University of Minnesota, Morris
Lille Exchange Program

Academics
Housing
City of Lille
Eligibility and Other Details
Lille & Morris Course Equivalencies

Syllabus Template

Grade Conversion Scale

 
Survival Guide for Lille 1 Participants
Survival Guide for Lille 3 Participants

 

Photo of Lille 1 Campus
Photo credit: Université Lille 1 site

Hosted by Morris's
French Discipline

The University of Minnesota Morris has an exchange program with the Universités 1 and 3 à Lille, France.

Under the auspices of this exchange program, Morris can send up to 2 students per year to Lille. Those students can take courses at Lille 1 and Lille 3, while paying tuition at Morris. This exchange option therefore keeps costs down and is about half of what similar, non-exchange programs cost.

Imagine yourself spending a year (or a semester) in France!

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Academics:

The Université de Lille offers courses in the following sciences and technologies:

  • Automation
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Earth and Environment
  • Electronics
  • Electrotechnics
  • Geology
  • Life Science
  • Mathematics
  • Mathematics for the Social Sciences
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanics
  • Natural Sciences
  • Physics

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The Université de Lille offers courses in the following Social Sciences:

  • Applied Economics
  • Archeology
  • Business
  • Economics
  • Management
  • Management Science
  • Marketing
  • Geography and Urban Planning
  • History
  • Human Resources
  • Management
  • Management Science
  • Marketing
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Sociology-Ethnology

You can take courses in any of the areas offered by the Université de Lille (see the lists of disciplines, divided by division, to the right and left), and many classes are taught in English.

Here is a list of courses students have previously taken at Lille and how they transferred to Morris.

Note: not all of the disciplines offered at Lille fit within UMM's Liberal Arts mission, so check with the registrar's office about whether their courses will count towards your degree at Morris.

Prior to your departure, you will need to meet with your academic advisor to plan out courses to take that will satisfy the requirements of your UMM degree.

 


Photo credit: isepstudyabroad.org

There is a video here explaining why studying in Lille is wonderful.

The Université de Lille offers courses in Education Science and Lifelong learning.

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The Université de Lille offers courses in the following Humanities disciplines:

  • Art History
  • Communication and Media
  • Linguistics
  • Philosophy
  • Studio Art
  • Translation
  • World Languages:
    • Arabic
    • Chinese
    • English
    • French
    • German
    • Hebrew
    • Italian
    • Japanese
    • Polish
    • Portuguese
    • Russian
    • Scandinavian Languages
    • Spanish

Courses in music and theater are a little complicated because they are in an auditioned conservatory. If you are interested in taking performing arts classes in Lille, please consult with Prof. Sarah Buchanan (buchansb@) to see what is possible.

 

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Lodgings:

While living in Lille, you will live in one of the university residence halls. You will need to purchase bedding and bring linens with you. Be sure to arrive on a weekday when office hours are open so you can get in your room and have time to purchase your bedding in a local store.

Residence Triolo

La Résidence Triolo
This is where you will likely live

Triolo Reception Desk

The Reception Desk at the
Résidence Triolo

Résidence Triolo

Another view of the
Résidence Triolo

 

Residence Hall rooms are quite small, but have everything you need, and you can decorate them to make them cozy!

Residence Triolo Roo,

Triolo Residence Hall Room
(decorated by a UMM student with items purchased inexpensively at Auchan)

Residence Room

Triolo Residence Hall Room

 

Residence Room

Triolo Residence Hall Room

 

 

Triolo Rooms have their own bathrooms. They are the tiniest bathrooms you'll ever see, but they are private!

Residence Bathroom

Private Bathroom

Residence Bathroom

Private Bathroom

 

There is a kitchen where you can cook meals:

Triolo Kitchen

Triolo Kitchen

Triolo Kitchen

Triolo Kitchen

Triolo Refridgerator

You'll have your own refrigerator space

Triolo Refridgerator

You'll have your own refrigerator space--again, it's small, but it's LOCKABLE!

 

And a laundry room:

Residence Laundry Room

Triolo Laundry Room

Triolo Laundry Room

Triolo Laundry Room

 

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The City of Lille:

The City of Lille is a beautiful town in northern France, very close to Belgium, England, Luxemburg, and Germany.
Map of Lille
With the surrounding towns, the population of Lille is over 200,000 people, making of Lille the most important city in northern France. Due to its proximity to other countries and places, Lille has been site of cultural, linguistic and economic exchange for centuries.

In addition to its important universities, Lille has one of the largest art museums in France, an active sports life, and lots of cultural festivities and events.

Northern France is reknowned for its friendly people. In fact, the 2008 blockbuster film, Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis showcases how welcoming and warm people from Lille and its surrounding areas are. Check it out!

Map of Northern France
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Photo of Old Lille
Lille's Vieille Ville Photo credit

Lille's Grande Place
Lille's Grande Place Photo credit

 

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Eligibility:

Other Details:

Handbook for participants:

 

The application deadline is around March 15th every year.
Here is the ACE office's site for Lille.
Here is a PDF summary of the application materials you will need.
You can apply to the Lille Exchange Program here.

Please see the ACE office for more information.