If you are a citizen of a non-EU country, the residence permit is mandatory.
Once you are in France, depending on the type of visa you have been issued, you must carry out residence formalities in order to be authorized to live in the country as a student.
Here is the list of phone numbers and websites in the event of an emergency, loss or theft of your means of payment (bank card, cheque book) or if you need to talk to someone or get advice about your physical or mental health in France.
Prepare for your academic year at the Université de Lorraine by participating in the intensive FFL program organised by the DéFLE (Department of French as a Foreign Language). 1 or 2 weeks of classes? It’s up to you!
You want to work in France during or after your studies? Consult this page and get all the information you need.
Finding somewhere to live is an essential step in organization of your mobility. Apart from anything else, it’s one of the conditions for obtaining your visa.
In each university, the SHS (Student Health Service) provides medico-psychosocial support to all students in higher education (undergraduates and PhD students).
A “buddy” is a tandem made up of a local student and an international student on an exchange program or free mover.
Thanks to the Buddy System, you can meet a local student who will guide you throughout your stay in France.
Grants are on offer to international students from public institutions, companies and foundations, and the Erasmus+ program.
For a successful study stay, make sure your financial resources are in relation to the cost of living in Lorraine, i.e. sufficient to finance the entire duration of your stay in France.
Preparing your budget must therefore be the first step before you decide to study in France!
To open a bank account in France, you can contact the bank of your choice. Student associations (e.g. BDE) have agreements with local banks and can help you open an account.