DESIGN SCHOOL OF NANTES ATLANTIQUE

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Subject Area Graphic Design; Interior & Spatial Design; ProductDesignLanguage The entire program is taught in English, no requirementfor any level of French. However, French language tuition availableto help students integrate more easily into life in France.

Academic Calendar

Semester 1 Mid-September to Late January

Semester 2 Early Feburary to Late June

Module Catalogue Have a look through the module catalogue for modules available to exchange students.

Fiancial Support As a UK Erasmus student, you are entitled to receive an Erasmus Grant for your time away at a participating Erasmus institution.

KEY FACTS

The City The University Accomodation & LivingContacts Student Experiences

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NANTES, FRANCENantes is an important city in north-west France, located in the Loire-Atlantique department of the Pays-de-la-Loire region.With its position by the sea, the city developed into one of France’s major ports. While maritime and naval activity have now moved downstream to Saint-Nazaire, the entire estuary has joined forces and turned Nantes-Atlantique into the metropolitan centre for the west of France. The estuary has a healthy economy that has been undergoing radical change.The estuary itself, the fourth most important industrial region in France, is home to an array of engineering companies (maritime, mechanical, electronics, I.T.) as well as the food and timber industries. In an environment which promotes get-up-and-go, talent and success stories can be found in abundance.A lively and active university city - the 6th largest in France - Nantes is a pleasant town (‘Time magazine have voted it the most livable town in France’) and also a very interesting town to visit. Traditional cultural events are programmed in Nantes, often alongside some quite breathtaking creative innovations. This is only to be expected from the city that was the birthplace of Jules Vernes and the cradle of surrealism.

Population 284,970 Currency Euro €Time difference GMT+1

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DESIGN SCHOOL OF NANTES ATLANTIQUE

Partner of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Nantes, L’École de design Nantes Atlantique is a private institution for higher education dedicated to design professions.Since 1998, L’École de design Nantes Atlantique has been located on the technological campus Atlanpole La Chantrerie, in the northeastern area of Nantes (France), housed in a custom-built facility thanks to the support of local authorities (Nantes Saint-Nazaire Chamber of commerce and industry, the Pays de la Loire regional authorities, the Loire-Atlantique area local council, Nantes Métropole). The only design institution in western France, the school benefits from a unique regional situation.L’École de design Nantes Atlantique is an active member of various academic networks and professional organizations: Conférence des Grandes Écoles (top-tier French higher education institutions), COMUE (Higher Education and Research Clusters) of the Universities of Nantes, Angers and Le Mans. For many years, its students have been awarded prizes in prestigious competitions. The successful careers pursued by our graduates is good proof of the quality of our teaching methods.

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Guide for International Students

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Erasmus code F NANTES43No of students 1,180 Style of study The International Class courses are organizedin two semesters. Students are enrolled in one of the threeprograms follow compulsory courses and have the possibilityto follow elective courses (for exchange students).

Grade system The grading system is bases on grades ranging from E to TB with P (10) being the pass grade.

Grade Scale DescriptionTB 16 to 20 High HonorsB 14 to 15,99 Honors

AB 12 to 13,99 Pass with Distinctionp 10 to 11,99 PassE below 10 Fail

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Going abroad in Trimester 1 Initial Application Form 20 December (current year)Host University’s Form April – May (following year)

Going abroad in Trimester 2Initial Application Form 20 December (current year)Host University’s Form September – October (following year)

Application TimesPlease note that you have to apply to the exchange programme in your current year by 20 December. Applications for the host university must be submitted between April and May or September and October (depending on the Trimester), in the year following your initial application.

Living CostsThe French Ministry of Social Affairs, Labour and Solidarity (Ministère des Affaires Sociales, du travail et de la solidarité) sets an oficial minimum resource threshold of €615 per month.Accommodation Between €350 and €550, depending on the type of the accommodation.Food The minimum monthly food budget will be somewhere between €50 and €250.Health insurance Coverage under the French national health insurancescheme (sécurité sociale) costs a minimum of €213 per year.Entertainment A cinema ticket costs €10 on average (though there is often a student rate at €7,50), a soft drink in a café costs about €3 and a meal in a restaurant costs at least €12 (more often around €15 - €20).

Transport The TAN (Transport Nantais) is the transport company that runs a network of buses and tramways all over the city.Prices:• Monthly ticket for students who are under 26 years old: €34• Monthly ticket for adults over 26 years old: €58 • A one hour ticket for buses and tramways: €1,50

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More on Cost of Living in Nantes

It is rather difficult to find accommodation in Nantes, there is a severe shortage for student rooms every year. We have contacts with two student residences not far from the school, we will send you information on that residence once you have been accepted at the school. The cost of a room in student residence varies from €250 to €300 per month depending on the residence. Rooms are 9m2 and include a toilet and shower. There is a shared kitchen in each corridor. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee rooms for all students, but will help you by providing contacts of private residences.

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CONTACT FOR STUDENTS

If you’re interested in the programme or you have any queries, please contact the Edinburgh Napier University’s Global Mobility team first:

studyabroad@napier.ac.uk0131 455 4574 napier.ac.uk/exchanges

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CONTACT AT L’ÉCOLE DE DESIGN NANTES ATLANTIQUE

International Relations Coordinator - Zoé Lacey

zo.lacey@lecolededesign.com+33 2 51 13 50 70+33 2 51 13 50 65

Atlanpole la ChantrerieRue Christian Pauc - BP 3060744306 Nantes cedex 3France

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