Academic workload
A full workload is 30 ECTS per semester.
Academic calendar
Autumn: September - December, Spring: January - June
Tuition fee
No tuition fee for Erasmus+ students.
Number of student places
2 students x5 months
Housing
UNICAEN will assist you in finding housing according to room's availability. Housing - UNICAEN
Cost of living
Budget and expenses can be found here: Finance - UNICAEN
Admission requirements
Students must have completed one year of university level studies, equivalent to 60 ECTS.
Language requirements
French CEFR B1
English CEFR B1Exchange students from non-EU/EEA countries must apply for a visa/study permit before entering the country of destination. Generally, students must be able to satisfy the financial documentation in order to be issued visa. For more information, go to: Visa - France Govt
All exchange students must have valid health insurance, regardless of their nationalities. Students may be expected to purchase health care insurance for the duration of their stay, in addition to the insurance the students have from their home countries. EU/EEA students must bring their EHIC card. Non-EU/EEA students need to show that they have valid health insurance that covers their whole stay. For more information, go to: Health - UNICAEN
University of Caen Normandy
The University of Caen Normandie (UNICAEN) was founded in 1432 and is among the oldest universities in Europe. It was completely destroyed in 1944 during the Battle of Normandy. After the war, it was reconstructed and rose like a Phoenix from its ashes. Today UNICAEN has around 29 000 students.