© University of Tours
University of Tours
The University of Tours is a public university located in the French city of Tours, with 22,500 students. It was founded on March 27, 1969. The university offers a wide range of disciplines, including Arts and Humanities, Law, Economics, Business and Management, Languages and Literature, Health, and Science and Technology (...).
© Université de Tours
University of Tours
Physical Geography:
- Geological Structures and Processes
- Influence of Flora and Fauna on Geological Structures
- Mineralogy and Petrology
- Specialisation possible in Aquatic Ecosystems / Fluvial Geomorphology
Human Geography:
- Urban Planning
- Urban Areas, with a Focus on the European City
- Space and Society
- Participation and Territorial Conflicts
- Populations and International Migration
- Number of Erasmus Places: 2 (1–2 semesters; Bachelor’s and Master’s)
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Language Level: French B2 (informal confirmation of language level by the department)
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Semester Dates: Autumn/Winter Semester: 4 months (September to December); Spring/Summer Semester: 5 months (January to May)
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Erasmus Application Deadlines: Winter Semester: 6 June; Summer Semester: November
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English-Taught Geography Courses: No
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English-Taught Program for Exchange Students: Urban and territorial planning and environment; Example Modules: Ecology and biodiversity, Geomatics and databases, Territorial planning and development strategies, Fluvial morphodynamics and sediment transport
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Accommodation: The university offers exchange students from partner institutions housing either in student residences or in private apartments .
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Fact Sheet (1.9 MB)
- Exchange Student Guide (23.37 MB)
- French courses:
You may choose up to 3 courses (up to 72 hours), which are completely free of charge for exchange students. Each course is worth 4 ECTS credits, as follows:
Written Language (24 hours per semester) – 4 ECTS
Spoken Language (24 hours per semester) – 4 ECTS
Cultural Options (20 hours per semester) – 4 ECTS (from level B1) - Useful documents