Useful information

You want to study at the Université de Lorraine in the context of:

– an Erasmus+ exchange programme

– a bilateral cooperation agreement between the Université de Lorraine and your home institution.

How to apply to the Université de Lorraine outside an exchange programme: whether you are a EU or non-EU student ?

Develop your skills according to your fields of interest.
At the Université de Lorraine, we offer a comprehensive range of courses in all fields of study and at all degree levels.

This procedure in the context of a european mobility program is also called “Notification of the mobility in France of a foreign student authorized to stay in another EU Member State”

How does a doctorate at the Université de Lorraine work?

Check list of documents to prepare before your departure.

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.

Grants are on offer to international students from public institutions, companies and foundations, and the Erasmus+ program.

If you don’t know how higher education works in France, this page will guide you through the university system’s subtleties.

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.

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!

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. 

There are numerous student associations at the Université de Lorraine. Some of them are more specifically dedicated to international students.