12m²) are furnished and have showers and toilets. The kitchen is shared with 4 other rooms. Average price: 250€ a month, service charges included.

studio flats managed by the CROUS

These flats are in Emile Durkheim, Pierre Gilles de Gennes, Les Lumières residences which are close to the school. Rooms are around 18m2. Average price: 380-477€ a month, service charges included.

WARNING 1. The application on the CROUS website does not mean the automatic assignment of a room 2. One month’s rent + 100 EUR of reservation fees must be paid before the arrival 3. A complete rent file must be sent to your residence 4. Before leaving you must give one-month’s notice

PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation is difficult to find in Bordeaux. Students are responsible for finding their own accommodation. Before leaving you must give three-month’s notice.

Rough guide on rent prices:

· Studio/T1 (between 20 and 30 m²): about 450€/month

· T2 (between 35 and 45 m²): about 600 €/month

· T3 (between 55 and 70 m²): about 700 €/month

The Internet can be very useful:

· Hotels and residences: www.estudines.fr ; www.adele.org ; www.teneo.fr

· Colocations: www.appartager.com ; www.paruvendu.fr/immobilier/colocation ; www.SousLouer.com

· Apartments / Studios: www.studapart.com ; www.lokaviz.fr ; www.paruvendu.fr/immobilier/location ; www.pap.fr ; www.annoncesjaunes.fr ; www.info-jeune.net ; www.mapiaule.com ; www.leboncoin.fr ;

· Institutional websites: www.etudiant.gouv.fr ; www.anil.org

ESTIMATED MONTHLY BUDGET

· Housing from 200€ to 500€

· Food from 200€ to 400€

· Books from 50€ to 150€

· Transportation around 30€ per month

· Miscellaneous from 100€ to 400€

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