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USEFUL INFORmATION
A. Accommodation B. Healthcare C. Budget D. Food supply E. Transport F. Useful addresses
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Masters degree: two years of studies after License (Bachelors degree) (120 credits) Licence (Bachelors degree): three years of Higher Education (180 credits)
cONTAcT INFORmATION
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Useful addresses within each University and institution (web site, postal address, e-mail)
LExIqUE BtS(A) : brevet de technicien suprieur (agricole) D : doctorat DCg : diplme de comptabilit et de gestion DEC : diplme dexpert-comptable DEUSt : diplme dtudes universitaires scientifiques et techniques DMA : diplme des mtiers dart DnAP : diplme national darts plastiques DnAt : diplme national darts et techniques DnSEP : diplme national suprieur dexpression plastique DSAA : diplme suprieur darts appliqus DSCg : diplme suprieur de comptabilit et de gestion DUt : diplme universitaire de technologie EnS : cole normale suprieure IEP : institut dtudes politiques L : licence M : master
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CroUS Multiple services for student life: > Scholarships > Accommodation > Cafeterias > International office > Social action > Cultural events
Portail Cales-Lr (on-line brochure of Languedoc-roussillon higher education - http://www.formations-lr.fr) Carte Multi-Services (student card, cafeteria card, library card, electronic purse http://www.carte-sup-lr.fr) Espace numrique de travail (Ent): is a portal of on-line services offering unique access point where student can find the information, tools and digital services in keeping with his studies. The student connects by visiting special web page - available on his University web site. By entering his name and password ENT allows them to access to individualized services, in touch with his formation. Bibliothque interuniversitaire: www.biu-montpellier.fr Services Universitaires des Activits Physiques et Sportives (SUAPS): www.sport-u-montpellier.com
You can find all Montpellier universities and their departments geographical locations here: www.crous-montpellier.fr > the CROUS > location plan
students route
To be received upon your arrival in montpellier
Are you an incoming student wishing to be received and accompanied upon your arrival? To get involved, you just have to join us on: http://portices.xtek.fr/index.php?dossier_nav=736
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AccOmmODATION
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REcEPTION by hOST STUDENT
You will be paired with a host (French or foreign) student in Montpellier who will: - Contact you by e-mail before your departure - Meet you at the station or at the airport - Accompany you to your place of accommodation - Help you, if needed, with your administrative procedures.
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vISA AT ThE cONSULATE bANk + cAF + INSURANcES
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PLANE hAPPy AcADEmIc yEAR! ENROLLmENT AT ThE UNIvERSITy + SOcIAL SEcURITy AND PRIvATE hEALThcARE INSURANcE
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RESIDENcE PERmIT OR OFII STAmP
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administrative issues
If you live in France: You should download the admission request form on the website of the Ministry of education (green application form) or obtain this form from the education office of each University department. Exemptions: www.education.gouv.fr For other years of study (Licence 3rd year, Licence professional, Master 1, Master 2) residents living abroad must pass the Campus France compulsory application procedure. If your country does not offer this service, we advise you to contact the institution directly. Important notice: The deadline for receiving applications is 30th April! the admission request should be made directly with the institution- charged with enrollment in: - SPGEs (programs that prepare students for the Grandes Ecoles) - STSs postsecondary technical sections of secondary schools - I.U.P - Third University cycle (PhD) - Or other institutions not covered by DAP process
administrative issues
Other type of extended-stay visa
If you apply for a different type of visa mentioning (Residence permit application must be submitted within two months after arrival in France intern, Students exchange Canada...): You should go to the International Students reception Point of PrES-UMSF for the deposit of your first residents permit request.
European Students
European students are exempted from the requirement for a residence permit request, with the exception of Bulgarian and Romanian students who wish to work, and who, in that case, must submit a residence permit request with PrES-UMSF.
General information
The residence permit allows students to work 964 hours in a given year, which corresponds to 60% of full-time employment for the year. tourist visa type C short stay visa. This type of visa applies to every foreign citizen wishing to enter the Schengen area as a tourist, or to participate in the conferences. The C type visa does not apply to long-term stays. It doesnt allow you to obtain a student residence permit.
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Finding private housing
the websites of CroUS (the regional student service agency) of Montpellier and of the CrIJ Languedoc roussillon You will find private housing offers (free of agency fees) on: www.crous-montpellier.fr http://www.logement.informationjeunesselr.fr (you can also download a complete guide to housing) the Phare The phare is a reception office for international students looking for accommodation/housing. Multilingual students help international students in their flat - hunting. Opening hours: From September 1st to the end of October, From Monday thru Friday, 10:00 am. - 5:00 p.m. 163 rue Auguste Broussonnet - 34090 Montpellier (Tramway line 1 - Station Place Albert 1er).
A. AccoMModAtion
To find an accommodation in Montpellier is not easy! You need to be organized and have financial resources. See the list page 17. At the beginning of your stay, you will also need a sufficient amount of money to find a temporary accommodation and pay inherent expenses to flat hunting (guarantee deposit, agency fees, deposit... see page 14).
Temporary accommodation
Emergency accommodation La noria This house offers 60 double bedrooms and hosts students for up to a maximum of two weeks. Nightly rate: 5 Please contact the PHARE or the International student office at the CROUS. youth hostel Nightly rate (breakfast included): 19 Rooms can be booked from your home country Adress: Impasse de la Petite Corraterie - 34000 Montpellier Phone: +33 (0)4 67 60 32 22 - Fax: +33 (0)4 67 60 32 30 www.fuaj.org/Montpellier
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Affiliation to Social Security
In France, any student under the age of 28 (this age limit can is not enforced in special cases) has to be affiliated to the student social security scheme. (Price: 203 Rate 2011-2012). The 2 organizations managing student social security are: LMDE, La Mutuelle des Etudiants: www.lmde.fr MEP, La Mutuelle des tudiants de Provence: www.mep.fr Students who have been granted a scholarship from the French government have to be affiliated with the student social security scheme, but are exempted from the annual Social Security fee. Scholarship holders managed by CROUS must be affiliated with the LMDE. If you are 28 years old or older, you cannot be affiliated with the Student Social Security. You may be eligible for coverage can be maintained or taken in charge by the Caisse Primaire dAssurance Maladie (CPAM). If you are a citizen of the European Union, the European Economic Space, or Quebec, affiliation is not compulsory if you are in possession of one of the following documents: he European Health Insurance Card (a valid for the current Academic Year) must be obtained at least T 15 days prior your departure. r The SE 401-Q 102 bis, SE 401-Q 104 or SE 401-Q 106 form supplied by the equivalent of the Social o Security Department in your home country and will cover your academic year.
house insurance
A comprehensive house insurance is compulsory in order to rent unfurnished accommodations or highly advised if the accommodation is furnished. This insurance covers you against fire risks, water damage, explosions, civil responsibilities, thefts... Besides classic insurance agencies (insurance companies, supplementary insurance companies), some banks offer a package with special student rates.
Preventive medicine
Teams of doctors, nurses and social workers are present in our universities. Go and ask at your university to get an appointment with them.
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The 430 Sum is a minimum. Your first months expenses may reach up to 1800 (deposit, insurance, purchase of supplementary insurance). University tuition fees vary according to your level of study: 177 for students in Licence degree (= the first 3 years of university), 245 for students in master degree, 372 for Phd students (Rate 2011-2012).
handicap
Services for disabled students are available in the 3 Universities of Montpellier. Do not hesitate to contact the person in charge of them, or visit the website of each university for more information. Universit Montpellier 1: handiversite@univ-montp1.fr Universit Montpellier 2: handicap@univ-montp2.fr Universit Montpellier 3: etud.handi@univ-montp3.fr The CROUS also offers a hundred specially adapted houses for disabled students. For further information, you can visit: www.crous-montpellier.fr > service social / handicap In this section, disabled students can fill out an adaptive accommodation request form, in which they will be able to detail the facilities they need. Thus, the CROUS will be able to propose suitable accommodation. Requests can be made throughout the year.
monthly budget
This approximate monthly budget applies for a single person who does not reside in a university dormitory- that is to say, the situation for the majority of students. Rent (including maintenance charges) Food expenses/Cafeteria Transportation University supplies/stationery Hobbies Internet Cell phone total 400 200 32 20 100 30 30 812
Social Aid
Students can meet CROUS social workers at CROUS and on the university sites. You will be welcomed, supported, informed, and given advised concerning financial aid. Preventive action will be provided. Social workers can also help students with psychosocial or financial problems. Social service of CroUS (Montpellier) Phone: +33 (0)4 67 41 50 28 - Service.social@crous-montpellier.fr
c. Budget
Obligation of Financial Resources
French law requires/demands International students to provide evidence of sufficient financial resources, of 450 (1st and 2nd year) and of 563 (3rd year). The existence of financial resources can be proved by one of the following documents: - Proof of scholarship award. - Proof that you are covered by a solvent guarantor residing in France - A permanent transfer order from your home country (verified with an official bank seal)
It is highly recommended that you open a bank account, in particular in order to receive financial aid which is typically transferred to bank accounts. Main documents requested: Proof of residence (with exact address), Proof of school or university attendance, Copy of your passport and visa.
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e. trAnSportAtion
Bike, tramway and buses, the transportation of Montpellier and its suburbs (TAM) offers numerous packages and types of subscriptions for getting around. For further information go to www.tam.fr Please note: the Mandarine association offers a guide to the ecomobility that lists all the transportation systems of Montpellier and its area. Download here: www.mandarinepressee.net > guide de lcomobilit
d. cAFeteriAS
With its 4 restaurants and its university cafeterias located near classrooms, CroUS of Montpellier offers you varied and healthy food for only 3 a meal!
F. uSeFul AddreSSeS
Student/researcher international (reception) office PRES-UmSF
This international office allows you to request a residence permit, to look for accommodation (PHARE), to fill out CAF forms... Opening hours - Monday thru Friday - From September to November: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - From December to July: 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Phone: +33 (0)4 67 41 67 87 - Fax: +33 (0)4 67 41 93 34 accueilinternational@pres-univ-montp.fr www.pres-univ-montp.fr Adress: 163 rue Auguste Broussonnet - 34090 Montpellier Tramway line 1 - Station Place Albert 1er
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AccOmmODATION 1. Joint guarantee - Passport - Identity paper of the guarantor - The last three pay slips and/or the tax notice of the guarantor - Proof of address of the guarantor (eg: electricity or phone bill) - Bank identification numbers (tenant and guarantor) 2. Comprehensive house insurance bANk - Proof of residence (rent receipt or lease) - Passport with visa hOUSING AID (cAF) - Forms duly completed - Bank identification numbers OFFIcE FRANAIS DE LImmIGRATION ET DE LINTGRATION (OFII) (= French agency in charge of migration and welcoming foreign people) - Passport with visa and border control stamp with date of entry into France - The OFII certification duly completed (certificate given by consular authorities along with visa) - A valid passport photo - Certificate of school or university attendance - Proof of residence (rent receipt or lease) - One fiscal stamp worth 55 euros ENROLmENT IN hIGhER EDUcATION INSTITUTION - he original passport as well as the photocopy of the passport mentioning student visa T (except those from EU/EEE countries) or the residence permit - The enrolment form duly completed - The admission letter or e-mail of your host higher education institution - The original birth certificate translated into French and a photocopy thereof - For scholarship holders, a photocopy of the proof of receipt of the scholarship - f you have access to the first year (L1): original of the degree certificate giving you access I to university/college in your country along with a translation done by a consular service or by an official translator and a photocopy. - or all other levels of studies: In addition to the BAC (baccalaurat)1, please present F the original of the degree certificate giving you access by equivalence, with an official translation and a photocopy. AFFILIATION TO ThE SOcIAL SEcURITy - Original birth certificate translated into French
NB : Do not forget to bring several original documents and photocopies of each of these documents and several valid passport photos. 1 = A-Level (Brit.) or High School Diploma (US)
cROUS of montpellier
Scholarships, accommodation, cafeterias, cultural events, jobs, international office or social action, CROUS facilitates student life by offering multiple services. The international office welcomes all foreign students and more precisely those who have been granted a scholarship from the French Government, from some foreign governments and from different international organizations for whom the CROUS is in charge and manages: Scholarship programs Attendance records Cultural activities Accommodation International student office Opening hours: From Monday to Friday By appointment: from 9:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. For information only: from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Phone: +33 (0)4 67 41 50 38 - Fax: +33 (0)4 67 41 50 29 international@crous-montpellier.fr www.crous-montpellier.fr Adress: 2 rue Monteil - 34033 Montpellier Tramway line 1 - Station Boutonnet
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UnIvErSIt MontPELLIEr 1 Service des Relations Internationales - Services centraux / Espace Richter Rue Vendmiaire - Bt. E - CS 29555 - 34961 Montpellier cedex 2 Phone: + 33 (0)4 34 43 23 23 sri@univ-montp1.fr - www.univ-montp1.fr
UnIvErSIt MontPELLIEr 2 Ple relations internationales et mobilit Place Eugne Bataillon - 34095 Montpellier cedex 05 Phone: + 33 (0)4 67 14 30 46 iris-ri@univ-montp2.fr - www.univ-montp2.fr
UnIvErSIt MontPELLIEr 3 Service des Relations Internationales Bureau 213 - Route de Mende - 34199 Montpellier cedex 5 Phone: + 33 (0)4 67 14 21 31 info.ri@univ-montp3.fr - www.univ-montp3.fr
CroUS de Montpellier Service accueil des tudiants internationaux 2 rue Monteil - 34033 Montpellier Phone: +33 (0) 4 67 41 50 38 - Fax: +33 (0) 4 67 41 50 29 international@crous-montpellier.fr - www.crous-montpellier.fr
Accueil International Etudiants/Chercheurs PrES-UMSF 163 rue Auguste Broussonnet - 34090 Montpellier Phone: +33 (0)4 67 41 67 87 - Fax: +33 (0)4 67 41 93 34 accueilinternational@pres-univ-montp.fr - www.pres-univ-montp.fr
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