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UNIVERSITé PARIS - DAUPHINE Program Level: Undergraduate Number of Weeks/Term: 16 |
- Background
- Location Information
- Program Dates
- Host Institution
- Academic Information
- Academic Disciplines
- Credit Transfer Information
- Eligibility Requirements
- Program Costs
- Housing and Meals
- Insurance
- Extracurricular Activities
- Climate
- VISA & Passport Information
- Your Next Steps
- Experiences of Former Students
- Contact Details
BACKGROUND
Georgia Tech (GT) has developed a number of overseas programs around the globe. These programs provide students with the opportunity to complete a portion of their academic programs in top-notch foreign universities that are partnered with GT. As a result of immersion in a foreign academic and cultural environment, students have the maximum opportunity to learn to operate effectively in an atmosphere that is wholly different from that of GT and the U.S.
LOCATION INFORMATION
France
A member of the European Union and the largest country in Western Europe, one of France's most notable characteristics is its diversity. You can go skiing one day, then hop on a train and go sunbathing the next. Your greatest dilemma may be deciding whether you should ski in the Alps or the Pyrenees or swim in the Mediterranean Sea, the English Channel or the Atlantic Ocean. France's history spans from the ancient Celts' immigration to Napoleon's Rule in the First Empire to create the unique and diverse French culture of today.
Paris
Paris is one of the most beautiful and culturally important cities in the world. For centuries, it has been a center of art, fashion, literature, and intellectual thought. Paris is known as the City of Light, since many of the thinkers that produced the Enlightenment in the 17th and 18th centuries lived in Paris.
The city proper is relatively small; no part is more than six miles from Notre Dame, which is at the very heart of the city. Public transportation is excellent, but most students find walking the best way to explore the city. You will find buildings that defined an architectural style in the 18th century mixed in with modern 20th century buildings in one block.
PROGRAM DATES
Academic Year: mid October - late June
Spring Term: mid February - late June
NOTE: Students may participate in this program for the spring or for a full academic year.
YEAR PROGRAM STARTED:
2005
HOST INSTITUTION ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Dauphine is a selective, highly regarded public university located in central Paris. Established in 1968 as the Centre Universitaire Dauphine and later became LUniversité Paris-Dauphine. Since its creation Dauphine has benefited from its scientific innovation and educational autonomy. The university is relatively smaill with only 9,000 students, 23% of which are international students, and 400 full-time faculty. It also boasts 10 state of the art research centers.
ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES
Subject Areas Available:
- Computer Science
- Economics
- French
- International Affairs
- Mathematics
- Management
- Modern Languages
Language Information
Most courses are taught in French. GT recommends that students complete at least 2 years of college level French or have the equivalent advanced/3000 level of skills before participating in this program. There are a limited number of courses taught in English for which international students may register.
Course Information
For detailed course information: click here
Dauphine Summer Program
Université Paris Dauphine offers a 3 week program in July, "Europe in the 21st Century: Key Issues." Course are taught in English and students will also take French classes and be involved in cultural activities. For more information: click here Top
CREDIT TRANSFER INFORMATION
Credit for courses taken as part of GT exchange programs is added as transfer credit on the GT transcript. Since it is important to know which kind of credit students will earn abroad as soon as possible, GT requires that courses be pre-approved for transfer. With a Foreign Credit Approval Form (available from OIE) in hand, and the credit transfer system information (listed below), students should submit course descriptions to the appropriate academic unit to request their approval. If taking Math classes, for example, then the student should go to the GT School of Mathematics to get permission for the courses to transfer to GT. If approved, the GT School of Mathematics signs the Foreign Credit Approval Form showing how the courses will transfer so that students will know which type of credit they should expect to receive.
For detailed credit transfer instructions click here
For the Foreign Credit Approval Form click here
Standing Transfer Credit Approvals Available on OSCAR
Certain courses from this school have been given standing approval on the Transfer Equivalency Table found on OSCAR. If a course you would like to take is listed on this table, you do not need to seek additional approval. If a course you would like to take is not listed on this table, you need to seek approval for the course via the Foreign Credit Approval form.
CREDIT TRANSFER SYSTEM
This information is intended for undergraduates students only. Graduate students must speak with their academic unit to to determine the acceptance of transfer credits.
Dauphine uses the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS):
1.4 ECTS credits = 1 GT credit
GRADING SYSTEM
Dauphine uses the ECTS grading system listed below:
Dauphine Grade = US Grade
A, B = A
C = B
D = C
E = D
FX, F = F
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Eligible students must meet the following criteria:
PROGRAM COSTS
Semester Program participants must pay tuition and fees to the GT Bursar for each semester they are abroad. No other expenses associated with this program are paid to GT.
The currency in France is the Euro. Exchange rates fluctuate, so check the newspaper or click here for the most current rates.
DON"T FORGET TO APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS!! See the OIE web site for more info: click here
Following are cost estimates for one semester at Dauphine that may help you prepare for your term(s) abroad. All costs are in USD. These costs are all estimated. Actual costs may be higher or lower than those listed above depending on the exchange rate and personal spending habits and needs.
COST CHART IS CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION. Please check later for updates, or contact OIE with questions.
In State Tuition $3,035 Out of State Tuition $3,285 GT Mandatory Fees $718 Books and Supplies $360 Administrative and/or Application fees $0 Miscellaneous (includes passport/visa fees, required field trips, local transportation and incidentals) $438 Roundtrip Airfare $1,200 Room and Board $6,110 Additional Language Instruction $215 Mandatory Insurance $150 Total $12,226 (in state) $12,476(out of state)
*Out-of-state students pay in state tuition, plus $250 for this exchange program.
*Costs in the preceding chart are estimates for undergraduates based on tuition rates posted by the GT Bursar for "continuing students." Guaranteed tuition rates, graduate tuition rates, and MBA tuition rates vary. Please check the GT Bursar's web site click here to confirm actual tuition rates based on degree, term, or level of study. Actual costs may be higher or lower than those listed above, depending on the exchange rate and personal spending habits/needs.
HOUSING AND MEALS
Housing
Université Paris Dauphine will help students to make arrangements for their accommodation in Paris. There is space for a limited number of applicants. Preference will be given to those who apply early. Georgia Tech also has an agreement with a housing service in Paris, so if you're unable to secure housing through Dauphine, contact OIE to get information on applying through this housing service.
Meals
Subsidized food is available to students on campus, and Paris is full of great restaurants and bistros! Top
INSURANCE
Students participating in this program will be assessed $150 per semester for mandatory insurance coverage. You will be covered by T.W. Lord and Associates. For detailed information about this insurance plan, click here. This cost is included in the above cost estimates for the program.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
There are plenty of activities outside of the classroom at Dauphine, including a debate team, volunteer organizations, student union, and tons of sports from which to choose: aerobics, skiing, tennis, volleyball, swimming, soccer, water polo, hip hop, golf, tae-kwon-do, and much more! For more information about clubs, organizations, and other student services click here to find the extra-curricular links under "Vie Etudiante".
CLIMATE
Northern France, including Paris, has a temperate climate similar to southern England with warm summers, cold winters and rainfall throughout the year. Paris is at its best during the temperate spring months, from March to May, with autumn coming in a close second. August is usually hot and sticky, and it's also when many Parisians take their yearly vacations, so businesses are likely to be closed
VISA AND PASSPORT INFORMATION
Complete information about how to apply for or renew a U.S. passport is available from the GT Office of International Education or online: click here
U.S. citizens participating in this program will need a valid passport. U.S. citizens participating in this program must apply for a visa. US citizens should begin the visa process by registering through the French Consulate's CampusFrance web site: click here
Citizens of other countries should contact the nearest French Consulate to ask whether it will be necessary to obtain a student visa.
For information and instructions on how to obtain a student visa for France, visit the Consulate General of France's web site: click here.
YOUR NEXT STEPS
To begin the process of participating in this exchange, please do the following:
EXPERIENCES OF FORMER STUDENTS
click here
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ms. Becky Gunter, Semester Study Abroad Advisor
GT Office of International Education
631 Cherry Street
Savant Building, Suite 211
Atlanta, GA 30332-0284
Phone: (404)894-7475 Fax: (404)894-9682
E-mail: becky.gunter@oie.gatech.edu
OIE web site: click here
Host/Program Web Site: click here
Paris
France
Europe
Semester
16
12
French/English
For more info, contact OIE.
Can I go abroad while pursuing a GT degree?
GT students have many opportunities to participate in semester/exchange and study abroad programs. In a semester program, you actually take classes with the host universitys students and faculty. (In some cases, this means that you must have excellent knowledge of the local language to participate). Semester program participants usually pay normal GT tuition and fees for each term abroad. Credits can be pre-approved to transfer back to GT so that you do not get behind in your studies. The application deadline for fall and academic year programs is in early February; for spring programs the deadline is in September/October.
In a study abroad program, the courses are taught by GT faculty and you register for regular GT courses. Residents pay normal matriculation fees, but do not pay ancillary fees (athletic, health, etc.). Non-residents only pay resident matriculation plus $250 ($1500 for GTL Summer/$2000 for GTL Spring/Fall) . This is a savings of over $6,000 for out-of-state students who participate in GT study abroad programs as full-time students! Deadlines for summer study abroad programs vary from early January to mid-February.
In most cases, if you are eligible for financial aid or scholarships, you can apply your grants, scholarships, and/or loans toward the expenses associated with participating in all GT programs.
GTs International Plan: More than just study abroad
Your major is participating in this new initiative!
The International Plan is an intensive, degree-long program designed to prepare GT graduates professionally and personally for successful lives in the 21st century. Requirements of the program include international coursework, two terms abroad (any combination of study, research or internship abroad), proficiency in a second language, and a culminating course. Students who complete the program will have a designation on their diploma indicating completion of the degree with global competence: for example, BS in Mechanical Engineering: International Plan. For more information or an application, contact your major advisor or OIE and visit the website: click here