Academic workload
A full workload is 30 ECTS per semester.
Academic calendar
Sep-Dec, Jan-May
Tuition fee
No tuition fee for Erasmus+ students.
Number of student places
1 student per academic year.
Housing
Students can apply for on- and of- campus housing. University of Tours offers housing in student halls of residence to exchange students. You must apply online when you pre-register. Here you can find more information about student housing.
Cost of living
For information about living expenses in France, see 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 study visa prior to studying in France. For more information, go to: Study visa - France
All exchange students must have a valid health insurance prior to studying in France, regardless of their country of origin. EU/EEA students must bring EHIC card. Non-EU/EEA students must have a valid health insurance that covers their whole stay in France. For more information, go to: Health Insurance - University of Tours
University of Tours
University of Tours is located in the beautiful city of Tours in central France. There are 40 000 students, including 2700 international students, spread across seven campuses. As Tours is surrounded by the Loire Valley - listed as a world's heritage site by UNESCO - students will have the opportunity to discover the beautiful countryside.