Study abroad
The University offers you the opportunity to travel around the world for a study abroad program or an internship
Through exchange programs and the numerous cooperation agreements between Lyon 1 University and over a hundred foreign universities worldwide, you have the opportunity to complete a semester or a year of study abroad as part of your degree program.
The benefits of studying abroad
Student mobility, a sign of open-mindedness and adaptability, has become one of the essential criteria for recruitment.
There are many benefits to studying abroad as part of your degree program:
· Personal development (self-confidence, independence, etc.),
· Cultural enrichment through exposure to other cultures and educational methods,
· Proficiency in a foreign language,
· A valuable asset on your resume, as international experience has become an essential criterion for recruitment.
The requirements for participating in an exchange program are as follows:
· Exemption from tuition fees at the host university,
· Grades earned during your stay will count toward the completion of your degree program,
· If you meet the criteria, you may be eligible for financial aid
Application Process
You can consider a study abroad program as part of your bachelor’s degree (starting in the 3rd year), master’s degree, BUT, or health-related programs.
You should start planning your project one year before your departure date. First, contact the International Mobility Assistant (AMI) in your school or department, who will inform you about mobility and funding opportunities and support you in carrying out your project. They will put you in touch with the International Mobility Coordinator (CMI), who will advise you on course selections at your host university, in coordination with the academic advisor for your program.
Each university department holds an information session in early October. Don’t miss it! There, you will fill out a preference form to indicate your top destination choices. Following this session, you can obtain an application packet from your department’s AMI, who will explain the procedure to follow based on your exchange program.
Your study abroad plan must align with your French academic program in order to validate your coursework and continue your studies upon your return to France. The academic choices regarding the courses you will take must therefore be prepared and approved by the CMI and the academic advisor for your program. Their signatures will be required for your application.
The composition of your application package will depend on the program in which your mobility is taking place. The documents it contains are specific to each host university and can be downloaded from its website.
Please note that application deadlines are generally between January and April for study abroad programs beginning the following September.
You must also ensure that you choose a destination authorized by the university.
Doing an Internship Abroad
Lyon 1 University will guide you in finding a company willing to host you. If you wish to do an internship abroad, whether mandatory or optional, first contact the Faculty International Offices (BRI) of your academic unit. The DRI works in collaboration with the Student Career and Professional Integration Office to help students find internships abroad.
Preparing for Your Mobility
The International Relations Department and the Joint Language Teaching Service (SCEL) offer language preparation courses throughout the year to help you prepare for your mobility:
- English Courses
- TOEFL preparation courses (a test required by most English-speaking universities outside the European Union)
- TOEIC preparation courses (contact the SCEL).
Lyon 1 University offers access to several types of complementary mobility grants:
- Support from the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region - Regional International Student Mobility Grant (BRMIE): study and/or internship
- Mobility grant from the Ministry of Higher Education and Research: study and internship
- Erasmus study or Erasmus internship grant
- Lyon 1 University Scholarship: International Relations Grant: for study or internship
Other mobility scholarships outside Lyon 1 University: University of Lyon mobility scholarship search engine (for master’s students and above).
Students with disabilities may be eligible for additional funding. Click here for more information.
> Preparing for your mobility (student portal)
Contacts
Mobilité Erasmus+ : Erasmus
Mobilité hors Europe : Camille JOURNIAC
Bourses de mobilité : Sandrine GUERTENER