WELCOME GUIDE FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS · 2024-2025
2 International Office Place du 20-Août, 7 4000 Liège Belgium www.uliege.be www.international.uliege.be/en/erasmus-in uliege_international Oriana Bertucci Director of the International Office +32 4 366 56 34 - oriana.bertucci@uliege.be Pauline Antoine Incoming students mobility +32 4 366 41 66 - pauline.antoine@uliege.be Marta Kucharska Incoming students mobility +32 4 366 55 47 - marta.kucharska@uliege.be Isabelle Noirot Erasmus Mundus +32 4 366 21 36 - isabelle.noirot@uliege.be Christine Reynders Erasmus Mundus and International Credit Mobility +32 4 366 46 09 - christine.reynders@uliege.be Anne-Laure Villeminot Traineeships, doctoral stays and International Credit Mobility +32 4 366 58 59 - anne-laure.villeminot@uliege.be Éd. resp. : Oriana Bertucci | Photos © Sandrine Seyen, Office de Tourisme de la Ville de Liège, Ville de Liège, ULiège - M. Houet, Rea Antoniu, Frédéric Serré, Geoffrey Meuli, Maxence Dedry, Barbara Brixhe, ULiège Sports | Illustration 48fm © Jean-Bon | Graphisme : Service Communication, S. Minon | Mai 2024
WELCOME TO THE UNIVERSITY OF LIÈGE! Coming to the University of Liège (ULiège) for a study period or for a traineeship? Welcome! We do our best to welcome you and offer you the best possible support to ensure that your stay at our university is a success, both on an academic and a personal point of view. This guide provides all the useful information you need to prepare your stay but also to help you with the practical formalities during your stay at ULiège (administrative formalities, accommodation, transport, etc.). We take this opportunity to introduce you to the university you will be attending for your stay. You will join a European university of almost 28,000 students, divided into 11 faculties and 4 campuses, including 25% international students. The University of Liège also has a 200-year history that goes right back to the Middle Ages. Today, ULiège relies on more than 200 years of knowledge transmission and development to ensure that it is internationally open and regionally engaged. Ideally located in the heart of Europe, our university is active in the University of the Greater Region network with its partners in the cross-border area, and in a European University with the UNIC label. You are right to come to ULiège and we are at your service for anything that will be useful for your integration among us! International Relations Office
4 IMPORTANT DATES Deadline for application for 1st term and for whole year 31st May 2024 Teaching activities from 16th September to 21st December 2024 Welcome Days 12th and 13th September 2024 1st TERM French level tests for non-French speaking students attending French-taught courses from 9th to 19th September 2024 Preparatory French course from 2nd to 11th September 2024 Intercultural seminar 11th September 2024 French courses S1 (evening) from 30th September 2024 to 17th January 2025 Holidays from 28th October to 2nd November 2024 Holidays from 23rd December 2024 to 4th January 2025 Exam period from 4th to 27th January 2025 Deadline for application for 2nd term 15th November 2024
5 2nd TERM 3rd TERM www.enseignement.uliege.be/en/academic-calendar Teaching activities from 3rd February to 17th May 2025 Welcome Day 31st January 2025 French level tests for non-French speaking students attending French-taught courses 5th and 6th February 2025 French courses S2 (evening) from 17th February to 30th May 2025 Holidays from 21st April to 3rd May 2025 Revision period (“block”) from 19th to 24th May 2025 Exam period from 26th May to 28th June 2025 Holidays from 30th June to 15th August 2025 Exam period (retake exams) from 16th August to 13th September 2025
6 CONTENTS WELCOME 3 IMPORTANT DATES 4 1 | BELGIUM IN A NUTSHELL 9 2 | THE UNIVERSITY OF LIÈGE 13 1. The University of Liège 14 2. 1 University, 3 cities, 4 campuses 16 3. Study programmes 18 - Bilingual or “full English” study programmes 18 - A balanced European university curriculum 18 - Examinations 18 4. Academic calendar 19 3 | ULIÈGE: HOST UNIVERSITY FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS 21 1. The ECTS system 22 2. Formalities 22 - Preparing your departure 23 - Upon arrival at the University of Liège 24 - Enrolment – International Office 24 - Contacting your departmental coordinator 25 - Administrative formalities 26 - Welcome Days 28 - At the end of your stay 29 4 | LANGUAGE TRAINING 31 1. French courses 32 2. Other Language courses 34 5 | HEALTH INSURANCE AND HEALTH CARE 37 6 | FACILITIES AND INTEGRATION 41 1. Support services 42 2. Buddy program 44 3. myULiège, internet and email access 44 4. Libraries at ULiège 45 5. Students’ associations 46 6. 48 FM – the students’ radio 47
7 7. Bank account 48 8. Mobile phones 48 9. Transports 49 7 | PRACTICAL TIPS 51 1. In Liège 52 - The city of Liège 52 - Visit the Province of Liège 52 - Access routes 52 - Accommodation 54 - University restaurants 56 - Presses Universitaires de Liège 57 - Computer rooms 57 - Health care 58 - Sport and cultural activities 60 2. In Gembloux 62 - The city of Gembloux 62 - Access routes 62 - Accommodation 62 - University restaurants 62 - Health care 62 - Computer rooms 63 - Sport and cultural activities 63 - Student’s associations 63 3. In Arlon 64 - The city of Arlon 64 - Access routes 64 - Accommodation 64 - Catering 64 - Health care 65 - Student’s associations 65 SOME USEFUL NUMBERS 66
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Oostende Brugge Gent Tournai Mons Charleroi Namur Dinant Bastogne Gembloux Arlon Antwerpen Hasselt Leuven Brussels LIÈGE LUIK Paris Amsterdam NETHERLANDS E FRANCE Luxe Lille • DUTCH-SPEAKING REGION • FRENCH-SPEAKING REGION • GERMAN-SPEAKING REGION • BRUSSELS-CAPITAL REGION (BILINGUAL FRENCH AND DUTCH) 1 | BELGIUM IN A NUTSHELL 10
GERMANY Köln embourg 11.5 million inhabitants 30 688 km2 surface area Brussels Capital 21 July National Day Constitutional Monarchy Federal State French, Dutch and German are 3 official languages. The South of Belgium is French-speaking, the North is Dutch-speaking and the Germanspeaking community is along the German border. Brussels is a bilingual entity (FrenchDutch), with a majority of French speakers. 700€ à 900€ per month is an estimated cost of living in Liège for student except for the first month when expenses might be higher. To this amount you should add study-related costs (books, etc.). A warm welcome and new traditions to discover! You will quickly discover some of the specific features of life in Belgium. Do not hesitate to take part in the many sociocultural activities organised by ULiège and ESN throughout the year! We suggest you inform yourself in advance to help prepare for your stay and make sure it goes smoothly. You can find an overview of customs at focusonbelgium.be 1 | BELGIUM IN A NUTSHELL 11
THE UNIVERSITY OF LIÈGE 2
1. THE UNIVERSITY OF LIÈGE Training in all areas of knowledge, unique options, pushing boundaries and a major project: training competent, responsible and well-rounded professionals who are capable of anticipating change. A COMMUNITY The University of Liège is a crossroads for many career paths. Almost 28,000 students study there every day: 23%, of whom are international students. More than 6,000 professors, lecturers, researchers and administration personnel are committed to teaching, research and the service of society. Enriched by its 200-year-old history and its community, the University of Liège will offer you all the tools you need to shape a successful future. 39 BACHELORS DEGREES, 194 MASTERS, 62 MASTERS WITH SPECIALIZATION, 26 MOOCS AND 184 CERTIFICATES A complete university, the University of Liège offers 1st, 2nd and 3rd cycle programmes in all areas of knowledge, hundreds of options, specializations and free online programmes (trainings) thanks to the developpement of MOOCS and finally Longlife learning. Many of the programmes have prestigious international accreditations which recognize the quality of teaching, research, infrastructure and supervision. The training programmes are constantly evolving and new ones are proposed every year. You can carve out a unique career path here A STATE-OF-THE-ART INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE BENEFIT OF STUDENTS University clinics, world-renowned research centres, (Cyclotron, Centre for Protein Engineering, the Liège Space Centre, GIGA, TERRA…), one of the most beautiful libraries in Europe and the biggest in Belgium, exceptional overseas equipment (Telescopes in Chile and Morocco, oceanographic and submarine research station in Corsica, a research station in the Swiss Alps…). The University of Liège is developing and promoting multidisciplinary research excellence and its related teaching. A FULFILLING ENVIRONMENT Choosing to study at the University of Liège involves so much more than mere education... It also offers you the opportunity to be curious, to be open to different forms of creation, to seek critical awareness of developments in society, to remain open to debate and to grow as part of a dynamic and tolerant community. 2 | THE UNIVERSITY OF LIÈGE 14
It is with pleasure that everyone can enjoy the many cultural activities offered on the campuses: cinema clubs, conferences, shows… The University's sports club (ULiège Sports) has renewed its offer of more than 60 sports to the benefit of all and the Museum Center allows everyone to discover the collections of the institution and its partners! The 75 student associations will not miss the opportunity to invite you to make your contribution and to be involved in many initiatives. SUPPORTIVE GUIDANCE Students benefit from methodological support at every stage of their studies. Before, during and after their studies, the University of Liège supports its students. To help them succeed, develop their skills and successfully complete their projects. Methodological support, help with subject understanding, individual coaching and group activities, online tools... from the preparatory courses before the start of the academic year right through entering the job market, students will always find an interlocutor ready to support them, whatever their situation. AN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY Choosing the University of Liège means joining an international university that is open to the world and located at the heart of Europe. The University of Liège offers its students more than 1,500 opportunities to study abroad, it welcomes 1000 students in the context of an exchange programme. Year after year, it proposes some full English or bilingual programmes as well as many joint degree programmes: 5 bachelor programmes, almost 60 joint masters and 10 masters Erasmus Mundus. Holder of the Erasmus+ Charter for the period 2021-2027, it also has a wealth of more than 60 years of expertise in matters of cooperation and development. GREEN OFFICE The Green Office is a sustainable development platform run by and for the ULiège community. It informs, connects and supports students in the development of concrete projects. The Green Office is for each member of the ULiège community who wishes to put his or her talent, creativity and a little/many time at the service of actions and projects to improve the sustainability of our university. The Green Office's activities are diverse but all have the same objective: to educate and support the ULiège community towards a more sustainable lifestyle. It also offers challenges on the UNI for Change mobile application to help us improve our everyday habits. www.green-office.uliege.be greenoffice@uliege.be 2 | THE UNIVERSITY OF LIÈGE 15
Brux 2. 1 UNIVERSITY, 3 CITIES, 4 CAMPUSES Established in Belgium in three Walloon cities – Liège, Gembloux and Arlon -, the 11 faculties of the University of Liège are spread over 4 welcoming and cosmopolitan campuses mixing the dynamism of urban life with the charm of a pleasant green environment. LOCATION-DOT Map of Liège city centre www.campus.uliege.be/acces/plans LIÈGE CITY CENTER: HISTORIC CAMPUS Faculty of Philosophy and Letters: www.facphl.uliege.be Faculty of Architecture: www.archi.uliege.be HEC Liège - Management School: www.hec.uliege.be • Central Administration • International Office • ULiège Information Desk GEMBLOUX CAMPUS In the Province of Namur, 80 km west from Liège, the faculty of Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech is committed to teaching and research in agricultural sciences, bioengineering and in landscape architecture. Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech : www.gembloux.uliege.be 2 | THE UNIVERSITY OF LIÈGE 16
Arlon Liège xelles Gembloux ARLON CAMPUS ENVIRONNEMENT In the South of Belgium, 100 km from Liège, a few kilometres from the border with France and Luxembourg, the Arlon campus of the Faculty of Sciences is committed to teaching and research in science and environmental management. Departement of Sciences and Environmental science and management (Faculty og Sciences) : www.facsc.uliege.be www.campusarlon.uliege.be LIÈGE SART TILMAN: GREEN CAMPUS On a hillside above the city of Liège, in a vast 750-hectare forest estate. The Faculty of: Medicine and Liège University Hospital (CHU): www.facmed.uliege.be Veterinary Medicine and University Veterinary Clinic (CVU): www.fmv.uliege.be Sciences: www.facsc.uliege.be Applied Sciences: www.facsa.uliege.be Law, Political Science and Criminology: www.droit.uliege.be Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, and Education: www.fapse.uliege.be Social Sciences: www.fass.uliege.be 2 | THE UNIVERSITY OF LIÈGE 17
3. STUDY PROGRAMMES The course programme can be consulted at: www.programmes.uliege.be BILINGUAL OR "FULL ENGLISH" STUDY PROGRAMMES Language learning, just like student mobility, is a priority at the University of Liège. While all courses (teaching units) involve language courses, some courses are bilingual (French/ English, French/German…) or are taught entirely in English. www.enseignement.uliege.be/prospective-student THE TRADITIONAL UNIVERSITY CAREER In Belgium, university studies are in line with the European model. They are organised into three cycles: bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate. The average academic studies are carried out in 2 cycles, generally in 5 years (bachelor + master). www.enseignement.uliege.be/etudes EXAMINATIONS Within the same academic year students can take two examinations on the same teaching unit (course). Exams are organised by the Faculties during the three periods decided by the Board of Directors (see the academic calendar). The 1st and 2nd periods are called 1st session (January and June). The 3rd period is called the 2nd session (August-September). By way of derogation, Faculties can decide on special examination modalities for exchange students. In this case the exchange student must get in touch with the involved professors and the departmental coordinator at the beginning of term. The result of each assessment is indicated by a figure between 0 and 20, with 10 out of 20 being the pass threshold for each teaching unit. Marks received at ULiège are transferred to your home university by your ULiège departmental coordinator. The grade distribution table is sent with your transcript of records. You will find the general table for ULiège on our webpage. www.international.uliege.be/en/erasmus-in-exams Teaching activities September-December 1st exams period January Teaching activities February-May 2nd exams period June 3rd exams period August-September 1st term 2nd term 3rd term 1st exam session 2nd exam session "retake exams" 2 | THE UNIVERSITY OF LIÈGE 18
We wish to remind you that, although your results will be validated in your home university, while in Liège, you are subject to the regulations governing study and examination at ULiège. Your departmental coordinator will answer your questions in this regard. We particularly insist that you read the information about plagiarism that should be quite useful when you write papers. www.enseignement.uliege.be/etudiant/plagiat (internal webpage only available after your registration at ULiège and accessible with your ULiège ID and your password). 4. ACADEMIC CALENDAR The university year is divided into three terms. Teaching and learning activities occur during (one of) the first two terms. They are followed by assessment periods. The third term includes assessment periods, personal research and production of essays, as well as professional insertion activities. The academic calendar for 2024-2025 is available on www.enseignement.uliege.be/calendrier-academique ⚠ It’s very important to be on time at the beginning of each term. 2 | THE UNIVERSITY OF LIÈGE 19
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1. THE ECTS SYSTEM The University of Liège uses ECTS system (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System), which facilitates the recognition of your stay. Usually, a term is equivalent to 30 ECTS and a full year to 60 ECTS, but this may differ according to your home institution. www.international.uliege.be/en/erasmus-in-ECTS 2. FORMALITIES www.internationalt.uliege.be/en/erasmus-in Here is an overview of the main formalities related to your stay at the University of Liège. CHECKLIST BEFORE YOUR ARRIVAL p.23 Online registration Acceptance Letter from ULiège Identity documents in order of validity (ID card and/or passport, visa if necessary) Health insurance Buddy Program Accommodation research WHEN YOU ARRIVE AT ULIÈGE p.24 Registration at the University (International Office) Approval of your course programme (see departmental coordinator) Administrative formalities at the Foreigner Affairs – City Hall (depending on your profile) Registration for health cover (called “mutelle” in Belgium) BEFORE GETTING BACK HOME p.29 End-of-stay certificate (International Office) Administrative formalities at the Foreign Affairs-City Hall (depending on your profile) Notify your coordinator about your departure and check that all the formalities are in order 3 | ULIÈGE: HOST UNIVERSITY FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS 22
PREPARING YOUR DEPARTURE 1. Discuss the courses you intend to take at ULiège with your coordinator in your home university. 2. If you need a visa to enter in Belgium, take the necessary steps with the Belgian embassy in your home country (with the ULiège acceptance letter) before arriving in Belgium. 3. Start your research of accommodation (more info p.54) www.campus.uliege.be/en/accommodation 4. If you wish to meet a local student and be involved in the Buddy Program, register at wwww.international.uliege.be/en/erasmus-in-buddy-request 5. European students: ask your health insurance fund for an european health insurance card. Non-European students: if possible, subscribe to a health insurance in your home country. ERASMUS MUNDUS SEE YOUR VADE MECIUM 3 | ULIÈGE: HOST UNIVERSITY FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS 23
UPON ARRIVAL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF LIÈGE 1. REGISTRATION AT INTERNATIONAL OFFICE The International Office helps you with the preparation of your stay among us and your social integration. It assists and accompanies you during your stay at ULiège. Come to our Office to be officially enrolled; you will then receive your student card, your password to access the internet and all necessary certificates. The day of your registration, please bring your Acceptance Letter (scan or pdf is enough) and your valid ID document (ID card or passport). Any change that may occur during your stay (change of address, telephone number, etc.) must be entered via the myULiège portal (Gestion > Mes inscriptions > Mon dossier > Moyens de contact > modifier). Check your email inbox regularly since it will be used for all kind of useful or important information. Never hesitate to contact us whenever you have any doubts or problems. LOCATION-DOT IN LIÈGE Place du 20-Août, 7 (Bâtiment A1) 4000 Liège mobil.in@uliege.be LOCATION-DOT Map of Liège city centre ➊ Pauline ANTOINE +32 4 366 41 66 pauline.antoine@uliege.be Marta KUCHARSKA +32 4 366 55 47 marta.kucharska@uliege.be Anne-Laure VILLEMINOT +32 4 366 58 59 anne-laure.villeminot@uliege.be During registration periods the office is open from Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. www.international.uliege.be/en/ erasmus-in LOCATION-DOT IN GEMBLOUX Registration is done at the International Office of Gembloux, not in Liège. Relations Internationales Bureau pédagogique (registration) Entrance 5 - building 9 Passage des Déportés, 2 5030 Gembloux Eliane MINNE +32 81 62 23 23 erasmus.gembloux@uliege.be www.gembloux.uliege.be/ international LOCATION-DOT IN ARLON Register at the International Office in Liège. 3 | ULIÈGE: HOST UNIVERSITY FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS 24
2. CONTACT YOUR DEPARTMENTAL COORDINATOR The departmental coordinator will validate your Learning Agreement and explain how the courses are organised and what methods of evaluation are used. You will be informed about how to contact her or him in your official letter of acceptance. No change in the Learning Agreement will be accepted unless it is signed by your departmental coordinator. ERASMUS MUNDUS SEE YOUR VADE-MECUM 3 | ULIÈGE: HOST UNIVERSITY FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS 25
3. ADMINISTRATIVE FORMALITIES All students ⚠ Any foreigner staying in Belgium for more than three months in a row must notify the administration of the city in which she/he stays. LOCATION-DOT IN LIÈGE Cité administrative (City Hall) Ville de Liège - Service des étrangers Potiérue, 5 4000 Liège +32 4 221 82 29 service.etrangers-etudiants@liege.be LOCATION-DOT Map of Liège city centre ➊ LOCATION-DOT IN GEMBLOUX Parc d’épinal, 2 5030 Gembloux +32 81 62 63 31 population@gembloux.be LOCATION-DOT IN ARLON Hôtel de ville (étage B1) Service des étrangers Rue Paul Reuter, 8 6700 Arlon +32 63 24 56 73 service_etrangers@arlon.be Students residing in a border country (annex 33) For students who are citizens or have a residence permit from France, Germany, Luxembourg and the Netherlands, the following documents are required: ○ valid identity document (passport or identity card) or residence permit ○ certificate of registration from the International Office at ULiège ○ lease or landlord's certificate ○ 2 recent passport-size photos ○ 10,80€* * see rates in force on the registration date 3 | ULIÈGE: HOST UNIVERSITY FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS 26
European students (EU) For students from EEE countries (EU + Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway), required documents: EU students can move from one EU country to another with a national ID or passport; no visa is required. Students from a country outside the EU Non-EU students must report their arrival at the city hall on arrival (after registration at ULiège) to get a residence permit. For students from a country outside the EU, required documents: Students from outside the EU who stay in Belgium and wish to travel around should have a passport and a A card (residence permit) supplied at the city hall. To travel outside the Schengen area, ask the diplomatic mission of the country you wish to go whether a visa is required. Non-european students may have to open a bank account (see p.48). ○ passport with a D visa ○ certificate of registration from the International Office at ULiège ○ proof of means of subsistence ○ address in Liège (if in a students’ residence, a residence statement) ○ 1 passport-size photo ○ 21,60€ + 22,84€* ○ valid passport or identity card ○ certificate of registration from the International Office at ULiège ○ proof of health insurance cover (European card or private insurance) ○ address in Liège (if in a students’ residence, a residence statement) ○ 1 recent passport-size photo ○ 21,60€ + 24,50€ for the residence card* 3 | ULIÈGE: HOST UNIVERSITY FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS 27
4. WELCOME DAYS In order to provide you with complete information the International Office, the Communication Office with the participation of ESN-ULiège (Erasmus Student Network) organize some welcome days for exchange students. We recommend you to participate. These days will occur: • for stays during the 1st term and the whole year, Tuesday 12th and Friday 13th September 2024 • for stays during the 2nd term, Friday 31st January 2025 • In the frame of ULiège's participation to the "Pôle Liège-Luxembourg", an intercultural seminar is also organized on 11th September 2024 "How to survive in the Belgian culture?" and "Belgian political landscape". www.poleliegelux.be A detailed programme will be sent individually by email. www.international.uliege.be/en/erasmus-in-welcome-days For exchange students from Gembloux campus integration days are also organised by “Pôle Namur” www.poledenamur.be/etudiant/mobilite-internationale/integration-days • A Festival of Cultures will be organised on Thursday 28th November 2024 to celebrate the different cultures and diversity represented at ULiège. 3 | ULIÈGE: HOST UNIVERSITY FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS 28
AT THE END OF YOUR STAY Before getting back home, you should inform your departmental coordinator about your departure. In addition, you have to come to the International Office to get your Attendance Certificate (Departure Form) at the office or by email. At the end of your stay, you also must notify the local administration. For students on the Liège campus: • either go to the appropriate desk with your national ID, the «annexe 8» or your « E card » (EU students) or « A card » (if you are from a country outside the EU) your address at your home country and 10,80€ • or connect on the e-platform of the City Hall of Liège in order to notify your departure (called « radiation »): https://www.liege.be/fr/vie-communale/services-communaux/etat-civil-etpopulation/domicile/demarches/radiation-pour-letranger Students on the Gembloux or Arlon campuses must report to the respective local administration of their host city. www.international.uliege.be/en/erasmus-in-depart 3 | ULIÈGE: HOST UNIVERSITY FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS 29
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1. FRENCH COURSES LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS At the University of Liège courses are in most cases taught in French. Exchange students therefore need to have su icient proficiency of the language, both written and oral, to understand courses and to take part e ectively in seminars and practicals. Therefore we ask students who follow courses given in French to join to their application form a document testifying their level of French. The minimal required level is B1 (B2 for HEC Liège) according to the Common European Framework of Reference. Next to this proof of language, at their arrival, non French-speaking students who take courses in French have to take a compulsory online test in French to attest their proficiency. The results are sent to departmental coordinators. Dates for the online French tests: • for the 1st term: from 9th to 19th September 2024 • for the 2nd term: 5th and 6th February 2025 For courses taught in English a B1 certificate is required (B2 for HEC Liège). LOCATION-DOT IN LIÈGE In Liège, French preparatory courses (before the beginning of the 1st term) and French courses (during the academic year) are organised by the “Département de français de l’Institut supérieur des Langues Vivantes (ISLV)”. 1 | Preparatory course 1st term preparatory course: from 2nd to 11th September 2024 (no ECTS) 100€ charge for exchange students. 2 | Courses during the year For students who would like to follow a French course during their exchange in Liège, the compulsory test will be used to evaluate their level in order to create the groups for the courses. • S1 = 1st term evening classes: from 30th September 2024 to 17th January 2025 • S2 = 2nd term evening classes: from 17th February to 30th May 2025 60 hours of class : 2x2hours per week and online module. • S1 or S2 = 5 ECTS • S1 + S2 = 10 ECTS if satisfactory result for the final evaluation of S1. ⚠ Levels: from A1 to B2+. C1 level is only organised in the second term. The C2 is not on offer. ERASMUS MUNDUS SEE YOUR VADE-MECUM 4 | LANGUAGE TRAINING 32
ERASMUS MUNDUS SEE YOUR VADE-MECUM Fees • Free for ULiège exchange students who have the French language course on their Learning Agreement. • 100€/term for other students. 3 | Fully online courses 100% online course with experienced French teachers, available to all. Elementary (A1A2) and intermediate (B1-B2) levels. • 1st term: from 7th October to 20th December 2024 • 2nd term: from 5th March to 23rd May 2025 30 course hours: 2 hours per week via Zoom + Declic module (no ECTS) Fee: 50€ per term For further information about courses and registration, contact: ISLV Rue de Pitteurs 18-20, Bâtiment L3 - 4020 Liège +32 4 366 57 59 (secretariat) islvfr@uliege.be www.islv.uliege.be LOCATION-DOT Map of Liège city centre ● LOCATION-DOT IN GEMBLOUX A French course for non-native speakers is organised during the year in Namur (10 minutes with train from Gembloux train station) and credited with 3 ECTS. At the first meeting the respective level of each student is assessed so that groups can be organised. More information: erasmus.gembloux@uliege.be Two weeks of French classes and introduction to the culture and belgian heritage are organised by the Namur Academic Centre (Pôle Académique) at the begining of the academic year. The registration has to be done before 30th June. www.poledenamur.be/etudiant/mobilite-internationale/iw LOCATION-DOT IN ARLON www.campusarlon.uliege.be/en/learn-french-english 4 | LANGUAGE TRAINING 33
2. OTHER LANGUAGE COURSES LOCATION-DOT IN LIÈGE In addition to language courses organised by some faculties, the ISLV offers foreign language courses. 1 | Evening courses Evening course once a week (6 to 8 p.m.) during one academic year, in the city center and on the Sart Tilman campus: German, English, Arabic, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese and Russian (beginner, intermediate and advanced levels). Evening course twice a week (6 to 8 p.m.) during one semester, in the city centre: German, English, Spanish, Italian, Dutch (beginner and intermediate levels). For more information and registration: +32 4 366 55 17 islvle@uliege.be www.islv.uliege.be 2 | Supervised online training • @LTER : German, English, Spanish, Italian, Dutch (beginner, intermediate and advanced levels, according to the number of registrations). • CONVERS@TIONS : German, English, Spanish, Italian, Dutch (from B1 intermediate level upon request). 3 | Conversation tables Conversation tables are organized by the International Office during the evening in Liège: French-German, French-Dutch, French-Italian, French-Japanese. www.international.uliege.be/erasmus-in-tables-de-conversation 4 | LANGUAGE TRAINING 34
LOCATION-DOT IN GEMBLOUX The Language Laboratory is at your disposal during teaching weeks from Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 22 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 a.m.. You have the opportunity to learn there some languages. For English, multimedia stations allow you to work in self-learning with the “Reflex English method” (possibility to listen the dialogues, to register, to rectify your own exercises, etc.). Bachelor students can complete their English course by listening comprehension exercises on general and agronomic topics. For other languages (Dutch, French, German, Spanish, Russian and Portuguese) the audio methods are available on loan at the library. Estelle MAYARD emayard@uliege.be Fiona THEWISSEN fthewissen@uliege.be www.gembloux.uliege.be/labo-langues Italian, Spanish, English, Dutch, Japanese and Korean courses are also organised in the city of Gembloux, see www.eics-tamines.com/formations LOCATION-DOT IN ARLON English courses www.campusarlon.uliege.be/apprendre-fr-en 4 | LANGUAGE TRAINING 35
HEALTH INSURANCE AND HEALTH CARE 5
Individual health insurance is compulsory in Belgium. Therefore, if they are not registered with a health care insurance in their home countries and valid in Belgium, students have to subscribe to the health insurance of their choice. LOCATION-DOT Map of Liège city centre ➋➌➍➎➏➐ • If you are from an EEA country (EU + Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway) and if you are insured through your own national health service, before leaving your home country, you should ask for the European health insurance card. This covers you in case of illness abroad. The period of validity may differ from one country to another and is maximum two years. However, if you need to see a doctor in Belgium, it will be more convenient to subscribe to a Belgian health insurance so as to get about 75% of the medical costs paid back to you. The balance could be paid by your health insurance in your home country. • If you are from a non-EEA country, you must have social coverage to stay in Belgium, either through comprehensive insurance policy taken out in your country of origin, or in Belgium. In addition, through their registration at ULiège, all university students get civil liability and physical insurance coverage for any accident related to their university activities, at home and abroad. If you want to take a health insurance (mutuelle) in Belgium, you will have to do it after your arrival in Liège, it is not possible to do it before. You will receive the necessary information in your Welcome Pack. See also "health care" • In Liège, p.58 • In Gembloux, p.62 • In Arlon, p.65 5 | HEALTH INSURANCE AND HEALTH CARE 38
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1. SUPPORT SERVICES Here are some services of the University of Liège set up to help students. LOCATION-DOT Map of Liège city centre ➋ STUDENT AFFAIRS The Student Affairs Office carries out various actions to improve the quality of life of students during their time at the University and to enable each student to carry out his or her educational project in the best conditions. +32 4 366 53 61 affaires.etudiantes@uliege.be www.uliege.be/affairesetudiantes A LISTENING EAR AND PUNCTUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT Feel unwell, need psychological support (personal difficulties, relationship with other students or teachers, integration, anxiety, loss of motivation, etc.)? This office provides you with a first listening ear, helps you and acts as a relay to other more specialised contacts (if necessary). +32 4 366 55 61 - +32 4 366 20 82 soutienpsy@uliege.be www.student.uliege.be/student/ecoute-soutien STUDY GUIDANCE Need help to adapt your work methods to your new study environment or to deal with your work schedule. +32 4 366 53 61 guidance.etude@uliege.be www.uliege.be/guidance SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Student with a temporary disability covering a period of at least 3 months or a permanent disability (sensory or motor impairment, disabling illness, accident, psychological difficulties or learning disability etc.)? A service is especially dedicated to your needs. +32 4 366 53 61 ash@uliege.be www.enseignement.uliege.be/etudiants/handicap 6 | FACILITIES AND INTEGRATION 42
INFORMATION ON THE STUDIES Do you want to enroll regularly at the University of Liège after your Erasmus? Find out more! +32 4 366 56 74 info.etudes@uliege.be www.enseignement.uliege.be/futur-etudiant/contacts CENTRE J This communal information centre has made versatility and accessibility its main concerns and is dedicated to welcoming, informing, counselling and guiding young people with their questions or problems. It assists young people with questions on leisure activities, educational and job opportunities, travel, and legal or personal problems. +32 4 223 00 00 centrej@liege.be www.liege.be LOCATION-DOT Map of Liège city centre ➐ SIPS SIPS is a family planning centre specifically for young people. All students can consult a lawyer, psychologists/therapists, doctors and social workers.) The team offers free services and answers all questions about relationships, emotional and sexual life: sexually transmitted infections, contraception, pregnancy, violence, LGBTQIA+, etc. CALI (Cercle Arc-en-ciel Liégeois) drop-in centre: Thursdays from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. +32 4 223 62 82 sips@sips.be www.sips.be LOCATION-DOT Map of Liège city centre ➏ 6 | FACILITIES AND INTEGRATION 43
2. BUDDY PROGRAM The first days in a new environment are always difficult. You have to find your bearings, meet new fellow students, locate rooms and all sorts of necessary information... This necessary adaptation process takes time and energy. ULiège has set up a Buddy Program in which local students offer their help and support to newcomers – show them the city, the university, and contribute to their smooth integration into the local life. The International Office can provide the names and contacts of local students involved in this scheme, but will not interfere in your meetings. If you are interested, please complete the form: www.international.uliege.be/en/erasmus-in-buddy-request 3. myULIÈGE, INTERNET AND EMAIL ACCESS myULIÈGE myULiège is a must-have tool for ULiège students as it is their main access to online resources. A lot of information is available: course material, some news (information about the courses but also about leisure, sports, cultural activities…) and some forums for exchange among and between students and teaching staff. The classified ads are quite open (from party announcements to call for help). Once registered as exchange student, you can change your datas (address, phone number). Once your courses programme has been validate by your departmental coordinator, you can: • access to your timetable and classrooms • access to the course material (ppt, course's notes, infos...) • check you examination results • select what examinations to resit HOW? Through the ULiège ID number and password received after your registration at the International Office. INTERNET Once your myULiège account is activated, you can browse on the Internet and check your email from a computer, smartphone or tablet. 6 | FACILITIES AND INTEGRATION 44
INITIATING AN EMAIL ADDRESS The University offers email address for free on the pattern fistname.name@student.uliege.be It is automatically created with the activation of myULiège. You have the possibility to forward your ULiège email address to another email address of your choice. At your arrival, you will received in your Welcome Pack a document which explains how work myULiège and the other platforms used for classes (ecampus, Lola, etc.). 4. LIBRARIES AT ULIÈGE ULiège Library offers a large range of services to students, teachers, researchers and staff in terms of documentation and scientific publications. All of ULiège's documentary resources, whether paper or electronic, are accessible via the single search interface lib.uliege.be. ULiège Library's 17 locations, on all university campuses, provide study and work spaces close to services and collections: more than 2,200 seats, evening opening until 9p.m. and Saturday opening for the three largest locations, collaborative work rooms, etc. ULiège Library offers a number of services to students, including training and tutorials (https://lib.uliege.be/fr/support/besoin-daide/formations) and a variety of remote channels for personalised help (https://lib.uliege.be/fr/contacts): telephone, email, chat, FAQs. Want to find out more? Need practical information (how to get there, opening times, etc.)? lib.uliege.be 6 | FACILITIES AND INTEGRATION 45
5. STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATIONS FÉDÉ The objectives of the “Fédération des étudiants” (Fédé) are to represent and inform students, and to defend their interests, to offer services, and to provide support in the students’ academic life. It supports various cultural initiatives, socially involved projects and entertainment activities. Along the same lines the Fédé also supports students’ associations that apply about interesting initiatives they have developed. Each faculty also has several students’ associations. Ask fellow students or the Fédé: Maison de la Fédé +332 4 366 31 99 info@fede-uliege.be www.fede-uliege.be Fédé ULiège LOCATION-DOT Map of Liège city centre ESN-ULIÈGE Erasmus Student Network (ESN) is an international network of students’ associations in over 40 countries in Europe. The ESN-ULiège is a dynamic team consisting of some students from the various faculties of the University of Liège. This association makes it possible for Erasmus students to fit into local life through cultural and festive events organised all through the city. It also offers Erasmus students the possibility to go and visit several cities in Belgium and Europe and for very special rates. esn@uliege.be www.esnuliege.be ESN ULiège-Erasmus Student Network There is also the ESN HEC for Erasmus students at HEC Liège. ESN HEC Liège 6 | FACILITIES AND INTEGRATION 46
6. 48 FM - THE STUDENTS’ RADIO “48 FM” (a name inspired by the bus line to Sart Tilman) has promoted a student radio in the heart of the city. Broadcast on 100.1 FM, DAB+ and streaming, the radio station currently relies on a team of more than 100 volunteers (presenters, journalists, technicians, etc.). 48 FM is constantly welcoming new participants. You will be able to try your hand at audiovisual practice, meet other students and share the themes that fascinate you. You don't speak French yet? No problem, foreign language contents are welcome. You will also be free to develop your project at your own pace. Do not hesitate and join the 48 FM team! +32 4 366 36 66 info@48fm.com www.48fm.com 48fm.radio LOCATION-DOT Map of Liège city centre 6 | FACILITIES AND INTEGRATION 47
7. BANK ACCOUNT If you choose to open a bank account in Belgium you had better do so at once. Banks usually require the following documents: • a passport or identity card • an address in Liège and in your home country (official document) • a certificate from the International Office of ULiège • residence certificate for students from countries outside the EU LOCATION-DOT Map of Liège city centre ➌➍➎ LOCATION-DOT Map of Sart Tilman You can open a bank account online with some banks (ex: Wise, Revolut, N26...), even before your arrival in Belgium. 8. MOBILE PHONES There are 3 main competing networks for mobile phone in Belgium: • Orange : www.orange.be • Proximus : www.proximus.be • Base : www.base.be Check which one is the best for you depending on your needs. ERASMUS MUNDUS SEE YOUR VADE-MECUM 6 | FACILITIES AND INTEGRATION 48
9. TRANSPORTS BUS TEC (Transports En Commun) is the name of the local bus company. It offers an extended and modern network. The main bus lines to the Sart Tilman are 48 and 58 take you from downtown to Sart Tilman and around the various buildings on the campus. The journey to the campus takes about 35 minutes with a 48 bus and 20 minutes with the 58 line. LOCATION-DOT Map of Liège city centre ➊➋ At the TEC offices, you can buy: • ticket: 2,6€ (on the bus) 2,1€ (via MOBIB card) • Daily ticket: 4,20€ • MOBIB card: 5€ • 8 journeys card: 9,20€ (via MOBIB card and 9,50€ without MOBIB card) • seasons tickets (via MOBIBcard ): 37,1€/month and 323€/year. For students under 25, the rate is 12€/year (+ MOBIB card) www.letec.be RAILWAY SNCB (the Belgian Railway Company) offers various cut-price formulas to travel in Belgium and Europe. You can find more information on their website or at the train station. YOUTH MULTI (GO PASS 10) If you are under 26, it entitles you to ten 2nd class single journeys for only 62€ (60€ with the App). It has a validity of 1 year and can be used by several persons. There is also the Youth Ticket (Go Pass 1) for one journey: 7,5€. STANDARD MULTI (RAIL PASS) Similar to Youth Multi (Go Pass 10), but without age limit and for 102€ (99€ with the App). www.belgiantrain.be LOCATION-DOT Map of Liège city centre 6 | FACILITIES AND INTEGRATION 49
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1. IN LIÈGE THE CITY OF LIÈGE Liège is located in the French-speaking part of the country, of which it is the most significant city. Liège is a child of the river Meuse. Take your time to discover this multi-faced city and its many neighbourhoods, which are like so many small villages. On Sunday mornings go and stroll through the “Batte”, the longest market in Europe, along the river. VISIT THE PROVINCE OF LIÈGE With the great asset of a central position, the Province of Liège is close to lots of great places and can rely on easy access thanks to several means of transport: a fast-train station, an airport, and a motorway network. All over the year, but particularly when the sun is shining, you can enjoy a variety of walks and hikes. Next to the extended network of ways that are exclusively dedicated to walkers and cyclists (RAVeL), you can explore over 5,000 km of signposted walks (see https://ravel.wallonie.be/home.html)! Many cultural events are also staged, such as the International Festival of Crime Movie (Film Policier), and a number of music festivals. Popular gatherings all punctuate the year, for instance Retrouvailles (with over 300 associations in all fields from sports to politics and from drama to healthcare presenting their activities), the “Fêtes de Wallonie”, the funfair in October (“Foire d’octobre”). Night life is in itself an attraction, with dozens and dozens of cafés and restaurants, cinemas, concerts and performances that make Liège such a lively city. LOCATION-DOT Map of Liège city centre Some interesting websites: www.visitezliege.be www.liege.be www.escapades.be visitwallonia.be 7 | PRACTICAL TIPS 52
ACCESS ROUTES BY TRAIN Liège is accessible by train mainly from the Guillemins Railway Station, from where a regular bus service takes you to the town centre (lines 1, 4, 30, 27, 48) and to the Sart Tilman campus (lines 48 and 58). www.belgiantrain.be LOCATION-DOT Map of Liège city centre BY PLANE Brussels Airport (Zaventem) is located near Brussels. It is possible to travel (with a change in Leuven) by rail from Brussels to Liège. www.brusselsairport.be From Brussels South Charleroi Airport you can take busses, coaches and trains leaving from Charleroi (the station is 7 km away from the airport and there is a shuttle). www.brussels-charleroi-airport.com Liège Airport, also called Liège-Bierset, is located in the North-West of the city of Liège. From the airport, you can take a shuttle or a bus (53, 57) to reach the city centre of Liège. www.liegeairport.com 7 | PRACTICAL TIPS 53
Useful websites addresses for private accommodation www.kotaliege.be www.student.be www.skot.be/kot-liege www.appartager.be www.immovmi.be/fr www.kothouse.be www.vivastreet.be www.greatkot.be www.airbnb.be www.ikot.be ACCOMMODATION Before looking for accommodation, be sure to check where your faculty is located. There are 3 faculties in the city centre: the Faculty of Philosophy and Letters, HEC-École de Gestion and the Faculty of Architecture. The other faculties are located at Sart Tilman and this campus is accessible by bus (see map). ACCOMMODATION OFFICE Frédéric CIABATTA +32 4 366 53 16 logement.ville@uliege.be www.campus.uliege.be/logement PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION In Liège, a student’s bedsit is called a “kot”. It’s an individual room, generally furnished and rented out by the landlord. Usually there are several kots in the same building. Students share facilities such as toilets, bathroom and kitchen. A room can also belong to the landlord’s house, and the student will then share some facilities. Students can also choose fully independent lodgings (studios, flats, or even houses). The price for a furnished kot is around 400€/month, additional costs not included. A private accommodation database maintained by the University of Liège is available on www.campus.uliege.be/kot Be careful, the price can be presented in two different ways: either it only includes the rent, or it includes all or part of the charges. To ensure a good quality of accommodation and to ensure that you have time to compare prices, it is preferable to arrive in Liege one or two weeks before the start of the academic year. It's better to wait until you have arrived before making your choice. Please note! It's advisable not to pay for accommodation before you've checked it out, or to be sure you're not dealing with a scam. Be very careful, and read the rental agreement carefully, especially for duration of the rent. If you are planning to rent out your property on a sublet basis, make sure your lease allows for this. A jurist from “Consulex “can help and advise you for free. For this, contact the International Office. LOCATION-DOT Map of Liège city centre ➐ 7 | PRACTICAL TIPS 54
Residences in the city centre: www.luniliege.be www.studenthouse-liege.be www.generation-campus.be www.studentstation.be www.chickandkot.be www.erasmust.eu www.te-cum.be ACCOMMODATION IN A PRIVATE RESIDENCE The University of Liège does not have a student residence, and students wishing this type of accommodation must look to private companies. One private residence is located on the Sart Tilman campus www.kotaliege.be/en/residences/ukot YOUTH HOSTEL If you should arrive in Liège without accommodation, we advise you to spend the first few nights at the Youth Hostel of Liege. All students registering at ULiège are full right members (reduced rates -10%). Every year the Youth Hostel offers some free nights (minimum 2 months) to a few exchange students for a couple of hours work. If you are interested, please mention this when you write to them. Youth Hostel +32 4 344 56 89 liege@laj.be www.lesaubergesdejeunesse.be/liege @aubergedeliege LOCATION-DOT Map of Liège city centre ➊ 7 | PRACTICAL TIPS 55
UNIVERSITY RESTAURANTS On the Sart Tilman campus two university restaurants provide a self service system (Agora restaurant and Veterinary Medicine restaurant) with hot meals, cold dishes, salads and desserts during lunch time. A local menu is also proposed once a week in both selfservice restaurants. www.campus.uliege.be/restaurants Cafeterias have hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches, soups, and some simple dishes. You will also find salads in jars and a pizza corner with homemade pizzas and hamburgers. The cafetarias have limited opening times during examination periods and breaks. LOCATION-DOT Map of Liège city centre LOCATION-DOT Map of Sart Tilman 7 | PRACTICAL TIPS 56
PRESSES UNIVERSITAIRES DE LIÈGE (LIÈGE UNIVERSITY PRESS) In close collaboration with the academic staff, the University Press distribute and spread textbooks (syllabus) as well as provide the required readings to the students at prices that defy any competition. To do so, 2 stores are available: University Press Shop, located in the Sart Tilman Campus (building B8). • purchase of syllabus and books • access to copy machines (black/white and colours (copies for 0,025€) • binding systems (spiral and self-adhesive strip), stapling and perforation (2 or 4 holes) • and 3 new self-service computers connected to the printers • three self-service computers connected to the printers • printing via USB (pdf), PC and laptop • free scanner • Wifi • stationery section +32 4 366 33 69 TheHuy.Nguyen@uliege.be LOCATION-DOT Map of Sart Tilman L’Espace ULiège Opéra, located in the city centre (building O3) In addition to the services offered in the Sart Tilman, it is also possible: • taste different sorts of coffees, softs and snacks • participate to various kind of events: exhibitions, conferences, concerts, debates... +32 4 366 32 93 Thierry.Mozdziej@uliege.be www.presses.uliege.be presses.universitaires LOCATION-DOT Map of Liège city centre COMPUTER ROOMS The University of Liège provides students with computers equipped with Internet software in more than 50 computer rooms offering all together more than 650 computers. The list of these rooms can be found at www.campus.uliege.be/salles-informatiques In order to have access to these computers you will need a login and a password which you will receive on the day of your registration. Moreover, the whole campus has WIFI access! 7 | PRACTICAL TIPS 57
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