Exchange students

Four-week intensive French language courses are given just before the beginning of each semester and are completed by weekly 4-8 hour sessions during the semester. Students who already have a good level in French can take credit courses, and for the others these classes will give them basic knowledge to get along in everyday life in France.

These programs are free for exchange students. However, you need to register early because availability is limited. For registration, please contac Celine De Araujo, our team coordinator incomings.

Studies at UTC are flexible thanks to a system of credit courses (called “UV”s course units) which are cumulated over two semesters. There is great variety and each course is worth 4 or 6 ECTS (European credit system). A normal yearly load for a UTC student is 60 ECTS (or approximately 12 credit courses or “UV”s course units).
 
Exchange students may select credit courses in fundamental engineering or in a major under the condition that the course is given during that particular semester and that it is compatible with the university timetable.
 
The student’s choice has to be approved by both the home university and UTC. Most classes are given in French however there are some are taught in English.

Each academic department has designed a coherent package of credit course in English to enable non-francophone international students to undertake a period of study at UTC and to obtain credits. This is offered to "exchange and degree seeking students" both at the French engineering degree and the Master's degree.

Students may also do a training period in a company, however in this case they have to have studied for one semester at UTC beforehand.

Step 1 :  First of all, you need to contact the International Relations Office at your home university to make sure that  UTC has signed a bilateral contract with your home university.

Step 2 : Download the application form and complete it carefully.

Step 3 : Summit your application through the International Relations Office at your home university. Please note that the application deadline for the fall semester is June 1st and for the spring semester is November 1st. 

Step 4 : You will receive an acceptance letter from UTC to obtain your visa with one month. Please contact Céline DE ARAUJO for the reservation of your room and the best itinerary to arrive at Compiègne.

Step 5 : Start to learn French if necessary and prepare your suitcase.

Step 6 : Enjoy your trip and welcome at UTC.