Going abroad – What to do ? La Rochelle Université > International > Studying abroad > Going abroad as an exchange student > Going abroad – What to do ? Published on 5 September 2019 - updated on 13 May 2024 Students of the University have the opportunity to go abroad as part of an exchange program: a solid asset for your university and career prospects What are the requirements for going abroad ? You need to be enrolled at the University and have successfully completed at least one year of university studies You need an exchange agreement with a partner university of La Rochelle Université for one or two semesters You are exempt from tuition fees at the partner university (except in specific cases) You will need an agreement from La Rochelle Université on the courses taken with the partner university. Participation in an exchange program is subject to the prior agreement of the teaching team at the University, compliance with the administrative procedures put in place by theInternational Office and the approval of the host university. What are the steps do I need to follow ? Consult the lists : Partners in Europe ( Erasmus+ programme) Partners outside Europe Dual degrees and sites Contact your tutor in each faculty to find out about the selection criteria : Faculty of Literature, Languages, Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities Faculty of Science and Technology Faculty of Law, Political Science and Management University Technology Institute (IUT) University School of Management (IAE) If you are selected, you have to participate in the meetings organised by the International Office and complete an exchange form. Make sure you respect the delays and procedures of the partner university and La Rochelle Université. Calendar Selections will be made before mid-March for a departure in the 1stsemester or for the whole year, and before October for a departure for the 2ndsemester (except for the BCI-Quebec programme). Our slide shows on student exchange programmes : Faculty of Literature, Languages, Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities Faculty of Science and Technology Brochure life sciences, earth science, biotechnology Brochure Europe Brochure outside Europe Practical information and financial assistance for your trip. Note: You can get all the latest information from the International Office sent to you by email ! Contact The International Office +33(0)5 46 45 87 47 Send a message Open : Tuesday-Friday : 9am-12am / 13:30pm-16pm Closed : on Monday mornings and Friday afternoons