Erasmus + / Incoming students

Students wishing to apply to ISBA–Besançon may apply for one semester of study, which may be extended subject to approval from their home university. Incoming students may join the second, third, or fourth year, depending on the institution’s capacity.
Please note that Erasmus students may choose from different courses and are not limited only to the courses of their year of study.
More information below :

Nomination deadline : May 1st for the Autumn semester, November 1st for the Spring semester
Application deadline : May 15th for the Autumn semester, November 15th for the Spring semester

1st semester (Autumn semester) : From September 22nd 2026 to February 5th 2027

2nd semester (Spring semester) : from February 8th to June 25th 2027

A student housing service is offered by the school. To request accommodation, simply indicate it in the relevant section of the application document. ISBA will then submit the request to the CROUS on your behalf.
For information, the accommodation is a 9 m² studio at the Colette residence, with a monthly rent of €280.

Email: international@isba.besancon.fr
OR
Frédéric Mathieu (he/him)
Head of Studies and International Relations
frederic.mathieu@isba.besancon.fr
+33 (0)3 81 87 81 33

ESN Besançon is an association dedicated to welcoming and integrating international students, and opening up the local population to the world.
They can help you make sense of administrative papers, get free home supplies, etc. They also organise student nights (karaoke, bowling night, cafe international…) throughout the year.
Follow their activities here : https://www.instagram.com/esn_besancon/
Write to them : info@erasmus-besancon.com