Useful information

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.

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).

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.

In France, Assurance Maladie (Health Insurance aka 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.

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.).

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).

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

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.

The Welcome@Lorraine program provides international researchers newcomers in France and hosted by ISITE local partners with a personalized assistance for stays of at least 3 months.

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).

Find basic information and the list of documents you will need to open a bank account in France in this article.

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.

Whether you are student, PhD student or researcher, here you will find all the steps you need to take before you leave France.