Catholic University of Mozambique

Region: Maputo Country: Mozambique

About The University
Beyond the usual university mission: education, research and service to society, Lille Catholic University wants to be open to its environment and to the world and to be a catalyst for change. Lille Catholic University was founded in 1875 with the active support of the Catholic Church and a group of Christian businessmen. Later, vocational colleges (paramedical and engineering) joined the five founding faculties (Law, Arts, Science, Medicine and Theology).

Over the years, colleges and research centres were created around Lille Catholic University. They obtained associate status and decided to merge in 1973: so the "Federation Universitaire et Polytechnique de Lille" was born. It is now called the "Universite Catholique de Lille" or "La Catho". Lille Catholic University combines in one visible, mutually supportive, interdisciplinary structure, 6 Faculties, 20 Ecoles (vocational training schools and institutes), 30 research teams, a hospital complex with 700 beds and a child guidance centre.

These institutions share the same educational philosophy based on excellence, humanist values, achievement and solidarity. They act to serve mankind, society and the world in order to add their contribution to economic and social development.

The International Relations Office manages and develops agreements with partner universities and organises international programmes and activities. It welcomes, provides information and assists international students. It also promotes international communication and represents the university abroad.

In order to contribute to the University's internationalisation policy, the International Relations Office has made welcoming international students a priority. A Welcome Charter for international students was drawn up in 2000. The Office facilitates administrative procedures for international students, providing a link between the Prefecture and the staff responsible for residence permits in different schools and faculties.

Welcome and integration sessions are organised for all international students at the beginning of every semester. Lille Catholic University has student exchanges with 460 foreign universities, of which 410 are in Europe.

The University is involved in ERASMUS programmes (Europe). Some general collaboration agreements (called 'conventions globales') have also been signed with 50 universities in 5 continents. Every year, the International Relations Office organises a European Summer Program in June and July for international students.

Courses include : French classes, Introduction to Intercultural Communication, French Arts in Europe, French Culture and Society, European Studies, Business & Management, Environment, Communication.
A specific program for Science and Engineering students is also available in the summer.

The International Relations Office is involved in the development of various Interreg III A projects (mobility, research within the university.
It especially managed "Health Interreg Sante", a project whose aim was to promote education, mobility and exchanges of good practice for students, professionals, trainers and volunteers in the fields of health and social work. Various partners from the world of higher education and health but also from the voluntary sector were involved in this project both in the United Kingdom and in France.

Lille Catholic University, founded in 1875, is Frances largest private university with 22.500 full-time students and 5.000 staff members. Lille Catholic University is well known for its academic quality and its international dimension.

As a it is home to 30 different faculties and schools: traditional faculties, graduate engineering and business schools, vocational training colleges.

It offers
Law, Economics and Management
Sciences and Engineering
Humanities
Health Sciences and Social Work

Though the is French, many programs are taught in English, especially in the field of business and in some engineering colleges.
In June and July also offers varied elective courses taught in English.

Lille Catholic University campus is located in the historic heart of Lille, a vibrant and dynamic university city strategically placed within a radius of six major European capitals, including Paris, London and Brussels. It is famous for its warm atmosphere and the variety of its cultural and sporting activities.

EDUCATION
Since 1998, EduFrance later renamed CampusFrance has led France's efforts in the increasingly competitive field of international higher education.
Under the oversight of the French government and in close cooperation with institutions of higher education and their associations, CampusFrance promotes French higher education programs throughout the world, offering international students a pathway to success through postsecondary study in France. CampusFrance's role extends from home country to host country and from answering prospective students'first inquiries right down to helping them plan their stay in France and their return home.

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES TO COMPLETE BEFORE LEAVING HOME COUNTRY
Please have your passport stamped with the date of your arrival by the Police in charge of the border. If you come in France through a Schengen country, the stamp should be put on your passport by the authorities of the country you arrive in first.

Within the first 3 months in France :
You must submit to your host International Relations Service :
the document "Demande d'attestation OFII" which has been given you by the French Consulate with your visa
a copy of your passport
These 2 documents will be sent for you to OFII * by your host International Relations Service.

Then, you will be summonded by official mail by OFII to validate your visa and have a medical exam at OFII. You will have to submit :
your passport
1 recent photograph with head bare
proof of housing
a fiscal stamp for 55 Euros **

Under 28 years old and staying in France for longer than 3 months :
Even if you come to France with your own health insurance, you must take out the French Health Insurance(Securite Sociale). The annual premium is to be paid for the entire academic year. The cost for 2010/2011 is 200 Euros no matter when the students come to France (Fall Semester or Spring Semester). It is valid from October 1 to September 30. It reimburses about 70 % of medical cost.

You may get a complementary student cover to obtain better reimbursements. This cover is distinct from the affiliation to the Securite Sociale.

Complementary student cover (Mutuelle etudiante)
This is optional, but highly recommended to all students. Subscription costs vary depending on the insurance company and the option chosen. (Cost: from 75 Euro per year)

Since its inception in 1875, the Catholic University of Lille responds with courage and skill, training missions, research and service to society, consistent with its founding values.

Our University is developing and evolving to support the changes that characterize the world of education, and more broadly our socio-economic environment.

Your support for our educational and scientific developments are crucial.There is a lever for our projects.

Thank you to support our development in the service of man .

The challenge of financing

As a university private associative status, the Catholic University of Lille involved in public service education, but it receives little state funding (10 to 20% depending on the courses) .

It is not in agreement with the state as private secondary education.Thus, the remuneration of teachers and researchers is the sole responsibility of the University.