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International students
You are one of more than 16 000 foreign students here in Lyon. We’d like to give you a warm welcome ! 12,000 students at three major universities in Lyon, 4000 and in other institutions, including the 1800 at Insa and 1300 at the Catholic University of Lyon.
23% (including EU 18%) are from Europe, 19% of sub-Saharan...
What are the steps needed to prepare for your studies in France? Steps are required: enroll in an institution, obtain a residence permit and pass a medical examination. Start your steps at least one year before your arrival!
As in most European countries, the French university system is based on a degree, a master and post-graduate studies.
Students coming to Lyon as part of an exchange programme : The first place to go for information is the International Relations department of the institution you will be attending.
Many students have a job to help to finance their studies. You are probably one of them. However, it is hard to work and study properly at the same time !
It is hard to find accommodation in Lyon ! You must look for accommodation before you start your studies or book first into temporary accommodation (youth hostel, CISL…)
What people eat varies from one country to another. What time do the French eat ? How many times a day ? Where can you go shopping for food ?
In France, health-care insurance is no doubt the best in the world! If you are insured, when you fall ill, most of your medical expenses will be refunded and often you won’t even have to pay first.
In order to drive a car, you must have a driving licence. Be careful to respect the French highway code, which may be different from the one in your country !
Before coming to France you probably had to take a language test. Mastering the French language is the key to success during your stay, for your studies and for fitting in.
Reception, visits, theme evenings, outings, … these are some of the activities offered by several dynamic associations in Lyon.
Cultural centres have several aims: to welcome foreign students, give language lessons, dancing lessons, transmit the country’s culture, put on exhibitions and conferences…
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