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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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  • 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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  • Welcome! kit

    The Welcome! Kit is a guide in French, English and Spanish presenting all the welcome and support services available to the Université de Lorraine’s international students.

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  • Applying for an exchange program

    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.

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  • Applying outside an exchange program

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

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  • Catering

    Catering on campuses in France is managed by CROUS.
    To access the various catering services and pay for your meals, you must activate your Izly digital account (after finalizing your administrative registration at the University).

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  • Choosing your course

    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.

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  • Coming to France with a “Student – Mobility Program” residence permit delivered by another European Union (EU) country

    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”

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  • Complementary or mutual health insurance

    In France, Assurance Maladie (Health Insurance – Social Security) doesn’t reimburse all your healthcare costs. Complementary (or mutual) health insurance covers the remaining costs to be met by the policy holder.

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  • 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.).

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  • Digital tools

    Once you’ve registered at the University, you’ll have access to a computer account and a student messaging address. To activate your account and choose your password, rendezvous on Sésame and enter your student number (indicated on your Student Card).

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  • Doctorate at the Université de Lorraine

    How does a doctorate at the Université de Lorraine work?

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  • Essential documents

    Check list of documents to prepare before your departure.

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  • Finding accommodation

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    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.

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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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  • Health Insurance

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    In France, Health Insurance is mandatory and free for students. Also called “Sécurité Sociale”, this public body covers a percentage of your healthcare costs.

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