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International students coming to Paris Ouest through an exchange program
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Each year, more than 3,000 international students choose Paris Ouest for their overseas study experience. In order to assure you're totally prepared for your arrival on campus, take a look at the international student guide. It contains all the information you'll need during your time at Paris Ouest.
Important note : this procedure is for students participating in exchange programs only, not students applying independently to a degree program at the university. Those students should contact the foreign students department (Service Général d'Accueil des Étudiants Étrangers SGAEE).
Important note : this procedure is for students participating in exchange programs only, not students applying independently to a degree program at the university. Those students should contact the foreign students department (Service Général d'Accueil des Étudiants Étrangers SGAEE).
Procedures at your home university
Application procedures vary from one university to another ; please consult your home university's International Relations Department.
Paris Ouest procedures
To come to study in program of exchange at Paris Ouest, the level B1 in the TCF is required.
. Fill out and validate the on-line pdf form
. Print out the application form
. Proofread and sign the form
. Download, fill out and sign the additional admissions file according to your location
. Have the forms signed and validated by the overseas study coordinator at your home university
. Send all required documents to the International Relations Department at Paris Ouest before the admissions deadline. Send the documents by mail (no faxes or emails will be accepted) to the following address :
. Fill out and validate the on-line pdf form
. Print out the application form
. Proofread and sign the form
. Download, fill out and sign the additional admissions file according to your location
. Have the forms signed and validated by the overseas study coordinator at your home university
. Send all required documents to the International Relations Department at Paris Ouest before the admissions deadline. Send the documents by mail (no faxes or emails will be accepted) to the following address :
Université Paris Ouest Nanterre La Défense
Service des Relations Internationales (A105)
200, avenue de la République
92001, Nanterre cedex
FRANCE
Service des Relations Internationales (A105)
200, avenue de la République
92001, Nanterre cedex
FRANCE
Erasmus application
No applications will be accepted unless accompanied by the nomination of the International Relations department of your home university.
On-line application form
Additional Erasmus application file (Housing, Intensive french courses, equivalencies)
Application for students outside the EU
Deadlines
- May 13 for the following fall semester
- November 15 for the following spring semester
- November 15 for the following spring semester
University housing
The university does not guarantee on-campus housing to all international students. Priority is given to students spending the entire year at Paris Ouest.
Please refer to the university housing page for more information.
Please refer to the university housing page for more information.
Important note !
All applications must be sent by mail. No faxes or emails will be accepted.
ALL INCOMPLETE ADMISSIONS FILES WILL BE REFUSED.
ALL INCOMPLETE ADMISSIONS FILES WILL BE REFUSED.
French language test
In order to attend Paris Ouest courses as an exchange student, you can find out your level of french language proficiency by taking a language skills test. Click here
Practical guides
Applying to the Erasmus program
Bilateral exchange program
