Université Catholique de Lille - Summer Program

City: Lille Country: France

Université Catholique de Lille - Summer Program Website

Overview

The European Summer Program (ESP) is a four-week program in Lille, northern France, for international students who want to discover Europe and learn to speak French. It takes place annually in two periods, from May to July.

Students create a program by choosing from a large number of options. The courses, in English or French, are taught by the University's lecturers or visiting professors. ESP students will acquire theoretical and practical knowledge through visits to companies, cultural sites, conferences, and practical activities.

The program is designed as a package, including courses, trips in Northern France and some large European cities, accommodation, some meals, detailed orientation sessions, and pick-up at the train station.

When Can I Go?

Terms Offered: Spring or Summer

Dates & Duration: Approximately four weeks for each period offered.

Period 1: ESP1 – 21 May to 20 June 2025

Period 2: ESP2 – 25 June to 24 July 2025

Ualberta Application Deadline: Feb. 2, 2025

Eligibility Requirements

Open to: All Faculties

Level: Undergraduate, Graduate

See Eligibility.

For Education Abroad advising, click here!

Program Information

Language of Instruction: English, French

Université Catholique de Lille Credit Information

You do not require any French prerequisites to participate in this program.

Detailed course listings can be found through the Université Catholique de Lille's brochure .

Either period of ESP would allow students to take 12 ECTS worth of courses (6 UAlberta credits) during their summer abroad.

Fees & Costs*

Education Abroad Nomination Fee: $250.00 CAD

3,450€ including :

1,500€ tuition fees : tuition fees, course materials, and ECTS credit transfer
1,600€ hospitality package : accommodation in student dorms, meal pass for use in the cafeteria with a 50€ credit, an orientation program, monthly pass for use on Lille transportation system, access to university facilities, fieldtrips to Bruges and Brussels, 5 group dinners, cultural and social activities, and more!
350€ administration fees : normally non-refundable after registration

More information on Lille fees can be found here.

NOTE: Students can participate in both sessions. Those who choose to participate in both sessions will receive a 10% discount on the second program fee. Once admitted, please let your Education Abroad Advisor know if you are interested in taking both sessions.

*Fees are subject to change without notice and up to date as of Oct. 24, 2025

Housing

Housing for the duration of the program is provided and included in the fees. More information can be found here in the section entitled Accommodation.

The hospitality package includes accommodation in student dorms, a meal pass for the cafeteria with 50Euro credit, an orientation package, a monthly bus pass, field trips to Bruges and Brussels, five group dinners, cultural and social activities, and more!