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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.


Reviews
International Partners
Programmes
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67% of students recommend
48 reviews
Housing
3.4/5
 All experiences (48)
Student life
3.9/5
 5 stars (6)
Academic
3.9/5
 4 stars (30)
Languages
4.2/5
 3 stars (12)
Expenses
3.4/5
 2 stars (0)
Overall
4.4/5
 1 star (0)
“GET IN TOUCH WITH YOUR COORDINATORS IN THE HOST COUNTRY WELL IN ADVANCE. BE PREPARED TO FIND OUT ALOT OF INFO (COURSES, BANKS, ASSESSMENTS) BY YOUR SELF.” Read Review
TJILKA, United Kingdom

Université de Franche-Comté review by TEENA

Review by TEENA, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom
International Relations, Erasmus
HOUSING    
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why? IT GIVES YOUTHE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET OTHER STUDENTS.
Personal comments:
THE HOUSING IN GENERAL WAS GOOD. THE ROOM SIZES WERE REASONABLE AND THEY WERE EQUIPED WITH A FRIDGE AND SINK. THE BIGGEST DISADVANTAGE WAS THE SMALL COMMUNAL KITCHEN, THERE WERE TOO MANY PEOPLE ON THE FLOOR AND ONLY TWO COOKING PLAQUES. SHOWER MAINTENANCE COULD HAVE BEEN BETTER.
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STUDENT LIFE    
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Personal comments:
PUB DE L'ETOILE AND MADIGANS IRISH PUB. BOITE DE SANDWICH GOOD FOR LUNCH TIME SNACKS.
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ACADEMIC       4.5 / 5
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:
RESEARCH ALL OF THE COURSES AT ALL OF THE FACULTIES BEFORE YOU GET THERE.



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
MORE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN HOST STAFF AND ERASMUS STUDENTS.

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Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
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:
AS ALL TEACHING WAS DONE IT FRENCH I PICKED UP ALOT OF VOCAB AND MY FRENCH LISTENING AND SPEAKING IMPROVED GREATLY.
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EXPENSES    
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
I SPENT MORE ON TRAVELLING SIMPLY BECAUSE I VISITED ALOT OF EUROPE AND ALSO BECAUSE I HAD TO GET FLIGHTS HOME.
Travel, Telephone: was more expensive than at home.
Food, Overall: was the same price as at home.
Nightlife, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none
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OVERALL    
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
WHO TO CONTACT WHEN THERE. MORE INFORMATION ON COURSES AND HOW TO ENROL.
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
THERE ARE ALOT OF FOREIGN STUDENTS AND YOU LEARN ALOT ABOUT MANY DIFFERENT CULTURES.



FINAL COMMENTS

GET IN TOUCH WITH YOUR COORDINATORS IN THE HOST COUNTRY WELL IN ADVANCE. BE PREPARED TO FIND OUT ALOT OF INFO (COURSES, BANKS, ASSESSMENTS) BY YOUR SELF.
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