Incoming students | ISC Paris Group

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Strengthened by our network of 135 partners worldwide and our own two campuses–in Paris and Orléans–ISC Paris welcomes some 100 international students each year among with 300 degree-seeking students. They come from a variety of countries and participate in various programs.

Strengths of the ISC Paris program

ISC Paris: a business and management Grande École, among France’s top business schools.
ISC Paris is a member of the French Conférence des Grandes Écoles, recognized by the French government, and accredited by three prestigious international entities (AACSB, AMBA, and EPAS for our Master in Management program).
We have a wide range of courses taught in English in a variety of subjects such as finance, management, and international management.
We offer pan-European recognition for our programs through the ECTS European Credit Transfer System that denotes a specific amount of work (classroom time and homework).

Curriculum

A wide range of courses

Our list of courses is available upon request. It lists the following information: language of instruction, number of ECTS credits, academic level

Read the list of courses in English for the fall Semester.

Read the list of courses in French for the fall Semester.

French language course

ISC Paris offers French language classes for students who want to learn their host country’s language. These courses range from basic to advanced.

Pre-requisites and admissions requirements for exchange students

1/ Be nominated by your university.
2/ We will contact you as soon as possible to provide you with the information you need to register.
3/ Complete the registration form and provide the following:

4/ Meet all registration deadlines:

We also accept ‘free mover’ students who are not studying at a partner university.

If you are interested in doing a semester exchange at ISC Paris, contact us for more information.

Housing

We will help you with your housing search, by providing lists of websites where you can look for a place to live.
CosmoPol is the Student Enterprise that focuses on international students. They are available to help you.

Transportation

Paris has excellent public transportation: metro, bus, RER (suburban commuter rail), trams, trains. All of these options allow you to get wherever you need to go in Paris or the greater Paris area.

Transportation costs

– If you are a student and under 26 years old and coming to study in France, or a student on a one-year exchange, buy a Navigo IMAGINE-R Pass. It is valid for 12 months at a discounted price of 350 euros per year.

– If you are coming for one semester, buy a full-price monthly Navigo Pass, 75.20 euros.
For more information, visit the RATP website.

Health

In France, health insurance is required for ALL students.

1/ If you are a student from an EU country, Norway, Liechtenstein, Iceland, or Switzerland: Bring your European health insurance card (CEAM).

2/ If you are a student from outside Europe: health insurance depends on your situation:
– If you are staying in France for more than three months, you must enroll online in the general Social Security system: https://etudiant-etranger.ameli.fr/
Note: It may take up to three months to enroll. You must enroll in private health insurance during that time.

– If you are staying in France for less than three months: you must purchase private health insurance. You may also join a “mutuelle” (supplemental health insurance program) to receive additional coverage.

Opening a bank account

If you are from a European country, you do not need to open a bank account in France. If you are from outside the EU, we recommend that you open a French account to avoid banking fees.

Note: There may be a fee to open an account. Some banks have special offers for students: HSBC (partners with Cosmopol), Boursorama (Société Générale) or Hello Bank (BNP Paribas).

Visa/Residence permit

If you live outside the European Union, you will need a visa to enter France. You can obtain this from the French Embassy or the Campus France office in your country.

Note: this process can take some time. We recommend that you start the process at least two months in advance.

Student association lifE

Association life at ISC Paris is rich and varied, and focuses on 14 Student Enterprises.

CosmoPol welcomes and supports international students and helps them integrate into the campus community, with events throughout the school year. They help international students find housing, open a bank account, obtain public transportation passes and complete all of the administrative formalities that are required. They also have a “buddy system” to help international students feel welcome.

ISC Paris International Student Handbook:

For more information, download the English version of the ISC Paris International Student Handbook.

For more information, download the fact sheet.

Welcoming international exchange students to ISC Paris

Strengths of the ISC Paris program

Curriculum

A wide range of courses

French language course

Pre-requisites and admissions requirements for exchange students

Video : Incoming Students

Housing

Transportation

Transportation costs

Health

Opening a bank account

Visa/Residence permit

Student association lifE

ISC Paris International Student Handbook: