Raisons de choisir l'ESTRI

7 reasons to choose ESTRI

3 working languages + 1 complementary language

  • French
  • English + German / Chinese / Spanish / Italian (according to the programme)
  • Complementary language : German, Arabian, Chinese, Spanish, Japanese, Russian

Intercultural expertise

  • Intercultural pedagogy: 50% of teachers are native speakers
  • Intercultural professionals: negotiation, communication, intercultural management…
  • Intercultural and culture: civilization, intercultural reading…
  • Intercultural linguistics: translation, interpretation, intercultural translation…
  • Intercultural student: Erasmus university exchanges, students from foreign countries
  • Intercultural immersion: from 2 to 4 international mobilities

International communication

  • Multilingual content writing
  • Print and Web communication projects (using InDesign and Illustrator software)
  • Community management on social networks (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Linkedin)

Programme specialized in languages leading to certified degree

  • 3 titles delivered in a dual specialized linguistic competence
  • 2 degrees at the end of the 1st cycle
  • 1 official examination centre to certify your languages level
  • 2 options of major in 2nd cycle
  • 1 level certificate for complementary language

Up to 22 months of professional experience abroad

  • 4 significant experiences abroad over 5 years
  • 3 to 4 months of socio-professional immersion internship in the first year
  • 4 to 6 months of technical internship in 3rd year
  • 6 months of professional internship in 4th year
  • 3 to 6 months of end-of-studies internship in 5th year
  • Extensive professional network for 3rd, 4th and 5th year internship placement
  • 1 intercultural profile for an international CV
  • 1 asset for professional integration

Support for studies and professional projects

  • 1 director for each programme
  • 1 educational follow-up and continuous assessment
  • 1 attendance monitoring
  • 6 internship managers per language area
  • 1 executive of professionalization
  • 1 corporate relations manager in charge of the professional network
  • 1 tutoring system

A dynamic university environment

  • 400 students over 5 years divided into language groups
  • 90 professors and professional trainers
  • 19 international university partners for exchange programmes
  • 2 student associations to enhance dynamism and entrepreneurship
  • Regular conferences on intercultural issues and translation
  • 5 multidisciplinary faculties within UCLy
  • 2 campuses located in the center of Lyon