Incoming Student

The Faculty of Sciences and Technology has about 30 different streams of study in its departments. Almost 2700 students study on the campus La Métare or Manufacture.

WHY CHOOSE SAINT-ÉTIENNE AND ITS UNIVERSITY?

Saint Etienne is a medium sized town in South Eastern France. Right next to the Parc du Pilat a natural park with wide open spaces, great landscapes, and opportunities for sports : e.g. hiking, cycling and snowshoeing. It is also within easy driving distance of the Alps and the seaside.

WHY CHOOSE THE FACULTY OF SCIENCES IN SAINT-ÉTIENNE?

Located in the neighborhood of “La Métare” or at the “Manufacture” and within easy reach of the city centre. The Science Faculty has 7 departments of studies with their own bachelors, masters and PhDs :

Biology and Biochemistry
Computer Science
Mathematics
Physic
Sport and Health (STAPS: Sciences and Techniques of Physical and Sportive Activities)
Chemistry
Geology-Petrology
Genius (Engineering) and Industrial Sciences

Thanks to its size The Science Faculty offer a close and inclusive workplace that only a university of our size can.

The Science Faculty proposes student tutors to all our exchange students- essential to get to know the campus quickly and speed up integration.

The university disposes of a large range of sports facilities where students can keep fit and have fun discovering a new sport or keep up their usual sport/activity.

CAMPUS LIFE

On the campus (Métare and Manufacture) you will also find a large modern library, a spacious cafeteria, many student associations, proposing for example excursions to discover the region.

HOW TO APPLY?

Full student programmes:

	European students	Non-EU students
Study programme in French (mainly)	Consult the main page of the faculty web site.	Depending on your country of origin, you may have to apply through CAMPUS FRANCE, or you may be allowed to apply directly.
Study programme in English	Web site for application	Web site for application

VISITING STUDENTS

You can write a message with your CV, recent grades and motivation letter to this email address: international-fst @ univ-st-etienne.fr

Practical information

For further information about fees,visa requirements, housing, transport, cost of living health etc-go to the “Incoming students” section of the UJM “ International Relations” page : https://www.univ-st-etienne.fr/fr/international-1/etudiant-international.html

LEARNING FRENCH

The University of Jean Monnet offers a French language training program for your studies in Saint-Etienne : CILEC https://cilec.univ-st-etienne.fr/fr/

The CILEC as well as running day courses also runs evening courses, summer courses, courses specifically for Erasmus students, courses for au pairs, courses about art and design. The CILEC can also offer courses to prepare for certification in French.