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1 INSTITUT NATIONAL DES SCIENCES APPLIQUÉES DE LYON International student handbook RELATIONS INTERNATIONALES welcome to INSA LYON

2 welcome to INSA LYON International student handbook

3 contents Editorial page 5 Studying at INSA Lyon page 6 Calendar page 12 Admission procedures and page 13 administrative formalities A few reminders before you leave page 17 Lifestyle at INSA Lyon page 18 The city of Lyon page 23 On arrival page 28 Useful links page 29 Maps page 31 Index page 33

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5 welcome to INSA Lyon The National Institute of Applied Sciences (INSA) of Lyon is an international, multidisciplinary Engineering School at the heart of the European Higher Education scene. From its foundation in 1957, INSA Lyon included both international and human & social aspects in the curriculum of its engineers. In fact, equal importance is given to its international relations and openness as to the quality of its education and research. The International Relations Office is dedicated to assist you and hopes that this welcome guide will provide you with useful information, so that you smoothly settle into the school and into your new student life in Lyon. You should be able to find most formalities to be undertaken, either before your departure or upon your arrival. We are proud that you have chosen INSA Lyon, located in the vibrant city of Lyon, and within the very active Rhône-Alpes region. Please be assured that we will make every effort to make your stay both enjoyable and worthwhile. See you soon on campus. July 2013 Internationally yours, Dr Eric MAURINCOMME President of INSA-Lyon INSA Lyon International Relations Office Bâtiment Marco Polo 47, boulevard du 11 novembre Villeurbanne cedex

6 Studying at INSA Lyon insa lyon : an international institute INSA Lyon INSA-Lyon was founded in 1957 and is part of the nation-wide group of 5 Institutes (Lyon, Rennes, Rouen, Strasbourg and Toulouse) from which about 10% of all French engineers graduate each year. INSA-Lyon is a technological institution of European dimension and a dynamic centre of scientific research. It produces highly qualified engineers who are well equipped to meet the needs of industry. INSA-Lyon is located on the Lyon Tech campus de la Doua, 15 minutes from the centre of Lyon which is the capital of the Rhône-Alpes region. The success of INSA-Lyon is linked to the teaching and training programmes set up to favor the students personal development throughout their engineering studies. The degree course lasts 5 years and students are admitted upon successfully completing high school. It offers oncampus accommodation and a wide choice of clubs and associations; there are also excellent sporting opportunities. Special groups exist for students who want to combine their engineering studies with national or international sporting careers or with the arts (music, dance, theatre, or art). Students receive tuition in foreign languages and communication skills. 6 A major international reputation Ever since it opened INSA has insisted on the importance of preparing its engineers for international careers. Each year, 75% of graduates carry out a part of their studies abroad, either in one of the 200 associated universities located in 50 different countries or in companies abroad. Ten foreign languages are taught to prepare students for their stay abroad. Fluency in English and in another foreign language is required to students in order to obtain their qualification. International activities include scientific co-operation between researchers and teachers, and the organization of international scientific seminars and symposia.

7 A large international population INSA Lyon is a multicultural campus with a melting pot of 75 nationalities, where 30% of the students are non-french. During their studies, French students live side by side with degree-seeking students enrolled in the INSA engineering degree programme or PhD programme, as well as with exchange students from abroad who attend INSA for either 6 months or 1 year. International sections EURINSA, ASINSA and AMERINSA are three sections in the «first cycle» (a 2-year core programme). Eurinsa admits students from France and from other European countries, Asinsa from France and Asia and Amerinsa admits students from France and Latin America, providing them with a specially adapted syllabus and learning approach. SCAN is a special section in the first cycle where teaching is carried out in English for English speaking foreign students. insa-lyon.fr A department of french as a foreign language (fle) It provides the opportunity for international students to improve their standard of French. It offers: - intensive summer and winter schools: ECTS credits: 3 four-week courses (90 hours), in small groups of 12 to 15 people, combining teaching and visits (see calendar p 12). The 90 hours are free of charge for the exchange students coming to study at INSA for whole year. On the contrary, the exchange students coming for one semester shall pay 410. No reimbursement will be possible once the programme has started. Should the academic stay be extended for one semester, reimbursement will be possible with a deduction of 10 % corresponding to administratives expenses. The summer session starts: - on the first week of August for the foreign students in the international sections Amerinsa, Asinsa, Eurinsa and Scan 1st - mid-august for exchange students. The winter session is offered only to exchange students coming to start their studies at the beginning of the second term. It starts mid-january. - extensive courses to provide students with learning support throughout the academic year (ECTS credits: 2 each semester) 2 to 6 hours per week (on Thursday) depending on the level and the specialization of the students. servfran@insa-lyon.fr General French courses or French for special purposes are available upon request for homogeneous group levels. Filipe A new service which provides free online linguistic and intercultural preparation for science and technology. 7

8 Admission at the Bachelor s or Master s level Foreign students can apply for admission as regular students (degreeseeking students) or as students under exchange agreements. There are two different registration processes depending on whether the student is applying for the degree course or whether he wants to validate credits obtained during an exchange programme. Regular student status requires the student to meet the admission qualifications and the French language requirement. dred@insa-lyon.fr PhD programme The PhD programme in France is a full time, three-year programme undertaken with the guidance of an academic supervisor. A student must first have a Research-Oriented Master s Degree from an institution of higher education in France or an equivalent degree from abroad. For more details about the programmes consult our site under: More info about research > Research Research Research is carried out in 21 specialised laboratories with the help of more than 550 research lecturers and 800 research students. The research covers the main fields of science and engineering. INSA uses the latest technology and is actively involved in joint projects with national research institutions, such as the CNRS, INRA, INSERM, and with international laboratories as well as with companies such as EDF-GDF, France Telecom, Alcatel... An institute committed to development schemes INSA-Lyon is also a resource centre distributing French expertise in the field of engineering studies, education and research to partners in the developing countries. 70% of INSA laboratories are involved in this type of cooperation. 8

9 Key figures from INSA Lyon Characteristics Graduates International Personnel Campus A five-year degree course - Almost 1,400 graduates each year - 5,700 students (including 4,500 engineering students) - 30% of foreign students - International mobility for 75% of the students during their studies members of staff (engineers, administrative staff, technical staff, workers) teacher-researchers and researchers PhD students m 2 surface area - 11 student residences - 3 restaurants (1,000,000 meals a year) student clubs and associations - 1 student centre - 1 large concert hall - 1 library - Extensive sports facilities. a two-year first cycle (core programme) including Eurinsa, Asinsa, Amerinsa and Scan. a three-year second cycle in 12 specialized engineering fields: - Biochemistry and Biotechnology (BB) - Bioinformatics and Modelling (BIM) - Civil Engineering and Urbanism (GCU) - Electrical Engineering (GE) - Energy and Environmental Engineering (GEN) - Industrial Engineering (GI) - Mechanical Engineering Design (GMC) - Mechanical Engineering Development (GMD) - Mechanical Engineering applied (GMPP) to Plasturgy Processes - Computer Sciences (IF) - Materials Sciences and Engineering (SGM) - Telecommunications Service & Use (TC) Research INSA Lyon and industry - 21 laboratories - 10 branches of the Master of Science, Technology and Health - 8 doctoral schools PhD theses presented each year - lifelong learning programmes - industrial development and partnerships Key Figures 9

10 The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) was developed by the European Commission to establish a way of presenting teaching programmes which would be used by all the institutions and so facilitate the accreditation of courses followed abroad. The ECTS system is designed to make it easier for institutions to measure and compare the learning achievements of students, through the use of commonly understood measurements - ECTS credits and grades- and to transfer them from one institution to another. ECTS is based on four fundamental elements The information Package insa-lyon.fr/ It supplies information to students and staff on the institutions/departments /faculties, the organisation and structure of the studies and modular units. The course contents and their ECTS credits can be found on the following web site: INSA web site ( > Education >Course description The Learning Agreement It covers the programme of study to be undertaken and the ECTS credits to be awarded for successful completion of the courses. This is a guarantee that the stay abroad is indeed an integral part of the student s higher education; the home institution is committed to giving full academic recognition to the credits gained abroad and the host institution to providing the agreed course units subject to timetabling. Industrial Internship After a minimum of successful studies in one department (see the information sheet in the application form), you can be registered for an industrial internship. These studies had to be completed with a minimum of 15 to 20 ECTS credits out of which 15 must be mandatorily validated each semester (according to the department). 10

11 The record transcript This record shows a student s learning achievement in a way which is easily understood and transferable from one institution to another. ECTS % of successful students normally achieving the grade Definition A 10 Excellent - outstanding performance with only minor errors B 25 Very good - above the average standard but with some errors C 30 Good - generally sound work with a number of errors D 25 Satisfactory - fair but with significant shortcomings E 10 Sufficient - performance meets the minimum criteria FX Fail - some more work required before the credit can be awarded F Fail - considerably more work is required 1 full academic year = 60 credits 1 semester = 30 credits Note that, beside the credits in engineering, you may valid some other optional courses, if you follow them totally. French: - Intensive Summer or Winter courses: 4 credits - semestrial course (validated): 2 credits Sports: - semestrial course (validated): 2 credits - competitive sport : 4 credits Other languages: 2 to 5 credits depending on the level. The academic calendar for international exchange students (for information only) Semester 1: from Monday, September, 16 th (morning) 2013 till Friday, January, 31 st (evening) 2014 Semester 2: from Monday, February 1 st (morning) till Friday, June 20 th (evening) 2014 School Holidays Half-term: from Friday October 25 th (evening) to Monday November, 4 th (morning) Christmas: from Friday December 20 th (evening) to Tuesday January 6 th (morning) Half-term: from Friday February 28 th (evening) to Monday March 10 th (morning) Spring: from Friday April 25 th (evening) to Monday May 12 th (morning). Bank holidays Monday, November 11 th, 2013 (End of WW1) Monday, April 21 st April, 2014 (Easter) Thursday, May 29 th, 2014 (Ascension Day) Monday, June, 9 th, 2014 (Pentecost) 11

12 Calendar On August 6 th and 7 th, 2013 for International Section Students Welcome of the students participating in the Summer school Meeting Place : International Office, Marco Polo Building On August 20 th and 21 st, 2013 for exchange students From August: 8 th, 2013 for International Sections Students 22 nd 2013 for Exchange Students Till September 13 th for everyone Summer school Intensive French Language courses. Compulsory for foreign students whose French is not up to standard Test begins at 8:45 am - on August, 8 th for the International Section Students - on August, 22 nd for Exchange students Building: les Humanités 3 rd floor September 12 th, 2013 Welcome speech Meeting Place : La Rotonde Eric Maurincomme, President of INSA-Lyon Marie-Pierre Favre, Vice President for International Relations September 16 th, 2013 School term starts October, 10 th, 2013 Welcome Day for foreign students Organized by the AGERA (Alliance for Grandes Ecoles in Rhône-Alpes). January, 31 st, 2014 End of semester 1 June, 20 th, 2014 End of academic year NB : if you cannot arrive before your registering date, please go directly to the International office, Marco Polo Building, where you will be informed of the various steps to take (8:00 am to 12:00 and 1 pm to 5 pm). 12

13 Admission procedures and administrative formalities to study at INSA Lyon Your contacts The International Relations Office at INSA LYON is at your disposal for any queries prior to or after your arrival. The international Relations Office INSA de lyon - Marco Polo, building, ground floor Fax : +33 (0) ) In-coming Students Coordinator : Mrs Asia GALLIEN : stud.in@insa-lyon.fr Phone: +33 (0) FSA Assistant for Africa, Asia, Europe and Oceania Mrs Magdalena CORNECI: welcome@insa-lyon.fr Phone: +33(0) In-coming Students Assistants : Africa, Asia and Europe: welcome@insa-lyon.fr Phone : +33 (0) Latin America, Spain and Portugal: marta.gutierrez@insa-lyon.fr Mrs Marta GUTIERREZ: phone : +33 (0) Assistant for International Sections: Mrs Elayne GIRY: elayne.giry@insa-lyon.fr Phone +33 (0) Other contacts, once arrived Registration office INSA de Lyon - Bâtiment Camille Claudel 8, allée du Rhône Villeurbanne cedex Tel. : +33 (0) / Fax : +33 (0) scol@insa-lyon.fr The accommodation office deals with accommodation and related problems INSA de Lyon - Résidence J 11, allée du Rhône Villeurbanne cedex Tel. : +33 (0) / ddr@insa-lyon.fr 13

14 Student support services are open throughout the year to help you to solve any problem INSA de Lyon - Bâtiment Camille Claudel 8, allée du Rhône Villeurbanne cedex Tel. : +33 (0) Fax : +33 (0) social@insa-lyon.fr Admission and procedures insa-lyon.fr/ International Sections: Amerinsa, Asinsa, Eurinsa and Scan: To come to INSA Lyon directly in 3 rd or 4 th year: Doble degree in 3 rd year Applicants: Doble degree 4 th year Applicants : dd-4a/double-diplome-en-4-annee Exchange / Visiting Students: To study at INSA-Lyon within the framework of a European exchange programme (Erasmus...) or a bilateral agreement between your home university and INSA-Lyon, you should contact the International Relations Department of your school or University during the year preceding your departure. 14

15 Residence permit The International Relations Office at INSA-Lyon will help you with the necessary procedures in order to obtain your residence permit. Obtaining a residence permit students from outside the european union and the european economic area must be in possession of the following: - Passport a currently valid passport and long-stay visa for students making their first application, including Algerian students. The form delivered by the French Consulate must be handed over to the person in charge at the Insa International Office within three months following the student s arrival in France. A Notification to attend the French Office of Immigration and Integration (OFFII) for validation of the visa will then be sent to each student. First and last name must be strictly identical to those on the birth certificate. - Proof of residence this will be issued by the Direction des Résidences (Accommodation Office) or an estate agent if you are renting accommodation in town. If you have chosen on-campus accommodation, this certificate will be given to you when you register. - Certificate of enrolment or student s card This will also be given to you when you register in September. - Official copy of birth certificate (indicating parents full names) with French translation and two certified true copies stamped by a French Embassy or Consulate. - Three photos (not profile) on light background (3 x 4 cm) identical and recent. Photocopies are not accepted. - Students asking for the first time for their residence permit, will be called by the Office Français de l Immigration et de l Intégration (OFII) for the medical check-up in the regulations. - Fiscal stamp to be bought at your arrival in France. Once these formalities achieved you will legally be authorized to stay in France during the period of validity of your visa. Any student failing to complete these formalities will have to face a procedure for irregular stay. students from the european union and the european economic area (europe of 28): the law n of 26th november 2003 (j.o. of 27th november) exempts the europeans from residence permit (eea, eu, switzerland) 15

16 Insurance Social cover / health / hospitalization students from the european union or the european economic area 1. You are in possession of the EFHI (European Form of Health Insurance). You are covered by this form and therefore exempted from the registration to the French Student Social Security. 2. You are in possession of a personal Private Insurance or a Conventional Health Insurance Covering (the certificate validity must be equal to the academic year and the certificate translated in French). You are covered by this insurance and also exempted from the registration to the French Student Social Security. Students not issued from european union (eu) or european economic area (eea) These students must necessarily be registered to the French Student Social Security for the whole academic year 2013/2014 (from October 1 st 2013 to September 30 th 2014) even if they are already covered by a conventional Health Insurance or a personal Private Insurance. The cost is always annual (regardless of the exchange duration) - cost: 207 for Exception : Students from QUEBEC The presentation of the SE 401 Q 106, form, if valid for the academic year, exempts the student from the registration to the French Student Social Security. Students coming for an academic exchange programme shorter than 3 months : as they are not obliged to register to the French Social Security, they can not be undertaken for medical expenses by the Student Social Security System. Therefore, they must take a health insurance covering in their home country, valid also in France. Civil liability policy covering the risk of accidents Every student is required to take out necessarily an individual civil liability/insurance in France with a French student mutual insurance company. This costs 16 in , with the SMERRA (Mutuelle des Etudiants de la Région Rhone-Alpes) or the LMDE (La Mutuelle des Etudiants). 16

17 Complementary insurance (optional) We remind you that the French Student Social Security only covers 70 to 80% of medical expenses. This is why you have the possibility of taking out complementary insurance cover with a student mutual insurance company (SMERRA or LMDE) on arrival at INSA (cost: 100 to 350 in 2012/2013). This complementary insurance includes «civil liability». Visiting students The students coming from Universities without agreement with INSA- Lyon or those who want to extend their exchange for a second school year, are registered as visiting students. In addition to the different fees, the student has to pay tuition fees which amounts to 760. A few reminders before you leave You should arrive in France with the following documents If you are from the European Economic Area: - currently valid passport or identity card - copy of birth certificate (indicating parents full names) with French translation - insurance certificate EFHI - 3 photos on a light background If you are from a country outside the European Economic Area: - currently valid passport accompanied by long stay visa (issued by a French Embassy or Consulate) - the form delivered by the French Embassy or the French Consulate - insurance cover for illness / hospitalization:. Students from Quebec : SE 401 Q 106 form. Other students: you will necessarily contribute to the French social security scheme for students. - copy of birth certificate (indicating parents full names) with French translation and certified true copy by a French Embassy or Consulate - certificate of medical test attested on oath by a medical doctor recognized by a French Embassy in your country. If you do not have this certificate, the check must be done when you arrive in France at the French Office for Immigration and Integration (OFII) - 3 photos on a light background. 17

18 Lifestyle at INSA Lyon Accommodation There are 11 students residences for those wishing to live on campus. Please visit also INSA website for further information Life on the campus Residences All apartments are provided with bed, desk, chair, closet, bathroom and a small kitchen. Sheets and blankets are provided to foreign students on demand. Linen can be washed in launderettes located in the residences or outside INSA. All leases finish by June 30th. A 300 deposit must be paid together with the first monthly payment, as well as 10 for insurance. This deposit is refunded when leaving, taking a possible deduction for damages into account. Types Types of prices (2013/2014) per month and per student T1 1 single room from 356 till 453 T1 bis 1 2 single rooms from 366 till 448 T1 bis2 1 double room from 254 till 350 T1 bis3 1single room 1 double room from 331 till 350 from 310 till 344 INSA stands surety for students lodging at INSA. For all accommodation off campus someone must stand security for the rental payments to be made by the student. 18 Please note that INSA collects direct housing financial assistance (CAF) for all residents. Fee for new incoming Student to the boarding school: 30. Amount of deposit payable when booking accommodation: 250 (un refundable if canceled). Accommodation Charges include heating, electricity, water (and the related subscriptions), furniture, taxes, Housing and garbage removal, insurance (fire and water damage), free access to Internet. Amount a deposit : 300

19 Students twinning This system concerns few students from the United States and India. These students have full board at INSA (a shared room and all 3 meals). They do not pay INSA for board or lodging. However, they do pay insurance costs to cover fire/water risks (about 10 euros) as well as a deposit of 300 for the room. International students attending the summer school Accommodation and catering during the Summer School have different costs. Full board is compulsory. Housing rules Since good community life depends on the behaviour of the residents, students must respect sanitary regulations, municipal and regional authority decrees and residence rules (the day to day organisation, safety regulations...) which are specific to INSA residences. The regulations are submitted to the students on arrival (a set of house regulations will be given to you). You must follow those rules, otherwise you can be excluded. Arrival at INSA From Monday to Friday, a.m. and p.m. (except 4.00 p.m. for Friday). The reception desk is closed outside those hours and on Saturdays and Sundays. Students who choose to live off campus You can contact estate agents for apartment or room rental, or the CROUS (Centre Régional des Oeuvres Universitaires et Scolaires). The CROUS is an organization which governs 6,500 flats in student residences and approximately 1,500 rooms in private homes (this accommodation is substantially subsidized and is reserved first and foremost for those students most in need). To benefit from this service, you should get in touch with them directly > N.B. Estate agents will probably require a French resident to stand surety before drawing up a lease for a student. For university residence off campus, contact CROUS : Tel. : +33 (0) Catering We hope you will have the opportunity to taste the French cuisine that Lyon is famous for. For your daily needs however INSA Lyon offers a choice of restaurants: Le Galilée Le Castor et Pollux Le Prévert Breakfast Lunch Dinner Yes No Self-service Salads/sanwiches Yes Yes Le Grillon No Grill No L Olivier Yes Pizzeria / Pastas No 19

20 Division des Restaurants de l INSA de Lyon Tél. : +33 (0) Meal plan Mandatory meal plan 7/7 or 5/7 (optional for 1 st and 3 rd year students living on the campus) Optional Meal plans for 3 rd, 4 th and 5 th year students living on the campus Meal plans for all students 6 breakfast/dinner per week from Monday to Sunday Meal plan 7/7 amount for week 50,80 amount for year 1 829,00 Possible alternative meal plan 7/7 6 breakfast + 12 lunchs/ dinners per week from Monday to Sunday (without brunch) amount for week 49,86 amount for year 1 795,00 Meal plan 5/7 5 breakfast + 10 lunch/ dinner per week from Monday to Sunday amount for week 46,00 amount for year 1 656,00 Minimum Meal plan for 3 rd year students living on the campus Optionnal Meal plan for 4 th and 5 th year students living on the campus Meal plan lunch/dinner per month amount per month 96,00 Basic meal plan de base for 4 th & 5 th year students living on the campus Meal plan TKT 45 lunch/dinner /per semester amount for the semester 184,5 Meal plan TIM 12 lunch/dinner per month amount for the month 49,20 Meal plan for students living outside of the campus Meal plan DP 5 breakfast or dinner per week amount for the week 18,00 Single meal Additional meal to a Meal plan 4,20 Meal for a student from PRES de Lyon 4,20 Meal for a guest on a student card 5,10 The advance is non-refundable but the balance can be resold to another user when leaving the campus. Each semester, every year, the entire advance (180 ) should be renewed. Life on campus 20 Apart from your studies, you will have the opportunity to discover many different activities as well as the exceptional cultural heritage of LYON. INSA-Lyon has excellent facilities for sport and is a great centre for cultural activities. Since the personal development of its students is a prime concern, the institute offers them the opportunity to develop their talents and skills or just relax by taking part in a wide range of associations and clubs.

21 Students with disabilities To facilitate the success of everyone, the Student Disability Unit offers facilities to enable disabled students (with motor, sensory, mental disabilities, disabling disease, language disorders ) to succeed and graduate as well as any other engineering students. The Student Disability Unit provides help and support in coordination with the other departments of INSA: educational assistance, including for exams, technical aid, accessibility... Contact Student Disability Unit: + 33 (0) mailto: cellule.handicap-etudiants@insa-lyon.fr STUDENT COUNCIL (BUREAU DES ÉLÈVES) situated on the 1st floor of the Student Community Centre (Maison des Etudiants) Tel : +33 (0) courrier@bde.insa-lyon.fr Associations These are organized by the Student Council (Bureau des Elèves - BDE - which unites more than 130 clubs. The Student Council plays an important part in improving student life on-campus by providing a range of services. Since June 1997, it is housed in the Student Community Centre (Maison des Etudiants) and benefits from a surface area of 1,000m 2. This meeting place acts as a catalyst and gives support to student initiatives. It is a centre concerned with developing social life on campus and providing information on academic matters, cultural activities, clubs and associations. In an attractive environment, you will have access to a wealth of leisure opportunities and services (photocopying, stationery, newspapers, magazines, phone cards...). You can take out magazines and comics, use a photocopying room, take advantage of the study and meeting rooms, TV room, and the student retail services. BEST is a Student association aimed to integrate international Students on the campus. - best.asso@insa-lyon.fr Cultural Just next to this Centre you will find a large concert hall, «la Rotonde des Humanités», which is run by the students. Everyday throughout the year this hall hosts shows organized by the students (theatre, dance, music, cinema...) or by visiting performers. Among the most famous cultural events organized by the Institute, we should mention «Les 24 heures de l INSA» (a 24-hours cycling race held in May with approximately 20,000 visitors), the increasingly well-known «Un Doua de Jazz» festival, a comic strip festival, and a charity Carnival... The Cultural Service is to be found in the Humanities Centre (Centre des Humanités) : INSA Cultural Service publishes a programme twice a year giving details of all performances held at INSA-LYON. Tel. : +33 (0)

22 An INSA information meeting is organised at the end of September by the Insa Jeunes Ambassadeurs Adivsor : Ms Annick.Mélo Annick.Melo@insa-lyon.fr Become a Young Ambassador to lyon Jeunes Ambassadeurs is an extremely rich and varied programme intended for foreign students in the Lyon, St Etienne and Grenoble Grandes Ecoles and Universities. It gives them the opportunity to find out more about the cultural, economic and industrial aspects of the region and to be accompanied by a mentor who is the head of a company from the Lyon Region. Motivation, determination to communicate in French and a strong commitment are required. INSA Lyon and sport Sport at INSA Lyon is organised by the Sports Department. > students who choose to integrate this activity into their studies may do sport either: - within the frame of sports courses as planned by the welcoming department of specialization (2 ECTS credits per semester) - or within the frame of the Sports Association if they choose to go in for competitive sport and are selected to join the INSA-Lyon teams (4 ECTS credits per semester). > Students who choose not to validate sports credits: - may join teams representing INSA Lyon during university sporting events (if selected) - may join the different Sports clubs managed by the Student Council (the Sports Department does not organise any self service practising) Note : In order to participate in sporting events within the frame of the Sports Association the students are required to provide a medical certificate stating that there is no contra-indication to practising competitive sport. This certificate must be delivered by a French doctor or by a doctor in your country and if so, validated by the French Embassy in your country. The excellent results of the sports clubs put INSA-Lyon amongst the best French Universities. The Institute is also extremely proud to send some of its students to the Olympic Games. The high level sports section was established in 1981 and enables high performing sportsmen and women to combine their INSA engineering degree course with their sporting careers. For more information about various sports or cultural events this year, contact : Sports center: Bâtiment Piscine Universitaire Tel. : +33 (0) or sports@insa-lyon.fr The Marie Curie Library With more than - 142,500 volumes and reports in stock, - 5,500 reviews, magazine subscriptions, the library also provides access to international data bases. Opening hours Normal school period : Mon. to Fri. 9 am to 7 pm, Sat. 9 am to 12 am. During holidays: Mon. to Thurs. 1 pm to 5 pm, Fri. 1 pm to 4 pm. Tél. : +33 (0) (See maps and access routes p. 31) 22

23 the city of lyon The climate Lyon has a continental climate with hot summers (25 to 30 C on average) and winters that are rarely harsh (5 to -2 C on average) with some falls of snow. Rain falls mostly in autumn and spring. Lyon, a university centre The city of Lyon - the second largest in France - numbers 1.2 million inhabitants, with more than 120,000 students. Situated at the heart of Europe, Lyon is steeped in history and culture. It has a rich industrial network which includes many large companies. Its international scope and exceptional cultural environment have made it a powerful centre of communication. More about the city : Lyon is easy to get to by car, train, bus or plane. Paris is only two hours from Lyon by train and many international and high speed trains (TGV) come into the city daily. 49 international and 30 domestic airlines pass through the Lyon- Saint-Exupéry airport. Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport is also easy to reach, in 2 hours train from the centre of Lyon. Lyon is also a great university centre which attracts considerable numbers of students every year. 23

24 Contact UDL : Tél. : +33 (0) international@universite-lyon.fr The Université de Lyon group (UdL) brings together 20 Higher Education Institutions which are under the control of the Ministry of Education, Research and Technology. INSA-Lyon is one of the founding members of Université de Lyon. Each year, 16,000 foreign students were enrolled in these universities, and 2,500 of them under the frame of exchange agreements. This group (Université de Lyon) has signed an agreement allowing any foreign student enrolled in one of these universities to follow courses of interest to them free of charge in any of the others. Urban public transport Public transport in lyon (TCL) The city has an excellent public transport network (funicular, metro, tramway, bus ). The services operate from 5 am to midnight every day. Some special bus lines Pleine Lune operate until 4 am between campuses and town centre on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. One ticket is valid on both the metro and the buses for a one-hour travel and costs 1,70. Travel cards Tecely are available at TCL offices (the nearest one: Part Dieu, Metro B) with your student card, identity card, one photo and 5. The Tecely card is afterwards recharcheable with a credit card in every metro or tramway station. Reduced rates for students (under 28 years old): - monthly travel rate CAMPUS : book of 10 tickets : The campus is located on the tramway line T1, which runs from Montrochet to IUT Feyssine. Two stations are on the campus : La Doua Gaston Berger and INSA Einstein. Time-tables and bus guides are available in the TCL offices or on (See map of the Metro page 30) 24 Bicycles hiring: Velo v An innovative new bike service that is simple and practical for short journeys. Velo v provides bikes, available for anyone to use, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can find them at strategic locations all over Lyon and Villeurbanne, thanks to a dense network of stations located at intervals of 300 m on average. Hiring a bike is quick and simple: you just need to go to a Velo v station, swipe your Vélo v card, take a bike, go wherever you want and return the bike to any Velo v station. First 30 minutes : free 0.75 during the following first hour and 1.50 each half hour thereafter Registration fee for young people under 25 years old: This card works like a prepayment card.

25 Pratical guide Currency and banks As in most of European Area countries, the currency in France is the Euro ( ) divided into cents of Euros. There are 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 cent coins, 1 and 2 coins. The bank notes are 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, and 500. Be careful: a lot of shops do not accept 200 and 500 euro notes. You can open a bank account in a post office or any bank (branches to be found in all districts of Lyon). In most cases, it is very easy to open a nonresident s account: your passport and proof of a fixed address in France are all you need. We recommend you to have Visa credit card for your shopping in France. Shopping In the centre of Villeurbanne, in the Gratte-Ciel district, there are many small shops, open mostly from Mon. to Sat. from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday is closing day for most shops. The large supermarkets (Carrefour, Auchan, Leclerc...) are generally open from Mon. to Sat. from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. The shopping centre La Part-Dieu is open from 9.30 a.m. to 8 p.m (closed on Sundays). There are also fruit and vegetable open-air markets during the week (Croix Luizet, Place Wilson, Gratte-Ciel). The telephone and mail service Public telephone boxes operate mainly with phone cards that you can buy in post offices or tobacconist s shops. In France, the telephone number consists of 10 digits. It begins with a zero followed by a code number per region (01 for the Paris region, 04 for the Lyon region...) To phone the overseas territories or abroad, you dial 00 then the country code, then the town code and then the local number. You will find the various code numbers in all the phone directories. If you want to send letters, stamps are on sale in post offices and in tobacconist s shops. Post offices are open Mon. to Fri. from 8.45 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. and on Sat a.m. to 12 a.m. Mobile phone You might be able to use your own mobile phone in France, it depends on your subscription in your country but it might cost you a lot of money. You can get a mobile phone in France. Contact the 3 mobile operators to see the different rates:

26 Mail A letter sent to France from abroad must have the following items : the name of the institution, the name of the person, the building, the room number, the street number and the street name, the town post code and the name of the country. (ex : INSA DE LYON Direction des Relations Internationales Bât. Marco Polo - 47, boulevard du 11 novembre Villeurbanne cedex France) Web access If you chose to live on-campus in one of our students residence, you will have internet access from your flat/room shortly after arrival (minimum stay 1 month). You need your own computer and connection devices (cables ). Some buildings at INSA are also wifi connected. Further information is available in the student guide on your arrival or on the following site : Electricity in France France uses electricity at 220 volts. If you come from a country where appliances are designed for 110 volts, you will need a voltage converter or a transformer depending on the type of appliances or equipment you plan to use in France. As the wall outlets configurations (2-pin plugs) can be different in France from your country, you may also have to buy plug adaptors (be careful: plug adapters don t change the voltage). Leisure in Lyon If you choose to come to INSA-Lyon you will have the opportunity to learn about the cultural heritage of France at one of its most beautiful cities. Lyon and its historical background Two thousand years of history have left a rich heritage. Between the Rhône and the Saône rivers, from one hill to another, Lyon will reach out to you through its two thousand years of existence and all its riches. These date back to the Gallo-Roman period, Medieval times, and the Renaissance. But Lyon is also rich in contemporary culture and in its industrial environment. Silk weaving is one of the industries that established Lyon s reputation. You will discover famous names from Lyon: Ampère, Pasteur, the Lumière brothers... on the Lyon wall fresco, rue de la Martinière. 26

27 If you like strolling through the city, you should visit the old town (le Vieux Lyon) and the district of St Jean. This district bears witness to the history of the Middle Ages with its Saint Jean cathedral built between the XIIth and XVth centuries. It is a perfect illustration of architectural transformations from the Roman to the Gothic periods. Within this exceptional collection of Renaissance architectural features, you will walk along old streets with interior courtyards and the famous traboules, narrow covered alleys and passages which connect one street to another. In 1998, the historic site of Lyon was classified on the World Heritage List by UNESCO. If you walk up a little higher, you will find your way to la colline de Fourvière which provides magnificent panoramic views over the city. If you cross over the Saône river, you make your way to the Presqu île where one of the largest squares in Europe can be found: Place Bellecour, and further on, other famous squares like the Place des Célestins, Place des Terreaux, the Opéra, and l Hôtel de Ville are to be visited. You can also wander down pedestrian precincts like rue de la République and rue Victor Hugo. Along the Rhone River, make a tour to the Rhone River Banks, a urban park of 10 hectares, with restaurants and nice places to stroll along or rest. In December, the Light festival around December 8th: light shows all around the city and a very popular and festive celebration! For more information about the city: of culture and leisure The city s biggest park and green area, le Parc de la Tête d Or, is located just a few minutes walk from the campus. It is famous for its vast lawns, its lake, the extraordinary rose gardens, the tropical greenhouses and the free zoo. Jogging, cycling and roller-skating are available all around the 4 km ring. Near the park, the Cité Internationale is houses the Palais des Congrès, the Museum of Contemporary Art and a large complex of Cinemas. Finally, for those who like winter sports and water sports, the nearest ski slopes are 150km from Lyon and the Mediterranean Sea (French Riviera) is 300 km away! 27

28 on arrival To get to Lyon and to INSA By air - From Lyon Saint Exupéry airport Lyon has an international airport, Lyon Saint Exupéry (25 km/15 miles from Lyon town centre) with flights to most of the major cities in Europe. The regular shuttle service «Rhônexpress» runs every 15 minutes from the airport to the centre of the city (Part Dieu Railway station) and the journey takes 30 minutes. It costs about 12,50 (if you are between 12-25) and a taxi fare from the airport to the town centre or to INSA-Lyon is about From Paris Charles de Gaulle airport Paris Charles de Gaulle airport is only 2 hours away by train, directly from the airport the Lyon Part Dieu railway station (in the town centre). Regular departures (at least every 2 hours). By train Lyon has two railway stations in the city centre - Lyon Part Dieu and Lyon Perrache - which connect all the large cities in Europe. Lyon is at the centre of the high speed train network (TGV High Speed Train) and offers direct connections with Paris (2h), Lille (3h), Marseille (2h) Brussels (4h) and even London in 5 hours with a connection in Lille or Paris. -From Part-Dieu or Perrache railway stations to insa: Buy a ticket at 1,70 > catch the Tram T1 to IUT Feyssine» and get off at «La Doua Gaston- Berger». 28

29 Welcoming you to insa lyon : The students taking the intensive French language course will be welcome on On August, - 6 th and 7 th, 2013 for the International Section Students - 20 th and 21 st 2013 for the Exchange Students at the Insa Lyon International Office Marco Polo Building Ground floor 47, boulevard du 11 novembre Villeurbanne France You will board in INSA Residence A or B : reception open 24h/24h and 7d/7d, map p 25. Outside these dates, you will be welcome at the same address from Mondays to Fridays, from 8.30 am to am and from 1.30 pm to 4.45 pm (4 pm on Fridays). No reception will be possible on Saturdays and Sundays nor beyond the opening times.please note that August 15 th, is bank holiday in France and INSA will be closed. The French classes will begin on August, - 8 th, 2013, for the International Section Students - 22 nd, 2013, for the Exchange Students in the morning at 8.45 am, Les Humanités Building, 3 rd Floor. Please note you will move into your permanent accommodation at INSA, at the beginning of September. Useful links Consulates List of all consulates in Lyon available at Others Association Lyon International 7, rue Major Martin Lyon - Tel. : +33 (0) The association is made up of families from Lyon who are willing to welcome foreign visitors for lunch or dinner. Centre Régional Information Jeunesse (CRIJ) Can help to find jobs - 10, quai Jean Moulin Lyon - Tel. : +33 (0) www.j-net.org Centre Régional des Œuvres Universitaires et Scolaires (CROUS) : Governmental institutions which manages grants distribution, students residence hall off-campus 59, rue de la Madeleine Lyon - Tel. : +33 (0) Tourist office Place Bellecour Lyon - Tel. : +33 (0)

30 Adresses near insa lyon Banks - lcl Crédit Lyonnais : 128 bd du 11 novembre 1918 Villeurbanne Tél. : +33 (0) Caisse d Epargne : Agence Croix Luizet 171 avenue Roger Salengro Villeurbanne - Tél. : +33 (0) Banque Populaire Loire et Lyonnais : 8, av. Condorcet - Villeurbanne - Tél. : +33 (0) BNP Paribas : 61, av. Condorcet - Villeurbanne Tél. : +33 (0) Police station Villeurbanne 225, cours Emile Zola Villeurbanne Tél. : 33 (0) Clinique du Tonkin 29, rue du Tonkin - Villeurbanne Tél. : +33 (0) (emergency service) Pharmacy - Pharmacy Condorcet : 15, avenue Condorcet Villeurbanne Tél. : +33 (0) Pharmacy Villegas : 166, avenue Roger Salengro - Villeurbanne - Tél. : +33 (0) Post Office Croix Luizet 160, avenue Roger Salengro - Villeurbanne - Tél. : +33 (0) Supermarket : Carrefour Market 61, avenue Roger Salengro Villeurbanne Provisory accommodation - youth Hostel: 41, Montée du Chemin Neuf Lyon Tél. : +33 (0) youth Hostel: 51, rue Roger Salengro Vénissieux Tél. : +33 (0) Etap Hôtel : 3, rue du 8 mai Villeurbanne Tél. : +33 (0)

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33 index A Access to INSA 28 Admission 14 Airport 23, 28 Amerinsa 7 Asinsa 7 Association 21 B Bank 25, 30 Bank account 25, 30 Bus 24 C Calendar 12 Campus 31 Civil liability 16 Climate 23 Consulate 29 Contact 13 Cultural events 21 Cultural service 21 Culture 21 Currency 25 D Department 9, 10, 11, 12, 31 Deposit 18 E ECTS 10, 11 Embassy 17 Engineering studies 8, 10, 11 Enrolment procedures 14 Eurinsa 7 F French Language Centre 7 33

34 index H Health 16 Heritage 27 Hospital 30 Hotel 30 House rules 19 I Insurance 16, 17 International 7 L Language 7 Leisure 26 Library 22 Life on campus 20 Live off campus 19 Lodging 18 Lyon 23 M Magazines 22 Mail service 26 Metro 24 Museum 27 Mutual insurance 17 O Office de tourisme 29 P Park 27 Passport 15 Pharmacy 30 Pole Universitaire de Lyon 24 34

35 R Railway station 23, 28 Residence 18 Residence fee 18 Residence permit 18 Restaurant 19 Rotonde des Humanités 21 S Scan 7 Social cover 12, 16 Sport 22 Stamp 26 Student Community Centre 21 Student Council 21 Student support services 13 T Telephone 25 Tourism 25 Train 28 Transports 28 U Useful addresses 29, 30 V Vacations 11 Vieux Lyon 27 W Welcome 5 Conception : INSA de Lyon - 07/ Fotolia - INSA de Lyon - E. Saillet - UMR CNRS MAP - ENSAL - Laurent Berthier / Office du Tourisme de Lyon 35

36 International Relations Office Bâtiment Marco Polo 47, boulevard du 11 novembre Villeurbanne cedex France Tél : + 33 (0) dri@insa-lyon.fr Insa de Lyon Campus LyonTech La Doua 20 avenue Albert Einstein Villeurbanne cedex France Tél : + 33 (0) Fax : + 33 (0)