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Université de Franche-Comté (UFC)
Université de Franche-Comté, 1, rue Claude Goudimel, 25030 Besançon, France
3.82 / 5 based on 48 reviews.
Description:
As early as 1423, the high reputation of the University of Franche-Comté was enough to attract famous teachers and students. Originally located in Dole, the University serving both the Duchy and the County of Burgundy. It was transferred to Besançon in 1691 by the King of France, Louis XIV. It was closed down during the French Revolution in 1793, but Emperor Napoleon re-opened it in 1809.
67% of students recommend
48 reviews
Université de Franche-Comté review by Jessica
HOUSING
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? Because campus is out of town and far from my faculté so would have to rely on the buses.
Personal comments:
Appartments come unfurnished so there's extra cost and effort needed there. But it was worth the effort, most Erasmus students lived on Campus though and were envious of our flat. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
STUDENT LIFE
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment Personal comments:
Bar de l'U does an excellent Erasmus night on a Tues, fantastic for meeting other international and french students. In the summer swimming in the river up at the Loue is a must. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
ACADEMIC
2.5 / 5
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
I followed a specific third year course rather than chosing modules here and there and found that it was easier to keep track of what was going on with the courses and make better friends as a result.
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: French
Was learning French a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my French How much did you improve your French?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: At ease in most situations Personal comments:
Small classes meant that you always had to follow the lesson but it also meant you could ask if you didnt understand. The course I did, LEA had french students studying English on it too, so there was lots of opportunity for working together and helping each other. In general speaking with other international students is easier because its at a slower pace and you've got a lot in common, but my french improved the most by talking to French students. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
EXPENSES
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Family Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Because at home I don't often go and visit friends at other universities. Whereas I've used this year to explore France, visiting friends down south, and also given Besançon's location I've managed to see a bit of Switzerland and Germany too. Travel, Overall: was more expensive than at home. Food, Telephone: was the same price as at home. Nightlife, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
OVERALL
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Most people loved it.
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Personal recommendation:
The town is big enough to keep you entertained for a year, the french people are on the whole very welcoming and we had a great erasmus equipe of about 100 people. FINAL COMMENTS
Living in town you don't need a car, but to explore the region (which is stunning) you do need your own transport. However for longer journeys the trains are very good- especially if you book well enough in advance to get 50% discount. My main advice would be to remember that you're not the most important group of people at university in terms of enrolement and timetabling. Just be aware of what's going on and try to find a french student to help you out after they've sorted themselves out. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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