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Lille Catholic University


Lille Catholic University, Lille, France
Session 1: May 31 to June 27, 2013 or
Session 2: June 28 to July 23, 2013


Think you might be interested? Plan to attend the information session on Dec. 17, 2012 at noon in S-341 hosted by the ME Dept.
“My experience in Lille was nothing short of amazing! I met many fantastic people with whom I had the opportunity to explore western Europe with and experience a different type of life. I would return in a heartbeat!”
- Brett Steffen, mechanical engineering


Interested in studying abroad, but don’t want to be gone for a whole quarter or year? Looking to catch up on some of your humanities or engineering electives? Then check out MSOE’s newest study-abroad program in Lille, France. You’ll choose from a list of pre-approved courses and take two classes over a one-month period in June. All courses are taught in English.

Key features:

  • Program is open to all majors—engineering, business and nursing 
  • Choose from courses in the science and engineering program, or the general program
  • The program runs from Session 1: May 31 to June 27, 2013 or Session 2: June 28 to July 23, 2013
  • All courses are taught in English
  • Experience European culture and live within close proximity to Paris, London, Brussels and Amsterdam


List of courses: Choose two courses (six credits total) from one of the following programs:

General Program MSOE equivalent Science and Engineering Program MSOE equivalent

Electives:		  
Electives		  
European Business and Management MS-3420 Landscape Management Strategies Depends on major
OR European Integration HU-442 Renewable Energy Depends on major
OR European Economic System MS-496 Tomorrow Transportation System Depends on major
OR French Arts in Europe with Intercultural Communications HU-487 Sustainable Energy Management Depends on major or
MS-3220
       
Common Core: MSOE equivalent Common Core: MSOE equivalent
Project Management IE-340 or MS-4801 Project Management IE-340 or
MS-4801
OR Intensive French Language Course   OR Intensive French Language Course  
   Beginner HU-4200    Beginner HU-4200
   Intermediate HU-411F    Intermediate HU-411F
   Advanced HU-412F    Advanced HU-412F



What is a typical week like?
You’ll be in class from Monday to Friday. In the mornings you’ll take a core class (either project management or French language) from 9 a.m. to noon. Lunch is from noon to 1:30 p.m., and your afternoon elective course runs from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Weekends are free to experience Europe on your own, and you’ll take one program-sponsored field trip per week.  

Lille Catholic University
Lille Catholic University

Program cost:
The program cost of $3311 US includes tuition, dorm accommodations, weekday lunch, and three group dinners. This does not include air nor rail travel nor expenses. Total cost may be approximately $5500 US. Tuition includes:

  • Accommodation in student residences
  • Breakfast and lunch on weekdays
  • Free access to local public transportation
  • Access to university facilities
  • Two field trips to Bruges and Brussels
  • Three group dinners
  • Welcome and orientation program
  • Tourist information and assistance

Tuition does not cover extra expenses such as air fare, health and travel insurance, evening and weekend meals, spending money, etc.  

Saint-Gobain Scholarship
Business and engineering students may apply for a scholarship sponsored by Saint-Gobain, a building materials company and global leader in the production of high-performance materials and glass containers.

  • Two scholarships are available per year
  • Worth $4,000 each to cover tuition and some extra expenses
  • Open to qualified, full-time business and engineering sophomores or juniors (as of Fall 2012) in good academic standing
  • Must be able to commit to a paid summer internship at Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics in Portage, Wis., in 2013.
  • Application must be submitted by Feb. 24, 2012

Program requirements:

  • Students must be in good academic standing
  • Students must get their advisor’s approval, and verify and approve their course work with their advisor prior to leaving
  • A completed MSOE travel abroad form
  • Student applications and travel abroad forms are due to MSOE by April 1, 2013.
  • Students must complete the Lille Catholic University application by March 15
  • Students must have a valid passport
  • Ability to pay €2,550 directly to Lille Catholic University at the time of application
  • Students must meet with Anne Deisinger, Lille Catholic University program coordinator, prior to applying.

For more information