Université de Franche-Comté, Besancon

Opened in 1423, the University of Franche-Comté is now a multidisciplinary higher education institution. It is renowned for the quality of its teaching, its Center for Applied Linguistics (CLA), its Olympic Research and Studies Center (CEROU) and its innovative programs in partnerships with leading industries, among others.

Besançon is a vibrant and historical city of 120,000 inhabitants located in the region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. It is known for its high quality of life and its closeness to nature.

This subject-specific exchange partner is suitable for students in the following subject area(s) only:   

  • French

Teaching is in French.  Students will be expected undertake teaching entirely in French at this institution so must meet minimum language requirements. 

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