1. The Ecole Centrale Marseille
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1. The Ecole Centrale Marseille
Centrale Marseille ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . International Relations- Centrale Marseille 2007 CONTENT 1. The Ecole Centrale Marseille .............................................page 4 2. Before Leaving ......................................................................page 7 3. Arriving in France ................................................................page 7 4. Your arrival in Marseille ......................................................page 8 5. Public transport .....................................................................page 8 6. Budget / Cost of living ........................................................page 9 7. Student Facilities .................................................................page 10 8. Accomodation ........................................................................page 12 9. Meals .....................................................................................page 13 10. Calendar ..............................................................................page 13 11. Interesting Links ...............................................................page 13 12. Contact Persons ................................................................page 14 13. Editorial ................................................................................page 15 International Relations- Centrale Marseille 2007 ( 1. The Ecole Centrale Marseille • What is a Grande Ecole d’Ingénieurs? that train highly selected students to occupy key positions as engineer-managers in a wide range of industries and public administrations in France and abroad. An original feature of the French system of higher education in science and technology is that there are in fact two parallel systems: the universities, and the Grandes Ecoles d’Ingénieurs The particular features of the Grandes Ecoles include: ■ highly selective admissions procedures ; ■ top-level teaching staff that includes a mix of academics, professionals from business and industry and consultants; ■ courses that are closely tailored to match the present and future requirements of industry and business in France and abroad ; ■ Company and industrial placements, and student projects commissioned by companies ; ■ a staff-student ratio that enables students’ progress to be closely monitored ; ■ a wide range of extra-curricular activities: the arts, cultural activities, voluntary work, sports and pre-professional projects (student-run Junior Companies, etc.) ; ■ a strong esprit de corps, fostered by influential alumni associations . ) ■ The Ecole Centrale Marseille is a Grande Ecole d’Ingénieurs, set up in 2003-2004 by the fusion of four engineering schools, the oldest of which was founded in the 1890s. The Ecole Centrale are among the most prestigious of the French Grandes Ecoles d’Ingénieurs, offering an M.Sc. level postgraduate degree in science, engineering and management (Diplôme d’Ingénieur). Centrale Marseille students are recruited from among the successful candidates in the Centrale-SUPELEC competitive entrance examination after a preparatory two-year undergraduate course in maths, physics and chemistry (the Classes Préparatoires). The International Relations of the Ecoles Centrale are co-ordinated by Centrale InternationalCentral Graduate School. International Relations- Centrale Marseille 2007 A rich scientific, technological and industrial Students in Marseille also benefit from a unique natural and cultural environment: context ■ the Marseille area has developed into a major centre for tertiary sector industries, located at the hub of an international crossroads linking the European Union to the Greater Mediterranean area: Provence’s rich cultural heritage, sunny climate, Mediterranean lifestyle, impressive range of natural landscapes, historic towns and villages · France’s second biggest centre for scientific research and higher education (more than 100,000 students), ■ · France’s leading centre for Microelectronics (ST Microelectronics, Atmel, Gemplus) and for Photonics (Alcatel Space, SESO and more than 100 SMEs) · A major industrial centre: petrochemicals and chemicals, metallurgy, aeronautics (Eurocopter, Dassault), robotics; · Cadarache chosen as the site of the ITER international nuclear fusion research centre. A paradise for outdoor sports and activities: rock climbing and scuba diving in the Calanques natural park; sailing and sail boarding ; skiing and mountaineering (major Alpine resorts within less than four hours’ drive), and a strategic position with easy access to Barcelona, Genoa, Nice, Lyon and Paris (3 hours by the TGV high-speed train). International Relations- Centrale Marseille 2007 ( • International Relations Office malities (administrative formalities, insurance, accomodation, etc.); T h e I n t e r n a t i o n a l R e l a t i o n s O ff i c e i s responsible for: ■ ■ Negotiating, setting up and promoting exchange and co-operation programmes, for students, faculty and researchers (European programmes, bilateral agreements, double-degree programmes, etc.); ■ Informing international institutions, following up and developing links with current international partners; ■ Informing Centrale Marseille students about study abroad opportunities; European harmonization (Bologna process); ■ Information and help for students in their search for international work placements. ■ Welcoming international students and helping them adapt smoothly to their new academic and social environment. ■ Participation in and follow-up to the selection boards for international studies. ■ Participation in networks at international and national level (Réseau Méditerranéen des Ecoles d’Ingénieurs, etc.) ■ In association with the language department, developing students’ language and cross-cultural resources; ■ Pre-departure for- In addition, the international office facilitates the exchange of students, professors, and researchers by seeking appropriate funding : ■ SOCRATES programmes (European Interuniversity exchange programme) ; ■ LEONARDO programmes (final year internships and industrial placements in Europe) ; ■ Scholarships awarded by the ProvenceAlpes-Côte-d’Azur Regional Council; ■ Scholarships awarded by the Bouches-duRhône Local Council, and by the Rectorate of the Aix-Marseille Academy ; ■ BRAFITEC Network ■ EIFFEL excellence scolarships awarded by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs ) International Relations- Centrale Marseille 2007 ■ Participation in the activities of Centrale Graduate School - Centrale International BEFORE LEAVING - ARRIVING IN FRANCE 2. Before Leaving 3. Arriving in France If you are a student of the European Union or the European Economic Area (Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, and the 27 EU Member States) you need a valid identity card. If you are a non-European Community, non EEA student: You need a valid passport/visa. If you are a non-European Community, non EEA student, you have to apply for a temporary student residence permit as soon as you arrive. The International Relations Office will give you the required documents. If you request is accepted, you will be invited to collect your residence card at the Préfecture des Bouches-du -Rhône in Marseille : http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/venir/visas/ To obtain your visa, you need to contact the French embassy or consulate in your home country. You also should bring your Health record (vaccinations) Préfecture des Bouches-du-Rhône Bureau des Etrangers 66b rue Saint Sébastien 13006 Marseille Tel : 04 91 15 68 13 métro Castellane Open from Monday to Friday from 8.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (no appointment necessary: be ready for a long wait). Your application file should contain the following documents: ■ Photocopy of valid passport ■ Proof of residence in France (residence certificate from the Hall of Residence Office (CROUS ) ■ Proof of enrolment (enrolment certificate/photocopy of French student card) ■ Proof of means of subsistence (scholarship certificate or bank statements giving proof of adequate funds) ■ Birth certificate (French translation) ■ 4 passport photos A medical examination is compulsory for nonEuropean Community students. After handing in your application for a residence permit, the student receives a notice to attend the medical examination. At the medical examination you will be given a document on which you need to put a 55 €. OMI stamp. You need to present the medical certificate when you pick up your residence permit. Office des Migrations Internationales (OMI) 61, boulevard Rabatau 13008 Marseille (métro Prado) Bank account Opening a bank account is strongly recommended. You will need to have a bank account to receive the accomodation allowance. To open a bank account, you have to provide the following documents: ■ Photocopy of passport ■ Proof of accomodation ■ Photocopy of student card or pre-registration. International Relations- Centrale Marseille 2007 ( YOUR ARRIVAL IN MARSEILLE - PUBLIC TRANSPORT 4. Your arrival in Marseille 5. Public transport • By Plane • Bus and metro Marseille has a bus and metro network. There are two metro lines (lines M1 and M2) and a To get from the Marseille-Provence airport (Mari- more extensive bus network. gnane) to the city center, you can take a taxi or a The metro runs from about 5 shuttle. The price for the taxi is around € 43. The a.m to 9 p.m. You can use the shuttle arrives at the main Marseille railway sta- same card or ticket on different lines (bus and tion (St. Charles) and runs everyday from 6 a.m. métro). To get to Centrale Marseille, take metro 1 direction ‘La Rose’ and then walk or take bus to 10.50 p.m. (every 20 minutes). The duration of nr.1 to the Technopôle de Château-Gombert. the trip is 30 minutes, and the fare 8.50 €. MARSEILLE-PROVENCE (Tel. : 04 42 14 14 14) • By Train You will arrive at Saint-Charles station, which is in the city center. You can take the bus, underground (métro) or taxi from the station. • Taxis Taxi Radio Marseille : Tel. : 04 91 02 20 20 http://www.taximarseille.com Carte Personnelle – Full or reduced fares • Tickets for Public Transport Your public transport ticket or card should be validated before getting on the bus or subway. Carte Libertés – full fare This non-personalised card ( 6€ / 12€ ) can be used by several passengers (4 max.). It can also be used for free parking at metro stations. Price per ride : 1,20 € Carte Solo – single journey fare The carte personnelle is for a named passenger This ticket can be bought on the bus, from autoand carries your photo. It contains a memory in matic ticket machines at the entrance to metro stawhich your personal rights are stored. With this tions and at RTM sales offices. card, you can choose the formula best suited to Cost per journey (one way) : 1,70 € your travel requirements. It is the only travel card For more information: L’Espace Infos R.T.M. (Réthat enables you to benefit from certain reduced gie des Transports Marseillais) rates (period or season rates) The card also includes a rechargeable ‘purse’ which gives you 6, rue des Fabres access to full or reduced rates and the metro car- 13001 Marseille (Tel. : 04 91 91 92 10) parks. The card is valid for 2 years. You can obtain Metro : 5 a.m – 9 p.m then «fluo» (night buses) your card at the RTM Espace Infos or at metro sta- from 9 p.m. tions (points d’accueil). 30 day travel card (18 to 25 years old) : 38 € GO ! : chargeable on the Carte Personnelle. It gives you 1 year of unlimited travel on the RTM (bus and metro) and SNCF (train) networks (between 2 stations situated within the Marseille city limits), as well as free parking in RTM carparks . Annual GO ! card : 240 € ) International Relations- Centrale Marseille 2007 BUDGET / COST OF LIVING 6. Budget / Cost of living The amount officially requested by the French authorities is 460 € a month, but this amount is insufficient. Obviously, your expenses depend on your way of life. Here is a rough guide for an average budget: Accomodation Cité U 140 € University restaurant 150 € Shopping 100 € Personal expenses 100 € Leisure activities (cinema, concert, bar) 50 € Communication 50 € Transport 40 € Total amount 630 € Additional Expenses: On arrival you will have to pay : ■ Tuition fees (for non-exchange programs) ■ Health insurance (for non-European Community students) ■ A returnable deposit for your accomodation (1 to 2 months rent) + trimestrial payment (CROUS) ■ Initial expenditure (sheets, towels, cooking utensils, books etc.) In France you can apply for the APL (Aide Personnalisée au Logement) accomodation allowance, from the French Government (CAF). The amount varies according to the rent paid and the status of the student. The form you have to fill in can be picked up at the CROUS offices, at the International Relations Office or from the CAF website (http://www.caf.fr). International Relations- Centrale Marseille 2007 ( STUDENT FACILITIES 7. Student Facilities • Centrale Marseille library Open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Website: http://doc.ec-marseille.fr Centrale Marseille’s is an open-stack library, reserved for Centrale Marseille students and staff. It is run in collaboration with the library of the Université Paul Cezanne and the IMT library. It offers traditional documentation and gives access to various sources of information (e.g. databanks) that are related to Centrale Marseille’s fields of specialisation in higher education and research. In addition to the library’s own stacks, students can have access to the catalogues of other libraries and research facilities. ■ French and international specialised and general interest newspapers, magazines and reviews ■ Loans ■ Customised document search ■ Thematic lists by subject area drawn up regularly to facilitate bibliographical research ■ Self-service Internet search ■ Database search ■ Bibliographical assistance • Computer acces (CRI) ■ Regularly updated files on companies and laboratories working in partnership with Centrale Marseille ■ CD-ROMS and video cassettes ■ Library Services 10 ) Centrale Marseille has a campuswide WiFi network. There are several self-service computer rooms reserved for students with internet access. Two computer rooms are equiped for laptop computers. The Registry Office will give you an e-mail address (firstname.lastname@ec-marseille. fr). Each student also has a free web- and stockspace from 1GO. Centrale Marseille uses the Open Source-learning platform Claroline. International Relations- Centrale Marseille 2007 STUDENT FACILITIES • Photocopies Price of a photocopy card (on sale at the scolarité: card 150 units : 6.50 € (should be paid by cheque). • Extra-currricular activities Student life at Centrale Marseille revolves around several student clubs : The Association des Elèves de Centrale Marseille, run by the the Stu- dent Union, the BDE (Bureau des Elèves) organises a range of activities including the Freshers’ Weekend (WEI : week-end d’intégration), regular parties and the annual gala. It coordinates the activities of the various clubs other than those for sport and cultural activities. The BDE is also the main interface between the students and the school administration. The Association Sportive, run by the BDS (Bureau des sports) organises sports competitions Frontières is an NGO that works on overseas aid and development projects. The Association Artistique et Culturelle, run by the BDA (Bureau des Arts), organises activities focussed on culture and the arts. It arranges social, cultural and public service activities and events both inside the school and outside. The BDA also maintains photographic and audiovisual records of the life of the school. and the participation of the school’s sports teams in various inter-school tournaments (TIE, Challenge Centrale Lyon, Tournoi Inter Centrale, etc.). It also arranges membership for Centrale Marseille students in clubs outside the school for sports such as scuba diving, riding and badminton and organises sporting weekends (skiing, rafting, mountaineering, etc.). The Association Massilia Défi Voile organises sailing activities including Centrale Marseille’s participation in inter-school races such as the EDHEC race. The Association Ingénieurs Sans Students website: http://eleves.ec-marseille.fr/ Bureau des Arts: http://bda.ec-marseille.fr/ Bureau des Sports: http://bds.ec-marseille.fr/ Massilia Défi Voile: http://mdv.ec-marseille.fr/ Centrale Marseille TV: http://phy-tv.ec-marseille.fr/ Ingénieurs Sans Frontières : http://isf.perso.ecmarseille.fr/ Egalité des Chances: http://egalite.ec-marseille.fr Ginfo (computer club): http://ginfo.ec-marseille.fr International Relations- Centrale Marseille 2007 ( 11 ACCOMODATION 8. Accomodation • Student Halls Of Residence (C.U.) The CROUS is in charge of the distribution of the rooms in Student Residences. You have to reserve your room before arrival. Reservations are made via a form which will be sent to you by the Centrale Marseille International Relations Office. NOTE : reception at university halls of residence is from Monday to Friday from 9 am to 12.30 pm and 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm. Accomodation description in Halls of Residence : ■ a kitchen with cooking rings and refrigerators (which can be rented on arrival). Foreign students of Centrale Marseille are generally at Chatenoud or Claude Delorme, next to Faculty St. Jérôme. Cité Alice Chatenoud 10 rue Henri Poincaré, 13013 Marseille Cité Claude Delorme 10 chemin du Bassin, 13013 Marseille Cité Lucien Cornil, 168, rue Saint-Pierre, 13005 Marseille Three month’s Paiement ■ Single rooms, around 10 m2 with washbasin. The rooms are very simple and basically furnished. For a full academic year: about 135 € per month (tarif «résident») + returnable deposit of 135 € ■ The blankets are supplied but students have to bring their sheets and towels. If you are staying less than 9 months : 180 € per month. ■ There is no possibility of Internet connection in the room. You will have to pay three month’s rent and the returnable deposit on arrival. ■ communal showers and toilets • Les Foyers d’Étudiants Résidence Victoria Park 5, rue Augustin Fresnel 13013 Marseille Tel : +33 (0)4 91 11 74 30 Fax : +33 (0)4 91 11 79 62 Studio 18 m², from 480 € 2 room appartment : 32 m², from 610 € 3 room appartment : 45 m², from 950 € Résidence Oxford Rue Enrico Fermi 13013 Marseille Contact person : Mrs Pierre Tel: +33 (0)4 91 21 92 54 Fax: +33 (0)4 91 11 76 59 Furnished studios (19 m2 - 30 m2), monthly rent from 419 €. Résidence Saint Sauveur 59, Chemin du Merlan, 13014 Marseille Contact : Mr. Tassin, +33 (0)4 91 63 64 46 Furnished studios (25-30m2) from 350 to 524 € Résidence Château-Gombert 38, rue Joliot Curie 13013 Marseille Contact : Mr. Mondiot +33(0)4 91 11 73 03 Studio: 18-22 m² from 484 € 1 room appartment: 31-41m², from 548 € 2 room appartment: 56-62 m², from 749 € 12 months rent spread on 9 months. (9 x 548= 4932, so 411 per month) La Minoterie 30, chemin du bassin 13014 Marseille Contact : Mrs. Theolier, +33 (0)4 91 98 41 61 Furnished Studios, one/two room appartments 12 ) International Relations- Centrale Marseille 2007 MEALS - CALENDAR - INTERESTING LINKS 9. Meals 10. Calendar There are 5 university restaurants in Marseille: The academic year starts in the middle of September. ■ R.U. de Château-Gombert : Chemin de la Grave (700 seats) (closed in the evening) ■ R.U. Saint-Jérôme : rue Henri Poincaré (1,000 seats) ■ R.U. Gaston Berger : 43, rue du 141e RIA (1,100 seats) (closed in the evening) ■ R.U. Luminy : 171, avenue de Luminy (750 seats) (closed in the evening) ■ R.U. Galinat : 38, bd Jean-Moulin (800 seats) The academic year is divided in 2 semesters: 1er semester: half september/end of January 2nd semester: February/end of June Holidays: Christmas (2 weeks) Winter (1 week in February) Spring (2 weeks in April) Examens : Examinations 1st semester: February Examinations 2nd semester: June Examinations 1er and 2nd semesters (rattrapage) : September 11. Interesting Links Transports in Marseille : http://www.rtm.fr Map of Marseille: http://www.viamichelin.com Informations about Marseille: http://www.marseille-sur-web.fr/ Touristic walk in Marseille: http://www.cogito.fr/marseill/marsvisi. htm Local radio Grenouille: http://www.grenouille888.org Concerts in Marseille: http://www.concertandco.com/marseille/ Ventilo cultural agenda: http://www.journalventilo.net/ Olympique de Marseille: CROUS Aix-Marseille: http://www.crous-aix-marseille.fr http://www.om.net/ International Relations- Centrale Marseille 2007 ( 13 CONTACT PERSONS 12. Contact Persons • Mailing address Technopôle de Château Gombert 38, rue Joliot Curie F-13451 Marseille Cedex 20 - FRANCE Phone : +33 (0)4 91 05 45 56 Fax : +33 (0)4 91 05 47 58 Email : [email protected] http://www.ec-marseille.fr • INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS OFFICE Director International Relations, liaison with Centrale Graduate School – Centrale International Prof. Léo Vincent Contact person for grants and funding Ms. Brigitte de Lazzari Phone : +33 (0)4 91 05 44 83 Fax: +33(0)4 91 05 47 58 Email : [email protected] Phone : +33 (0)4 91 05 44 06 Email : [email protected] Director International Exchanges & Partnerships Mr. Michael Paul Phone: +33 (0)491 05 45 15 Fax : +33 (0)491 05 45 46 Email : [email protected] Contact person for incoming and outgoings students Ms. Emmy Arts Phone : +33 (0)491 05 45 56 Fax: +33(0)4 91 05 47 58 Email : [email protected] 14 ) International Relations- Centrale Marseille 2007 EDITORIAL Editor: Emmy Arts Translation: Michael Paul, Emmy Arts Special thanks to: Adrien Beague, Christophe Siguret, Marion Peckre, Nicolas Glacet, Marjorie Vialis for their pictures. Design: Frédéric Bosc All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any other means without the permission of the publisher. March 2007. International Relations- Centrale Marseille 2007 ( 15 Centrale Marseille ECOLE CENTRALE MARSEILLE Technopôle de Château Gombert 38, rue Joliot Curie F-13451 Marseille Ceddex 20 - FRANCE