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Assistance and steps for your stay in France
On this page, you will find the steps to prepare for your stay in France. We can help you with your administrative procedures in several ways.
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European Euraxess Network
The Euraxess centers of the University of Lorraine can assist you in all stages of your stay in Lorraine: formalities for entering and staying in France, help with finding accommodation, enrolling for health cover, opening a bank account, information about your children’s schooling and all aspects of daily life.
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Learning French in Lorraine
Would you like to take French as a Foreign Language (FLE) courses during your doctoral studies, employment, or research stay in Lorraine?
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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).
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Your Lorraine Welcome Guide
We have prepared a guide to help you settle in Lorraine. Download your Welcome Guide now to ensure a well-prepared and stress-free arrival.
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Annual Calendar of Activities at the EURAXESS Centers Université de Lorraine
Euraxess Lorraine offers a bilingual support programme for international PhD students and researchers. Webinars, live Q&As, admin workshops, and cultural visits to help you settle and thrive in Lorraine.
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Doctorate at the Université de Lorraine
How does a doctorate at the Université de Lorraine work?
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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.
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Grants
Grants are on offer to international students from public institutions, companies and foundations, and the Erasmus+ program.
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How higher education works in France
If you don’t know how higher education works in France, this page will guide you through the university system’s subtleties.
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Joining the Buddy System
A “buddy” is a tandem made up of a local student and an international student on an exchange program or free mover.
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Opening a bank account
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.
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Planning and managing your budget
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!
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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.
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Scientific clusters and Research laboratories
With 60 research units divided into ten thematic scientific clusters, Université de Lorraine covers a wide range of disciplinary fields.
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Students with disabilities
Going to university is a major step for any student. All the more so if you have special needs connected with a disability.
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