Welcome to international students, PhDs &
researchers
Université de Lorraine welcomes 10,000 international students, including 800 PhD students, from all continents. Student mobility (Bachelor, Master, Doctorate), dual degree courses, Erasmus Mundus, double degree courses or student exchange agreements, international research collaborations, etc.
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Students: prepare your arrival at the Université de Lorraine
Welcome Events
In June, the international Welcome Desk of the Université de Lorraine will hold a series of webinars (in French and English) presenting the essential steps you need to take to prepare for your stay in France. Register to get the links to the webinars! Read more
Help with procedures
Prepare your mobility before your arrival in France! Feel Français is a digital platform to help you with your administrative and relocation formalities in France. Read more
PhDs: prepare your arrival at the Université de Lorraine
Visas for PhD students and Researchers
A residence permit gives you the right to stay in France. It’s delivered by the Prefecture in your place of residence in France. Read more
Finding accommodation for PhD students and Researchers
To find accommodation, you can use the list of temporary accommodation in Nancy and Metz. You can also go by way of a real-estate agency. Read more
Health Insurance for PhD students and researchers
In France, Health Insurance is mandatory and free for students. Also called “Sécurité Sociale”, this public service covers a percentage of your healthcare costs. Read more