About l'Université de Caen
L'Université de Caen Basse-Normandie was founded in 1979 under the 1968 law reforming higher education and replacing the former L'Université de Caen. The latter was founded in 1432 by King Henry VI of England and was granted Papal recognition in 1437. It was suppressed by the Revolution and reconstituted in 1896. In World War II the University was totally destroyed by aerial bombing. Reconstruction began in 1948, the new University was inaugurated in 1957. The mythical bird the Phoenix at the entrance to campus I symbolizes this revival.
The University's development is characterized by the marked growth in the number of students which has risen to 24,007 in 2003. The University is meeting the great challenge of training men and women and coming to grips with new technologies, at the same time remaining open to its surroundings by reinforcing joint ventures and exchanges. As the only University in a region covering 3 departments (Calvados, Manche, Orne), the University of Caen Basse-Normandie represents a center of human and technological resources of the first magnitude. University students have numerous facilities at their disposal, with restaurants, halls of residence, cafeterias, child-care center, swimming pool, tennis courts, gymnasiums and cultural events -- theater, cinema, music, dance, lectures, choirs -- throughout the academic year.
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Caen
Normandy
Program Offerings
Cost
Financial Assistance
Dates
Accommodation
Eligibility
Transfer of Credit
To Apply
Links
l'Université de Caen Home Page
MU Course Catalog
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Caen
Situated on the banks of the Orne, the city of Caen is located within the province of Normandy in the northwest of France. The city of Caen has a population of 200,000 and has a unique blend of fascinating history and vibrant present. In Caen there are numerous houses and buildings that survived World War II bombing and date back to the 11th century. Nearby there are vast military cemeteries and monuments to the D-Day invasion, the castle of William the Conqueror, and the magnificent Mont Saint-Michel. L'Université de Caen Basse-Normandie is the centerpiece of a city that has a lively nightlife, wealth of cultural attractions (museums, concerts, monuments, historical sites), and numerous cafes and restaurants.
Normandy
Normandy is a province of many faces. Its history is both intriguing and frightening. It came into being in 911 A.D. when Rollo, Chief of the Vikings, won the territory in a treaty from the King of France, Charles III. In the 11th century Rollo's descendant William the Conqueror ruled over this coveted land, building castles, churches and abbeys to assert his authority. William left from Caen in 1066 to cross the English Channel and win the crown of England. Students can fully appreciate this moment in history when they see the fascinating Bayeux Tapestry and walk through the ruins of William's castle in Caen. The power of the 12th century Church comes to life when exploring the magnificent abbey of Mont St-Michel. Students can also see American 20th century war history when they visit the 9,385 marble crosses in the American Cemetery at Omaha Beach.
Normandy also has a much softer face. It has beautiful, peaceful gardens and chateaux. From ultra-modern Le Tréport to the Mont-Saint-Michel, the Normandy coast exhibits an astonishing variety of landscapes. It has quaint harbors on the Channel, striking cliffs, and picturesque medieval villages with half-timbered houses. On its rolling green hills graze the sheep, cows and goats that give us that incomparable Normandy cheese.
Program Offerings
Students studying at l'Université de Caen will take French courses for foreigners through the Centre d'Enseignment du Francais pour Etrangers (CEFE) at a level designated by their French language ability. Students participating in the CEFE program will attend classes with the hundreds of exchange students from around the world. To help students prepare for classes and living in France, CEFE offers a one-month jumpstart program at an additional cost for yearlong exchange students before the fall semester only.
Advanced French students who test out of the CEFE program will have the opportunity to take many regular courses with their university peers, however they are still required to take one French language course. Classes are available in Philosophy, Education, Psychology, Foreign Language, Law, Intensive French, Political Science, General Sciences, Math, History, Economics, Literature, Geography, and Business Administration and Management.
Regardless of which program you are in, all MU students in Caen are registered for 12-15 credits a semester.
Cost
Students pay Millersville tuition and fees, room and board, and a non-refundable, non-transferable $400 Millersville program participation fee to Millersville University. The program participation fee is due approximately one month after program acceptance. These charges do not include visa and passport fees, trans-Atlantic transportation, books and supplies, in-city transportation, or incidental expenses such as entertainment, laundry, and clothing. Please note that approximately $245 for social security/insurance is also required.
Financial Assistance
Students should investigate loans that may be available, such as application for Federal Student Aid. Scholarships have individual regulations and students should contact the Financial Aid Office to determine if their scholarship is transferable. Students can look into grants such as the Rotary Scholarships which cover expenses, including tuition, room and board, and airfare. This scholarship form must be completed one to one-and-one-half years in advance and is available from any Rotary Club. Another option is to research online or stop by our office for additional opportunities. Please see Financial Considerations for more information.
Dates
Students may choose to study at l'Université de Caen Basse-Normandie for the spring semester or for a full academic year. Fall semester study is only for students not returning to Millersville for the spring semester. The fall semester begins in early October and ends in late January, and the spring semester begins in early February and ends in late May. Students may also study abroad in the summer for an intensive French language study program. Students must plan to arrive in Caen early to participate in a weeklong orientation for international students.
Accommodation
L'Université de Caen offers accommodation in University residences where students will have their own dorm room. Students will be provided with a monthly stipend for food which can be used in the campus cafeteria or elsewhere in Caen. Cafeteria meals cost between 3-5 euros a meal.
Eligibility
Most students who study abroad are traditionally juniors. However, Millersville students can and do study abroad anytime after they have completed their first year and have 24 credits. A limited number of participants are accepted for exchange each year, and the selection may be competitive. Students should complete the application for direct student exchange one semester before wishing to go abroad. Please stop by the Office of Global Education & Partnerships to pick up an application and ask about deadlines. Students planning to study at l'Université de Caen must demonstrate a minimum proficiency in the French language equivalent to MU's French 202. A minimum of a 2.0 GPA and two letters of recommendation are required from MU professors. The director of Global Education & Partnerships will then interview students and a selection will be made shortly after the interviews are completed.
Transfer of Credit
Students should work with their advisors to select courses which will fit into their major(s), minor(s), and General Education requirements, if appropriate.
A Request for Study Abroad Resident Credits form, available in the Office of Global Education & Partnerships, must be completed before the student leaves. After the study abroad program is completed and a transcript is sent to Millersville University, the Registrar's Office determines the final transfer of credit. All courses taken at l'Université de Caen will come back to Millersville as transfer credit. Please consult the Undergraduate Catalog ("Transfer Credit") for the transfer policy.
To Apply
Applications for this program are available in the Office of Global Education & Partnerships, Cumberland House. For spring semester study, applications are due by mid September and for fall semester or year-long study, applications are due by mid February.
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