Practical information
Every year, the University of Avignon welcomes several hundred foreign students from all over the world. Several measures have been put in place to facilitate their installation and integration.
A welcome desk is organised by the Maison de l'International at the beginning of the academic year. Foreign students can find help with their administrative procedures (application for a residence permit, allocation and search for accommodation, application for a work permit etc.) as well as practical information. The counter is open from early September to mid-October.
The site of the;OFII (Office français de l'immigration et de l'intégration) informs you about your reception in France. It is a source of general information for all foreigners who want to come to France.
Free welcome programme The SRI offers a welcome programme at the beginning of the semester before the start of the course, open to all newly arrived foreign students and researchers. Exchange students will be able to register for a study visit when they apply. Non-exchange students, doctoral students and researchers will have to register using an online registration form. Participation is free of charge. Numerous activities and information sessions will be organised (French courses, discovery of the campus, presentation of the library, organisation of studies, cultural evenings, welcome buffet).
From free language support courses in French as a Foreign Language are offered by our Language Service (SDL) for exchange and non-exchange students, as well as for PhD students on research visits. The courses in French academic methodology are provided by the components for all Bachelor students.
Housing
If you do not have accommodation in a CROUS university residence, our file of private student residences may be useful to you.
For more informationSee our Practical guide for international students.
International Sponsorship Programme
R.I.S.E. Association
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/RISE-Reunion-of-International-Students-Explorations-115548716951671
It offers many activities and outings throughout the year, sometimes in collaboration with the International Relations Department.
Student aid:
https://univ-avignon.fr/campus/aides-aux-etudiants/
Practical information
Avignon University hosts several hundreds of foreign students every year, from all over the world. Various schemes have been implemented in order to ease their installation and integration.
A single service point organized by the International House. International students can find assistance with administrative procedures (helping with accommodation-seeking and support, residence permits applications, work permit, etc.) and other practical information. The single service point is open from early September until mid-October. Later on during the academic year, international students can address the international office .
The OFII website (French Office of Immigration and Integration) gives information about your arrival in France. It is a general source of information for all foreigners wishing to come to France.
Free welcome programme: A welcome programme for freshly arrived foreign students and researchers is proposed by the international office twice a year, in September and January or early February before classes start. Exchange students will be able to register for the welcome programme on applying for the exchange. Free movers, PhD students and researchers will have to register online. Participation is free of charge. Several activities and information meetings will be organized (French classes, visit of the campus, presentation of the University library, academic organization, cultural evenings, welcome lunch or coffee break).
Free language support courses in French as a Foreign Language are proposed by ou Languages service for exchange students, free movers, and for international PhD students. French academic methodology courses are included in the curriculum at Degree level.
Accommodation
If you did not get a room in a CROUS university residence, our list of private student residences can be useful.
For more information, please check our Practical guide for international students.
International Buddy system programme
If you would like to get in touch with students in Avignon before your arrival, you can participate in the sponsorship programme, just send an email to parrainage-international@univ-avignon.fr . We will do our best to find you a French student registered in the same field of study if possible. The " sponsor " will be able to answer your questions before your arrival in Avignon in order to establish a first link and to introduce you to the university and the city of Avignon.
R.I.S.E. Association
The student association " R.I.S.E. ", created by students of the University of Avignon interested in other cultures, aims to promote the integration of foreign students and to facilitate contacts between foreign and French students.
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/RISE-Reunion-of-International-Students-Explorations-115548716951671
It offers numerous activities and outings throughout the year, sometimes in collaboration with the International Relations Service.
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Mis à jour le 22 December 2022