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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Tuition fees for PhD students
All PhD students enrolled at Université de Lorraine (UL) must pay the CVEC (Contribution Vie Etudiante et de Campus) and PhD tuition fees each year.
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?
Several options are available, depending on the time you wish to dedicate, your budget and your availability.
Programs taught in English at Université de Lorraine
Discover the catalogue of 100% English-taught programs offered at Université de Lorraine.
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.
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.
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.
Visas for PhD students and Researchers
A visa gives you the right to enter France. It is issued by the French Consulate in your country of residence.
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.
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.