Traveling in Lorraine
For your daily and one-off journeys in the Grand Est, the Region provides you with transport services by regional coaches and trains. Special fares and subscriptions are available to students.
Profile: PhD student
Research policy
Université de Lorraine covers all scientific fields: Science and Technology, Life and Environmental Sciences and Human and Social Sciences, through 60 research units.
Taxes in France for PhD students and researchers
You have received a salary in France, paid by a French organization, and France is your country of residence (for more than 183 days a year): then you must submit a tax return to the French tax authorities every year.
Translating your administrative documents
Many French public services, such as the Préfecture, will request translations of your official documents (birth certificate, marriage certificate, etc). Here are lists of sworn translators.
Validating a VLS-TS for PhD students & Researchers
You have arrived in France with a VLS-TS; within the 3 months following your arrival, you must validate your visa in order to convert it into a resident permit.
Residence Permits for PhD students & researchers
Depending on the type of visa you have been issued, you must carry out residence formalities in order to be authorized to live in France and obtain a residence permit.
Compulsory insurance in France
In France, civil liability and home insurance provide financial cover against damage caused to other people and in the event of an incident in your accommodation (fire, water damage, etc.).
Student card / professional ID card
A multi-service card delivered to all students, PhD-students, staff employed by the Université de Lorraine, temporary teaching staff and hosted staff once their administrative registration process is complete.
Procedures to follow before you leave France
Whether you are student, PhD student or researcher, here you will find all the steps you need to take before you leave France.
Welcome Events
On this page, you will find events organized by the Welcome Desk for international students: UL Prep Days (webinars to help you with your arrival and administrative procedures) and Welcome Days (welcome events held at the start of each academic year).