ICHEC Brussels
International Office
365a rue au Bois
1150 Brussels - BELGIUM
General website
Specific website
www.ichec.be
www.icheccampus.ichec.be - International / Incoming students.
ICHEC International Office (Bureau des échanges internationaux)
Sophie Peters - Caroline Laloux - Catherine Bounameaux (outgoing students)
ICHEC Campus Anjou - Bureau C309
Tél . : 32 2 778 03 37
Fax : 32 2 778 03 97
Email : exchange.out@ichec.be
Elodie Decostre - Nathalie Van Droogenbroeck (incoming students)
ICHEC Campus Anjou – Bureau C305
Tél : 32 2 778 03 75
Fax : 32 2 778 03 84
Email : exchange.in@ichec.be
Study programmes
The degrees offered at ICHEC are organised as follows:
Bachelor in Business
Management
3 years =180 credits
Master in Business
Management
2 years = 120 credits
Master en Sciences
commerciales
1 year = 60 credits
Bachelor in Business Engineering
3 years =180 credits
Master in Business
Engineering
2 years = 120 credits
Master in International
Business and Management
(in English)
1 year = 60 credits
Exchanges usually happen in Year 3 (Bachelor) and 5 (Master) for ICHEC students, but all ICHEC
courses are open to foreign students.
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Academic calendar 2013-2014 in short
Fall semester: 1st ICHEC semester
June 1st
September 9 - 13
September 16
October 4
December 20
December 21 January 3
January 6 - 19
Application deadline for the 1st semester
Intensive French course for foreign exchange students
Start academic year
10 am : Information session for exchange students and meeting with ICHEC
students
Last day to submit individual adapted programmes for the 1st semester
End classes
ICHEC closed (Christmas)
Semester exams
Spring Semester: 2nd ICHEC semester
November 15
January 20-24
Application deadline for 2nd semester
Intensive French course for foreign exchange students
January 27
February 14
Start second semester
10 am : Information session for exchange students and meeting with ICHEC
students
Last day to submit individual adapted programmes for the 2nd semester
May 22 - June 24
Semester exams
August 18 September 4
Resits
Deadlines
Foreign students wishing to spend one or two semesters at ICHEC must send their registration
form to the International Office before the following dates:
- 1st of June 2013 for the 1st semester (September to January) or the whole academic year
- 15th of November 2013 for the 2nd semester (January to June)
This form is available on our website www.icheccampus.ichec.be - International / Incoming
students.
Visa - Acceptance letter
We strongly advise you to inform at the Belgian Embassy/Consulate in your home country in order
to know which visa processes are applicable to you. Processing of visas may take a long time in some
countries, so start this formality well in advance.
A letter of acceptance will be provided to all students who need it. Please inform the International
Office if this is your case.
Language of instruction
ICHEC is a French-speaking business school. The majority of courses are taught in French.
However it is possible to follow a complete programme in English - check our website for the list of
courses in English.
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French courses
An intensive week of French courses is available to foreign students at the beginning of each
semester - registration forms for these courses are on www.icheccampus.ichec.be / Incoming
students. The course costs 100 EUR for the whole week.
Moreover, French classes at beginner and intermediate level are available (2 hours a week)
during the whole academic year - and many language schools exist in Brussels - more info in the
International Office.
Courses and examinations
Foreign students are asked to submit their individual programme/learning agreement together with
their registration form.
Changes to this programme can be made before
- the 4th of October for the 1st semester
- the 14th February for the 2nd semester.
There are 3 examination periods: January, May/June and August/September.
Exam dates may vary so please do not book your return flight until you know your exact exam dates.
ECTS transcripts of records will be sent to the students and to their university, mentioning the
courses followed, the corresponding ECTS credits, the local grades (20 points) and the ECTS grades.
ECTS Grading scale
ECTS
Grade
A
B
C
D
E
FX
F
ABS
Local grade
/ 20 points
17 and more
15-16
13-14
11-12
10
7, 8, 9
 6/20
best/
next
11%
24%
30%
25%
10%
Description
Excellent performance with only minor errors.
Above the average standard, but with some errors.
Generally sound work, with a number of notable errors.
Fair but with significant shortcomings.
Performance meets the minimum criteria.
Fail. Some more work required before the credits can be awarded.
Fail. Considerable further work required.
Student absent.
You will find course contents in the ECTS Guide on our website.
Accommodation
ICHEC has no on-site student residence. Most students rent rooms (called "kots") to private
landlords around the school - usually furnished rooms in student houses accommodating 6-10 people,
or in shared flats (3-4 students). Each student has his/her own bedroom, but kitchen and bathroom
may be shared.
The International Office offers assistance to foreign students in their search for accommodation:
1. ICHEC students leaving for an exchange semester are often interested in renting their own room
while they are abroad: we can then arrange for a « room exchange ». Check the room exchange
announcements on our website www.icheccampus.ichec.be - International/ Incoming students or
contact the International Office for further info.
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2. You check the internet for accommodation by yourself: www.immoweb.be is a specialized website
- check the « APPARTAGER / EASY ROOMMATE » section to find a room in a shared flat.
Other websites: www.bnb-brussels.be, www.xpats.com , www.kitkot.be, www.vlan.be,
www.lviimmo.com/residences and www.traineesinbrussels.be
3. For non-European students only: If you really need ICHEC to book a room for you, we will ask
for a deposit of 300 EUR + a 50 EUR fee. The Accommodation form should be sent before June 1st.
Please note that we cannot guarantee a particular type of housing, and that applications received
after the deadline will not be processed.
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Health insurance
Please be sure to be in possession of all needed documents (valid passport, passport sized
photographs...) before leaving your country: ask your university for specific regulations.
All exchange students are required to have health insurance from their home country, covering
medical expenses for the full semester.
Cost of living
Estimated cost of living: average monthly expenses for a student in Brussels
Accommodation: between 350 and 450 EUR
Food: 350 EUR
Books, learning material: 30 EUR
Public transports: 30 EUR
Total: around 800 EUR
Facilities
Library services, computer facilities, email connections, cafeteria, student organisations, visits to the
European institutions, guided tours of Brussels ... various activities are planned for international
students throughout both semesters.
A Buddy Program is organised by ICHEC. Each incomer who wants will be assigned a buddy who
helps to integrate the newly arrived student into ICHECs academic and cultural world.
Sport City is located half a mile from the Anjou campus and hosts a swimming pool, tennis and
squash courts, athletics facilities etc.
For more detailed info, please visit our website www.icheccampus.ichec.be - International/ Incoming
students
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Fact Sheet
General Information
Name of university
Website
ICHEC BRUSSELS MANAGEMENT SCHOOL
B BRUXEL 86
www.ichec.be
International Office
Contact Person / Data
Sophie PETERS - Head of the International Office
(sophie.peters@ichec.be)
(Incoming/Outgoing)
Caroline LALOUX & Catherine BOUNAMEAUX - Outgoing
(exchange.out@ichec.be)
Elodie DECOSTRE & Nathalie VAN DROOGENBROECK - Incoming
(Elodie.decostre@ichec.be; Nathalie.vandroogenbroeck@ichec.be; or
exchange.in@ichec.be)
Academic Information
Academic calendar
First semester : Sept 9, 2013- Jan 19, 2014
Second semester : Jan 20, 2014 - June 30, 2014
Course catalogue (link
of website)
Courses in English
www.icheccampus.ichec.be/International/Incoming students
Minimum language
entry requirements
Application deadlines
and procedure
Yes
No
Further information: www.icheccampus.ichec.be - International/
Incoming students
Yes
No
Further information: We recommend
level B1 in English if the student intends to attend courses in English
level B2 in French if the student intends to choose courses in French
Website: www.icheccampus.ichec.be - International/ Incoming
students
Will be provided after nomination of home institution
Housing Service
assistance in providing
rooms
contact data of housing
office / website
Yes
No
www.icheccampus.ichec.be - International/ Incoming students
Estimated Living Expenses Per Month
Accommodation
400
Food
350
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Books, Clothing, Leisure
100
Arrival Information
Pick-up Assistance
Orientation days for
new exchange students
Language support
Yes
No
In some cases YES.
Information sessions in September and in January
Visit of Brussels offered by ICHEC, Buddy program, International Dinner,
etc.
yes
Further Information
Other useful links
http://www.brusselsinternational.be/wabxlint/en/visitor/brusselstourism-visit.act
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