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Prepare your arrival

CONGRATULATIONS  ! YOU HAVE BEEN SELECTED TO STUDY WITH US.

To make sure that you have the best experience, here are some tips for preparing your stay.

PREPARE A CHECKLIST

Create a checklist of the key things you need to do before your arrival in France.

Bear in mind that they may be different :

  • If you come as an exchange programme or if you come as a regular student
  • If you are a student from the EU or from outside the EU

 You can find more details on the Campus France website.

START LOOKING FOR ACCOMMODATION

Nancy is a student-friendly city with a wide range of accommodation options.

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  • Thousands of housing offers just for you on a single platform.

    Studapart

  • In France, student accommodation is not directly managed by the universities themselves. The CROUS (Centre Régional des Oeuvres Universitaires et Scolaires / Regional Center for Student Affairs) is in charge of the management of student residences.

    In Nancy, the CROUS (Regional Center for University and School Affairs) manages 12 university residences (totaling over 5600 accommodations ranging from single rooms to studios) as well as approximately 200 social housing units.

    Note: Facilities vary depending on the residence… Typically, all traditional university residences offer study rooms, meeting rooms, or relaxation areas (TV, etc.) and have a cafeteria for breakfasts.

    Please note : if you come as an exchange student, you will be given the process to follow to request accommodation from CROUS, you do not need to apply on their website.

    CROUS Lorraine

  • Nancy and its metropolitan area have numerous residences designed for students, including:

    • JADE (IKA TRANSACTION) 7 rue de l’armée Patton – 54000 NANCY Phone: 06.09.94.18.22
    • L’Espérance (IKA TRANSACTION) 104 avenue Emile Zola – 54520 LAXOU Phone: 06.09.94.18.22
    • Le Totem 122 Quai Claude Le Lorrain – 54000 NANCY Phone: 03 83 17 65 33
    • Pythagore (LA GESTION ACTIVE) 30-32 rue de Metz – 54000 NANCY Phone: 03.83.36.91.73
    • Emile Gallé 3 Avenue du Général Leclerc – 54000 NANCY Phone: 03.83.32.32.25
    • APHEEN 150-152, Avenue du Général Leclerc, Vandoeuvre: 03 83 25 26 26 / apheen@apheen.fr
    • Résidence Parme et Bergamote 8 rue Gabriel Mouilleron, Nancy: 03 83 27 62 24
    • Résidence Choiseul 22 quai Choiseul, Nancy: 03 83 17 65 33

  • It is, of course, possible to rent an apartment through an agency or directly from an individual. The rental market is vast, and it is not difficult to find accommodation if you start looking early enough. Many organisations provide students with offers reserved for them.

    The Student Office of ENSGSI has established a partnership with Bed & School, an agency specialising in student accommodation rental. Contact them at 03 54 16 10 66.

    The University of Lorraine provides its students with a housing platform that centralises offers from private owners, individuals, real estate agencies, and student residences around the campuses. University students log in using their University of Lorraine credentials (Sesame). New students must personally create their account with their personal email address and a password of their choice. They will then need to validate their account with a registration key: HOUSINGLORRAINE.”

  • Many students choose to opt for flat share.

    Bubbleflat is a platform entirely dedicated to flatsharing.

  • The association Un Toit 2 Générations aims to promote the development of intergenerational housing by facilitating the sharing of accommodation between a senior person living alone and a young individual in search of affordable housing.

    Colibree Intergeneration also offers matchmaking between students and retirees.

  • They are unique in that they are communal living areas. Applications should be sent directly to the hostels

    • ASNEE Rue de Laxou – 54600 VILLERS LES NANCY Tel: 03.83.27.73.85
    • Communauté du Chemin Neuf Foyer d’étudiants – 18 to 25 years old – boys and girls 37 rue Raymond Poincaré – 54000 NANCY Tel: 03 83 40 22 45 / 06 37 17 74 71 foyerccn.nancy@gmail.com
    • Desilles 13 rue de la Craffe – 54000 NANCY Tel: 03.83.35.09.03
    • Sainte Marie 28 rue de la Primatiale – 54000 NANCY Tel: 03.83.35.09.03

    Other hostels accepting students

    • Résidence APLJ 35 rue Raymond Poincaré 54000 NANCY Tel: 03 83 40 15 95
    • AFTMM 79 rue des Quatres Eglises – 54000 NANCY
    • Les Abeilles 56 rue de la République – 54000 NANCY Tel: 03.83.91.10.10
    • MARAE 103 rue St Georges – 54000 NANCY Tel: 03.83.39.90.00
    • Jean Stauffer rue Gabriel Fauré – 54140 JARVILLE Tel: 03.83.55.42.35
    • Travailleurs 47 route de Metz – 54320 MAXEVILLE Tel: 03.83.32.90.75
    • Aristide Briand 3 rue Aristide Briand – 54230 NEUVES MAISONS Tel: 03.83.47.12.89
    • Fond de la Vaux 28 rue de Val de la Tuilerie – 54390 POMPEY Tel: 03.83.49.00.89
    • LEMIRE 13 rue de l’Abbé Lemire – 54000 NANCY Tel: 03.83.35.41.61
    • Les Oseraies 118 Avenue du 69ème R.I – 54270 ESSEY LES NANCY Tel: 03.83.29.19.70
    • Phalsbourg 33 rue de Phalsbourg – 54000 NANCY Tel: 03.83.28.25.95

  • It’s a great way to find quality, comfortable and friendly accommodation close to ENSGSI!

    Association de Meurthe et Moselle

  • Néméa 13 rue Albert Lebrun – 54000 NANCY Tel: 03 83 33 80 40 / nancy@nemea.fr

    Nemea Nancy

Find more information on the Université de Lorraine website: Université de Lorraine Accommodation

THINK, ENQUIRE AND PREPARE WHAT YOU WILL NEED FOR YOUR STAY

  • Organize your trip: ID documents, Visa, travel booking, travel insurance, etc.
  • Essential documents or items: health card, medical prescriptions, proof of special needs, etc.
  • For Your stay :
    • Your finance while over here – Will you need to open a bank account ? Will your credit or debit card work in France ? 
    • Your health protection – Will you need to register to the national insurance here (sécurité sociale)? Will you need private insurance ?
    • Check the average weather in Lorraine for the period you are coming – you may need an umbrella and sunglasses!
    • Think of the things that you can’t live without for a few months….like your smartphone!

Find out more details on  Université de Lorraine website.

BRUSH UP YOUR FRENCH (Should you need it)

Here are some helpful resources:

Please note : you will also have the possibility to attend some French language courses organised by Université de Lorraine if you wish.

Learning French

Université de Lorraine

You can find a lot of information on the University’s “Welcome” site:

Welcome Website

Did you know ? The Université de Lorraine has obtained a 2-star « Bienvenue en France » (Welcome to France) label.

“Bienvenue en France” Label

ERASMUS Student network esn

ESN Nancy is the association that welcomes and helps international students. They can welcome you when you arrive in Nancy and help on a lot of matters. They also organize various events throughout the year.

Nancy ESN France

ANY OTHER QUERIES ?

ENSGSI International relations Office

Our team is available for any queries before your arrival. They will also welcome you at your arrival and assist you throughout your stay.

Do not hesitate to get in touch !

Contact

ensgsi-international-contact@univ-lorraine.fr

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