DESIGN SCHOOL OF NANTES ATLANTIQUE
Nantes
France
graphic, product, interior &
spatial design
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KEY FACTS
Subject Areas Graphic Design; Interior & Spatial Design; Product
Design
Language The entire program is taught in English, no requirement
for any level of French. However, French language tuition available
to help students integrate more easily into life in France.
Academic Calendar
Semester 1
October to January
Semester 2
Feburary to June
Have a look through the module catalogue for modules available
to exchange students.
Fiancial Support As a UK Erasmus student, you are entitled to
receive an Erasmus Grant for your time away at a participating
Erasmus institution.
CONTENT
4 The City
5 The University
7 Accomodation & Living
8 Contacts
9 Student Experiences
NANTES, FRANCE
Nantes is an important city in north-west France, located in the
Loire-Atlantique department of the Pays-de-la-Loire region.
With its position by the sea, the city developed into one of
France’s major ports. While maritime and naval activity have now
moved downstream to Saint-Nazaire, the entire estuary has
joined forces and turned Nantes-Atlantique into the metropolitan
centre for the west of France. The estuary has a healthy economy
that has been undergoing radical change.
The estuary itself, the fourth most important industrial region in
France, is home to an array of engineering companies (maritime,
mechanical, electronics, I.T.) as well as the food and timber
industries. In an environment which promotes get-up-and-go,
talent and success stories can be found in abundance.
A lively and active university city - the 6th largest in France Nantes is a pleasant town (‘Time magazine have voted it the
most livable town in France’) and also a very interesting town to
visit.
Traditional cultural events are programmed in Nantes, often
alongside some quite breathtaking creative innovations. This is
only to be expected from the city that was the birthplace of Jules
Vernes and the cradle of surrealism.
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INFO
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en.nantes-tourisme.com
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Population 284,970
Currency Euro €
Time difference GMT+1
DESIGN SCHOOL OF NANTES ATLANTIQUE
L’École de design Nantes Atlantique
Partner of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Nantes,
L’École de design Nantes Atlantique is a private institution for
higher education dedicated to design professions.
Since 1998, L’École de design Nantes Atlantique has been
located on the technological campus Atlanpole La Chantrerie,
in the northeastern area of Nantes (France), housed in a
custom-built facility thanks to the support of local authorities
(Nantes Saint-Nazaire Chamber of commerce and industry, the
Pays de la Loire regional authorities, the Loire-Atlantique area
local council, Nantes Métropole). The only design institution
in western France, the school benefits from a unique regional
situation.
L’École de design Nantes Atlantique is an active member of
various academic networks and professional organizations:
Conférence des Grandes Écoles (top-tier French higher
education institutions), COMUE (Higher Education and
Research Clusters) of the Universities of Nantes, Angers and Le
Mans. For many years, its students have been awarded prizes
in prestigious competitions. The successful careers pursued
by our graduates is good proof of the quality of our teaching
methods.
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Practical Guide
Erasmus code F NANTES43
No of students 1180
Style of study Strong professional emphasis thanks to the
long project. The International Class courses are organized
in two semesters. Students are enrolled in one of the three
programs follow compulsory courses and have the possibility
to follow elective courses (for exchange students).
Grade system
Grade
TB
B
AB
p
E
Scale
16 to 20
14 to 15,99
12 to 13,99
10 to 11,99
below 10
Description
High Honors
Honors
Pass with Distinction
Pass
Fail
Application Times
Please note that you have to apply to the exchange programme in your current year by 20 December. Applications for the host university must
be submitted between Early March and Mid-April or Early September and Mid-October (depending on the Trimester), in the year following your
initial application.
Going abroad in Trimester 1
Going abroad in Trimester 2
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Initial Application Form
20 December (current year)
Host University’s Form
Early March - Mid-April (following year)
Initial Application Form
20 December (current year)
Host University’s Form
Early September - Mid-October (following year)
ACCOMMODATION & LIVING
Living Costs
The French Ministry of Social Affairs, Labour and Solidarity (Ministère
des Affaires Sociales, du travail et de la solidarité) sets an oficial
minimum resource threshold of Euro 615 per month.
Accommodation Between €350 and €550, depending on the type of
the accommodation.
Food The minimum monthly food budget will be somewhere between
€50 and €250.
Health insurance Coverage under the French national health insurance
scheme (sécurité sociale) costs a minimum of €213 per year.
Entertainment A cinema ticket costs €10 on average (though there is
often a student rate at €7,50), a soft drink in a café costs about €3 and a
meal in a restaurant costs at least €12 (more often around €15 - €20).
on Cost of Living in Nantes
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It is rather difficult to find accommodation in Nantes, there is a
severe shortage for student rooms every year. We have contacts
with two student residences not far from the school, we will send
you information on that residence once you have been accepted
at the school. The cost of a room in student residence varies from
€250 to €300 per month depending on the residence. Rooms are
9m2 and include a toilet and shower. There is a shared kitchen
in each corridor. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee rooms for
all students, but will help you by providing contacts of private
residences.
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Transport
The TAN (Transport Nantais) is the transport company that runs a
network of buses and tramways all over the city.
Prices:
• Monthly ticket for students who are under 26 years old: €34
• Monthly ticket for adults over 26 years old: €58
• A one hour ticket for buses and tramways: €1,50
LIFE AT NANTES ATLANTIQUE
CONTACT DETAILS
If you’re interested in the programme or you have any queries, please contact
the Edinburgh Napier University’s Global Mobility team first:
[email protected]
0131 455 4574/3412
napier.ac.uk/exchanges
CONTACT AT L’ÉCOLE DE DESIGN NANTES ATLANTIQUE
[email protected]
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Abroad
Exchange Office
2 51 13and
50 70
[email protected]
+33 2 51 13 50 65
+33 2 51 13 50 70
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+33 2 51 13 50 65
STUDENT EXPERIENCES
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