Lille European Summer Program

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:

  • ESP 1: 22nd May - 20th June 2024 OR
  • ESP 2: 26th June  - 24th July 2024
Program itinerary

Program overview

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: Euros 3450 (plus 10% discount as a partner University)

For further details see the financial information tab.

Dates: 22 May 2024 - 24 Jul 2024

Applications

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What's next?

Please discuss this Summer Program with your Course Director prior to applying.  Your Course Director can provide advice on the academic recognition you could receive after successfully completing this program.

Partner website

Université Catholique de Lille

Academic Recognition

Every student will receive  12 ECTS credits per  ESP session.

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:

  • Liberal Arts
  • Business & Communication
  • Sustainability & the sciences
  • Political Science & Law
  • Health

Please contact your Course Director for advice.

Financial Information

Program cost

Euros 3450 (plus 10% discount as a partner University)

Program costs include

Tuition Fees

  • ECTS credit transfer and course materials

Hospitality Package

  • Accommodation in student dorms
  • Meal pass for use in the cafeteria with a €50 credit
  • Orientation program
  • Monthly pass for use on Lille transportation system
  • Access to university facilities
  • Field trips to Bruges and Brussels
  • 5 group dinners
  • Cultural and social activities and more!

Program costs exclude

  • Flights
  • Health and Travel insurance coverage is mandatory to study in France. Students 25 years and under can subscribe to ESP coverage through the Université Catholique de Lille for 100€ per session. Students 26 years or older for 150€ per session.

Pre-departure

Pre-departure


Once we approve your application, you will be required to complete mandatory pre-departure requirements:

  • Flight Itinerary:   submit a copy of your E-ticket.
  • Travel Insurance:  ensure you have appropriate medical and travel insurance from your date of departure until your return.  You must submit a copy of your certificate of insurance and Product Disclosure Statement (PDS). At a minimum your insurance must include:
    Medical Expenses $500,000
    Repatriation Expenses $15,000
    Personal Liability $1,000,000
    24hr Emergency Assistance Included
    COVID 19 cover
  • Passport:  submit a copy of photo page of your passport.
  • Pre-departure training: you will receive an invitation to complete this once your application is approved.
  • Register with World Travel Assist : download the Travel Assist V2 by WTP app from Apple App store or Android App. The app provides immediate access to 24-hour emergency medical assistance (in the event that your own insurer is unavailable), security alerts and detailed country reports.

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.

Michael Jago, Program Participant

Enquiries

Further enquiries regarding the application process should be directed to:

Charles Sturt Global

Charles Sturt Global Office
Charles Sturt University
Phone: +61 2 6338 4021
Email: csuglobal@csu.edu.au