Working Student

Université Bourgogne Europe recognizes the situation of students who must work while pursuing their studies, as follows.

  • Education Code: Articles L612-1-1 and D611-9
  • Order of January 22, 2014: National academic framework for the award of national bachelor’s, professional bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
  • Order of July 30, 2019: Definition of the national framework of academics and attendance for students enrolled in courses under the authority of the Ministry of Higher Education

Assumptions

1. Salaried students working more than 10 hours a week

Conditions:

  • Employment contract running from September 1 to August 31 of the following year
  • More than 10 hours per week or 120 hours per quarter

Benefits:

  • Benefit from a special study scheme
  • Exemption from attendance requirements for certain practical or directed work
  • Continuous assessment replaced by a final examination

Procedure:

  • Written request to be submitted to the Director of the department (UFR), institute or school no later than the time of enrolment.
  • Proof of work covering the academic year to be provided.
  • Agreement on accommodation arrangements co-signed by the student and the course program supervisor.

Special cases:

  • Situations that change during the semester must be submitted to the Director of the UFR, institute or school.
  • Students working more than 10 hours a week without an annual contract are covered by point 2.

2. Salaried students working between 8 and 10 hours a week

Conditions:

  • Fixed-term contract (CDD) of at least 3 months or employment at the university or Crous
  • Minimum of 8 hours work per week

Benefits:

  • Possibility of flexible working hours to make work and studies compatible.

Procedures:

  • Written request to be submitted to the Director of the UFR, institute or school within 30 days of the start of the academic year or the signing of the contract.

Special cases:

  • Students whose situation changes during the course of a semester may submit their request for a modified timetable.

Special Study Arrangements

Students working more than 10 hours a week:

  • Possible exemption from attendance for certain courses
  • Continuous assessment replaced by a final exam

Students working between 8 and 10 hours a week:

  • Adjustment of timetable, where possible, to enable attendance at all classes

Notification of examinations

  • Working students should consult the notice boards on university premises and on the UFR website for information on examinations.
  • Individual notifications are sent to students benefiting from a special study regime as attested by the Registrar’s Office.