Your welcome in Lorraine

The University of Lorraine offers a range of welcome and support services to make it easier for its international students and researchers to settle and integrate in Lorraine :

Help with procedures

Help with procedures

Prepare your mobility before your arrival in France! Feel Français is a digital platform to help you with your administrative and relocation formalities in France. Lire la suite

Students with disabilities

Students with disabilities

Going to university is a major step for any student. All the more so if you have special needs connected with a disability. Lire la suite

Our student associations welcome you

Our student associations welcome you

There are numerous student associations at the Université de Lorraine. Some of them are more specifically dedicated to international students. Lire la suite

Joining the Buddy System

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. Lire la suite

Learning French with DéFLE

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! Lire la suite

Welcome Events

Welcome Events

In June, the international Welcome Desk of the Université de Lorraine will hold a series of webinars (in French and English) presenting the essential steps you need to take to prepare for your stay in France. Register to get the links to the webinars! Lire la suite

Guest postdocs and researchers

Guest postdocs and researchers

The Welcome@Lorraine program provides international researchers hosted by LUE’s local partners with “VIP” assistance for stays of at least 3 months. Lire la suite

welcome! kit

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. Lire la suite

Lorraine, where else?

Lorraine is a region where it is good to live, study, and have fun!

Our region is renowned for many reasons: with its exceptional natural and man-made sites, including UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Lorraine is an economic and tourist hub. As a region of festivals, culinary delights and art, life here has much in store for you.

Though we have a rich history, we are firmly committed to the 21st century and progress. Indeed, it has successfully diversified to become a key player in innovation and knowhow. In 2019, Metz and Nancy were granted the «French Tech» label.


Where are we ?

Located at the crossroads of Europe, just a stone’s throw from Luxembourg, Belgium and Germany, Lorraine is close to other major European capitals.

Lorraine is well-connected by trains and international flights. In the heart of the Grand Est region (Alsace/ Champagne-Ardenne/Lorraine), Lorraine is a destination that is easily accessible from major European cities.


What to do in Lorraine ?

From cultural and heritage visits to its towns – some of which are internationally renowned art centres – to outdoor activities, skills workshops with craftspeople, live shows and festivals, etc. Lorraine offers a multitude of activities to do on your own or with friends. You will never be bored in Lorraine!

Visit Metz

Visit Nancy

Explore the Vosges mountains

Get your LORRAINE Pass

With pass Lorraine, you can get exclusive discounts: Get it.