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Factsheet UBS

Factsheet UBS

Institutional details

Name

Université Bretagne Sud (UBS) 

Head of the Institution

Prof. Dr. Jean PEETERS
President

president @ univ-ubs.fr 

Erasmus Code

F-VANNES04

University Website

www.univ-ubs.fr 

About UBS

University of South Brittany (Université Bretagne Sud) was founded in 1995. It is a multidisciplinary institution with two main campuses situated in Lorient and Vannes, Brittany, France. It offers academic programs from bachelor’s level to the doctorate in different areas: humanities, social sciences, engineering, computer science, biochemistry, mathematics, law, economics and business. It has developed recognized research skills in 4 major fields: materials, costal and marine studies, cyber and data sciences.
University of South Brittany places special emphasis on: student life and welfare, innovation (e.g. new master’s program in cyber defense; co-op programs at all levels; new technological platform on high-performance materials); top-edge research; industry partnerships and technology transfer; and international student mobility.

Key Figures

9700 students
6 faculties
40 student associations
In top ten French universities for employability after graduation
More than 100 academic programs from bachelor’s level to doctorate
14 research laboratories
Over 130 MoUs with foreign institutions worldwide
40% of international PhD students
3 technological platforms – Compositic, Effipôle, Prodiabio and a Cyber Security Center

Film in English

University of South Brittany

International Office

Vice-Rector of
International Relations

 

Mrs Christine CHAUVIN, Vice-Présidente des relations vp-ri @ univ-ubs.fr 

 

Head of the International Office

Mrs Sandra VESSIER, Directrice du Service des Affaires Internationales
Phone : +33 2 97 87 66 74
sandra.vessier @ univ-ubs.fr 

Staff 

Lorient
Laure Guyader - Phone : +33 2 97 87 66 70
Jade Briend - Phone : +33 2 97 87 66 72
Vannes
Glykéria Karakoulaki - Phone : + 33 2 97 01 70 24
Myriam Pichon - Phone : + 33 2 97 08 50 62

E-mail

sai @ univ-ubs.fr 

Academic informations

 Link to course catalogue

http://www.univ-ubs.fr/fr/formation-initiale-continue/nos-formations/formations-diplomes.html 

 

Academic year

The academic year is divided into 2 semesters, autumn and spring.
The academic calendar varies somewhat from one faculty to another.

Deadlines for application

Autumn term, whole year
For EU students: June 1st
For non-EU students: May 1st

 

Spring term

For EU students: November 1st
For non-EU students: October 1st

 Application checklist

 Application form available at http://www.univ-ubs.fr/fr/international/mobilite-etudiante/etudier-a-l-ubs.html 

 

List of documents to be sent with the application:

• A learning agreement duly signed by the candidate and the pedagogical coordinator of the home institution
• One recent ID photograph
• Copy of ID card
• Curriculum vitae
• Most recent transcript of academic records translated in French or at least in English
• Proof of French proficiency (B2, C1 for applying LLSHS and DSEG)
• European Health Insurance Card for EU students

 Language of instructionFrench

There is a choice of English classes which will be updated each year 

Credits and grading system

60 ECTS for one year of full-time study and 30 ECTS credits for one semester of full-time study

Grading system at UBS is out of 20, (0 being the lowest and 20 the highest)

Grade out of 20 

% of students 

Grade name

 

Meaning 

16 and above 

 1-2% of students

 Très bien

Exceptional 

 14-15,99

 1-5% of students

Bien 

From very good to excellent 

 12-13,99

 10-15% of students

Assez bien 

 From fair to very good

 10-11,99

 60-70% of students

Passable 

 From average to fair

 9,99 and below

 20% of students

 Ajourné

 Fail

 

French as a Foreign Language Courses (FPE)

French as a Foreign Language courses provided by the CLUBS   (Centre de Langues UBS)


Semester courses are intended for international students registered and attending courses at UBS. After a compulsory test, two groups will be defined: B1/B2 – B2/C1 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages - Council of Europe) - Preparation for DELF/DALF examination:
Number of hours: 40h per semester
Credits: 2,5 ECTS per semester
Duration: 10 weeks per semester
Location: Lorient and Vannes
Cost: free of charge for students registered at UBS

Practical information

 Visa

EU students do not need to apply for a visa

 

Non EU students will have to apply for a student visa:

https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/venir-en-france/etudier-en-france/demarches-administratives/article/visas-etudiants

and

https://france-visas.gouv.fr/web/france-visas/depot-et-traitement-de-la-demande 

Accommodation

 

The university does not provide accommodation but it gives information and support

https://www.lokaviz.fr/

Cost of living

 Approximate expenses per month

 Housing

300€/350€ 

 Food

250€ 

Public Transport 

 30€

Mobile phone plan 

20€ 

Other expenses (outings, clothes, culture, stationary, personal care) 

100€ 

 Total

700€/750€ 

 

Health insurance

All students are required to have health insurance
Non EU students will be affiliated to the French welfare system that applies to students. This registration is free of charge.

EU students must bring the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)

Orientation

The International Office organizes each year in the first 2 weeks of September the Orientation Weeks to help all international students to settle in (assistance with accommodation, administrative and academic registration, and other everyday life practical information)

Students with disabilities / special needs

UBS can admit students and staff with disabilities / special needs upon individual request. Please contact the International Relations Office as soon as possible.     sai @ univ-ubs.fr

Practical guides in French, English and Spanish

http://www.univ-ubs.fr/fr/international/mobilite-etudiante/etudier-a-l-ubs.html

 

UBS can admit students and staff with disabilities / special needs upon individual request. Please contact the International Relations Office as soon as possible.     sai @ univ-ubs.fr

 

Université Bretagne Sud
  • Lorient Campus
    Lorient Campus27 rue Armand Guillemot
    CS 7030, 56321 LORIENT Cedex
  • Pontivy Campus
    Pontivy CampusAllée des Pommiers
    56300 Pontivy
  • Vannes Campus
    Vannes CampusRue André Lwoff
    CS 60573, 56017 VANNES Cedex