Academic workload
A full workload is 30 ECTS per semester.
Academic calendar
Sep-Jan, Jan-June
Tuition fee
No tuition fee for Erasmus+ students.
Number of student places
6 students per academic year (2 places are traineeship).
Housing
Housing is available through the private market. Depending on availability, exchange students can request a room in one of the residences made available for international students. For more information about student housing, see here.
Cost of living
You can find information about living expenses in France here.
Admission requirements
Students must have completed one year of university level studies, equivalent to 60 ECTS.
Language requirements
English B2, Good command of French
Exchange students who are non-EU/EEA nationals must apply for a visa prior to studying in France. Immigration information can be found here: Visa - France
All exchange students must have valid health insurance, regardless of their nationalities. For more information about insurance, go to: Insurance - JMU
University of Jean Monnet Saint-Etienne
University of Jean Monnet Saint-Etienne is a member of the University of Lyon, which is considered the second largest research and training centre in France with nearly 150 000 students. UJM, located in Saint-Etienne, has over 20 000 students and 6 campuses spread throughout the city area.