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University of London Institute in Paris (ULIP)

UCAS Code: P26

Location: Paris, France Show on Map

Site: Single site in city centre

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Specialist, research-intensive institute of University of London

Student Population

Total Students:	170
Undergraduates:	90%
Postgraduates:	10%
FE Students:	0%

Undergraduates

Total undergraduates:	150
Male:	30%
Female:	70%
Full Time:	100%
Mature on Entry:	8%
UK Students:	95%

Teaching Staff

6 full-time, 7 part-time

Broad study areas

French studies, film & cultural studies.

Freshers

Admission Information:	Principles of UCAS tariff followed
Points on Entry (Mean):	310
Accommodation:	No Institute accommodation

Institution

Founded:	1894, as private organisation
Structural features:	Incorporated into University of London 1969. Changed name from British Institute in Paris, 2005.
Site:	Central Paris, on eastern side of Esplanade des Invalides, 10 mins' walking distance just across the river from Champs Elysées.
How to get there:	Invalides metro station; bus routes (28, 63, 69, 83, 93). From UK, Eurostar to Gare du Nord, metro towards Porte d'Orléans, change at Strasbourg-Saint Denis to Balard line to Invalides; from Charles de Gaulle airport, take train (RER ligne B) heading for Robinson, change at Pont Saint-Michel to RER ligne C towards Versailles and alight at Invalides; from Orly airport, take Air France airport bus direct to Invalides.

Student services & facilities

Student advice & services:	Recommendations on health insurance. French social security benefits and Mutuelle (ie supplementary health scheme).
Amenities:	Student cafeteria, students' union office and common room.
Sporting facilities:	SU football club.
Accommodation:	Institute is non-residential, but partnership agreement with private halls of residence and accommodation secretary has address register. Rents £350−£800 a month.

Study opportunities & careers

Library & information services:	Learning resources centre include 10,000 volumes and 900 films, plus online resources. IT and library services converged. Ratio workstations to students 1:4½. Access to internet from 43 computers plus wifi access. Networked printing and photocopying services.
Other learning resources:	Virtual learning environment. Cinema room, video viewing stations, multimedia laboratory. AV and computing support services.
Careers:	Access to London University careers service (a representative visits annually). Many students undertake work placements.

Money

Living expenses budget:	Minimum budget of £8500 pa (excluding tuition fees) recommended by institute.
Term-time work:	Institute does not recommend term-time work of more than 10 hours per week.
Financial help:	Bursaries of £1100 pa to UK students whose family income is up to £25k; £878 pa for those whose family income is £25k–£34.6k. Modest student support funding available in the form of bursaries and emergency relief.
University tuition fees:	Home students pay £9000 pa for first degrees. International students paid £11,300 pa.

Courses

Academic features:

BA in French studies (entirely in Paris). MA in Paris studies (history and culture) and research degrees in various subjects related to French Studies. Also provides courses for students reading French who are on their year abroad.

Awarding body:

University of London

Main undergraduate awards:

Length of courses:

3 years (1 year MA).

Main subjects offered:

French

Student view

Rhys Jervis, VP Events and Societies (BA French Studies)

Living

What's it like as a place to live? Paris is a great place to live, as a capital city there's something for everyone – great architecture, nightlife, museums and art galleries.

How's the student accommodation? In first year you have a choice to live at "Estudines", which is the closest thing to student halls − it's a great opportunity to meet people in the first year although it is quite expensive. You can generally find central accommodation that's not too expensive, but there'll always be some sort of compromise.

What's the student population like? Because of its size, ULIP helps you create a strong sense of community; you get to know people from other years very well and everyone shares at least one interest in common – French!

How do students and locals get on? Parisians are known to be a little cold but you can find nice people too! If someone doesn't want to know you, they'll leave you alone, but you'll often find locals striking up conversations with you – they're not all that bad!

Studying

What's it like as a place to study? The university is small, but it has everything you need – library, computers, cinema etc. Also being in Paris means you can take advantage of all the exhibitions (most of which are free) and films that the city has to offer.

What are the teaching staff like? Good teachers with different interests. Most are very engaging with students

Socialising

What are student societies like? There are about 15 societies, ranging from football to knitting, film to aerobics. Lots of people get involved in the societies and they seem to get better every year. At ULIP it is so easy to create a new society so if there isn't one that takes your fancy, you can always start a new one!

What's a typical night out? Go to a small bar and have a few drinks

And how much does it cost? It can cost anywhere from 10€ to 80€!

How can you get home safely? A taxi or last metro are the most sensible ways. Taxis here are some of the cheapest for a capital city!

Money

Is it an expensive place to live? Yes, but if you budget and know the right places to go it is definitely affordable.

Average price of a pint? 4–6€

And the price of a takeaway? 10€

What's the part-time work situation? There are so many babysitting jobs that are well paid (8–15€ an hour) and bar work and internships aren't too hard to come by. Also minimum wage here is 8.70€ so you can earn quite well!

Summary

What's the best feature about the place? The location – you can be sitting in a lecture with a view of the Eiffel Tower!

And the worst? It's so hard to find cheddar cheese and Baked Beans.

And to sum it all up? ULIP offers you a student experience like no other − anyone who's interested should take this opportunity to live in one of the most beautiful cities in the world.