Please do not contact this university directly.
For all enquiries please contact the Exchange Office at exchange@otago.ac.nz.
Academic Information
Course Information
Courses are taught in both French and in English. Students considering French taught classes require a B2 proficiency level and those who want to take courses in English will be provided with a letter from Otago stating their English proficiency (B2 level also required).
Semester Dates
- Academic year: October - June
- First Semester: October - January
- Second Semester: January – June
Course Load and Minimum Unit Requirements
- Minimum Course Load: 24-26 ECTS per semester
- Average Course Load: 30 ECTS per semester.
Accommodation & the Cost of Living
Accommodation
Estimated Cost of Living
Student Visa & Insurance
Information on Student Visas & Insurance for students going on exchange can be found elsewhere on this website.
Exchange Experiences
The University, City & Region
The University
Founded in 1970, the Sorbonne Nouvelle, which emerged from the former Faculty of Arts of the Université de Paris, combines the heritage of the Sorbonne with a spirit of continual innovation. Located mainly in the heart of the Quartier Latin and more widely in the fifth arrondissement of Paris, the Sorbonne offers training multidisciplinary high level in the following areas: Arts, Humanities, Languages, and Social Sciences.
Université Paris III Sorbonne Nouvelle
The City of Paris & Region
Both the capital of the nation and of the historic Île de France region, Paris is located in northern central France. Central Paris-known as Intra-Muros, or within the walls-is divided neatly in two by the Seine, with 20 arrondissements (districts) spiralling clockwise from the centre.
The area north of the river, the Rive Droite (Right Bank), includes the tree-lined Avenue des Champs-Élysées, running west to the Arc de Triomphe.
East of the avenue is the massive Musée du Louvre, the Centre Georges Pompidou and a lively district of museums, shops, markets and restaurants. Immediately south of the Centre Georges Pompidou on the Île de la Cité is the world-famous Notre Dame.
The area south of the river, the Rive Gauche (Left Bank), is home to the city's most prominent landmark, the Eiffel Tower.
To the west, in the Saint Germain de Prés and Montparnasse districts, Paris' famous academic, artistic and intellectual centre.
Further Information
For further information about Otago Global Student Exchange please email exchange@otago.ac.nz