GENERAL OVERVIEW ... 6
INTERNATIONAL CENTER ... 6
THE UNIVERSITE DE TECHNOLOGIE DE TROYES ... 8
Presentation ... 8
Life at the UTT ... 10
Clubs ... 10
Student bodies ... 12
Inter-semester activities ... 13
The Computer Resources Center (CRI) ... 14
The library ... 14
TROYES AND THE REGION ... 16
ACCESS MAP FOR TROYES ... 18
PRACTICAL INFORMATION ... 19
ACADEMIC CALENDAR ... 19
BEFORE LEAVING HOME ... 19
Budget estimation and useful tips ... 19
WHEN STUDENTS ARRIVE IN FRANCE ... 21
General information ... 21
How to go to Troyes and the UTT ... 22
Access map to Troyes ... 22
Arrival in Paris ... 25
Trip by train ... 29
Travelling by car ... 29
Administrative formalities ... 30
Visa: category and formalities ... 30
Opening a Bank Account ... 30
Insurances: ... 31
Integration within the UTT and the city ... 31
Reception Week and Personal Tutoring ... 31
Freshers’ weekend ... 32
Practical Life... 33
Moneo services ... 33
Where to eat? ... 33
Health and Welfare ... 33
Public Transportation ... 34
Buses ... 34
Moving out of your accommodation ... 37
Useful Addresses in Troyes ... 38
Libraries ... 40
BEFORE LEAVING YOUR ACCOMMODATION AND/OR THE UTT ... 41
ACADEMIC INFORMATION ... 42
ADVICE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ... 42
Exchange students ... 42
Degree seeking students ... 43
UTT GRADING SYSTEM /ECTS ... 44
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Welcome to the UTT
All the members of the Université de Technologie de Troyes, students, professors and administrative staff welcome incoming foreign students and hope that their stay at the UTT will be a very enriching experience academically, socially and culturally. Our aim is to provide an environment that suits both the students’ needs and expectations. While the International Center will provide assistance in all administrative tasks, each student will be assigned to a faculty member who will act as their academic advisor.
Furthermore, a “buddy“ will be assigned to each foreign student to help in all daily chores and facilitate integration within the University, the city of Troyes and the French society.
International students’ presence on our campus represents a tremendous asset to our university and contributes much to the development of our international dimension. In return they will receive a high quality education given by an outstanding team of professors and professionals.
Like other UTT students they will have the opportunity to participate in various extracurricular activities organized by the university’s associations and clubs. We strongly recommend students to participate in these activities and projects, as they will enable them to make friends and discover the “UTT spirit”.
General Overview
International CenterAddress Université de Technologie de Troyes 12 rue Marie Curie
CS 42060
10004 Troyes CEDEX France
+33.(0)3.25.71.76.00 (Reception desk) @ www.utt.fr (French, English) International Center [email protected]
+33.(0)3.25.71.58.14 +33.(0)3.25.71.85.49 Contacts
Margret DECORS
Director of International Relations [email protected]
Raphaël BENOIST
Associate Director of International Relations [email protected]
Ling GONG Asia affairs [email protected]
Émilie NAMY
Cultural integration of International students [email protected]
Christine NININO Administrative officer [email protected]
François IOTTI
Administrative Officer (Incoming students) [email protected]
Marie-José Rousselet
Study Abroad Advisor (outgoing students- Non European Union)
Fanny GIOFFRED
Study Abroad Advisor (outgoing students-European Union)
[email protected] Dominique MASSON
French Language Courses Coordinator [email protected]
The Université de Technologie de Troyes PresentationThe Université de Technologie de Troyes, (UTT), is a public institution that depends directly on the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Technology. It has the advantage to combine all the assets of the engineering “Grandes Ecoles” and those of universities. It develops simultaneously and coherently three missions: education, research and transfer of technology.
The UTT is part of a network which includes two other Universities of Technology: the Université de Technologie de Compiègne (UTC) and the Université de Technologie de Belfort-Montbéliard (UTBM). These three universities are reputed for their ability to innovate, adapt and provide an education that matches the ever-changing demands of industry.
Since its creation in 1994, UTT’s growth has been outstanding. Student enrolment has increased from 150 in 1994 to over 2600 in 2010 and the number of Faculty members as well as administrative personnel has grown accordingly to stay in line with this trend. The university‘s main building reveals an outstanding architecture, with a futuristic looking, elliptic shaped facility that includes first rate equipment. The campus is located next to a sports complex, at the heart of the “Technopole de l’Aube en Champagne”, less than five kilometres from the city center.
The standard French engineering curriculum lasts 5 years and is the equivalent of a Master's degree.
Education at the UTT is designed as an arborescent structure: Common Core, followed by a Common Core of Major studies, and finally the Major with its chosen specialization, so that the students can gradually build up their own curriculum.
The 6 majors offered at the UTT are: - Mechanical Systems Engineering - Industrial Systems Engineering - Informatics and Information Systems - Systems, Networks and Telecommunications - Materials Science and Technology
While each major is coordinated by a specific academic department, the UTT also has a transversal cross-disciplinary department called “Human Sciences and Technology” from which all students select a certain number of credit courses. In addition to the 5 years engineering degree, the UTT also awards a one year post-graduate diploma, the Master of Science, Health and Technology which includes three emphases (Mechanics and Physics, Information Technology and Communication Sciences, and Engineering and Management), each offering three areas of specialization. In “Optics and Technologies”, one of the specializa tions of the Mechanics and Physics emphasis, courses are given also in English. For further information, on the Master’s specializations please consult our website: www.utt.fr
The UTT maintains close relations with the industrial world. One third of its lecturers come from industry and the university has numerous research contracts with public and private organizations. During their Major, students must undertake two semesters of professional work experience. In recent years, the University has reached its goal of expanding and improving its international links both on a quantitative and qualitative basis. The university has relations with several foreign universities through bilateral agreements and various networks.
It is now entering the third phase of its development, focusing on industrial relations, (including industrial placements) and research, (fundamental and applied).
Life at the UTT
There are many activities in which students can participate at the UTT. There is a rich student life with many clubs and bodies. There are many resources put at the student’s disposal including IT access, (WIFI) and the Library. In addition to this, there are many sporting activities offered.
Sports play an important part in the students’ life at the university. Sports are not compulsory, but their practice is strongly encouraged. The UTT's sports programme is jointly organized with the Graduate School of Management (ESC Troyes). Students wishing to take part must subscribe to the sports union (44.00 € per year). Students staying for a semester pay half this rate.
There are more than 40 sporting activities on offer. For certain activities there may be a small surcharge.
Students may also participate in different university competitions.
The Students’ Union (BDE) [email protected]
The Students’ Union (BDE) acts as a catalyst for all this energy. It coordinates most extra-curricular activities: clubs and associations' projects. Equally important, it is the students’ representative body for the university administration.
Clubs
There are over 30 clubs and associations which, thanks to the energy and commitment of their members, enable our university to be so much more than just an institution providing education.
A selection of the most popular are listed below:
Rock (dancing club)
To learn rock’n’roll, to improve your style, to go on acrobatic dancing, to learn ethnic dances (salsa, etc). This club meets at least once a week.
Comics Street (Comics and Strip Cartoons)
Comics Street is installed in the UTT “street. It has a lending library of many cartoon strips – to be read outside classes (obviously!).
Juggling Club
Beginners and specialists can often be seen on the campus doing tricks worthy of the best circus troupes.
Pulsations (Music Club and Choir)
This club gathers some of the most interesting music groups of the UTT and is aimed at all those interested in instrumental and choral music . A room is booked for them and during the week, different periods are set aside for practical sessions and beginners’ training. They organize some musical parties especially the “Scène Ouverte” – which stands for “Open stage” - (a 600-students event). Whether you fancy Mozart or the Rolling Stones, there will be a place for you.
Theatre Club
The works of Corneille and Ionesco for everyone. Students and staff work together at different plays.
UTT Gala (BDE Gala committee)
The Gala is held annually within the University’s premises and it welcomes over 2000 people. The Gala’s benefits are given to a different charitable organization each year. The committee organizes it. The objective is to do better than the predecessors.
UTT Marine (Sailing and Water Sports Club)
They organize sailing sessions on the Orient Forest Lake, take part in regattas. Always fun even in the rain.
ASUTT
The ASUTT is the sports association of the UTT. It offers the possibility to practice a sport as a leisure activity or at competition level, individually or collectively. The ASUTT also organizes events, (parties, week-ends, tournaments…), enabling the students to challenge and meet people.
Big Band
The Big Band is the orchestra of the UTT gathering about 20 students. The music is based mainly on improvisation. Every semester, some artists are invited to work with the musicians, thus enabling Big Band members to discover many styles of music. The band participates in musical events like the FIMU, (International University Music Festival), in Belfort.
Fanfar’UTT
This is the brass band of the UTT. These musicians are always there for festivals, sporting events… to share their passion for music and furious rhythm.
Student bodies
As well as these clubs, the BDE also supports other associations which otherwise operate in their own rights. The most popular are:
ISF Troyes (Ingénieurs Sans Frontières - Engineers Without Borders)
[email protected] or www.isf-troyes.org
The main international engineering project was created in 1982 and is non-political and non-governmental.
The Troyes group has been working for 8 years and there are about twenty members. ISF works in international aid schemes for third world countries. The objectives are to take part in the setting-up of programs aiming to enable the local populations to continue with their development while providing them with technical and financial support, and to make French people more aware of the riches and difficulties of the third world and of the problems involved in providing aid for development.
Mechanical Sports Institute (ISM)
The main objective of this institute is, by all the means at its disposal, to participate in the development, implementation and promotion of sport.
Through their work and play, ISM members hope to enhance the dynamic image of the UTT in the region, by furthering friendly contacts with organizations, regional bodies, between students and managers of companies, financial institutions or municipal executives (e.g. development and sponsorship).
On the sport side, ISM enables practice, training and finally, for the best, participation in the great regional and national sports meeting (e.g. Le Touquet Endurance Race, the Ricard trophy, etc). Each year ISM organizes a “Solex” race around the UTT. This event gathers more than 300 participants and provides an opportunity for the nearby police station to test their radar equipment !
International Students Association: “INTERLINK“
This association participates actively in the reception of foreign students. Its main objective is to facilitate the students' integration in the university, in the city and in France. Throughout the year, it organizes several activities (cultural, artistic, sports…).
Bringing vitality to the campus, these clubs and associations bring you the best of the UTT. Do not hesitate and get involved! Try the various activities that you fancy, participate actively, start your own club – there are so many opportunities.
Inter-semester activities
The Fall and Spring semesters are separated by an Inter-semester period (February) lasting four weeks. The UTT offers an original way to French students or to foreign degree-seeking students to make the most of this period by taking part in group activities. They can be suggested by both the students and faculty members. International students who have already spent a semester at the UTT can also enrich themselves by participating in the many activities offered or propose an activity of their own.
Exchange students coming either for the Fall or the Spring Semester are welcome to participate in the intensive French language course, and Project Management (CS03). There will also be cultural trips and industrial visits all along
The Computer Resources Center (CRI) 03.25.71.76.28
The CRI (Computer Resources Center) manages all the I.T. resources at the UTT enabling students and staff to use:
A high-tech network
A wifi connection
A personal e-mail address
Internet
Network terminals for studies with many software packages.
Multimedia laboratories
Development room
Video conferencing facilities
Students have access to the computer laboratories from 7:45 Am to 11:00 Pm from Monday to Friday and from 7:45 Am to 12:00 Am on Saturday.
Each student, after signing the UTT information charter, receives an account and a password to access these resources.
The library 03.25.71.56.00 [email protected]
In the reading room, the library offers newspapers, magazines, books and reference works (dictionaries, encyclopædias, etc.) in the fields of science, technology, human and social sciences and languages, and in all kinds of versions (paper, video, audio, electronic).
Opening hours
Monday to Friday 08:30 Am to 7:30 Pm
Saturday 9:00 Am to noon
Opening times are shorter during the university holidays and longer before exam periods (inquiries to the library).
Documents - location and research
The information system enables tracing of documents (available, on order, on loan). Another version also gives access to the documents of the two other French Universities of Technology (Compiègne and Belfort-Montbéliard).
Directories (Kompass France, Europe and USA), catalogues (DOC-Thèses, Myriade), bibliographies (Delphine, Généralis, Pascal, Francis, Méca-CD, encyclopaedias (index of Techniques de l’Ingénieur, Dossiers techniques Paul-Huet), full text newspapers (International Herald Tribune, Le Monde, Les Echos…), AFNOR standards, patents, address directories of Internet sites… are available
The computerized documentary research service (RDI) enables access to bibliographical, numerical, textual databases situated within the national and international servers (fee service).
Other services
An information service is available to students in the reading room either on the 1st floor (room I113) or on the ground floor (room I007).
A photocopier is available on each floor and a microfilm reader copier can be found on the 1st floor.
Troyes and the RegionAn hour and a half from Paris by road or rail, Troyes, once the regional seat of power for the Counts of Champagne, is a city rich in art and history. The old city center has kept intact its medieval architecture with its half-timbered houses and Champagne checkerboard façades of alternating dark-red and chalk bricks. The old city center is known locally as the ‘Champagne Cork’ because of its unusual shape.
Present day Troyes (130,000 inhabitants including its suburbs) has a vibrant cultural and artistic life, a thriving economy and many sporting activities. Various events take place throughout the year, such as the “Nuits de Champagne” (musical entertainment evenings) “les Bâtisseurs de Cathédrales” (an open-air show telling the story of how the cathedrals were built), “les 48 heures d’Automobiles Anciennes” (Vintage Car Rally) or the many Trade Fairs, to name but a few. “L’ESTAC” is the name given to the Troyes football team which enjoys much local support.
The Aube regional economy’s strength lies in its diversity. Historically based on an expertise in the textile and knitwear industries, the region’s activities have expanded into other sectors such as agricultural and related food industries, metallurgy and packaging. In the last decade the local economy is rapidly shifting to services and higher value-added enterprises. This trend is supported by the recent development of higher educational institutions and the creation of both a Biotechnology Institute and a High Tech Center. With more than 5000 university students, Troyes has become a very attractive place for youngsters to follow their studies and to begin their professional careers.
Troyes still remains today France’s textile capital both for production and marketing of textile products, notably through its numerous factory shops concentrated on two sites on the outskirts of the city. World-famous brands of clothing such as Lacoste, Petit Bateau, Absorba and DD are still produced in Troyes. The expertise in production and export demonstrated by the Aube textile industry has shown the way forward for companies in other sectors of activity.
The Aube region can pride itself on having attracted companies who are either national, European or world leaders in their various fields. For example: street pole manufacturers (Petitjean); locksmiths (Vachette); manufacturers of printing presses (Gravograph); electronic components (CQE); bicycles (Cycleurope) or industrial laundry machines (Electrolux).
While large enough to offer all the facilities of a major commercial and cultural center, Troyes still manages to be a friendly, easy-going and safe place to live. Although Paris is only 90 minutes away, Troyes is also close to some of the most beautiful countryside in the region: one third of the department is forested and has the highest
number of artificial lakes in Europe. Just 15 km away, lies the major natural tourist attraction: the Regional Park of the Forêt d’Orient, a haven for rare plants and wildlife, but equally well equipped for swimming, boating and jet skiing.
The Aube region is also famous for its champagne and wines: its vineyards produce a quarter of all Champagne production. ‘La Route du Champagne’ takes you through charming villages and beautiful countryside.
Troyes, with its friendly, welcoming atmosphere, is the ideal place to be a student. Finding somewhere to live is relatively easy and the prices are reasonable. Many local attractions and institutions offer discounts to students, enabling you to benefit from the numerous leisure, cultural and sports facilities the city has to offer.
www.ot-troyes.fr
www.ville-troyes.fr/
Practical Information
Academic calendarPlease consult the following link:
http://www.utt.fr/_resources/International/Telechargements/Calendrier_acade mique.pdf
Before leaving homeImportant documents: please consult the following link:
http://www.utt.fr/_resources/International/Telechargements/ChecklistENG.pdf
Budget estimation and useful tips
The cost of living for students in France is one of the cheapest in the Western World. When students are making their budget forecast they should divide their expenses into 2 categories:
Their regular living expenses on a monthly basis: about 550 €
The additional expenses associated with travelling, living and studying in a foreign country which are not included in the regular monthly expenses (tourism, leisure activities, rent deposit, Student Union’s subscription…). For all students from non UE countries there is a compulsory health insurance coverage, which costs approximately 200 € per year.
Students should make sure to have either Travellers’ Checks (which are useful when opening a bank account), or an International Credit Card (Visa or MasterCard). Whichever type of accommodation they choose, they will have to pay a rent and a deposit when they arrive. If possible, they should make photocopies of the official documents required.
They must not forget to bring the brochures, maps of Troyes and bus routes which were sent to them: they may need them on arrival.
Accommodation:
Please consult the following link:http://www.utt.fr/_resources/International/Telechargements/form-accommodationUK.doc
LOCAL TAX
If they were occupying an accommodation on January 1st, students will have to pay a local tax ("taxe d'habitation") at the end of the calendar year, amounting to about one months’ rent for the entire year (regardless of the length of their stay).
HOME INSURANCE
Every person in France MUST have comprehensive “home insurance“. Please read carefully the notice about this in the “Accommodation form” and consult us for further details
HOUSING BENEFITS, (CAF)
European and non-European students with a Long Stay visa, (VLS: Visa Long Séjour- étudiants type D in French) can apply, if they wish, for the housing benefits. Applications to the housing benefits are examined by CAF, which assesses the personal situation of each applicant. CAF alone decides for each applicant on his/her eligibility or not to the housing benefits. If an applicant is eligible, the CAF will also decide on the level of benefit.
Rental conditions of the residences
Accommodations are rented for full months only, except the first month, (for further details, please contact the residences’offices).
Tthe rent is generally to be paid in advance every month. First month and deposit to be paid on arrival
NOTICE BEFORE LEAVING: You can leave your residence without any extra-charge provided you give notice.
Apartments
Budget estimation and rental conditions for a furnished one bedroom flat (not including "State Housing Benefits")
First month:
Rent plus service charges: 360 €
Deposit: 1 month’s rent
Agency fees, (private accommodation, does not apply to the residence): from 120 € to one month of rent
From the second month:
Rent plus service charges: 360 €
As for the other accommodations, students who live in a flat are eligible for "State Housing Benefits".
Please consult a member of the International Center before signing a lease as strict termination rules may sometimes apply.
When students arrive in FranceGeneral information
Students must inform the International Center they plan to come for the intensive French language course or just for the start of the regular term. Above all, they should inform us about their arrival date.
Upon reception of this information the International Center will arrange for someone to meet the incoming students either at the train station in Troyes or at the UTT for those who plan to come by car.
It is very important for the International Center to know the exact day and time foreign students expect to arrive. Students should not hesitate to contact the International Center if they miss a connecting flight or a train.
How to go to Troyes and the UTT Access map to Troyes
Motorway exit
Université de Technologie de Troyes
Motorway exit
The surroundings of the UTT:
Bus stop Masson further down + left at trafic light Bus stop Technopole (Bus does not stop on Saturdays and during bank and school holidays)
How to find us ? Pôle International
The
International
Center K008
Reception desk“La Rue”, the street, (the UTT covered passage) The library
Arrival in Paris Maps, (see itineraries below)
Map of the regional express trains, (RER) : north east quarter, RER line B3 for the trip from Charles de Gaulle’s airport to Gare du Nord’s railways station
Trip from Orly’s airport to Gare de l’Est : Orlyval metro plus + regional express train, RER - B line + metro line M4
Metro line 4 : from Gare du Nord to gare de l’Est
Gare du Nord Gare de l’Est End of line 4 north : Porte de Clignancourt End of line 4 south : Porte d’Orléans
Itineraries
If students arrive in Paris, they will need to get to Gare de l’Est (train station in the north east of Paris) to take the train to Troyes.
From another train station in Paris
Students must take either the underground (metro) or a bus and get off at Gare de l’Est. A metro ticket costs 1.70 €
From Charles de Gaulle airport (Roissy)
There are three possibilities to travel between Paris and Roissy Charles de Gaulle’s airport:
*RATP bus 350: three metro “T+” tickets (1,70 Euros each) are needed for a trip, the journey takes about an hour, please note that Gare de l’Est is NOT the end of the line
*Roissy bus: a ticket costs 10.00 €, the trip is shorter as there are fewer stops than with RATP bus 350, the end of the line is Paris Opera
OR
They must use Roissy Rail: they must go to the RER station in the airport and take the RER line B in the direction of the “Gare du Nord”. The ticket costs 9.25 €. Then they get off at “the Gare du Nord“ and walk to “the Gare de l’Est“ (10 minutes) or take the underground M4 towards “Porte d'Orléans" and get off at “Gare de l'Est“, (first stop). Total length of the journey is about 45 minutes.
From Orly airport
They must take the automatic metro Orlyval to “Antony” then take the RER line B in the direction of the “Gare du Nord”. The ticket costs 10.90 € and includes a metro connection. Students must get off at the “Gare du Nord“ and walk to the “Gare de l’Est“ (10 minutes), or take the underground M4 towards “Porte d'Orléans" and get off at Gare de l'Est, (first stop). Total length of the journey is about 45 minutes.
From Gare de l’Est there are trains that run directly to Troyes. These run approximately every two hours during the day and evening. The journey normally takes 1½ hours.
Trip by train
Troyes is on the Paris-Bâle railways line. Departure from Paris is at Gare de l’Est, (see the section “Itineraries” for further details on how to get to Gare de l’Est). Once in Troyes, students who told us their time of arrival will be collected at the station. They may also call us upon their arrival in Troyes during office hours. If they need to come to the UTT by their own means, they may, of course, take a taxi or the n°6 line in the direction of Chartreux, (they must step down at either of the following stops: “Masson” or “Technopole”) . Bus n°6 nearest stop from the railways station is “Gare Périer”.
Please see The surroundings of the UTT above.
Travelling by car
Please consult the plans and access maps of the section “How to go to Troyes and the UTT”. UTT’s closest main road is “Rocade Sud”
Administrative formalities
Visa: category and formalities
BEWARE: even students who have a valid resident’s permit from a European countryother than France or a visa for it, MUST nontheless APPLY for a visa at a French Consulate if they wish to stay for more than three months in France.
NON EUROPEAN STUDENTS COMING FOR MORE THAN THREE MONTHS WITHOUT A VALID VISA SHALL NOT BE REGISTERED AT THE UTT.
Since June 1st, 2009 students are most often issued with a tvpe D that is valid up to a year. In this case, the visa type D also bears the mention “Ceseda R311-3-6°”. This visa needs to be validated by OFII at regional level. Students must submit to the International Center the OFII related document which they have received from the French consulate to initiate the validation process of their visa upon arrival. This document shall be sent to the regional representation of OFII by registered mail. Once validated by OFII, the visa type D becomes a resident’s permit. Students staying for more than a year will need to apply for a resident’s permit two months before the expiry date of their visa. They should contact the “Services de la vie étudiante”, room S003 for this purpose.
In a few cases, they may be issued with the traditional type D visa that is valid for three months. In this case, they must apply for a resident’s permit within two months of their arrival in France.
Please consult the nearest French Conulate for additional details.
Opening a Bank Account
It is a good idea to open a bank account as it will make it easier for you to pay your rent (using direct debit) and to receive reimbursements from the CPAM or LMDE/MGEL (Health insurance Office) for doctor’s visits, etc. It is compulsory for students who wish to receive "State Housing Benefits" unless the benefits are paid to their owner, (and deducted from the future rents).
Required documents: An Identity Card A UTT student card
Proof of residence in Troyes (this document can be provided by the International Center)
For students who are not citizens of the European Economic Area, they must have a passport and a Visa as well. The main banks’ addresses can be given to students on their arrival. Generally speaking, all banks offer special student packages, such as a withdrawal card at a cheaper rate, flexibility concerning overdrafts, etc.
Insurances:
CONSULT THE FOLLOWING LINK ABOUT COMPULSORY
INSURANCES IN FRANCE!
http://www.utt.fr/_resources/International/Telechargements/Insurances.pdf
Integration within the UTT and the city Reception Week and Personal Tutoring
At the start of both semesters, there is a Reception week which the foreign students must attend. During that particular week, students will undertake several administrative formalities such as courses' registration, reception of their identification card and personal e-mail address, visit of the Library, etc.
They will also be assigned to an advisor (member of the teaching staff) whose role will be to provide academic advice throughout their period of studies at the UTT. Also, students will get assistance from several departments at the university such as the International Center, the Internships’ Office and the Administration of Studies. Help provided by these departments can vary from finding permanent accommodation to filling administrative papers.
Students will have a French student “buddy” who will provide help on a daily basis and facilitate the students' integration into both the UTT and French society. Students arriving before Reception Week will receive some of the services mentioned above as
soon as they begin their intensive French language course, which takes place at the UTT.
Freshers’ weekend
During Reception Week the Student Union organizes several activities. These are to familiarize all incoming students with their environment and to facilitate their integration into the university. Freshers’ weekend is the major event that closes Reception Week. Attendance is not compulsory but most students participate in this event which, in its organization and implementation phases, is closely supervised by the university’s administration. Freshers’ weekend is one of the UTT‘s major social and sporting events that foreign students should not miss.
Practical Life
Moneo services
The Utt has recently adopted the multi-purpose prepaid card Moneo. The traditional UTT card has therefore given way to a new device that combines the functions of the former student card with the higly efficient services of the Moneo ‘electronic purse’. Students now use their card to also buy and store printing and photocopy credits, pay their meals at the university restaurant or pay for their shopping, (in the shops that have adopted Moneo).
The Moneo multi-purpose prepaid card is always empty when first delivered. Whilst activation of the card and the buying of printing and copy credits is possible at the UTT only, to use it for payments, students will be able to fill not only at the appropriate Moneo terminal in the university restaurants and cafeterias but also at their bank or at a post office, (when available).
Where to eat?
There is one University Restaurant near the UTT and there are also two snack bars serving midday meals such as salads, sandwiches and pizzas. They also serve breakfasts for approximately 3.05 €
University Restaurant
Site technopole – Place Léonard de Vinci (near the UTT) 03.25.78.17.44
3.05 € for one ticket
Open from 11:30 Am to 1:30 Pm and from 7:00 Pm to 8:00 Pm.
Health and Welfare
Medical services at UTT: a nurse and/or a doctor are at the UTT on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays from to 2.00 Pm to 5.00 Pm
-Nurse: room S005 -Doctor room S007
Public Transportation
Public transport (buses and trains) offer students discounts on the price of tickets, special railcards, etc.
Buses
Customer Services, Bus Station Place du marché
03 25 70 49 00
Open Monday to Saturday from 8:00 Am to 12:45 Am and from 1:30 Am to 7.00 Pm.
2012 Prices list
Tickets/Cards/ Formulas
Numbers of trips or units, (5 units during normal hours – 5.5
units at peak hours)
Price
Ticket SOLO 1 trip 1.30 €
Ticket TRIO 3 trips 3.70 €
Ticket Clip 8 8 trips (*) 7.20 €
Mini TURBO Approximately 65 units 13
Maxi TURBO Approximately 130 units 24,50
AMPHI formula Up to 45 trips over 30 days (*) 26,00 CROCO formula Unlimited number of trips over 30
days (*)
33,00
Notice
, “Amphi” and “Croco” are loaded on “Busséo”, a magnetic pass which can be reloaded at any of the shops selling bus tickets or at the TCAT central ticket
shop near the stop “Les Halles”, (station Autoville).
“Clip 8”, “Mini Turbo” and “Maxi Turbo” are sold either in the form of the traditional paper pass or as a formula loaded on the “Busséo” pass.
The first Busséo pass is free. Each replacement costs 8 euros.
To obtain the “Busséo” Pass, students must go to the station Autoville and take with them:
Their Identity Card
Proof that they are studying in Troyes (the UTT can provide you with this document)
1 photograph, 35mm wide/ 45mm high
Trains (SNCF) SNCF
Cour de la gare 10000 Troyes .36 35
A second-class return ticket Troyes/Paris costs 50,80 € The journey between Troyes and Paris normally takes about 1½ hours. You can also take a train straight to Bale in Switzerland from Troyes station. For more details, it is best to go to the French railway’s Information desk or to go their website http://www.sncf.fr.
Student Discounts
“Découverte 12/25” tickets (available to young people between the ages of 12 and 25): With this ticket, students can obtain at least a 25% reduction on the normal price, (and up to 60%) providing they prove their age they start their journey in the ‘Blue Period’ (timetables showing the different periods blue, red and white, are available at the train station)
“Découverte 12/25 card” (Young person’s Railcard): this card costs 50 € and gives students from 25% to 60% reduction on the normal price for an unlimited number of journeys for a whole year
Travelling with a type D visa
-Holders of a visa type D are entitled to travel within the Shenghen area providing their visa bears the mention “Mult” in the field “number of entries”. In this case, they may also return home and back to France even if their visa has not been validated, as long as their visa remains valid. They should apply for a Resident’s permit if their visa expires before the date of their return to France and should apply for a “Visa de retour”, (return visa) in their home country.
-Travelling to third countries is subject to these countries’ regulations, (please inquire at their consulates)
Mail, Phone and Change Mail
0.55 € economy rate within France only
First Class letter rate up to 20 gr
Area Country Prices
National France 0,60 E
1
Germany, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, Finland, Great-Britain, Greece, Ireland, Island, Italy , Liechtenstein,
Luxemburg, Norway, The Netherlands, Portugal, Saint-Marin, Sweden, Switzerland, the Vatican + other related territories
0,77 E
2 Other European countries – Africa, América - Asia - Oceania. 0,89 E Above 20gr : please consult the following website :
http://www.laposte.fr/Particulier/Envoyez-et-recevez-du-courrier/Les-tarifs
Phone cards
Telephone boxes in France will only accept telephone cards or credit cards, not coins. There are two types of phone cards that can be purchased.
This is a standard card that is accepted everywhere and can be bought in “Tabacs”, (shops where cigarettes and newspapers are sold). The card works by putting it into the slot in the Telephone box. These cards are useful for calling French numbers.
Carte de téléphone internationale
These cards are very useful for international students phoning home. International calls are much cheaper than with a “France Télécom” card. The cards can be bought in “Tabacs” and have a “freephone” number that can be called by following the instructions on the card. International calls can be made at rates that are much cheaper than those of conventional cards.
Electronic directories Seeking a person’s number?
http://www.pagesjaunes.fr/pagesblanches
Seeking a company’s number?
http://www.pagesjaunes.fr/
Exchange rates
You can find the international exchange rates on www.xe.com/ucc/fr
Moving out of your accommodation
If students move out of their accommodation while at the UTT, they must give their new address to:
The International Center [email protected]
The DSE, (Academic Affairs Department) [email protected]
Please advise us by email only
During their first year in France: the Office Français de l’Immigration et de l’Intégration (I’OFII), especially if they haven’t had their “official” medical check-up yet
From their second year in France: please provide the Prefecture (Police Headquarters) with a new proof of residence. Please also take your passport with you as a sticker with new address will be placed on your resident’s permit Opening hours of the Foreigners’ Service (Service des Etrangers): from Monday to Friday 08.30 Am to 11.30 Am and Friday 01.00 Pm to 04.30 Pm.
The Caisse d'Allocations Familiales (the body that pays the “Housing Benefits")
The bank (if they have opened a bank account in France)
The Social Welfare Office
Their insurance company
Useful Addresses in Troyes MGEL (Mutuelle Générale des Etudiants de l'Est) 76, rue du Général de Gaulle
10000 TROYES
03 25 73 09 10 / 03 25 73 05 32 fax : 03 25 73 63 63
LMDE La Mutuelle des Etudiants (LMDE) 58 r Gén Saussier
10000 TROYES
.3260 tapez ou dites " LMDE ", attention, numéro spécial CPAM (Health insurance Office)
Rue Renée Wassner
10600 La CHAPELLE SAINT LUC 36 46
Préfecture de l’Aube (Police Administrative Headquarters) Place de la Libération
10000 TROYES 03 25 42 35 00 www.aube.pref.gouv.fr
Open from Monday to Friday from 8:30 Am to 11:30 Am and on Friday from 1:00 Pm to 4:30 Pm
Mairie de Troyes (Town Hall) Place Alexandre Israël 10000 TROYES 03 25 42 33 33
www.ville-troyes.fr
Main Post Office: La Poste Thibaud de Chamapgne 38, rue Louis Ulbach
10000 TROYES 03 25 43 77 77
The nearest Post Office La Poste
Rue de Bourgogne 10000 TROYES Tel 03 25 83 17 00
CAF de l’Aube (local Office for Family Allowances) 15, avenue Pasteur
10000 TROYES 0810 25 10 10
www.troyes.caf.fr/
Central police station : Commissariat Central de Police (Police Headquarters) 4, Boulevard 1er RAM
10000 TROYES 03 25 43 51 00 Nearest police station Police (Commissariat) Bureau Chartreux 3 rue de Bourgogne 10000 TROYES 03 25 49 66 95
Police Emergency number : dial 17 Gendarmerie Nationale (local constabulary) 20 bis, quai Dampierre
10000 TROYES 03 25 73 12 22 Fire Station 27, chaussée du Vouldy 10000 TROYES 03 25 75 77 18
Groupe Médical des Chartreux 87 av Edouard Herriot
10000 TROYES 03 25 82 08 43
Main Hospital (Hôpital des Hauts-Clos) 101, avenue Anatole France
10000 TROYES 03 25 49 49 49
Emergencies, Ambulances, Poison unit : Dial 15 European emergency number : Dial 112
Libraries UTT Library
03 25 71 56 00
ESC Troyes (Graduate School of Management) 03 25 71 22 22
Faculté Library – in the University annexe building, Place Préau
03 25 80 74 77.
Médiathèque de l'Agglomération Troyenne BMVR Espace Argence, Boulevard Gambetta
03.25.43.56.37
Student subscription fee is 10.00 €. Students will need to show proof of residence in Troyes, their student’s ID and an Identity Card. Payment of this subscription also gives access to the Library "Des Marots" and to the library "Des Chartreux"
Before leaving your accommodation and/orthe UTT
Before leaving their accommodations, students must :
Inform their accommodation site about their date of departure in time: students must give notice in time if they want to avoid extra-charges, (please consult your owner or your residence for futher details)
Inform the “Caisse d'Allocations Familiales“ of their date of departure
If they are returning to their home country, they should also:
Cancel their phone subscription
Return their bike if rented and their books to the library (15 days before leaving)
Close their French bank account at least 2 or 3 weeks before their departure date *
Inform the International Center of the UTT about their departure date and leave their home address, phone number and e-mail address where they can be contacted
Terminate any contracts they will no longer need, especially their housing contracts
* or tell the bank when this should be done if money still needs to be transferred to their bank account, (for instance the housing benefits). If necessary, students should also give their French bank all the details of their account at home to have their French account’s balance transferred to their bank account at home.
Academic information
Advice for international studentsExchange students
Exchange students are welcome to the UTT for a period of study (up to 1 academic year). Before the start of the regular semester, we strongly recommend that students enrol in the intersemester program, (the French intensive course and/or CS03 Project management).
The UTT curriculum offers a high level of flexibility as they are based on a cumulative credit system divided into semesters. There is a wide range of credit courses from which students can choose. The annual workload for a UTT student is 60 ECTS. Upon arrival, each student is assigned to an academic advisor (Faculty member) whose role is to provide advice throughout the student’s period of studies at the UTT. Visiting students can select courses from both Common Core and/or Major studies (including the specializations) under the conditions that the courses are available for the given semester and compatible with the university’s timetable. They can choose credit courses across Majors.
The students’ final selection must be approved by both their home institution and the UTT. Although most of the teaching is conducted in French some of the courses are taught in English.
The 4-week intensive French language course, CS03-Project Management and the credit courses offered in English have been created to facilitate the students’ cultural, social and academic adaptation to the UTT and France.
The intensive French language course which takes place before the start of each semester is completed by weekly sessions (from 4 to 8 hours) throughout the semester. For students with a good language level, these courses will enable them to study in French while for others, they will provide them with the necessary skills to function at ease within the French society.
The courses taught in English allow for a gradual integration into the UTT academic system by making it possible for students whose knowledge of French is limited to follow their courses and enjoy their stay in France.
A suitable scheme for such students is to follow the intersemester program in which they can validate an intensive French language course (4 ECTS) and “Project
Management” (6 ECTS). This way, international students can benefit from the intersemester period to validate courses (10 ECTS) and they have the possibility to carry a lighter workload during the spring semester, 20 ECTS instead of 30, which represents the usual workload for French students.
The UTT offers a certain number of credit courses (called “TX”) that require practical knowledge and project work. Students who select these courses work in small groups in close contact with a member of the teaching staff. A list of these topics for these courses is published before each semester and students can easily register for them. Also, there is a possibility for visiting students to undertake a practical internship in one of the university’s laboratories or in a company. For students who intend to do a work placement outside the university in a company, their internship must be preceded by a semester of studies at the UTT.
The various possibilities presented above have been created to help visiting students to find the "right combination" as to satisfy to their home institution's requirements and to have a very enriching experience in France.
Application Forms must be returned to us at the latest by the 1st of June for the Autumn semester and the 1st of December for the Spring semester.
Degree seeking students
The standard French engineering degree (Diplôme d’Ingénieur) lasts five years and is the equivalent of a Master of Science.
Education at the UTT is designed as an arborescent structure: Common Core, followed by a Common Core of Major studies, and finally the Major with its chosen specialization, so that the students can gradually build up their own courses.
The 6 majors offered at the UTT are: - Mechanical Systems - Industrial Systems
- Informatics and Information Systems - Systems, Networks and Telecommunications - Materials Science and Technology
- Materials Processes and Manufacture
While each major is coordinated by a specific academic department, the UTT also has a transversal cross disciplinary department called “Human Sciences and Technology” from which all students select a certain number of credit courses.
In addition to the 5 year engineering degree, the UTT also awards a one year post-graduate diploma, the Master of Science, Health and Technology that
Since Fall 2000, the UTT has been granted the authorization to award its own PhD degrees.
UTT grading system / ECTSSince 1990, with the introduction of the ERASMUS program, the European Union has set up the ECTS scheme (European Credit Transfer System) to enable students to validate their periods of study abroad. The ECTS is a system of academic recognition of learning achievements and transfer of credits throughout the EU, providing a way of measuring and comparing academic results and transferring them from one institution to another.
The ECTS system is based on 3 main principles:
Information on courses available and students results
Agreement between the participating institutions and the students
The use of Credit Points
These three core elements are implemented by means of three key documents:
The information package
The application form/learning agreement
The transcript of records
ECTS credits are a value allocated to course units to describe the student workload required. They reflect the quantity of work each course requires in relation to the total quantity of work required to complete a full year of academic study at the institution. Thus, 60 credits represent the workload of a year of study (30 credits = one semester). It is up to the individual participating institution to subdivide the credits for the different courses over the year.
The ECTS system is based on the principle of mutual trust and confidence between the participating institutions. The code of practice offered by the ECTS ensures that all members adhere to the agreed guidelines and facilitates academic recognition of studies abroad.
ECTS grading scale
The ECTS grade is complementary to but does not replace the mark given by the institution concerned. A Excellent (10% of students) B Very Good (25%) C Good (30%) D Satisfactory (25%) E Pass (10%) F Fail/FX
The UTT grading system
The UTT has adopted the European Transfer Credit System (ECTS) and its grading scale.
Each credit course is worth 4 or 6 ECTS, (please see “List of all credit courses”). At the UTT, there is no “catch up” or second examination session in any given
