Université Catholique de Lille Winter Program

Want a short burst of international experience relevant to your degree? Looking for something to do on your break that is part of your subject? Take a look at this program.

Université Catholique de Lille offers a 2-to-3-week winter program designed to give students from all over the world a unique academic and cultural experience complete with group dinners, local and regional tours, and opportunities to socialize with French students. The program offers 6 to 8 ECTS credits depending on course selection and overall number of education hours.

Topics include:
– Social Business
– Sustainable Development and Science
– Language & Culture
– Art and History
– Health & Wellness

More information can be found  on the  Lille Winter website.  Students should apply directly to Université Catholique de Lille .

Program overview

Detailed information regarding the Lille Winter Program  as well as the registration portal can be found through the link above.

Registrations close 15th November 2025.

Cost: 2,500€ per student from partner universities

For further details see the financial information tab.

Dates: 7 Jan 2026 - 24 Jan 2026

Application dates:  To be confirmed

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Eligibility

This program is open to any student enrolled in an undergraduate  degree at Charles Sturt University, who is eligible to complete an unspecified elective as a part of their course.

Academic Recognition

Please ensure you discuss any program you would like to participate in with your Course Director.  Academic recognition may be available to you upon successful completion of the program with prior approval from your Course Director.

Financial Information

Program cost

2,500€ per student from partner universities

Funding

Students may be eligible to apply for a Vice-Chancellor Travel Grant of $400.

If you’re studying in a Commonwealth supported place and you undertake this program you may be eligible for OS-HELP.

Visit our Funding page for more information and application forms

Program deposit and due date

All payments to be made directly to Université Catholique de Lille

Program costs include

  • Student card
  • Access to the University Wi-Fi network
  • All course materials
  • An official Summer Program Certificate
  • An Academic  transcript in ECTS format
  • Accommodation in a hotel near campus (twin room)
  • Breakfast (Monday - Friday)
  • Two group dinners
  • Meal card with 60€ credit for use at the university cafeteria (Monday - Friday)
  • Free access to local public transport with unlimited monthly pass
  • Course related field trips
  • Orientation Program
  • A pick-up service
  • Campus and city tour
  • 24/7 emergency support from university staff

Program costs exclude

  • Charles Sturt subject fees
  • Airfares
  • Additional Meals
  • Travel insurance
  • Passport & Visa (if applicable)
  • Immunisations and vaccinations
  • Spending money

Pre-departure

All participants will be required to complete mandatory pre-departure requirements. This includes the provision and completion of the following

  • Flight Itinerary*:  submit a copy of your E-ticket.
  • Travel Insurance*:  ensure you have the appropriate medical and travel insurance from the day you leave Australia until the day you return.  You must submit a copy of your certificate of insurance and your Product Disclosure Statement (PDS). At a minimum your insurance must include:
    • Medical Expenses $500,000
    • Repatriation Expenses $15,000
    • Personal Liability $1,000,000
    • 24hr Emergency Assistance Included
    • COVID 19 cover
  • Passport:  submit a copy of the photo page of your passport.
  • Pre-departure modules: You will be registered for online pre-departure training once we approve your application
  • Register with World Travel Assist: The app provides immediate access to 24-hour emergency medical assistance (in the event that your own insurer is unavailable), security alerts and detailed country reports.
  • Student Declaration form
  • Emergency Contact Form

In addition to the above requirements your program host may run a number of online predeparture meetings that you will be expected to attend.

Learning about so many different cultures and meeting such a different group of people is something you can’t experience in classrooms here. Everyone was there for the same reasons; a love of learning, love of travel and curiosity. These things bound us all together.

Michael Jago, Program Participant

Enquiries

Further enquiries regarding the application process should be directed to:

Charles Sturt Global

Phone: +61 2 6338 4021
Email: csuglobal@csu.edu.au

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