USMB international programs – Spring and Summer 2026.

USMB international programs – Spring and Summer 2026.

As a member of the UNITA European Alliance, USMB is committed to providing innovative mobility experiences for both students and staff.

Please be advised that in the event of a high volume of applications, priority will be given to students and staff from UNITA and GEMINAE partner universities.

FOR STUDENTS

1. Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) “Shoot discriminations”

• Dates: April 19 to April 25, 2026 in Chambéry, plus online sessions
• Target Audience: Students from all disciplines
• Objectives: Participants will study the mechanisms of discrimination and work in groups to film and edit an awareness video
• Credits: 3 ECTS 
• Language: Taught in English.

2. “French + Outdoor Sports” Program

• Dates: June 1 to June 19, 2026 (3 weeks)
• Target Audience: International students, including complete beginners in French
• Content: 45 hours of French language lessons combined with outdoor activities such as hiking, climbing, and mountain biking in the Savoie region
• Instruction: Scientific and sports content is taught 100% in English
• More information here
  
  

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FOR STAFF (Teaching, Research, and Administrative)

3. BIP “Enseigner le français avec une didactique innovante (focus FOS tourisme)”

• Dates: May 18 to May 22, 2026, in Chambéry, plus online sessions
• Target Audience: Teachers of French as a Foreign Language (FLE)
• Content: This training covers project-based pedagogy, the use of AI in the classroom, and specialized French for Tourism (FOS)
• More information here
• Register here
   

4. BIP “Stress Management”

• Dates: June 8 to June 12, 2026, in Chambéry, plus online sessions
• Target Audience: University teacher-researchers
• Methodology: An intensive program focused on “Cognitive Behavioral Stress Management” (CBSM) and wellbeing activities such as mindfulness, yoga, and relaxation
• Language: Fully taught in English
• More information here 
• Register here 

5. SMILE 2026 (Summer Modules for Intercultural & Language Education)

• Dates: June 22 to June 26, 2026 (with an optional excursion on June 27)
• Target Audience: Academic and administrative staff
• Options: Staff may apply as Guest Lecturers (Erasmus+ STA) to co-teach language or intercultural modules, or as Participants (Erasmus+ STT) to follow language courses in French, English, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, or Romanian
• Application Deadline: March 15, 2026
• Program 
• Register here