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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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Catering
Catering on campuses in France is managed by CROUS.
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Coming with your family
If you are coming to France with your family (spouse and/or children), you will have to carry out the procedures required to organize childcare and/or schooling for your minor child(ren). Depending on your child(ren)’s age, you will find practical information to guide you through the steps you will need to take in France.
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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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EURAXESS : Health Insurance for PhD Students and Researchers
In France, Health Insurance is mandatory and free for students. Also called “Sécurité Sociale”, this public service covers a percentage of your healthcare costs.
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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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Housing assistance provided by the family allowances fund (CAF)
If you need help paying your rent, you can ask the Family Allowance Fund (CAF) for housing assistance. You can make the request whetever your situation (undergraduate, PhD student or researcher).
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