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1 PRESENTATION OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM 1

A. Higher education in France 1 B. Higher education in Montpellier, Nîmes and Perpignan 4

2 THE STUDENT’S PATHWAY 6

International Sponsorship 7

3 ADMINISTRATIvE FORMALITIES 8

A. Things to do before your arrival in France 8 B. Upon arrival: how to obtain a resident’s permit 10

4 USEFUL INFORMATION 13

A. Accommodation 13 B. Healthcare 18 C. Money matters 20 D. Eating out 22 E. Transportation 22 F. Pass’Culture 23 G. Required documents 24 H. Glossary 25

CONTACTS 26

Useful addresses within the different universities and organizations

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a. HigHer eDUcation in France

Studies in French universities are organized in 3, 5 and 8 years. The bachelor’s degree (L), master’s (M), and doctorate (D) are awarded to successful students. For each diploma, the courses are divided into semesters (a student may do two semesters within the academic year), each one corresponding to 30 credits which are bankable and transferrable in France and Europe thanks to the European Community Course Credit Transfer System (ECTS).

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Doctorate (Baccalaureate/school leaving + 8) three years of studies after a master’s

Master’s (Baccalaureate/school leaving + 5) two years of studies after the bachelor’s degree

Bachelor’s degree (Baccalaureate/school leaving + 3) three years of higher education

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Diplôme ou Diplôme d’État

Accès sélectif (concours à épreuves, sélection sur dossier)sIl existe des passerelles entre ces différentes filières.

BTS(A) : brevet de technicien supérieur (agricole)D : doctoratDCG : diplôme de comptabilité et de gestionDEC : diplôme d’expert-comptableDEUST : diplôme d’études universitaires scientifiques et techniquesDMA : diplôme des métiers d’artDNAP : diplôme national d’arts plastiquesDNAT : diplôme national d’arts et techniquesDNSEP : diplôme national supérieur d’expression plastique DSAA : diplôme supérieur d’arts appliqués

DSCG : diplôme supérieur de comptabilité et de gestionDUT : diplôme universitaire de technologieENS : école normale supérieureESPE : école supérieure du professorat et de l’éducationHMONP : habilitation à l’exercice de la maîtrise d’œuvreen son nom propreIEP : institut d’études politiquesL : licence M : masterPACES : première année commune aux études de santé1

(1) Attention, certaines écoles paramédicales recrutent après la première année d’études de santé (PACES)(2) Le niveau de formation permet de classer des diplômes et des certifications en fonction d’objectifs professionnels visés (métiers, fonctions ou activités). Pour en savoir plus : Les titres répertoriés au Répertoire national des certifications professionnelles (RNCP) (3) Le Cadre européen des certifications (CEC ou EQF en anglais) permet aux états membres de la Communauté européenne de comparer les certifications et les diplômes délivrés par les différents pays.

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Dentiste

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Médecingénéraliste

Pharmacien

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Diplômes d’écoles (IEP, commerce,art et audiovisuel, ingénieurs…)

Diplômes d’écoles(vente, industrie,tourisme, transports,communication…)

Diplômesd’écoles

Vétérinaire

Infirmier,kiné(1)…

Assistantsocial…

Vétérinaire spécialisé

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Diplômes d’écoles (Chartes, St Cyr, commerce…)

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Diplôme ou Diplôme d’État

Accès sélectif (concours à épreuves, sélection sur dossier)sIl existe des passerelles entre ces différentes filières.

BTS(A) : brevet de technicien supérieur (agricole)D : doctoratDCG : diplôme de comptabilité et de gestionDEC : diplôme d’expert-comptableDEUST : diplôme d’études universitaires scientifiques et techniquesDMA : diplôme des métiers d’artDNAP : diplôme national d’arts plastiquesDNAT : diplôme national d’arts et techniquesDNSEP : diplôme national supérieur d’expression plastique DSAA : diplôme supérieur d’arts appliqués

DSCG : diplôme supérieur de comptabilité et de gestionDUT : diplôme universitaire de technologieENS : école normale supérieureESPE : école supérieure du professorat et de l’éducationHMONP : habilitation à l’exercice de la maîtrise d’œuvreen son nom propreIEP : institut d’études politiquesL : licence M : masterPACES : première année commune aux études de santé1

(1) Attention, certaines écoles paramédicales recrutent après la première année d’études de santé (PACES)(2) Le niveau de formation permet de classer des diplômes et des certifications en fonction d’objectifs professionnels visés (métiers, fonctions ou activités). Pour en savoir plus : Les titres répertoriés au Répertoire national des certifications professionnelles (RNCP) (3) Le Cadre européen des certifications (CEC ou EQF en anglais) permet aux états membres de la Communauté européenne de comparer les certifications et les diplômes délivrés par les différents pays.

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Diplômes d’écoles(vente, industrie,tourisme, transports,communication…)

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Infirmier,kiné(1)…

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Diplômes d’écoles (Chartes, St Cyr, commerce…)

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UNIVERSITÉ MONTPELLIER 1www.univ-montp1.fr

Social and economic sciences (AES)

Law and political sciences

Economy

Institut de Préparation (IPAG)

Institute of Business mangement (ISEM)

Medecine

Odontology

Pharmacy

Sports science (STAPS)

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UNIVERSITÉ MONTPELLIER 2www.univ-montp2.fr

Sciences:- fundamental biology- applied biology and ecology- chemistry- engineering sciences- sciences of the universe- physics and mathematics

Institute of Business administration (IAE)

Polytech - School of engineering

University Institutes of Technology (IUT) of Montpellier-Sète

University Institute of Technology (IUT) of Béziers

University Institute of Technology (IUT) of Nîmes

Faculty of education

Portail Cales-LR* (on-line catalog of higher education in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon - www.formations-lr.fr)

Carte Multi-Services (students’ card, University restaurant card (carteresto’U*), library card, electronic payment - www.carte-sup-lr.fr)

Espace Numérique de Travail (ENT*): ENT is a portal where students have access to all kinds of information and tools in relation with their studies.

Bibliothèque interuniversitaire (University library): www.biu-montpellier.fr

Services Universitaires des Activités Physiques et Sportives (SUAPS): www.sport-u-montpellier.com

Students’ bureaus: go to the website of your university to find the bureau of that university

B. HigHer eDUcation in Montpellier, nîMes anD perpignan

* glossary: go to page 25

UNIVERSITÉ PAUL VALÉRy www.univ-montp3.fr

Arts, Philosophy,

Psychanalysis

Languages, foreign and regional cultures, and applied foreign languages (LEA)

Human and environmental sciences

Economic, social and mathematical sciences

Educational sciences

Society sciences (Sociology, Ethnology and Psychology)

Institute of Technosciences (Information and Communication, And language Sciences - ITIC)

Institute of French studies for foreign students (IEFE)

Education and sciences (LLASHS)

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UNIVERSITE DE PERPIGNAN VIA DOMITIAwww.univ-perp.fr

Arts, and languages L

Law and economy

Humanities and Social Sciences

Sciences of education

Tourisme and international hotel management

Sciences, technologies and health

Sports science (STAPS)

University Institute of Technology (IUT) of Perpignan

Institute of Business Administration (IAE)

Franco-Catalan Institute (IFCT)

University Centre for the study of French language (CUEF)

UNIVERSITÉ DE NîMESwww.unimes.fr

English

Applied arts - design

Biology - environment

Law

Social and business administration

Spanish

History

Arts

Computing mathematics

Physics - chemistry

Psychology

Portail Cales-LR* (on-line catalog of higher education in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon - www.formations-lr.fr)

Carte Multi-Services (students’ card, University restaurant card (carteresto’U*), library card, electronic payment - www.carte-sup-lr.fr)

Espace Numérique de Travail (ENT*): ENT is a portal where students have access to all kinds of information and tools in relation with their studies.

Bibliothèque interuniversitaire (University library): www.biu-montpellier.fr

Services Universitaires des Activités Physiques et Sportives (SUAPS): www.sport-u-montpellier.com

Students’ bureaus: go to the website of your university to find the bureau of that university

PRES - COMUE (Communauté d’Universités et d’Établissements )

> Reception office for international students and researchers

> ESPE-LR École Supérieure du Professorat et de l’Éducation du Languedoc-Roussillon

> Collège Doctoral du Languedoc-Roussillon

> PEPITE-LR Student committee Innovation, transfer and Entrepreneuriat in Languedoc-Roussillon

> Chimie committee And Fondation Balard

> BioSanté Rabelais committee

> MSH-M Maison des Sciences de l’Homme de Montpellier

> Campus Mag-LR Campus TV program

CROUS* de MontpellierAll services for student life:

> Scholarships

> Accommodation

> Catering

> International relations

> Social

> Culture

Find the geographical location of all the universities and their UFR* on the website of Montpellier: www.crous-montpellier.fr > le CROUS > Plan de localization

UNIVERSITÉ PAUL VALÉRy www.univ-montp3.fr

Arts, Philosophy,

Psychanalysis

Languages, foreign and regional cultures, and applied foreign languages (LEA)

Human and environmental sciences

Economic, social and mathematical sciences

Educational sciences

Society sciences (Sociology, Ethnology and Psychology)

Institute of Technosciences (Information and Communication, And language Sciences - ITIC)

Institute of French studies for foreign students (IEFE)

Education and sciences (LLASHS)

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Arrange to be accompanied upon your arrival in Montpellier, Nîmes or Perpignan

you would like to be welcomed and accompanied as soon as you arrive? The CROUS of Montpellier and the PRES-COMUE propose their “international sponsoring” service. Independent students and students travelling within an exchange program (p.8) may ask for this service.

Your sponsor, who may be a French or foreign student will: - Contact you by e-mail before your arrival- Welcome you at the station or the airport- Accompany you to your new accommodation- Help you, if you wish, with your administrative paperwork

Sign up as a sponsor through International Relations as soon as April.

www.facebook.com/crouspres.parraininternationalwww.parrainage-international-montpellier.fr

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a. aDMission: tHings to Do BeFore YoUr arriVal in France

Formalities for studying in France are the same all over France. Your trip should be planned well ahead of your arrival in the country.

An understanding of French language is essential. Tuition and exams are in French. Ask the university of your choice the language skills required (and the corresponding documentary evidence to be provided) + www.ciep.fr

If you are coming to France within the frame of an exchange program (for example: ERASMUS, CREPUQ…), you should seek information from your university of origin. Your university of origin will make the necessary applications with your host university.

If you are applying for admission individually, the formalities may differ from one country to another (European Union or outside the European Union), the type of college (University, Ecole, IUT...), the chosen course (languages, medicine…), and access level (bachelor’s degree / master’s / doctorate).

The essential pre-admission formalities consist in applying for admission and getting a visa.

1st year bachelor’s degree

Warning: the closing date for applications is 22 January!

There are two ways to enroll in 1st year studies:

• If you live abroad

- International students living in a country benefiting from the CEF Procedure. There is an obligatory on-line pre-admission procedure (DAP) on the website of Centre pour les Etudes en France (CEF): www.campusfrance.orgThe procedure is straightforward and fast. There is a small charge to pay

- International students living in a country where the CEF Procedure is not applicableIn countries where this procedure is not applicable, you are obliged to fill out a pre-application form (DAP) with the cultural section of the French Embassy in the country of residence (white form).

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• If you live in France: download the application form from Education Nationale’s website (green form), or pick it up at your own university. www.education.gouv.fr

Other years of study

Warning: the closing date for applications is 31 March and 20 March for DUT diplomas

For the other years of study (2nd year bachelor’s degree, 3rd year bachelor’s degree, professional degrees, Master 1, Master 2 and the IUT), students living abroad must apply through the Campus France procedure. If there is no such procedure in your country of residence, you should contact the universities directly.

Doctoral candidates and other specific establishments

Applications should be made directly with the establishment concerned for enrolment in: - Classe preparatoire to the Grandes Ecoles- Techniciens supérieurs (lycées)- University master’s degree (doctorate)- Or any other establishment and/or school using competitive examination, admission jury or admission

based on qualifications

Getting a visa

Admission to the university of your choice will help you to obtain a long-stay visa.

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B. HoW to oBtain a resiDent’s perMit: aDMinistratiVe ForMalities Upon YoUr arriVal in France

Foreigners aged over 18 years who plan to stay in France for more than three months must have a resident’s permit

“D” long-stay student vISA (CESEDA R311-3 6°)

If you have obtained a “D” long-stay student visa from the French consulate/embassy, it bears the CESEDA R311-3 6° stamp.

4 step procedure upon your arrival in France:

1. Fill out the OFII* document provided by the consulate and send it by registered mail with acknowledge-ment of receipt to OFII*, together with copies of the relevant pages of your passport (ID + visa + stamp of entry in France).

Office Français de l’Immigration et de l’Intégration:OFII Montpellier: “Le Régent” - 1er étage - 4 rue Jules Ferry - 34000 MontpellierOFII Nîmes: 54 rue de l’Hostellerie - Ville Active - 30900 NîmesOFII Perpignan: 6 rue des Jotglars - 66000 Perpignan

2. Upon receipt of these documents by OFII*, you will receive an acknowledgement of receipt confirming your application.

3. You will receive an invitation from OFII* to undergo a medical examination (the documents you should take with you for this medical examination as well as the charge to pay will be specified in the letter you receive from OFII*).

4. Following the medical examination, a sticker is affixed to your passport, permitting to legally stay in France until the expiry date of the visa. The visa serves thereafter as a valid resident’s permit.

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2 months prior to the expiry date of your visa, you must apply for a renewal of your resident’s permit

The procedure for obtaining a resident’s permit depends on where you are living:

• In Montpellier

Service Accueil Étudiants Chercheurs au PRES-COMUEAll applications for student and researcher residents’ permits in the department of Hérault must be handed into the PRES-COMUE reception office for international students and researchers.163 rue Auguste Broussonnet - 34090 Montpellier (Tram lines 1 and 4, Albert 1er stop)Tel.: +33 (0)4 67 41 67 87 - Fax: +33 (0)4 67 41 93 34E-mail: accueilinternational@pres-suddefrance.fr

A team of multilingual students will assist you to complete your administrative formalities.

Open from Monday to FridaySeptember to November: 9:00am - 4:00pmDecember to July: 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Requests for appointments and list of documents to be provided on the PRES-COMUE website: www.pres-suddefrance.fr

• In Nîmes

L’accueil Préfecture du Gard - Bureau de l’Immigration et de l’Intégration10 avenue Feuchères - 30045 Nîmes Cedex 9www.gard.gouv.fr

Hotline from Monday to Friday 2:00pm - 4:00pm: +33 (0)4 66 87 59 60

Applications processed by appointment. E-mail: pref-etrangers-rdv@gard.gouv.fr

• In Perpignan

Residents’ permit desk at UPVDBureau d’Accueil des étudiants internationaux (BAEI) International students reception desk (BAEI)52 avenue Paul Alduy - Bâtiment BASE - 66860 Perpignan (Bus line 4 - Campus stop)Tel.: +33 (0)4 68 66 20 11 - E-mail: guichet-unique@univ-perp.fr

Open from September to July, Monday to Friday 9:00 - 12:00am and 1:30 - 4:30pm

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Other long stay visas

If you have obtained another type of long stay visa (visas stipulating “apply for resident’s permit within 2 months following arrival”, “trainee”): you must apply for your first resident’s permit.

European students

European students do not require a resident’s permit.

General information

A resident’s permit entitles an international student to work up to 60% of the legal annual work time (i.e. 964 hours/year).

“C” type tourist visa (short stay):This type of visa is designed for foreigners entering the Schengen area either for a holiday or to attend conferences or other events.

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a. accoMMoDation

Finding somewhere to live in Montpellier, Nîmes or Perpignan is not easy. One has to be well organized and have sufficient funds (see page 21). One also has to make provision for temporary accommodation and have the necessary funds to pay for costs incurred by the research of one’s accommodation (security deposit, agency fees, deposit... cf. page 17).

CROUS halls of residence and university housing

The CROUS International Relations offers accommodation in halls of residence or university housing (virtual visit at www.crous-montpellier.fr / logement / cités et residences). The monthly rent for a room in a hall of residence ranges from €176 to €243, depending on the comfort. Rent in a university apartment is approximately €300/month.

Applications for accommodation are made on the CROUS website: www.crous-montpellier.frbetween 15 January and 30 April (link on the home page: demandez un logement / ask for accommodation).

1. Eligibility criteria

Students who meet the following eligibility criteria will be allocated accommodation in a hall of residence:

• enrolled at a studies level of at least 1st years Master, or in one of the following establishments: Grande Ecole, classe préparatoire, IUT, Section de Technicien Supérieur (with the exception of privately funded establishments).

Individual students must include in their application the co-surety of a person residing in France.

2. Procedure for making the application

You must connect to the CROUS website (www.crous-montpellier.fr) between 15 January and 30 April. After connecting to this website you will receive a dossier by e-mail which you must fill out and send to:

SCAN’ECO SASCROUS DSE MONTPELLIER135 avenue Pierre Semard - CS 80 06884918 Avignon cedex 9

Warning: All applications must be sent to this address in Avignon.

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3. Acceptance file Send your acceptance file within two weeks following receipt with the necessary documents for acceptance: - copy of your passport in its entirety- copy of most recently awarded diploma- copy of most recent certificate of school attendance (failing that, proof of pre-admission in a higher

education establishment in France).

The CROUS will e-mail a response following the study of your application and in relation with the acceptance criteria.

Acceptance is given for one academic year in relation with availability. In the event that acceptance cannot be given immediately, students are put on to a waiting list. If you receive an offer, you must: - Pay the security deposit on line at www.crous-montpellier.fr (link: centrale de reservation). Keep the

receipt of payment. You will have to present this receipt when you sign the lease at International Relations. - Supply the co-surety of a person residing in France.

N.B: If you do not have a collateral in France, you may take out an individual guarantee amounting to 2 months of rent + the first month of rent payable to the hall of residence or university housing.

CROUS International Relations reception deskAddress: 2 rue Monteil - 34033 Montpellier cedex 1 (Tram line 1, Boutonnet stop)Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10:00 am to 12:00 am and from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm / closed on WednesdayTel.: +33 (0)4 67 41 50 38 - international@crous-montpellier.fr

Files are studied according to level of studies and date of remittance as well as availability. Even if you meet these criteria, the CROUS cannot guarantee an accommodation due to the restricted number of available accommodations

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Montpellier CROUS and CRIJ Languedoc-Roussillon websites

• Montpellier Go to www.lokaviz.frwww.logement.informationjeunesselr.fr for private accommodation offers (no agency fees)You may also download a very useful housing handbook.

Le Phare

• Montpellier Le Phare is a meeting place for international students who are seeking accommodation. Multlingual students accompany students in their research of private accommodation. Open September and October from Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Address: PRES-COMUE - 163 rue Auguste Broussonnet - 34090 Montpellier (tram lines 1 and 4, Albert 1er stop) - Tel.: +33 (0)4 67 41 67 94

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• Montpellier In this hall you will find information to help you in your research of accommodation. Some administrative formalities may also be completed here. Espace Logement EtudiantFrom August to October at: Corum - Salon du Belvédère - Esplanade Ch. de Gaulle - Montpellierwww.espace-etudiant.com

• Perpignan www.bijperpignan66.fr

Temporary accommodation

youth hostel

• Montpellier Price per night: €20.60 (breakfast included)Bookings can be made from abroadAddress: Impasse de la Petite Corraterie - 34000 MontpellierTel.: +33 (0)4 67 60 32 22 - Fax: + 33 (0)4 67 60 32 30 - www.fuaj.org/Montpellier

• NîmesAdress: 257 chemin de l’auberge de jeunesse - 30900 NîmesTél.: +33 (0)4 66 68 03 20 - www.hinimes.com

• Perpignan Adress: Allée Marc Pierre, Parc de la Pépinière - 66000 PerpignanTel.: +33 (0)4 68 34 63 32 - Fax: +33 (0)4 68 51 16 02 - www.hifrance.org

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Security deposit and collateral

Security depositWhen you sign your lease, you will be asked to pay a security deposit. This amount may be used to cover a tenant’s breach of his/her obligations (repairs and restoring of leased premises...). The security deposit may not exceed one month of rent excluding charges and must be returned within two months after handing back the keys (for unfurnished rentals).

CollateralTo rent an accommodation, you must also have a collateral. The collateral is a person who resides in France and who contracts to pay any rent due not paid by you.

If you pay several months of rent in advance, make sure you ask the landlord for a receipt.

Housing allowances

In some cases, the APL (Aides Personnalisées au Logement) or ALS (Allocations de Logement à caractère Social) benefits may be granted by the Caisse d’Allocations Familiales. Applications for these benefits should be made on Internet. Montpellier: www.montpellier.caf.fr / Perpignan: www.caf.fr

Housing insurance

Comprehensive housing insurance is mandatory for unfurnished properties and highly recommended in the case of furnished properties. This housing insurance policy will cover you against fire, flooding, explosion, liability, theft...

The big insurance companies and some banks issue suitable housing insurance policies.

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B. HealtHcare

Affiliation to the social security scheme

Affiliation to the social security scheme at the same time as the administrative enrolment procedure. Affiliation to the system is mandatory for non European students.Cost: €213 (2014-2015).

To qualify for “sécurité sociale étudiante”, students must be aged under 28 years and enrolled in an approved higher education establishment for at least three months

Students over the age of 28 may qualify, in certain cases, for the Couverture médicale Universelle (CMU). An annual contribution is due to Caisse Primaire d’Assurance Maladie.

For more information, we advise you to get in touch with these organizations.

Students who are members of the European Economic Space are exempted if they are holders of a European Health Insurance card that is valid for the entire academic year.

Complementary mutual health insurance

The social security scheme refunds about 60% of healthcare costs. In addition to this mandatory scheme, complementary mutual health insurance schemes take on the extra cost so you’re your healthcare becomes free. Cost: €50 to €500/year depending on the insurance company and cover. These insurance policies have the added benefit of including a civil liability cover which is often mandatory.

Particular case of French and foreign government scholarship students.Students benefiting from the “sécurité sociale étudiante” do not pay social security contributions. Campus France refunds the amount paid for a mandatory enrolment to a complementary mutual health insurance policy to the rate of €264, upon the basis of justification of payment for the current academic year.

Students who do not qualify for the “sécurité sociale étudiante” scheme are insured directly by Campus France. The Campus France insurance is strictly personal and other members of the family are not insured.

The organizations in charge of students’ Social Security are: LMDE, La Mutuelle des Etudiants: www.lmde.frMEP, La Mutuelle des Étudiants de Provence: www.mep.fr

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Preventive medicine

Ask at your university to see a doctor, nurse and/or social worker.

Disabled students

Various accompanying arrangements are available to disabled students at the three universities in Montpellier. Please contact the persons in charge, or go to the website of the university you are enrolled at for more information.

Université Montpellier 1: handiversite@univ-montp1.fr Université Montpellier 2: handicap@univ-montp2.fr Université Montpellier 3: etud.handi@univ-montp3.frUniversité de Nîmes: handicap@unimes.frUniversité de Perpignan Via Domitia: baeh@univ-perp.fr

The CROUS has about 100 accommodations designed for the disabled. For further information: www.crous-montpellier.fr>service social/handicapUnder this heading, disabled students may fill out the “demande de logement adapté” file. This will help the CROUS in their search of a suitable accommodation. Applications can be made at any time in the year.

Social aid

CROUS social workers are available for students at the CROUS and at the universities. Welcome, support, information and guidance, activation of financial aid, prevention... Our social workers can help students experiencing social, psychological or materialistic difficulties.

Service social du CROUS de Montpellier Tel.: +33 (0)4 67 41 50 28 - service.social@crous-montpellier.fr

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Minimum financial requirement

Under French law it is mandatory for International students to prove they have sufficient means of support, i.e., €615/month.

Proof of these means can be given by presenting: - a certificate of scholarship,- a standing order from abroad (stamped by the bank),- bank statements of the last three months showing monthly bank transfers (€615) or signed and dated

certification from the bank showing a credit balance amounting to at least three months of the minimum financial requirement.

€615 is a strict minimum. During the first month of your stay in France, you may need as much as €1,800 (security deposit, insurance, mutual health insurance...).

Enrolment at university varies according to studies you plan to do: €184 for students enrolling for a bachelor’s degree, €256 for a Master, €391 for doctoral students (2014-2015).

Monthly budget

The following table gives a breakdown of average monthly expenses of a single student not living in a hall of residence:

Rent (including charges) €400

Food €200

Transportation €30

University supplies €20

Spare time activities €100

Internet €20

Mobile phone €30

TOTAL €800

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How to open a bank account

It is highly advisable to open a bank account, and particularly so if you are entitled to various allowances which will be paid directly into your bank account.

List of required documents: • certificate of accommodation (with exact address),• certificate of school attendance,• copy of passport and visa.

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There is a large range of low priced eateries: €3.20/meal

The university restaurants and CROUS cafeterias are located on or very near the university campuses. The food served is low priced and adapted to the need of all students.

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In Montpellier

Bicycle, tram, bus... Transports de l’Agglomération de Montpellier (TAM) offers a range of subscriptions and passes. For further details, go to www.montpellier-agglo.com

In Nîmes

In Nîmes the bus service is managed by TaNgo. For further details go to www.tangobus.fr

In Perpignan

In Perpignan there are various means of transportation to help you get around the city. For further details go to www.ctpmperpignan.com and www.bip-perpignan.fr

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Pass’culture in Montpellier

All students under the age of 30 years can ask for a Pass’Culture card. The charge for this card is €9 and entitles the holder reduced prices at cinemas (€3.90) theatres and concerts (€5 to €10).

Enquiries: CROUS de MontpellierTel.: +33 (0)4 67 41 50 96 - pass.culture@crous-montpellier.frwww.crous-montpellier.fr/Culture

Campus Culture in Nîmes

For €7, students in Nîmes enjoy reduced prices for concerts, cinema and theatre, as well as reduced admission to the monuments and museums around the city. Books, CDs and films may also be purchased at reduced prices. A few examples: €5 admission to Théâtre de Nîmes, €4 admission to the Forum at city centre…

Enquiries: service jeunesse de la ville de Nîmes (ORLOJ)Tel.: +33 (0)4 66 27 76 86 - http://orloj.nimes.fr

Pass’culture in Perpignan

For €9, students in Perpignan enjoy reduced prices for concerts, cinema and theatre, as well as reduced admission to various sites in the region. Prices are as follows: Cinema Castillet: €3, Institut Jean Vigo: €3, Théatre del’Archipel: €5, Jazzèbre: from 2 to €15, USAP: €5, Festivals: - 50 %

Enquiries: Université de Perpignan Via DomitiaBâtiment BASE - Open Monday to Friday 1:30-4:30pm.Tel.: +33 (0)4 68 66 20 11 - pass-culture@univ-perp.frFacebook: Pass’Culture UPVD - Twitter: Pass’Culture UPVD

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ACCOMMODATION1. Collateral: - Passport- Collateral’s ID- Collateral’s three last pay slips and last income tax statement- Proof of collateral’s residence (utility or telephone bill)- Bank account identification details (tenant and collateral)

2. Comprehensive housing insurance

BANk- Proof of residence (rent receipt or lease)- Passport and visa

HOUSING ALLOWANCES (CAF)- Completed file- Bank account identification details

IMMIGRATION (OFII)- Passport with visa and entry date- OFII certificate (given to the student by the consulate at the same time as the visa)

ADMINISTRATIvE ENROLMENT AT UNIvERSITY- Passport and copy of passport showing the student visa (non EU students) or resident’s permit- A duly completed enrolment file- Letter of acceptance from the host university - Original birth certificate translated into French + copy - Scholarship students: copy of scholarship awarding- If admission to L1, original diploma allowing admission to university in your country

+ a translation of the said document by an approved translator + a copy of this document- For all other years of study: in addition to the baccalaureate, present the original of the

diploma allowing admission by equivalence agreement = an approved translation of this diploma and copy

AFFILIATION TO SOCIAL SECURITY- French translation of birth certificate

NB : Make sure you have several copies of all these documents and several passport photographs

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BAC: BaccalauréatBDE: Bureau des ÉtudiantsCAF: Caisse d’allocation Familiale CMU: Couverture Maladie UniverselleCOMUE: (ex PRES) Communauté d’Universités et d’Établissements du Languedoc-RoussillonCPAM: Caisse Primaire d’Assurance MaladieCRIJ: Centre Régional Information JeunesseCROUS: Centre Régional des œuvres Universitaires et ScolairesENT: Espace Numérique de TravailLR: Languedoc-Roussillon (Région)MDE: Maison des ÉtudiantsOFII: Office Français de l’Immigration et de l’intégration PHARE: Point Hébergement Accueil et Recherche de logement pour les Etudiants InternationauxRIB: Relevé d’Identité Bancaire (Bank account identification details)SAMU: Service d’Aide Médicale d’UrgenceUF: Unité de Formation et de Recherche

Abréviations

BU: Bibliothèque Universitaire (university library)Cafèt’: CafétériaCité U: Cité Universitaire (Hall of residence) Coloc’: ColocationFac: Faculté = UFR = Unité de Formation et de RechercheRU ou resto’U: Restaurant Universitaire (University restaurant)

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CROUS DE MONTPELLIERService accueil international 2 rue Monteil - 34033 MontpellierTel.: +33 (0)4 67 41 50 38 - Fax: +33 (0)4 67 41 50 29international@crous-montpellier.fr - www.crous-montpellier.fr

PRES-COMUEService Accueil International Étudiants/Chercheurs 163 rue Auguste Broussonnet - 34090 Montpellier Tel.: +33 (0)4 67 41 67 87 - Fax: +33 (0)4 67 41 93 34accueilinternational@pres-suddefrance.fr - www.pres-suddefrance.fr

UNIVERSITÉ MONTPELLIER 1 (UNIVERSITÉ DE MONTPELLIER)Service des Relations Internationales - Services centraux / Espace RichterRue Vendémiaire - Bât. E - CS 29555 - 34961 Montpellier cedex 2Tel.: + 33 (0)4 34 43 23 23 - sri@univ-montp1.fr - www.univ-montp1.fr

UNIVERSITÉ MONTPELLIER 2 (UNIVERSITÉ DE MONTPELLIER)Pôle Relations Internationales et MobilitéPlace Eugène Bataillon - 34095 Montpellier cedex 5Tel.: + 33 (0)4 67 14 30 46 - iris-ri@univ-montp2.fr - www.univ-montp2.fr

UNIVERSITÉ PAUL VALÉRyService des Relations InternationalesBureau 213 - Route de Mende - 34199 Montpellier cedex 5Tel.: + 33 (0)4 67 14 21 31 - www.univ-montp3.fr

UNIVERSITÉ DE NîMES Service des Relations InternationalesRue du Dr. Georges Salan - 30021 Nîmes cedexTel.: +33 (0)4 66 36 45 61 - international@unimes.fr - www.unimes.fr

UNIVERSITÉ DE PERPIGNAN VIA DOMITIAService Universitaire des Relations Internationales52 avenue Paul Alduy - Bât. A RDC - 66860 PerpignanTel.: +33 (0)4 68 66 22 18 - Fax: +33 (0)4 68 66 17 49sec-suri@univ-perp.fr - www.univ-perp.fr

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