Program Sheet (5) INSA Lyon Winter Program (SMART Lyon Short-program)

September, 2019

Update October 4, 2019

1. Program Objectives

This short-term program offered by INSA Lyon is for students with Engineering and Science

backgrounds or interest to the fields. The theme of the program is “Smart City”. The main objective of the

program is to gain overview of topologies and protocols used in the theme through lectures in the related fields.

Students can also learn cross-cultural understanding through French language class, cultural experiences, and

interactions with local students. Students studying other topics can also apply to this program if they have an

Engineering or Science background and they meet “7. Program Eligibility Criteria and Requirements”.

*INSA Lyon: Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon is one of the Grandes Écoles and was established in 1957.

INSA Lyon has the longest history and is the largest in the INSA Group. The campus of INSA Lyon is

located in the city of Lyon (in southeast France) which has its history dating back to the Roman Empire.

Lyon is an industrial city with an incredible showcase of companies like Jacquard, Guimet, and Lumieres

Brothers, etc.

2. Program Contents

This program includes omnibus lectures about “Smart City” related topics (18 hours in total), lectures

about cross-cultural communications and French as Foreign Language (12 hours in total). The program also

includes field trips (day trip to Annecy, guided city tour, visit to the Musée des Confluences), interaction party

with local students, and dinner hosted by local families. The program is conducted is English, but includes

French as a foreign language. Please note that this program will be a joint program with Tohoku University

and other universities in and outside Japan.

* Note: Transfer of the three credits from the INSA Lyon to UTokyo credits is not guaranteed.

3. Program Period

March 9th (Monday) – March 20th (Friday), 2020 (Arrival: March 8th, Departure: March 20h or later.)

4. Number of Students Accepted

10 undergraduate students (See “7. Program Eligibility Criteria and Requirements” for details.)

5. Program Schedule (Planned)

Late October Deadline for submission of internal application documents. (The deadline for

submission depends on your faculty.)

Late November Announcement of the result of internal selection (e-mail)

December 20th (Friday) Preliminary information session (Orientation meeting)

Time: 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Location: Meeting Room1, Faculty of Science Bldg. 1 [East wing] (Go Global

Center) (Hongo Campus)

Early – Mid-December Receive invoice from INSA Lyon, payment of the program fee

February 8th (Saturday) Should you withdraw from the program before this date you will still be able

to receive an 80% refund of the program fee. No refund will be given after this

date. Details to be announced to those who passed internal selection.

March 8th (Sunday) Arrival, check-in

March 8th (Monday) –

March 20th (Friday)

Program period. Check-out after the class on March 20th

6. Flights

The international exchange group will inform participating students of the requirements of flights* in the

preliminary information session (orientation meeting). Participating students must purchase a flight which

meet the requirements. The international exchange group will not answer individual e-mails/phone calls

regarding the requirements. The result of the internal selection may be suspended or postponed if students

have purchased flight tickets before they have been informed of the requirements of flights, or a flight

which does not meet the requirement. The University of Tokyo is not liable for any economic loss caused

in such cases.

*The requirements will include specific arrival and departure airports, specific means of arrival (by air only), prohibition of private

travel before the program, restrictions in the arrival and departure times, etc.

7. Program Eligibility Criteria and Requirements

Applicants must meet all of the following requirements in addition to those listed in the guidelines:

(1) Only engineering or science students (Applicants must be students who are enrolled as full-time

undergraduate students of either the Department of Interdisciplinary Sciences / Department of

Integrated Sciences / International Program on Environmental Sciences Course of PEAK in the

College of Arts and Sciences Senior Division, the Faculty of Engineering, or the Faculty of Science.

Students who are in the 2nd year and already are determined to proceed to either of the

department/faculty mentioned above can also apply).

(2) Students must possess sufficient proficiency in English to attend lectures in English and to conduct

discussion. TOEFL iBT 80, TOEIC 750, IELTS 6.5 or over (application without any documents

certifying English proficiency will be accepted, but may be relegated to a lower priority at selection).

Proof of applicants’ proficiency in French is not required.

8. Program Costs

Program fees: 1,550 Euros (includes; tuition, cultural activities described in “2. Program Contents”,

Accommodation (double room on campus, from March 8th to March 20th), meals during the program

(breakfasts, lunches and dinners from Monday to Friday / lunch on Saturday), public transport tickets

during the program, shuttle thicket from and to the airport

As described in “6. Flights”, airline tickets which meet the designated requirements should be purchased

individually by each participant.

※Others expenditures are to be paid individually.

9. Accommodation

A shared room for two students in a university accommodation will be arranged.

10. Scholarships

JPY 80,000 will be awarded those who are eligible and wish to receive the scholarships.

※ For details of the scholarship, see Attachment 1.

11. Preliminary information session (Orientation Meeting)

All students who pass the internal selection process are required to attend a preliminary information session

(orientation meeting) regarding this program that will be held on Thursday, December 20 from 7:30 pm to 9:00

pm at the Meeting Room1, Faculty of Science Bldg. 1 [East wing] (Go Global Center) (Hongo Campus).

12. Contact for Inquiries Regarding this Program

International Exchange Group: studyabroad.adm@gs.mail.u-tokyo.ac.jp

(Please make sure to thoroughly read the application guidelines before making an inquiry. The deadline

for submission depends on your faculty, so please address your question regarding the application deadline

inquiry to the relevant office of your faculty.)

Founded in 1957, INSA Lyon is one of France’s leading Engineering Schools and counts more than 6,200 students out of which 1,700 are international - a point that was recognized in thelast 2020 QS World University Ranking*. INSA Lyon is known for its high level of training but also its strong humanist values and rich campus life (largest Student Union in France).Most of students are spread throughout 9 engineering depart-ments (Master’s degree students) and 8 doctoral schools (PhDs).

Internationalization is a prime concern, many courses are offered in English and international profiles increase yearly.

*Rank 130 out of 1620 universities in the International Student indicator

INSA Lyon has launched 3 short programs in order to meet international expectations :- SMART Lyon in February-March (2 weeks)- INNOV@INSA in May-June and in June-July (4 weeks)

Students experience a short-term program at INSA Lyon, located in France’s Capital of Gastronomy. They will learn new skills, earn credits while creating bounds and expanding their network. Our short programs are a stepping stone for further studies and a boost for their career.

INSA Lyon Engineering School

INSA Lyon Short Programs

SINCE 2016 > 175 STUDENTS FROM 24 UNIVERSITIES

Lyon was elected European Capital of Smart Tourism in 2019 by the EU!> smarttourismcapital.eu

*More information about regulations on www.insa-lyon.fr/en/short-programs

Get ready!

Schedule*

MARCH 2020MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

MARCH 8th

Check in

9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th 15th

ClassesActivity 1Activity 2

Classes Classes Activity 3 Classes Free Free

16th 17th 18th 19th 20th

Classes ClassesActivity 4

Classes ClassesActivity 5

Classes until 12pmCheck out

(between 12pm and 2pm)

Application Period

Registration Payment Due

Students’ arrival

classes

November 4th

January 6th

January 13th

January 25th

February 7th* March 8th March 9th

March 20th

* schedule is subject to change

Important dates

Courses – 2 ECTS Credits

LEARNING OBJECTIVES1. SMART CITY (18hrs. lectures)

• Introduction to the problems of smart citiesand the Internet of Things

• Presentation of the different families of topologiesand protocols used

• Spatial data analysis• Programing of communicating sensors• collection of data and network usage

2. FRENCH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (12hrs. lectures)

• Learn and practice basic French in different on-sitesituations.

• Learn to decode cultural differences in speeches,attitudes and behaviors.

Please specify your level in French when applying

CONTENT1. SMART CITY• Introduction to Smart Cities issues• Low Power Long Range wireless networks for Smart Cities• Hands on LoRa, a long distance low power IoT network.• Geomatics and spatial smartness• Augmented cities• Industrial visit: Michelin, JTEKT, Valeo… (TBC)

2. FRENCH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE• Introduction to French Language and Culture:Students will practice French both during class activities andon-site situations. The students will acquire a knowledge base,which will significantly add to their general culture.

Don’t forget to ask for a visa if needed. More information on https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/coming-to-france/Lyon.

How to apply

Application Acceptanceby INSA Lyon

Registration payment

1 2 3 4

Contact the short programs coordinator

in your university. He/she will gather your

nomination and send it to INSA Lyon. Required documents to apply : cover letter

+ resume + copy of your passport

All the applications will be reviewed within a

week. INSA Lyon will then contact you for payment and registration. A letter

of acceptance will be sent to you at the same time. In case you need a visa, please ask INSA Lyon for

an invitation letter.

When your application is accepted, you will have to send a copy of your

passport and an ID photo. Make sure your passport

(or ID card for EU students) is valid for

your trip to France.

A contract will be established between you and INSA Lyon.

Once you have signed the contract, you will receive an invoice to proceed with the payment before February

7th via wire transfer. If your university collects

payments, please contact the coordinator in your university.

fees

Exchange students*Tuition fees waived

Program fees €970

TOTAL €970

Fee-paying students* Tuition fees €580

Program fees €970

TOTAL €1550

Program fees includeOn-campus accommodation from March 8th to March 20thMeals (breakfast, lunch and diner from Monday to Friday, lunch on Saturday)

Activities

Transportation during the program

DormsYou will share a double room with another student taking part in the SMART program. Your room is equipped with a small kitchen, a fridge, a kettle, cups, coffee and tea. There is a bathroom in each room (no hair-dryer). You will be given 2 tokens for the laun-dry service. Ethernet wires are provided for Internet access in your room. Otherwise, the campus is equipped with many Wifi hotspots.

CateringThere are 5 restaurants on INSA campus with catering available for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

TRANSPORTShuttle tickets from the airport to the city center are provided. We will arrange your transfer to the campus.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Please refer to our terms and conditions about cancellation and refund on: www.insa-lyon.fr/en/short-programs*check with your university for more details

DAY TRIP TO ANNECY, THE VENICE OF THE ALPSYou will visit the city and the medieval heart of Annecy, enjoy a view from the top of a castle, walk around the lake and stroll along the canals.

GUIDED VISIT OF LYON, THE CAPITAL OF THE GAULS You will discover the city center, the Vieux-Lyon, listed as UNESCO World Heritage, and its hidden passageways knows as “traboules”.

5 activities* included in the program

ON GOING EVENT IN LYON SMART industries exhibition in March (to be confirmed). Major show for connected, collaborative and efficient industrywww.smart-industries.fr/en/*aside from the program

*activities are subject to change

CULTURAL VISIT AT THE CONFLUENCE MUSEUMUnmissable in Lyon, the musée des Confluences tells the story of humankind and the history of life through an innovative scenography and various digital applications.

PARTY WITH INSA STUDENTS Organized by a student association, enjoy French finger-food, meet INSA students and create bonds.

HAVE A GLIMPSE OF THE FRENCH WAY LIFE Share a dinner with locals and spend a pleasant time in their home. Maybe you will have a chance to taste a French raclette!

5 must-do experiences in Lyon*- Take the funicular to the basilica Notre-Dame of Fourvière

- Visit the Lumière Museum, where cinema was born

- Enjoy a cruise on the Saône river - Have a meal rue Mercière,

the foodies street- Ride a bike along the Rhône river banks *aside from the program

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