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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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