Joining Alumni networks

By the end of their stay in France, most international undergraduates, PhD students and Doctors have formed close relationships with other students and teachers encountered at their host universities. Alumni’s associations enable them to maintain these relationships and even strengthen them further throughout their professional and personal lives.

Phone numbers and emergency services

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.

The visa

– A visa : gives you the right to enter France. It is delivered by the French Consulate in your usual country of residence.
– A residence permit : gives you the right to stay in France. It is delivered by the Prefecture of your place of residence in France.

Learning French with DéFLE

Prepare for your academic year at the Université de Lorraine by participating in the intensive FFL program organised by the DéFLE (Department of French as a Foreign Language). 1 or 2 weeks of classes? It’s up to you!

Working in France

You want to work in France during or after your studies? Consult this page and get all the information you need.

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.

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.
Thanks to the Buddy System, you can meet a local student who will guide you throughout your stay in France.

Grants

Grants are on offer to international students from public institutions, companies and foundations, and the Erasmus+ program.