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Application and Approval Process for International Academic Mobility

How do you participate in an international academic exchange program? From preparing applications to finalizing destinations, every step is carefully guided to ensure a seamless, challenging exchange experience that aligns with the academic and international goals of the École de Savignac.

On this page:

Available mobility routes
Information and Application Preparation
Confirmation of the proposed itinerary – January
Final destination selection – Mid-April
Review and approval of applications
Finality of the mobility choice
Appointments at partner universities
Contact

Available mobility routes

Students interested in studying abroad can choose between:

an academic exchange semester abroad
or a long-term internship

Students interested in participating in an academic exchange program begin a process of preparation, guidance, and selection at the start of the year.

Information and Application Preparation

Starting in September, students are notified:

partner universities
available destinations
academic and language requirements
application guidelines
mobility schedules
and selection criteria

Since applications to partner universities for the fourth-semester exchange program, which begins in September, must be submitted, students should begin seriously considering their options and taking the necessary steps as soon as the academic year begins.

Confirmation of the proposed itinerary – January

By January at the latest, students who have expressed interest in an exchange semester must confirm their intention to pursue the “academic exchange” track rather than the “long-term internship” track.
This step allows Savignac to:

to anticipate capacity for hosting and exchange
to prepare the preliminary nominations
and to adhere to the academic calendars of the partner universities

Final destination selection – Mid-April

Students applying for an academic exchange program must submit their final choice of partner university by mid-April at the latest.
This choice must be accompanied by:

academic and/or professional justification
evidence demonstrating the coherence of the mobility plan
and, if applicable, proof of the required language or academic proficiency

Review and approval of applications

Applications are reviewed based on:

academic outcomes and project coherence
in terms of language proficiency
the student's involvement
the admission requirements of partner universities
and available exchange capacity

Final assignments and approvals will be confirmed by the end of April at the latest.

Finality of the mobility choice

Once approved, the choice of mobility program (academic exchange or long-term internship) is considered final.
No changes will be accepted after approval, except in exceptional and duly justified circumstances, subject to Savignac’s approval.
This rule is necessary to ensure:

fulfillment of commitments made to partner universities
emissions trading quota management
the academic structure
and compliance with international administrative schedules

Appointments at partner universities

Savignac handles official applications to partner universities in accordance with each institution’s specific deadlines and requirements.

Compliance with internal deadlines is therefore a prerequisite for students’ eligibility for international academic exchange programs.