The EESPIG area of the Faculties of the Catholic University of Lille has obtained an Erasmus Charter allowing us to participate in the Erasmus+ programme.
Experience the thrill of studying abroad for a semester in one of the many foreign partner universities of the Catholic University of Lille, in Europe and around the world. To go on a university exchange, you can choose one of our bilateral agreements, erasmus agreements or one of the destinations proposed by the Catholic University within the framework of a global agreement, according to your desires and your professional project. Explore the map beside and click on the university to get more information!
Every year, ESPOL receive about 30% of foreign students, through an exchange programme or within the Programme in European Politics. It is important for us that every student feels integrated and enjoys the time spent here in ESPOL and also in this new environment. To achieve this goal, several services and devices can be used by our international students, such as the International Affairs office, student associations and guides.
You can find this office on the 1st floor of
ESPOL, at the Administration floor. If you
have any issues finding this office you can always ask at the welcome desk at ESPOL.
Once you receive your password and identifier you can connect to Agora through the site and your identifier should be your Student number, you can find this number on your student card.
A buddy is a Espol student that will be here to guide you and help you integrate and acclimate yourself to the student life in espol and in Lille as well. At the beginning of each semester COSMOPOL is going to share a form to match you with a French student if you want to. Nothing compulsory but it is very useful to have a buddy.
To see the schedule here in ESPOL we use the HyperPlanning link, that should have been given to you via email. As you will follow different courses from different masters or bachelors you will have to find your hours of class by searching the name of the class in the site.
In Agora the administration will share the news concerning the Midterms, the Finals but also concerning the classes and if they are rescheduled or if the classes have changed location. It is very important for you to check your agora account.
The student card is very useful. Thanks to this card you can access every building in the Catholic of Lille’s campus. You will see that some buildings are equipped with electronic portals and you must beep your card each time. If you have forgotten your card for the day, ask for a QRcode.
Yes, you have to take it ! To benefit from the insurance you have to create an account on Ameli website. This insurance will refund you each time you visit at the doctor’s.
Now in the case that you can’t find your card and that you think you have lost it, you must ask for a new one. You are going to pay for the new card , the price is 10€.
The campus is big that’s why each building has a name (it will help you know where your class is). The first 2 letters of the class are helpful to know the localisation of the class. ( Ex : the Robert Schuman (RS) Building, is where you are going to find RS 030). Click here to see a plan of the campus.
After you take the test you are asked if you want
to take French classes. If you accept to attend your presence is compulsory and if you are not able to come you have to justificate your absence. But in the case where you don’t accept to attend any French class there is no obligation. But it is better for you to follow those classes to improve and learn how to talk in French.
In ESPOL, we are taking 2 sessions of exams per semester. One after the Winter break in March, those are the midterms, It is usually 2-3 exams. The second session (the last session) in April are the finals, and the exams are concerning all the classes.
Yes, you can! You have the possibility to change your classes during the 3 first weeks. If you want to change, you have to send an email to the mobility coordinator. You have only 2 chances (in those 2 chances you can change more than 1 course) to change your choices.
The administration in ESPOL is on the 1st floor. They are usually here every day from 9:00 a.m till 6:00 pm.
If you want to travel by public transport in Lille then you must have an ILEVIA card. You can do one at any Subway station of this list. You can benefit from the Card 4-25 years. To obtain this card you will need a passport and justification that you are a student from “L’Université Catholique de Lille”. In that case you can use your student card.
As you are Erasmus or International students you don’t have to take exams such
as the Khôlles.
If it is a magistral class there are no attendance records. So, if you miss a class you have to find a way to request the course notes from someone else. But if you are absent during a compulsory class (like your French classes or other classes with attendance records) then you have to justificate your absence to ESPOL administration.
In France, there is a vaccinal pass that is compulsory for restaurants, indoor activities and bars. So, you must be vaccinated and have a European vaccinal pass. If you are not part of the EU you can convert yours into the European one. For this you can go on this official state website that gives you the opportunity to convert it and it is free. Little tip don’t go to the pharmacy to do it; they will charge you 20€ for nothing. Click on this link
In some places such as the movie theater or the museum you can have some discounts. You just need to have your student card with you to prove that you are a student and that you can benefit from these discounts.
It is better for you to take the lecture in English, indeed the level in French is high, the professors are speaking very fast and they won’t take time to repeat. So, it is better for you to avoid the lectures in French and concentrate on lectures in English. And also for the finals it will be too hard for you to understand everything and to formulate your thoughts on a subject in a foreign language that you maybe don’t understand as much as English.
The tutorials are not compulsory, you can attend the class if you want but there is no obligation for you to do so. The Tutorials are classes concerning texts and the lecture to help students to deepen their knowledge.
The EESPIG area of the Faculties of the Catholic University of Lille has obtained an Erasmus Charter allowing us to participate in the Erasmus+ programme.
By promoting mobility and cooperation projects in Europe, the Erasmus+ programme makes it possible to strengthen the skills of all to provide greater employability, and to support innovation within education and training establishments and organisations, as well as their internationalisation, promoting transparent and consistent European-wide skills recognition and validation tools, and promoting cooperation between European and non-European countries. Sources: Agence Erasmus+ France – Education Formation.
→ Download the Erasmus Charter of Institut Catholique de Lille
The strengths of the ICL lie in its commitment to respond to societal challenges and its desire to gradually develop a “better life together” on campus so that each student finds their place while respecting others and their environment. The commitment was made to ensure the continuity of the good practices of the previous charter, but also to take new measures on our campus to strengthen the application of the principles of non-discrimination, transparency and inclusion of students and staff with the new Erasmus+ charter.
By offering transparent systems to promote success throughout the course. We guarantee fairness through transparent selection procedures based on academic results and/or on the artistic record, an interview and a language test.
A dedicated person in each establishment is responsible for preparing for administrative and educational formalities, and for guidance on safety rules. Specific support is provided according to needs (personal, financial, etc.)
For internships, the Career Centre of the Faculties and the internship service provide internship offers and give advice on CVs and cover letters. Both the terms of grant and the terms of internship are presented to the students, and the information is posted on the AGORA intranet. A dedicated contact person can be consulted for advice or specific requests.
The “International At Home” programme was created to enable all students and administrative and teaching staff to benefit from internationalisation at home through events organised by the various establishments and student associations (international week, Erasmus Days, Europe Day, back to school forum, etc.). Our students are encouraged to be mobile (studies or internships) throughout their course and supported in their choice of mobility through departure preparation sessions, educational follow-up and meeting with our internationals. Student mobility is strongly encouraged, even compulsory for certain courses. It is facilitated by the granting of Erasmus+ grants, regional grants (Mermoz) as well as study grants offered internally within each establishment in order to promote mobility access for all.
The integration of students arriving in the different establishments has been strengthened from a social, administrative and educational point of view.
The ICL works to promote equal opportunities and to promote accessibility to studies and mobility to the most disadvantaged, which is why it is essential to offer scholarships and financial aid for any student encountering difficulties in daily life (food, housing, health, transport) as well as adjusting contributions according to family income.
The ICL pays particular attention to welcoming and assisting people and students with disabilities or who require specific support, including accessibility, accompaniment, resources provided to follow the course (Braille printer), measures taken for exams (1/3 more time), adjustment of exams, the presence of an MAH contact (Mission Accueil Handicap) and a doctor on campus, etc.
The democratisation of the Erasmus+ programme is one of the objectives of the programme for the 2014-2020 period. Erasmus+ aims to promote equity and inclusion. Hence the European Commission and the countries participating in the programmes sought to support the mobility of people with disabilities, of whatever type (mental, physical, sensory or other).
The Erasmus+ programme provides specific funding to cover the costs generated by mobility abroad for participants in the programme with disabilities. A specific file including medical certificates and quotes must be created.