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CONTENT

1. The Ecole Centrale Marseille .............................................page 42. Before Leaving ......................................................................page 73. Arriving in France ................................................................page 74. Your arrival in Marseille ......................................................page 85. Public transport .....................................................................page 86. Budget / Cost of living ........................................................page 97. Student Facilities .................................................................page 108. Accomodation ........................................................................page 129. Meals .....................................................................................page 1310. Calendar ..............................................................................page 1311. Interesting Links ...............................................................page 1312. Contact Persons ................................................................page 14

13. Editorial ................................................................................page 15

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1. The Ecole Centrale Marseille

• What is a Grande Ecole d’Ingénieurs?

An original feature of the French system of higher education in science and technology is that there are in fact two parallel systems:

the universities, and the Grandes Ecoles d’Ingénieurs that train highly selected students to occupy key positions as engineer-manag-ers in a wide range of industries and public administrations in France and abroad.

The particular features of the Grandes Ecoles include:

highly selective admissions procedures ;

top-level teaching staff that includes a mix of academics, professionals from business and in-dustry and consultants;

courses that are closely tailored to match the present and future requirements of industry and

business in France and abroad ;

Company and industrial placements, and student projects commissioned by compa-

nies ;

a staff-student ratio that enables stu-dents’ progress to be closely monitored ;

a wide range of extra-curricular activi-ties: the arts, cultural activities, voluntary work, sports and pre-professional projects (student-run Junior Companies, etc.) ;

a strong esprit de corps, fostered by influential alumni associations .

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The Ecole Centrale Marseille is a Grande Ecole d’Ingénieurs, set up in 2003-2004 by the fusion of four engineering schools, the oldest of which was founded in the 1890s.

The Ecole Centrale are among the most prestigious of the French Grandes Ecoles d’Ingénieurs, offering an M.Sc. level post-graduate degree in science, engineering and management (Diplôme d’Ingénieur). Centrale Marseille students are recruited from among the successful candidates in the Centrale-SUPELEC competitive entrance examination after a preparatory two-year undergraduate course in maths, physics and chemistry (the Classes Préparatoires).

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A rich scientific, technological and industrial context

the Marseille area has developed into a major centre for tertiary sector industries, located at the hub of an international crossroads linking the Eu-ropean Union to the Greater Mediterranean area:

· France’s second biggest centre for scientific re-search and higher education (more than 100,000 students),

· France’s leading centre for Microelectronics (ST Microelectronics, Atmel, Gemplus) and for Pho-tonics (Alcatel Space, SESO and more than 100 SMEs)

· A major industrial centre: petrochemicals and chemicals, metallurgy, aeronautics (Eurocopter, Dassault), robotics;

· Cadarache chosen as the site of the ITER inter-national nuclear fusion research centre.

Students in Marseille also benefit from a unique natural and cultural environment:

Provence’s rich cultural heritage, sunny climate, Mediterranean lifestyle, impressive range of natural landscapes, historic towns and villages

A paradise for outdoor sports and activities: rock climbing and scuba diving in the Calanques natural park; sail-ing and sail boarding ; skiing and mountaineering (major Alpine resorts within less than four hours’ drive), and a strategic position with easy access to Barcelona, Genoa, Nice, Lyon and Paris (3 hours by the TGV high-speed train).

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• International Relations Office

The In ternat ional Relat ions Off ice is responsib le for :

Negotiating, setting up and promoting ex-change and co-operation programmes, for stu-dents, faculty and researchers (European pro-grammes, bilateral agreements, double-degree programmes, etc.);

Informing international institutions, following up and developing links with current international partners;

Informing Centrale Mar-seille students about study abroad opportunities;

In association with the language department, developing students’ lan-guage and cross-cultural resources;

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Pre-departure formalities (administrative for-malities, insurance, accomodation, etc.);

European harmonization (Bologna process);

Information and help for students in their search for international work placements.

Welcoming international students and helping them adapt smoothly to their new academic and social environment.

Participation in and follow-up to the selection boards for international studies.

Participation in networks at international and national level.

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In addition, the international office facilitates the exchange of students, professors, and re-searchers by seeking appropriate funding :

ERASMUS programmes (European Inter-uni-versity exchange programme, final year intern-ships and industrial placements in Europe) ;

Scholarships awarded by the Provence-Alpes-Côte-d’Azur Regional Council;

Scholarships awarded by the Bouches-du-Rhône Local Council, and by the Rectorate of the Aix-Marseille Academy ;

BRAFITEC Network

EIFFEL excellence scolarships awarded by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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BEFORE LEAVING - ARRIVING IN FRANCE

2. Before Leaving

If you are a student of the European Union or the European Economic Area (Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, and the 27 EU Member States) you need a valid identity card.If you are a non-European Community, non EEA student:You need a valid passport/visa. http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/entrer-france_�0��/

To obtain your visa, you need to contact the French embassy or consulate in your home country.You also should bring your Health record (vac-cinations)

3. Arriving in France

If you are a non-European Community, non EEA student, you have to apply for a temporary student residence permit as soon as you arrive. The International Relations Office will give you the required documents. If you request is ac-cepted, you will be invited to collect your resi-dence card at the Préfecture des Bouches-du -Rhône in Marseille :

Préfecture des Bouches-du-RhôneBureau des Etrangers��b rue Saint Sébastien1�00� MarseilleTel : 0� 91 1� �8 �8

métro Castellane

Open from Monday to Friday from 8.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (no appointment necessary: be ready for a long wait).

Your application file should contain the following documents:

Photocopy of valid passport

Proof of residence in France (residence certifi-cate from the Hall of Residence Office (CROUS )

Proof of enrolment (enrolment certificate/pho-tocopy of French student card)

Proof of means of subsistence (scholarship certificate or bank statements giving proof of ad-equate funds)

Birth certificate (French translation)

4 passport photos

A medical examination is compulsory for non-European Community students. After handing in your application for a residence permit, the student receives a notice to attend the medical

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examination. At the medical examination you will be given a document on which you need to put a 55 €. OMI stamp. You need to present the medi-cal certificate when you pick up your residence permit.

Office des Migrations Internationales (OMI)�1, boulevard Rabatau1�008 Marseille (métro Prado)

Bank accountOpening a bank account is strongly recom-mended. You will need to have a bank account to receive the accomodation allowance. To open a bank account, you have to provide the following documents:

Photocopy of passport

Proof of accomodation

Photocopy of student card or pre-registration.

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YOUR ARRIVAL IN MARSEILLE - PUBLIC TRANSPORT

4. Your arrival in Marseille

• By PlaneMARSEILLE-PROVENCE (Tel. : 0� �� 1� 1� 1�)

To get from the Marseille-Provence airport (Mari-gnane) to the city center, you can take a taxi or a shuttle. The price for the taxi is around € 43. The shuttle arrives at the main Marseille railway sta-tion (St. Charles) and runs everyday from 6 a.m. to 10.50 p.m. (every 20 minutes). The duration of the trip is 30 minutes, and the fare 8.50 €.

• By TrainYou will arrive at Saint-Charles station, which is in the city center. You can take the bus, under-ground (métro) or taxi from the station.

• TaxisTaxi Radio Marseille : Tel. : 0� 91 0� �0 �0 http://www.taximarseille.com

5. Public transport

• Bus and metroMarseille has a bus and metro network. There are two metro lines (lines M1 and M2) and a more extensive bus network. The metro runs from about 5 a.m to 9 p.m. You can use the same card or ticket on different lines (bus and métro). To get to Centrale Marseille, take metro 1 direction ‘La Rose’ and then walk or take bus nr.1 to the Technopôle de Château-Gombert.

• Tickets for Public Transport Your public transport ticket or card should be validated before getting on the bus or subway.Carte Libertés – full fare

This non-personalised card ( 6€ / 12€ ) can be used by several passengers (4 max.). It can also be used for free parking at metro stations.

Price per ride : 1,20 €

Carte Personnelle – Full or reduced fares

The carte personnelle is for a named passenger and carries your photo. It contains a memory in which your personal rights are stored. With this card, you can choose the formula best suited to your travel requirements. It is the only travel card that enables you to benefit from certain reduced rates (period or season rates) The card also in-cludes a rechargeable ‘purse’ which gives you access to full or reduced rates and the metro car-parks. The card is valid for 2 years. You can obtain your card at the RTM Espace Infos or at metro sta-tions (points d’accueil).

30 day travel card (18 to 25 years old) : 38 €

GO ! : chargeable on the Carte Personnelle. It gives you 1 year of unlimited travel on the RTM (bus and metro) and SNCF (train) networks (be-tween 2 stations situated within the Marseille city limits), as well as free parking in RTM carparks . Annual GO ! card : 240 €

Carte Solo – single journey fare

This ticket can be bought on the bus, from auto-matic ticket machines at the entrance to metro sta-tions and at RTM sales offices.

Cost per journey (one way) : 1,70 €

For more information: L’Espace Infos R.T.M. (Ré-gie des Transports Marseillais)

�, rue des Fabres 1�001 Marseille (Tel. : 0� 91 91 9� 10)

Metro : 5 a.m – 9 p.m then «fluo» (night buses) from 9 p.m.

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BUDGET / COST OF LIVING

6. Budget / Cost of living

The amount officially requested by the French authorities is 460 € a month, but this amount is insufficient. Obviously, your expenses depend on your way of life. Here is a rough guide for an average budget:

Accomodation Cité U 140 €

University restaurant 150 €

Shopping 100 €

Personal expenses 100 €

Leisure activities (cinema, concert, bar) 50 €

Communication 50 €

Transport 40 €

Total amount 630 €

Additional Expenses:

On arrival you will have to pay :

Tuition fees (for non-exchange programs)

Health insurance (for non-European Commu-nity students)

A returnable deposit for your accomodation (1 to 2 months rent) + trimestrial payment (CROUS)

Initial expenditure (sheets, towels, cooking utensils, books etc.)

In France you can apply for the APL (Aide Personnalisée au Logement) ac-comodation allowance, from the French Government (CAF). The amount var-ies according to the rent paid and the status of the student. The form you have to fill in can be picked up at the CROUS offices, at the International Relations Office or from the CAF web-site (http://www.caf.fr).

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7. Student Facilities

• Centrale Marseille library

Open Monday 11.30 a.m. - 5.30 p.m. & Tuesday to-Friday from 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.

Website: http://doc.ec-marseille.fr

Centrale Marseille’s is an open-stack library, re-served for Centrale Marseille students and staff. It is run in collaboration with the library of the Université de Provence and the IMT library.

It offers traditional documentation and gives ac-cess to various sources of information (e.g. da-tabanks) that are related to Centrale Marseille’s fields of specialisation in higher education and research. In addition to the library’s own stacks, students can have access to the catalogues of other libraries and research facilities.

French and international specialised and general interest newspapers, magazines and re-views

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CD-ROMS and video cassettes

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Loans

Customised document search

Thematic lists by subject area drawn up regu-larly to facilitate bibliographical research

Self-service Internet search

Database search

Bibliographical assistance

• Computer acces (CRI)Centrale Marseille has a campuswide WiFi network. There are several self-ser-vice computer rooms reserved for stu-dents with internet access. Two computer rooms are equiped for laptop computers.The Registry Office will give you an e-mail address (firstname.lastname@ec-marseille.fr). Each student also has a free web- and stockspace from 1GO. Centrale Marseille uses the Open Source-learning platform Claroline.

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• PhotocopiesPrice of a photocopy card (on sale at the scolarité:

card 150 units : 6.50 € (should be paid by cheque).

• Extra-currricular activitiesStudent life at Centrale Marseille re-volves around several student clubs :

The Association des Elèves de Cen-

trale Marseille, run by the the Student Union, the BDE (Bureau des Elèves) organises a range of activities including the Freshers’ Weekend (WEI : week-end d’intégration), regular parties and the annual gala. It coordinates the activities of the various clubs other than those for sport and cultural activities. The BDE is also the main in-terface between the students and the school ad-ministration.

The Association Sportive, run by the BDS (Bu-reau des sports) organises sports competitions

and the participation of the school’s sports teams in various inter-school tournaments (TIE, Chal-lenge Centrale Lyon, Tournoi Inter Centrale, etc.). It also arranges membership for Cen-trale Marseille students in clubs outside the school for sports such as scuba diving, riding and badminton and organises sporting week-ends (skiing, rafting, mountaineering, etc.). The Association Massilia Défi Voile organises sailing activities including Centrale Marseille’s participation in inter-school races such as the EDHEC race. The Association Ingénieurs Sans Frontières is an NGO that works on overseas aid

STUDENT FACILITIES

and development projects.

The Association Artistique et Culturelle, run by the BDA (Bureau des Arts), organises activities focussed on culture and the arts. It arranges social, cultural and public service activities and events both inside the school and outside. The BDA also maintains photographic and audiovi-sual records of the life of the school.

Students website: http://eleves.ec-marseille.fr/

Bureau des Arts: http://bda.ec-marseille.fr/

Bureau des Sports: http://bds.ec-marseille.fr/

Massilia Défi Voile: http://mdv.ec-marseille.fr/

Centrale Marseille TV: http://phy-tv.ec-marseille.fr/

Ingénieurs Sans Frontières : http://isf.perso.ec-marseille.fr/

Egalité des Chances: http://egalite.ec-marseille.fr

Ginfo (computer club): http://ginfo.ec-marseille.fr

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8. Accomodation

• Student Halls Of Residence (C.U.)

The CROUS is in charge of the distribution of the rooms in Student Residences. You have to reserve your room before arrival. Reservations are made via a form which will be sent to you by the Centrale Marseille International Relations Office.

NOTE : reception at university halls of residence is from Monday to Friday from 9 am to 12.30 pm and 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm.

Accomodation description in Halls of Residence :

Single rooms, around 10 m2 with washba-sin. The rooms are very simple and basically furnished.

The blankets are supplied but students have to bring their sheets and towels.

There is no possibility of Internet con-nection in the room.

communal showers and toilets

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a kitchen with cooking rings and refrigerators (which can be rented on arrival).

Foreign students of Centrale Marseille are gen-erally at Chatenoud or Claude Delorme, next to Faculty St. Jérôme.

Cité Alice Chatenoud 10 rue Henri Poincaré, 1�01� Marseille Cité Claude Delorme 10 chemin du Bassin, 1�01� Marseille

Cité Lucien Cornil, 1�8, rue Saint-Pierre, 1�00� Marseille

Three month’s Paiement

For a full academic year: about 135 € per month (tarif «résident») + returnable deposit of 135 €

If you are staying less than 9 months : 180 € per month.

You will have to pay three month’s rent and the returnable deposit on arrival.

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You must apply for accommodation between the 15th of January and the 30th of April, exclusively through the Aix-Marseille’s CROUS Website:

https://dse.orion.education.fr/depot/

• Les Foyers d’ÉtudiantsRésidence Victoria Park �, rue Augustin Fresnel 1�01� Marseille

Tel : +�� (0)� 91 11 7� �0 Fax : +�� (0)� 91 11 79 �� Studio 18 m², from 480 € � room appartment : �� m², from

610 € � room appartment : �� m², from 950 €

Résidence Oxford Rue Enrico Fermi

1�01� Marseille Contact person : Mrs Pierre Tel: +�� (0)� 91 �1 9� �� Fax: +�� (0)� 91 11 7� �9 Furnished studios (19 m� - �0 m2), monthly rent from 419 €.

La Minoterie �0, chemin du bassin 1�01� Marseille Contact : Mrs. Theolier, +�� (0)� 91 98 �1 �1 Furnished Studios, one/two room appart-ments

Résidence Saint Sauveur �9, Chemin du Merlan, 1�01� Marseille Contact : Mr. Tassin, +�� (0)� 91 �� �� �� Furnished studios (��-�0m�) from ��0 to 524 €

Résidence Château-Gombert �8, rue Joliot Curie 1�01� Marseille Contact : Mr. Mondiot +��(0)� 91 11 7� 0� Studio: 18-22 m² from 484 €

ACCOMODATION

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MEALS - CALENDAR - INTERESTING LINKS

9. Meals

There are 5 university restaurants in Marseille:

R.U. de Château-Gombert : Chemin de la Grave (700 seats) (closed in the evening)

R.U. Saint-Jérôme : rue Henri Poincaré (1,000 seats)

R.U. Gaston Berger : 43, rue du 141e RIA (1,100 seats) (closed in the evening)

R.U. Luminy : 171, avenue de Luminy (750 seats) (closed in the evening)

R.U. Galinat : 38, bd Jean-Moulin (800 seats)

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10. Calendar The academic year starts in the middle of Sep-tember.

The academic year is divided in 2 semesters:

1er semester: half september/end of January

2nd semester: February/end of June

Holidays:

Christmas (2 weeks) Winter (1 week in February) Spring (2 weeks in April)

Examens :

Examinations 1st semester: February Examinations 2nd semester: June Examinations 1er and 2nd semesters (rattrapage) : September

11. Interesting Links Map of Marseille: http://www.viamichelin.com Informations about Marseille: http://www.marseille-sur-web.fr/

Touristic walk in Marseille: http://www.cogito.fr/marseill/marsvisi.

htm

CROUS Aix-Marseille: http://www.crous-aix-marseille.fr

Transports in Marseille : http://www.rtm.fr Local radio Grenouille: http://www.grenouille888.org

Concerts in Marseille: http://www.concertandco.com/marseille/

Ventilo cultural agenda: http://www.journalventilo.net/

Olympique de Marseille: http://www.om.net/

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12. Contact Persons

• Mailing address

Technopôle de Château Gombert

�8, rue Joliot CurieF-1���1 Marseille Cedex �0 - FRANCE

Phone : +�� (0)� 91 0� �� ��Fax : +�� (0)� 91 0� �7 �8

Email : studentmobility@ec-marseille.fr

http://www.ec-marseille.fr

• INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS OFFICE

Director International Relations :Prof. Frédéric FOTIADU

Phone : +�� (0)� 91 �8 8� 80Email : ffotiadu@ec-marseille.fr

International Mobility Office :

General mail :Phone : +�� (0)� 91 0� �� ��Email : studentmobility@ec-marseille.fr

Deputy DirectorMs Emmy ARTS

Phone : +�� (0)� 91 0� �� ��Email : earts@ec-marseille.fr

Contact person for grants and funding :Ms Brigitte de LAZZARI

Phone : +�� (0)� 91 0� �� 8�Email : studentmobility@ec-marseille.fr

CONTACT PERSONS

Contact person for internships:Ms Marianne GONSSARD

Phone : +�� (0)� 91 0� �� �9Email : studentmobility@ec-marseille.fr

French as a Foreign Language TeacherMs Virginie RAJAUD

Phone : +�� (0)� 91 0� �� ��Email: vrajaud@ec-marseille.fr

Steering Committee for International Rela-tions

Mathematics : Guido CIRAOLO >gciraolo@ec-marseille.fr Jacques LIANDRAT >jliandrat@ec-marseille.fr

Chemistry : Didier NUEL > dnuel@ec-marseille.fr

Mechanical engineering: Olivier BOIRON > oboiron@ec-marseille.fr Franck JOURNEAU > fjourneau@ec-marseille.fr

Physics : Laurent GALLAIS > lgallais@ec-marseille.fr

Economics/Finances : Dominique HENRIET > dhenriet@ec-marseille.fr

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Editor:

Emmy Arts

Translation:

Michael Paul, Emmy Arts

Special thanks to:

Adrien Beague, Christophe Siguret, Marion Peckre,

Nicolas Glacet, Marjorie Vialis for their pictures.

Design:

Frédéric Bosc

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may

be reproduced in any form or by any other means

without the permission of the publisher.

April �008.

EDITORIAL

Centrale Marseille

ECOLE CENTRALE MARSEILLETechnopôle de Château Gombert

38, rue Joliot CurieF-13451 Marseille Ceddex 20 - FRANCE