Going abroad
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Please note that gap years are not eligible for supervised exchange programs or mobility grants.
Study abroad
The École du Louvre encourages student mobility as part of their studies, whether within or outside Europe, as part of the Erasmus+ program, bilateral agreements or specific programs. Two mobility formats are offered: study stays, with or without a degree, and international seminars.
Where to go?
The mobility map lets you view all the agreements that the École du Louvre has signed with establishments abroad.
Studying in Europe
You can study in Europe as part of the Erasmus+ program, or under bilateral agreements signed between the École du Louvre and other European universities. On your return, you will benefit from the recognition of your stay abroad by obtaining ECTS credits.
The Erasmus+ program (European Region Action Scheme for the Mobility of University Students) enables students to spend 2 to 12 months in another European country participating in the program in order to study at a partner university.
Erasmus+ program policy statement (policy statement) for the Ecole du Louvre 2021-2027
For a list of institutions with which the École du Louvre has signed Erasmus+ agreements, consult the mobility map.
Some European universities (in the UK and Switzerland) are partners of the École du Louvre in bilateral programs, outside the Erasmus+ program.
Mobility must be between 2 and 12 months in L3, M1, M2 and PhD.
The application form (Apply: for a study stay, internship, seminar) is accessible from the digital campus from which several documents will be requested.
NB: at this stage, no language level certificate is required.
Applications are reviewed by the Director of Studies and the International Relations Department. Evaluation criteria include your general level (estimated on the basis of transcripts), your language level and your project presented in the cover letter.
If you are selected for mobility under the Erasmus+ program, you will be awarded the "Erasmus+ studies" scholarship, subject to available funds.
Outgoing mobility
[email protected]
Double European diplomas
The École du Louvre has developed several double degrees at Master and Doctorate levels with leading European universities.
These courses enable students to complete half of their course of study at both institutions, and obtain the degree from each.
This four-semester Master's program combines the complementary skills of the two institutions.
The first two semesters are spent in Paris, and correspond to the museology curriculum (history of collections, principles of conservation-restoration, mediation, heritage administration and management, etc.).
This course includes a dissertation of around 50 pages on an art history or museology topic. Students also have the daily opportunity to discover, analyze and comment on works of art and their presentation at the Louvre and other Parisian museums.
The aim of the two-semester study stay in Heidelberg is to train participants in the methodological foundations of scientific research and to develop their analytical skills and critical sense. Students write a Master's thesis at the University of Heidelberg, for which they will be able to draw on the library's specialized holdings.
Successful participation is formalized:
- at the École du Louvre, by a "Diplôme de muséologie" (after the first year) and a "Diplôme de deuxième cycle" accredited at Master level;
- at the University of Heidelberg by the degree of "Master in European Art History Studies";
- by the award of a certificate from the Franco-German University.
The curriculum is supported by the Franco-German University.
A grant of 3500 euros is allocated to each student in the year of their mobility.
Contact
The Institute of European Art History (IEK) at the University of Heidelberg and the École du Louvre have established a doctoral cooperation agreement enabling postgraduate students from both institutions to benefit from co-supervision by a teacher Habilité à Diriger des Recherches or a curator of heritage teaching at the École du Louvre and by a University professor teaching at the IEK or a Privat-Dozent.
Students admitted are enrolled at both establishments and pay the registration fees at their home institution.
An individual agreement is therefore signed for and by each student and then between the two establishments. Research work lasts for three years.
At the end of this period, students enrolled at both establishments obtain a postgraduate diploma from the EDL and a doctorate certificate for the Faculty of Philosophy.
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The École du Louvre and the University of Leiden (Netherlands) have established a partnership agreement enabling students from both establishments to benefit from co-supervision by a teacher Habilité à Diriger des Recherches or a heritage curator teaching at the École du Louvre and by a professor from Leiden. Enrolled at both institutions, students obtain both degrees, the postgraduate diploma from the École du Louvre and the doctorate from Leiden University.
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The École du Louvre and the Institut d'Histoire de l'art et muséologie de l'Université de Neuchâtel (UNINE) have established a doctoral cooperation agreement enabling postgraduate students from both establishments to benefit from co-supervision by a teacher Habilité à Diriger des Recherches or a heritage curator teaching at the École du Louvre and by a UNINE professor. Enrolled at both institutions, students obtain both diplomas, the École du Louvre postgraduate diploma and the UNINE doctorate.
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Studying outside Europe
You can spend part of your curriculum at a partner university outside Europe, thanks to bilateral agreements signed by the École du Louvre. Upon your return, you will benefit from the recognition of your stay abroad by obtaining ECTS credits.
For a list of institutions with which the École du Louvre has signed Erasmus+ agreements, see the mobility map.
Mobility must be for a period of between 2 and 12 months in L3, M1, M2 and PhD.
The application form (Apply: for a study stay, internship, seminar) is accessible from the digital campus from which several documents will be requested.
NB: at this stage, no language level certificate is required.
Applications are reviewed by the Director of Studies and the International Relations department. Evaluation criteria include your general level (estimated on the basis of transcripts), your language level and your project presented in the cover letter.
Outgoing mobility outside Europe
[email protected]
French language assistant programs abroad
Several programs enable you to spend a year abroad teaching French (in universities, high schools, colleges and elementary school).
As part of France Éducation International's program, 1,400 French assistant positions are available each year in 25 countries.
► France Éducation International's Assistants de français à l'étranger program
Each year, the French-American Fulbright Commission offers French bachelor's degree students positions as French language assistants in the United States.
Internships abroad
With a view to professionalizing and internationalizing skills, the École du Louvre encourages its students to extend their training with international experience, through organized internships.
There are two ways to find an internship: using the network that the School makes available to you, or going it alone.
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By yourself: you have the option of sending an unsolicited application, responding to internship offers and consulting dedicated online sites and platforms such as Réseau Pro, ErasmusIntern, EURES. For all questions relating to internship applications with the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs (MEAE), please consult the following page: https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/emplois-stages-concours/stagiaires-etudiants/
- By the School: committed for several years to a policy of partnerships and collaborations with various European and non-European organizations, the School offers internships within numerous partner institutions, offering students guaranteed places, high-quality scientific supervision, and possibly material benefits.
We encourage you to carry out internships lasting more than one month, and which should not exceed a duration of 6 months.
Internships abroad can be carried out during undergraduate studies (in summer), graduate studies (1ère year: in summer; 2ème year: from January to October), postgraduate studies or as part of a gap year.
It is necessary to check the compatibility of the dates and content of the desired internship with your academic curriculum. In case of doubt, please contact the schooling department.
Europe
- Staatliche Antikensammlungen und Glyptothek, Munich (Germany)
- Sprengel Museum (Germany)
- Exchange program for young museum professionals Office franco-allemand pour la Jeunesse (OFAJ)
- German Center for Art History Deutsches Forum für Kunstgeschichte (DFK Paris)
- Domaine & Musée royal de Mariemont, Morlanwelz (Belgium)
- Musée Mode et Dentelle, Brussels (Belgium)
- Casa Battló, Barcelona (Spain)
- Casa de Velázquez (Spain)
- Ministère de l'Europe et des Affaires étrangères (Worldwide)
- Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia (Italy)
- Settore Musei di Bologna (Italy)
Outside Europe
- La route des Chefferies(Cameroon)
- French Sculpture Directory, Williamstown (United States)
- American institutions via the French Heritage Society (United States)
- Davis Museum and Wellesley College (United States)
- Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum, Jaipur (India)
A first round of interviews to select candidates takes place during November.
Each application is the subject of an interview with the Director of Studies and the SRI, who are in the best position to judge your real skills and will be able during the interview to redirect your project if necessary according to available offers.
If an internship remains unfilled after this first round of interviews, you will have the opportunity to apply for it during the school year. Internships still vacant will be communicated via the extranet.
You must draw up an internship agreement between the École du Louvre, the foreign host organization and yourself. To apply for an internship agreement, you'll need to fill out an online form on the Extranet of the École (Stages et insertion pro section) at least 4 weeks before the start of the internship.
French legislation on gratification for internships does not apply abroad. Gratification by the host organization abroad is therefore not mandatory.
There are several grants available to finance your international internship (Erasmus+ "internship" grant and Erasmus+ supplement for students with disabilities, international mobility aid, Mobilité Île-de-France grant, etc.). The allocation of these grants depends on a number of criteria, including your country of destination, your profile and the duration of your internship.
You can apply for internship-abroad grants before your departure via an online form from the International Relations department, subject to the eligibility of your file.
Useful links
Contact
Service des Relations internationales
Aile Flore, 2nd floor. Offices F08, F09, F11.
Student reception, in person (no appointment necessary)
- Tuesday : 2:00 pm-5:00 pm
- Thursday : 2:00 pm-5:00 pm
We would also like to remind you that all information is available online. Please feel free to visit our web pages and e-mail us with any questions: [email protected] / [email protected]
