| Location: |
Rennes International
School of Business, Rennes, France |
| Date: |
Spring/fall/academic
year |
| Course/credit: |
up to 15 units
of CU-Denver undergraduate or graduate credit |
| Cost estimate:
|
$1,900 paid
to CU-Denver, all living expenses paid in France |
| Deadline: |
October 30,
2001 (spring 2002); April 1, 2002 (fall 2002) |
| Prerequisites |
the program
is reserved only for CU-Denver students |
| Contact: |
OIE studyabroad@carbon.cudenver.edu |
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Location
Montpellier, which is located on the Mediterranean coast in Southern
France. With an approximate population of 300,000, and one of the
largest student populations in France, Montpellier is the capital
of the French region, Languedoc-Roussillon. Currently, Montpellier
plays a predominant role in the expansion of Southern Europe due
to its proximity to both Barcelona and the Mediterranean Sea. Montpellier
is a highly desirable location for companies who recognize the shift
of the European economic center to southern Europe and who wish
to expand their operations in this region. As a result, the city
and its region have acquired a wealth of technical know-how in numerous
fields. Montpellier also has a thriving night life as well as a
rich arts and cultural scene. The city is home to many several international
dance and music festivals. Montpellier enjoys numerous amounts of
sunshine throughout the year, which allows for many pleasant walks
along its many nearby beaches. In addition, the "Camargue"
and "Cevennes" mountains as well as both Spain and the
beautiful and culturally rich region of "Provence" are
but "a stone's throw away".
The University of Montpellier II, recently ranked 2nd in research
among French universities) offers courses that are taught in English
for undergraduate and graduate business majors. Students can earn
up to 15 units of academic credit. Subject areas include: Accounting,
Business, Communications, Finance, International Business, Management,
Marketing, Web Site Development and more.
Accommodation
The exchange institute will help students find housing. Students
have the option of staying with families or in apartments with cooking
facilitates. International students are also matched with a 'buddy'
upon their arrival to Montpellier, who can help the student to adjust
to the life and culture in Montpellier as well as potentially provide
leads for students seeking apartments.
ransportation
Students make their own flight arrangements. Airfare may range from
$550 to $700 per round trip ticket from Denver to Montpellier.
Program costs
The following are the estimates for some of the expenses students
will incur:
Tuition:
$1,900 per semester paid to the University of Colorado at Denver
Books: Approximately $100
per semester
Accommodations: Approximately
$1,500 per semester
Meals: Approximately $2,000
per semester
Insurance: Approximately
$250 per semester
Transportation: Approximately
$1,000 per semester (includes airfare)
Personal Expenses: Approximately
$ 1,800 per semester
Link to the University of Montpellier
II website: http://www.univ-montp2.fr/
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