Created in 2001, the LILLE European Summer Program (ESP) is a four-week academic course offering to students (and instructors) from around the world the opportunity to experience French culture firsthand at the heart of Europe and be part of an international, multicultural student community.
LILLE ESP is tailored to suit your objectives and challenges, while balancing educational and social activities. Students can choose from a large variety of electives to fulfil their interests and expand their horizons.
Students from all over the world, from different types of institutions, with different backgrounds and perspectives share a common experience on this French campus, at the heart of Europe.
There are two dates to choose from:
Visit the Lille European Summer Program for more information and application links
Home to the Université Catholique de Lille since 1875, Lille is a vibrant and dynamic university city at the centre of Western Europe. With swift connections to Brussels (35 minutes), Paris (60 minutes), and London (80 minutes), Lille is perfect for students planning to visit and study in Europe. And there is always much to see and do in Lille itself – a welcoming multicultural haven.
The LILLE European Summer Program is composed of two month-long program sessions (June and July). Students are welcome to attend one or both sessions.
Students can choose from a large variety of electives. The programs offer academic courses taught in English or in French, utilizing the University’s expertise in Humanities, Social Sciences, Management, and more. Courses are taught by highly-qualified faculty from the Université Catholique de Lille or visiting professors, with an aim to provide both theoretical background and practical learning through site visits and hands-on activities.
French language courses taught in the morning are available for all levels from beginner onward.
Cost: €3450 (plus 10% discount as a Charles Sturt Student - you must attend both sessions)
For further details see the financial information tab.
Dates: 21 May 2025 - 24 Jul 2025
Application dates: To be confirmed
Make an enquiryIf you have any questions be sure to reach out to the Global team for answers.
Up to 6 ECTS per ESP elective ( 6 ECTS = 8 Charles Sturt credits).
French language courses taught in the morning are available for all levels from beginner onward.
Academic courses are offered in either French or English and cover five main subject areas:
Please contact your Course Director for advice.
€3450 (plus 10% discount as a Charles Sturt Student - you must attend both sessions)
Exact costs of this program to be advised on notification of successful application.
Students will be eligible to apply for Vice-Chancellor Travel Grant of $400 (Students must complete all predeparture requirements (see pre-departure tab) before payments can be made).
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OS-HELP may also be available to eligible students
Please check our funding page for more details
Tuition Fees
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Hospitality Package
All participants will be required to complete mandatory pre-departure requirements. This includes the provision and completion of the following:
In addition to the above requirements your program leader will host a number of online predeparture meetings that you will be expected to attend.
Learning about so many different cultures and meeting such a different group of people is something you can’t experience in classrooms here. Everyone was there for the same reasons; a love of learning, love of travel and curiosity. These things bound us all together.
Further enquiries regarding the application process should be directed to:
Charles Sturt Global Office
Charles Sturt University
Phone: +61 2 6338 4021
Email: csuglobal@csu.edu.au