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Université de Savoie
Université de Savoie, 27 rue Marcoz, BP 1104, 73011 Chambéry cedex, France
3.72 / 5 based on 90 reviews.
Description:
Bien que déjà mentionnée au Moyen-Age, la présence d'un enseignement supérieur en Savoie remonte véritablement au lendemain de la dernière guerre mondiale. C'est ainsi que, progressivement, furent institutionnalisées, par conventions avec les universités voisines, diverses formations littéraires, juridiques et scientifiques. En 1960, création du Collège Scientifique Universitaire. En 1963, transformation en Collège Littéraire Universitaire. Ensuite, en 1970, l'établissement devint Centre Universitaire de savoie (Lettres, langues, Sciences Humaines - Sciences et des Techniques) rattaché aux facultés de Grenoble, avant de devenir enfin, le 27 juin 1979, une Université de plein exercice. Cependant, durant ces années de mutation, l'Université n'a cessé de se développer. La création de l'IUT d'Annecy, en 1973, avec deux premiers départements (Génie Mécanique et Techniques de commercialisation), l'obtention de nouvelles habilitations de premier, second et troisième cycles, l'ouverture de l'Ecole d'Ingénieurs de Chambéry (ESIGEC) en 1988, et l'Ecole Supérieure d'Ingénieurs d'Annecy (ESIA) en 1992 (anciennement Faculté Annécienne des Sciences et des Techniques, créée en 1981) sont là pour en témoigner.
82% of students recommend
90 reviews
90 reviews of Université de Savoie
HOUSING
by serena, University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom
Language, Independent
Personal assessment
Type of housing: in the school where i was a language assistant
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why? This way, you would have the opportunity to become fully immersed in french University life and take part in student events and activities
Personal comments:
As i lived in the school where i wasteaching english, i am unable to comment upon the university's accomodation. My accomodation was limited to a small bedroom with other bedrooms for my fellow language assistants. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
STUDENT LIFE
by Stuart, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Language, Erasmus
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment Personal comments:
Chambery has lots of pubs/bars, often Irish/English-themed. Drinks are often expensive in bars (at least 5€/pint) but cheap in supermarkets. The clubs (Opera and Cocktail) are expensive (10€ entry, often 8€ per drink), and both play music best described as "cheesy dance crap". Slightly more enjoyable are RDC (dance) and Corsaire (salsa night on Wednesdays, to which many Erasmus students went). No clubs play rock/reggae/hip-hop etc, and concerts are very rare in Chambery. Chambery has a few cinemas, mostly playing independent films rather than commercial ones. The university arranged several coach-trips to neighbouring towns and regions such as Lyon, Turin and the Alps for skiing; these were usually interesting, and good value (although trains were good value too; see www.voyages-sncf.com). This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
ACADEMIC
by Stuart, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Language, Erasmus
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
I didn't have to pass any exams, so my view is probably different to that of someone who had to - I think I would find it tough going if I had to. I only had to study courses worth 30 ECTS points. At the beginning of the year I started several courses, then dropped the ones I disliked until I was down to 30pts. I didn't do the exams, although that was more to save 440€ rent, not because I particularly disliked the exams. For some reason it was much easier to get to know other international students than French students; I'm not really sure why that is. For some reason French uni classes are like being in school, with, in my experience, more formal teacher-student relationships than in Britain (the teacher is called "monsieur" (well, assuming he's male); once the classroom was empty, but everyone waited until he had entered before they went in).
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
There's way, way, way too much bureaucracy. That's a general trend in French life, but the university's no different. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Emily, Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom
Language, Erasmus
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: At ease in most situations My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
Communication with other students was the main way I learnt the language. Lectures were useful for picking up technical language but did not give you much opportunity for speaking. It was useful to have to organise 'carte de sejour' and other administrative documents. Beig in a university with so many Erasmus students made it all the more hard to find peolpe to speak french to as English quickly became the common language. It was worth joining a few sports clubs alone to meet french people. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
EXPENSES
by Emily, Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom
Language, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Personal savings Other sources of funding:
Family Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
Food and drink were more expensive in France when I was living there. In order to meet people I went out a bit more than I would if I were at home so spent more on nightlife. I wanted to see the surronding areas and with main cities beig linked by good rail networks I travelled around alot but trains are very good value for money in France so i spent less. Food, Nightlife, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Overall, Telephone: was the same price as at home. Travel: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Administration is very long winded in France and really takes time to complete, be prepared to spend alot of time in queues and then be asked to come back again with another form with money for something else! It is essential to set up a french bank account if you want to pay for rent. You are charged a minimal monthly fee for a french account which means you need to remember to close it when you leave the country. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
OVERALL
by Emily, Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom
Language, Erasmus
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
In a Univeristy such as Chambery there is likely to be a large groups of Erasmus students from all over the world who will have a common language of English and you have to make a real effort to find a french speaking crowd In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
There is a real ski culture and it is worth trying some of the university ski trips as they are really good value for money and hassle free if you havent skied before. FINAL COMMENTS
If you are travelling alone maybe staying in university accomodation will be an easy way to make french friends. Make the most of the good rail service as Paris is only a few hours away as is the south coast. It goes so fast so make the most of every day! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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