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INCOMING INTERNATIONAL MOBILITY

AT THE SCHOOL

International Relations Office

Burgundy School of Business/ Groupe ESC Dijon Bourgogne

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The town of Dijon

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French way of life in a beautiful

historical city

A cultural city

Safe and friendly sized

2 tramway lines 5 minutes away from the school

1h40 mins from Paris

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1-BSB in a nutshell

Founded in 1900 1700 students – more than 450 international

students 8 degree programmes in Management taught in

English or in French Faculty of 60 professors A corporate Research Center (CEREN) 110 international academic partners 40 "double degree" partnerships Accreditations: EPAS (EFMD) for the

Master in Management

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International students: some figures

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Incoming students Fall 2012:

Total number of students: 270

From 29 countries

Exchange students: 114

Degree seeking students: 156

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The International Office staff

The International Office is made of 8 members of staff among whom 2 are dedicated to international students:

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Nathalie Cureau, International Relations Manager, Incoming Students and Short-Term Programmes

Sanaa Lefdou, International Relations Assistant, Incoming students

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Academic Calendar

Semester 1 : Fall

22nd August - 10th September to 20th DecemberNote: start date depends on the chosen academic programme

Semester 2 : Spring

15th January – End of April

Inclusive of induction week

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Application procedures

Nomination of the student Student is sent a log-in and password for registration On-line application Supporting documents sent to BSBU including the

accommodation questionnaire On-line course registration that has been previously

approved by the home university Completion of the learning agreement before reaching

Dijon.

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Courses on offer

2 main programmes: Bachelor in Marketing and Business Year 3 (Fall

semester only) Master in Management Years 1 (all year long) and 2 (Fall

semester only)

Different disciplines: Marketing, Management, Finance, Accounting

Language of instruction: French and English with some classes in German and Spanish in the Spring

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Services offered to International students

Accommodation

Station pick up

Induction week

Administrative help

Cultural events

International students Association: Melting Potes

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Accommodation

Help is offered to secure accommodation in Dijon:Room in student dorms: €150/monthRoom in student residences: €300-350/monthStudio flats: €450-550/monthHomestays: room only for €350/month, room and

board for €550/month

Financial help from the state is available: depends on the type of accommodation and surface of lodging.

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Station pick up

Two days before induction starts, a team of students welcomes international students at the station and drives them to their place of accommodation:

Registration on line

Hotline available

Service available from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Help in checking-in in places of accommodation

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Induction

3 days of induction are organised before classes start: General and practical presentation of Dijon and the

school Workshop on administrative procedures: visa and health

insurance Workshop on How to adapt to French culture Possibility to open a bank account and set up internet

access

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Melting Potes

Student Association whose aims is to: Welcome and integrate international students Encourage exchanges between cultures Help international students during their stay in Dijon

Organises various social activitities: including a European trip Buddy system

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Practical information for international students in Dijon

In English and French

http://dijon.ixesn.fr/guide-etudiant-EN

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Given out out to each student on arrival

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Counselling Services

2 counsellors are available to students through appointments:

Cécilia Fournier who speaks French

Ana Marcos who speaks English and Spanish

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Cultural events

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The trip to the wine route & Beauneorganised in September

Reception by the Town HallEnd of September: cocktail and

tour of the town with a professional guide

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Special events

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Invitation to spend a Sunday in November with a French family for a typical lunch

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French as a Foreign Language (FLE)

Recommended for all international students and compulsory for degree-seeking students as their second foreign language.

Several groups according to levels are available each semester

Classes are held onMondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays5.30pm – 7pm

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Student Clubs & Societies

Sports, music, art, volunteering etc… A great way to integrate with French

students Compulsory registration: €170/2years,

€85/1 year, €43/semester (includes Melting Potes activities)

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