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University of Clermont-Auvergne, France

The University of Clermont-Auvergne was founded in January 2017 through the merger of the Universities of Clermont-Ferrand and Blaise Pascal in the city of Clermont-Ferrand.

The city of Clermont-Ferrand is located in central France, and is estimated to have a population of around 467,000 inhabitants. It is famous for its close proximity to the Chaîne des Puys, a volcanic mountain range. The city is also the host of its well-known International Short Film Festival which was established in 1995.

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Estimated number of places

1-3 full-year places or 2-6 semester places for each subject

Available Subject Areas

Please ensure that you research the courses available to you as an exchange student, and check with your subject coordinator(s) that these courses are suitable for your Glasgow degree programme. Please note that partner course offerings may change on a yearly basis.

Please research course level; content and assessment structures; partner academic pre-requisites for exchange students; whether enough courses / credits are available in your degree subject(s) to meet your Glasgow degree credit requirements; language of teaching and for Joint Honours students, whether the partner has any restrictions on taking courses from different Schools/Faculties.

Key facts

Language of teaching: French (some courses may be available in English). UofG students should ensure that all required courses are taught in a language in which they are at least proficient at B2 level.
Calendar: Autumn semester: September-January; Spring semester: January-May. Exams in January and May. Winter break in December and Spring break in late April.
Grading system: 20-0
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