EIGSI FACT SHEET FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS

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FACT SHEET FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS 
 
Name of the institution Ecole d’Ingénieurs en Génie des Systèmes Industriels - EIGSI 
(European) University code 
Erasmus University charter 
F LA-ROCH09 
68237-LA-1-2014-1-FR-E4AKA1-ECHE 
Website www.eigsi.fr 
 
Adress 
International Relations Office 
26 rue de vaux de Foletier 
17041 LA ROCHELLE Cedex 1 - FRANCE 
Head of the office Ms Hannelore GUERRAND – international@eigsi.fr 
International exchange co-ordinator 
incoming students 
Ms Annick MILLET - incoming@eigsi.fr 
Tel 33 5 46 45 80 09 
Fax number 33 5 46 45 78 53 
 
ADMISSION PROCEDURE FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS 
1. The Home University nominates the students to EIGSI at incoming@eigsi.fr 
2. The Home University or the students send the application documents at incoming@eigsi.fr 
3. Students will receive an email to confirm an outcome on their application. If successful an acceptance letter will 
also be sent to their email address. 
NOMINATION: Deadlines and procedures 
For Universities : 
The home university sends an email with the name and email of selected students for the exchange to 
incoming@eigsi.fr 
Deadline for nomination : 
First semester - 15 April 
Second semester – 15 October 
 
For Students: 
Nominated students apply for admission by sending an email with the following documents : 
• Application form http://www.eigsi.fr/wp-content/uploads/APPLICATIONFORM1.pdf 
• One-page letter or motivation (in French or in English for Executive Engineers Program - EEP) 
• Curriculum vitae (in French or in English for EEP) 
• Transcript of records 
• Copy of id card or passport 
• Language certificate (except for EEP) 
• Learning agreement http://www.eigsi.fr/wp-content/uploads/learningagreement1.pdf 
(for approval of the study program a learning agreement with the courses selected and the number of 
credits needs to be sent and signed by students, their home institution and EIGSI before the exchange 
period starts.) 
Deadline for application documents 
First semester – 30 April 
Second semester – 30 October 
 
No application will be accepted after the deadline. 
The decision on your application will be communicated within 10 days 
ACADEMIC CALENDAR 
First semester 
EEP Semester 7 
Orientation week : 01/09/2014 Orientation week : 01/09/2014 
Beginning of term : 08/09/201 Beginning of term : 08/09/2014 
End of term : 19/12/2014 End of term : 09/01/2015 
Exam period : continuous Exam period : continuous +12/01/2015 to 16/01/2015 
Semester break : 19/12/2014 Semester break : 16/01/2015 
Christmas holidays : not applicable Christmas holidays : 21/12/2014-06/01/2015 
Second semester 
Beginning of term : 19/01/2015 
End of term : 22/05/2015 
Exam period : continuous + 25/05/2015-29/05/2015 
Semester holidays : 23/02 to 28/02/2015 
ACADEMIC INFORMATION 
All study programs are measured in terms of ECTS credits. A full-t ime workload amounts to 60 
credits per academic year. 
Each Academic Unit (AU) includes several modules. 
Student proceeds automatically to next academic year if he validates every teaching unit composing the semester. 
Validation of one A.U. is accorded if the weighted average of modules of this A.U. is greater than or equal to 10/20. 
Specific Program for exchange students 
The Executive Engineers Program – EEP - see description on annexe A1 
It is a package of 30 ects – 
Courses taught in English 
French as foreign language (around 100 hours for one semester) 
Language requirements English B2 - French B1 
 
Semester 7 – 8 – see description on annexe A2 
Courses taught in French – 
Language requirements level B2 
 
The students following the semester 8 will have the choice between taking all the technical classes with one major or 
just one full major 
 
Description of the majors - http://www.eigsi.fr/formation-ingenieur/dominantes/ - and annexe A3 
 
 
ORIENTATION WEEK 
Autumn semester: an orientation week is mandatory in September for all exchange students before 
the semester start. 
From Monday 1
st
 September(arrival of the students) to Saturday 6
th
 September 2014 
French courses; intercultural courses; practical information (visa, bank, social security…); discover of La Rochelle; 
social activities… 
 
LANGUAGE 
Before the start of the EEP Semester, EIGSI organizes 2 weeks of intensive French. 
From 18 August to 1 September 2014 
French as Foreign Language: phonetics, speaking, listening, vocabulary, grammar, spelling, written 
expression 
French on Specific Objective: techniques of presentation, scientific vocabulary, reading comprehension of 
scientific texts and exam topics 
French Culture: the key values of French culture 
French Food : tour and testing at the market of La Rochelle 
On the first week, we will also help you for all the administrative procedures (visa, bank account…) 
On Saturday visit of the Ré Island in front of La Rochelle 
During those 2 weeks you will know all you need about EIGSI, but also La Rochelle and the French way of life 
Cost : 1000 euros (650 euros for partners students) 
All information on annexe 4 
ACCOMMODATION 
EIGSI does not offer housing for exchange student but provide information and a list of external accommodations 
Deadlines through EIGSI : June 1 and December 1 
Contact : 
Elodie Pujo - Chargée de promotion et de la vie pratique -Tél. +33 5 46 45 80 05 - Fax +33 5 46 45 80 33 - Mail 
logement@eigsi.fr 
The email to “logement” must be written in French 
Usefull addresses : 
http://www.cllaj.asso.fr 
http://www.arpae.fr 
http://www.estudines.fr 
www.residence-newrochelle.com 
www.residencecardinal.com 
VISA 
European students don't need a visa. If you are a national of a member state of the European Union (EU) or the 
European Economic Area (EEA), you may apply directly to the institution(s) of interest to you. You are not required to 
follow any particular process to enter French higher education beyond the first year. You are not even required to 
obtain a visa.If you live in EU countries but are not a citizen, you will have to apply for a student visa at the French 
consulate in the country in which you reside. . 
 
Students with citizenship in a country outside the European Union (EU), require a residence permit in order to study 
in France for longer than 3 months. They must apply for a residence permit through the French embassy or consulate 
in their native country or other country where they live permanently. Citizens of certain countries may also apply 
online.Extended-stay student visa, with residency permit (VLS-TS) applies to all international students wishing to 
enroll in a French institution of higher education. When the VLS-TS visa is issued, the consulate will give the applicant 
an official form (with instructions) that the applicant must present to the French Office of Immigration and 
Integration (OFII). Students are strongly advised to learn, before arriving in France, whether an agreement exists 
between their host institution and OFII. In all cases, a tax of €58 must be paid by purchasing a tax stamp marked 
"OMI" or "ANAEM." 
� http://www.ofii.fr/visa_long_sejour_titre_de_sejour 
� http://www.immigration.interieur.gouv.fr/Immigration/Le-sejour-des-etudiants-etrangers/Le-sejour-des-etudiants-etrangers 
� http://www.campusfrance.org/fr/page/le-visa-de-long-sejour-pour-etudes-titre-de-sejour-vls-ts 
 
INSURANCES 
 
Students from countries in the European Economic Space are exempted from participation as long as they hold 
either a European health insurance card (or temporary certificate) valid for the entire academic year or a certificate 
ofprivate insurance providing full coverage for medical risks without restrictions related to cost. They join the plan 
when they register for classes at the beginning of the academic year. 
 
Participation in the plan is mandatory for non-European students. French health-care coverage, provided under the 
social security system ("Sécurité sociale"). Covered individuals are reimbursed for a portion of their medical expenses 
in return for a low basic payment. For students, that payment reaches €211 in 2013/2014. To benefit from the 
national student health-care system, students must be under 28 years of age and registered in a program for at least 
4 months in an approved institution of higher education. 
� http://www.securite-sociale.fr/La-Carte-Europeenne-d-Assurance-Maladie-CEAM 
� LMDE (La Mutuelle Des Etudiants) www.lmde.com 
� SMECO (Mutuelle des Etudiants du Centre-Ouest) www.smeco.fr 
� SIUMPPS (Service Inter-Universitaire de Médecine Préventive et de Promotion de la Santé) www.uni-lr.fr 
ESTIMATED COST OF LIVING 
Housing : around : 360€ per month 
 Rental charges per month : 30€ 
Transport : Bus : 23 €/ month – 230€/ year- bicycle: 25€/ year 
Food : 240€/ month 
Students cafeteria : 3,15€ / meal 
Internet subscription : around 25€/ mois 
Weather: Temperate and humid, it is mild in winter and cool in summer. 
PRACTICAL INFORMATION 
Population of the city : 75 000 People 
The town is located on the Atlantic coast 
Weather : Temperate and humid, it is mild in winter and cool in summer. 
Activities : cinemas, theaters, concerts, festivals, sports, water sports, aquarium 
To come to EIGSI 
by train : http://www.voyages-sncf.com/ 
Paris (TGV) : 3h15 
Nantes : 1h30 
Bordeaux : 1h30 
Poitiers : 1h15 
By plane : http://www.larochelle.aeroport.fr/