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We l c o m e g u i d e for Inte r n a t i o n a l s 2020-2021
Summary Before I leave
3
Planning my mobility project 4
Discovering UA 5
First contact 7
Preparing my arrival 8
Financing my stay 9
Finding accomodation 10
Once I arrive
12
UA welcomes you 13
Registering 14
Connecting to UA online services 15
Staying healthy 16
Insuring my accommodation
18
& opening a bank account
Campus life
20
Transport 21
Food & drinks 23
Sport on campus 24
Culture 25
University libraries (BU) 26
Career guidance service 27
Before I go home
29
Appendix 31Before I leave
3it y project
Planning my mobil
You are ready to become an international student in France.
A well prepared mobility project will make everything go
more smoothly and will allow you to have an unforgettable
experience.
Enrolling at the University Campus France
of Angers Campus France is a public entity
in charge of student mobility.
>E xchange students (Erasmus+, They provide all the important
information regarding your mobility
bilateral agreements, ISEP, BCI)
project: studying in France (course
Consult the International Relations
catalogues, financing your studies),
Office at your University for
preparing your stay (formalities),
information on the procedures
living in France (finding housing,
required to take part in an exchange
getting medical treatment, working,
program.
everyday-life).
The Campus France antenna and the
Information about the nomination
cultural and scientific cooperation
procedure:
office (SCAC) at the French embassy
en/you-
www.univ-angers.fr/ in your country can help you
de nt.html
are/exchange-stu understand the French educational
system.
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www.campusfranc
> Non-exchange students
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www.univ-angers.fr/
are/free-mover.htm
l Ministry of Higher Education
and Scientific Research
Here you can find all relevant
information on higher education
in France.
tsuprecherche.
www.enseignemen
gouv.fr
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Here you can find all the relevant
information on formalities to go
through in order to come to France
(Consulate addresses, Embassies,
Alliance française, French government
scholarships…).
uv.fr
www.diplomatie.go
French public service
The French administration’s internet
portal informs you about your rights
and administrative formalities.
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www.service-public
4Discovering UA
1st university in France!
The University of Angers has more than 25,000 students
UA is ranked first university in
based on 3 different campuses in Angers as well as France for its 3-year bachelor’s
2 campuses in Cholet and Saumur. degree graduation rate
Faculties Research
UA is composed of 8 faculties and UA has 5 major areas of research:
institutes: - Health,
- Esthua, Faculty of Tourism and - Languages, Humanities and Social
Culture Sciences,
- Faculty of Health, - Materials,
- Faculty of Languages, Humanities - Mathematics & IT,
and Social Sciences, - Plant Science.
- Faculty of Law and Economics,
- Faculty of Sciences, 26 research units
- IAE, Institute of Business nts
Administration, 506 doctoral level stude UA online shop
- IUT, Institute of Technology, 92 new PHD holder/year The university online shop offers
- Polytech Angers, engineering school. a variety of UA marchandise:
tote bags, sweatshirts, tee-shirts,
mugs, notebooks...
Courses Equality Shop online now and become
UA constantly adapts its course Since 2012, UA has been developing one of our Ambasmilers!
catalogue to meet labour market its policy to promote gender equality -angers.fr
https://boutique.univ
requirements (sandwich courses, and combat stereotypes and
internships…) Its goal is to provide discrimination.
young graduates with the best
chance of success and integration 64,7% 35,3%
into the professional life. male
female
students
It also offers professional students
development training programmes
aimed at individual employees, egalite
www.univ-angers.fr/
companies and job seekers.
International Bienvenue en France
457 UA is constantly seeking to
degrees UA is proud to welcome, every year,
many international students. improve the reception and
integration of international
For more information, visit:
157 students, which has lead to
nationalities the university being amongst the
iv-angers.fr represented first French universities to receive
http://formations.un
at UA the label “Bienvenue en France”
(Welcome to France) by Campus
11,8% France.
of foreign
students
international
www.univ-angers.fr/
5Discovering UA
Study plan
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BAC
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BAC
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+5 Engineering
BAC studies 5
MASTER’S DEGREE
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MIDWIFERY
PHARMACY
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Engineering PROFESSIONAL
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6First contact
The International Welcome Office compiles all services for
international students and researchers. It receives and helps
these audiences before, during and after their mobility.
International Welcome Office International Welcome Office
for Exchange Students for Non-exchange Students
Helps students from ERASMUS+ and This office:
ISEP programs, bilateral agreements - Assists students and handles International Welcome
and BCI agreements as soon as they the DAP applications and “Etudes
have been nominated. en France” procedures.
Office
This office: - Advises students on practical Department of International
- Handles nominations aspects of life in France and Angers. Affairs
and enrollment, - Receives and assists students “La Passerelle”
- Handles accommodation for with their administrative formalities 2 rue Lakanal
international students in student upon their arrival. 49045 Angers Cedex 01
halls of residence, FRANCE
univ-angers.fr
- Offers assistance with bienvenue@contact.
administrative as well as academic Opening hours
learning files in close contact with From Monday to Friday
each faculty before, during and
The International Researcher’s From 8.30 am. to 12.30 pm.
after the mobility.
Office and from 1.30 pm. to 5pm.
l@univ-angers.fr
echange.internationa This office assists: (4.30 pm. on Fridays)
- Doctoral students,
- Post doctoral students,
- Guest professors or researchers,
The French language centre - Temporary lecture and research
For Foreigners (CeLFE) assistants (ATER),
The French Language Centre for - Guest lecturers.
Foreigners offers courses for students, The office assists with the
researchers, and other international formalities before arrival (visas,
candidates who wish to improve their accommodation…) and the formalities
French proficiency or validate their upon arrival (application for a
proficiency level with a diploma residency permit, insurances…).
The CeLFE offers: contact.
- A French Studies University Diploma chercheursetrangers@
univ-ange rs. fr
(DUEF),
- Free French courses for students
and researchers enrolled at UA,
- Conversation workshops,
- Conferences,
- French language certifications
(DELF, DALF, TCF-TP, TCF-DAP),
- Specific French language courses.
fr
celfe@univ-angers.
7al
Preparing my arriv
Certain formalities and procedures should be anticipated,
in order for your arrival in Angers to go as smoothly
as possible.
VISA Telephone
> EU Students Make sure that your telephone will
EU students are not affected by this work in France.
procedure. - Contact your mobile phone operator Documents to bring
to know if your telephone will Don’t forget to bring the following
function in France. documents, that will be required
> Students with a long stay visa
- Note that some French mobile for your administrative formalities:
Students who have a long-stay visa
equivalent to a residence permit operators sell international prepaid
SIM cards. - Picture ID,
(VLS-TS) must have their visa
- Don’t forget to register all your - Your European health insurance
validated within 3 months upon
important local contacts (housing, card or your health insurance
arrival in France at this address:
university, emergency numbers). contract,
ion-etrangers-
https://administrat - Your vaccinations card,
ieu r.g ouv.fr - Extra ID pictures,
en-france.inter
Bank card - Your birth certificate,
>M
ore information at the - An original copy of your diploma
You can always prepare some cash
International Welcome Office, (non-exchange students).
for the first couple of days, but for
see p. 7
peace of mind, remember to enquire
whether your bank card will work in
You can also find all relevant
France.
information on visas (type of visa,
Cash distributors are frequent
procedures…) on the Campus
and payment by bank card is very
France website:
common, even for small amounts.
e.org
www.campusfranc
Inform the International Welcome
Office, your residence or your
Please note housing landlord of your arrival date.
Students who have a residence
permit in another EU country and who
wish to stay in France more than 3 Arrival date information
months, must also have a long-stay Inform the International Welcome
visa equivalent to a residence permit Office, your residence or your housing
(VLS-TS). landlord of your arrival date.
Please note
You will arrive on a Sunday?
Sundays are legal resting days
in France and only a few shops
are open. Anticipate by bringing
your meals and checking the
transport schedules.
8Financing my stay
Here is some useful information to help you plan the budget
for your stay in France.
Scolarships Estimated budget
Enquire about the scholarships First month expenses:
granted by Campus France: > In a university hall of residence
ses. - Rent: approx. € 250 per month,
http://campusbour
nc e.o rg /fr ia/bourse/#/ - Deposit: between € 156 and € 280,
campusfra
- Housing insurance: € 25 to € 50,
catalog
- Food: approx. € 180 per month,
If you don’t have a scholarship, - Additional student health
you should put a lot of effort into
insurance (optional but
your budget. The UA and the Crous
do not provide financial support to recommended): between € 80
international students enrolled for the and € 300,
first time in a French higher education - Bus/tram pass: € 30 per month.
institution.
First-month total:
Between € 720 and € 1,000
Reduce your housing budget
>A ccommodation with a private Following months:
Between €450 and € 550
individual
The Crous offers private
accommodation for rent with Lokaviz.
> In a private flat
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https://www.lokaviz - Rent: approx. € 400 per month,
- Deposit: 1-month rent,
> Housing financial aid - Housing insurance: € 25 to € 50,
The Family Allowance Fund (CAF) can - Food: approx. € 180 per month,
provide you with a monthly financial - Additional student health
aid whether you rent a private flat or a
insurance (optional but
room in a university hall of residence.
recommended): between € 80
and € 300,
Please note - Bus/tram pass: € 30 per month.
If you hold a temporary visa
exempting you from residence permit
First-month total:
requirements, you are not entitled to
Between €1,100 and € 1,350
this housing benefit.
Following months:
Between € 600 and € 700
Student job
According to your status, you may
have the opportunity to work during
your studies. Please note that this Please note
will not allow you to cover all your The first month, non-exchange
expenses. A student job can only be students will have to add:
considered as supplementary income. - The Student and Campus Life
Also it is difficult to find a student job Contribution (CVEC): € 92,
in France. - University tuition fees:
Crous offers student jobs on jobaviz. around € 170 for a Bachelor’s
.fr degree and € 243 for a Master’s
https://www.jobaviz
degree.
9dation
Finding accommo
Avoid unnecessary stress by searching for accommodation
as early as possible. Here are some tips to guide you:
Student hall of residence Private housing:
(Crous) For an apartment, a room in a
private home, or social housing
> Non-exchange students You can see what is available on these Help services for housing
If your semester starts in September, websites: in Angers
you must submit your residence iz.fr/ ht
https://www.lokav
application during the second CROUS Accueil Logement –
oin.fr/ https://
application phase which starts on July https://www.lebonc Angers Loire Métropole
8, 2021, on the website: bitat.fr/ hwww. 68 rue du Mail
http://www.smebha 02 41 05 50 55
tudiant.gouv.fr
www.messervices.e offres/pays_de_la_loire/
You can apply for social housing
J, Angers Connectée Jeunesse
(HLM). Some social landlords allocate
Please note 12 place Imbach
housing on a priority basis to
If your application has been accepted, 02 41 43 96 82
students.
your confirmation period will be very
ment49.fr/
short! www.demandeloge Adil49
rg/
https://www.adil49.o
> If you arrive later in the semester
or if you wish to stay in a student Flat sharing
hall of residence during the Summer Check out local adds for flat sharing
months, you can also submit an on these websites:
application.
ger.com/
nantes.fr/ https://www.apparta
http://www.crous-
r-en-cours- oin.fr/
logements/se-loge https://www.lebonc What you need to know
dannee-2/
about renting in France:
gers.fr/
>To apply for a renewal, students Intergenerational https://www.univ-an
who already live in a (Crous) student shared housing en/student-life/
ml
hall of residence must submit their Give a little of your time in exchange accommodation.ht
application before March 31 for the for accommodation at a lower cost.
following academic year. The association “Le temps pour toiT”
lists home sharing offers and supplies
support for for shared housing in the
> Exchange students Angers metropolitan area.
Exchange students can request oit.fr/
http://letempspourt
accommodation in a student hall of
residence in their mobility application
file. (2 periods: from March 15 to June
1 and from October 1 to November 1) Youth homes Housing insurance
Youth homes can also be a solution. A housing insurance is
angers.fr/fr/
https://www.univ- ysdelaloire.fr/
compulsory in France and will
ve nir -a-l-universite/ http://www.urhajpa be required before giving you
international/
ination.html
page-accueil/nom the keys to your accommodation.
> see p. 18
Private student halls New!
tform makes
The UA housing pla
of residence us ing easier:
finding student ho
There a several private student halls iv- an ge rs. stu dapart.com/
https://un
of residence in Angers, near the UA en/
campuses. In general, offer certain
services (cafeteria, laundry-room…).
.org/
https://www.adele
10Before I leaving
I have looked into and understand the international student
status.
If I am not European, I have made sure that I have my visa.
I know whether or not I can get a scholarship.
I have found accommodation.
If I want accommodation in a student hall of residence:
> If I am an exchange student, I apply for a room when I enroll
at the University of Angers online.
> if I am a non-exchange student, I submit my application during
the second Crous application phase which starts on July 8, 2021.
www.messervices.etudiant
I have insured my accommodation.
I have scheduled a meeting with the International Welcome
Office.
> I am an exchange student: echange.international@univ-angers.fr
> I am a non-exchange student: bienvenue@contact.univ-angers.fr
> I am a researcher: chercheursetrangers@contact.univ-angers.fr
> I am enrolled for French lessons at the CeLFE: celfe@univ-angers.fr
I have brought or made copies of:
My picture ID,
My health insurance card
or my health insurance contract,
My vaccinations certificate,
Extra ID pictures,
My birth certificate,
My original diploma (non-exchange students.
I have signed up for the introduction week.
I have signed up for the Buddy System UA.
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Once I arrive
12UA welcomes you
Moving abroad is exciting, new and refreshing, but it also
requires you to adapt to a new environment. Here are some
of the things that the UA can offer you upon your arrival.
The International Welcome Buddy System UA
Office UA’s peer-to- peer social mentorship
The International Welcome Office enhance cultural exchange and
Boîte à partage
guides you before and during your helps international students when
they arrive. When signing up UA will
Or the “Sharing Box” is a good
stay. >see p. 7
find you a suitable buddy mentor way to get the essentials when
who can meet you when you arrive you arrive.
> When you arrive The UA and Crous collect
If you have not already done so, at the train station, who can answer
your questions, who can help you everyday items (plates, pots and
schedule an appointment with you pans, cleaning products, school
international counsellor as quickly with certain formalities and who
can help you discover your campus supplies…) left behind by students
as possible. This will allow you to: at the end of each semester, and
- Register your arrival, and new city. It is a great way to get
contact with locals and have a real redistribute them
- Ask questions and have individual to newcomers.
guidances concerning the French academic experience. Each
formalities: Visa, Contribution to month, UA organizes Buddy events
in collaboration with the student See the opening hours on the
student and campus life (CVEC), website:
life at UA, health insurance… organisation AEGEE-Angers..
niv-angers.fr/
- Schedule an appointment with
Sign up via our website: http://marentree.u
the Sumpps for your health check. rm ation/boite-a-
en/practical-info
eu
www.buddysystem. partage.html
> During your stay
The International Welcome Office Create your profile and fill in as much
assists all international students and information as possible (full name/
researchers and offers: gender/age/languages/hobbies/
- Customized assistance, motivations/campus/faculty/
- French courses according level, field of study).
see p. 14 A complete profile will assure that
- Information meetings and Meet French families
we can find you a suitable mentor.
integration tours at the beginning Your are in France for a year
of both the 1st and 2nd semester, or more?
- Several excursions: in Anjou, The association, Afia 49, put
to Paris, to Nantes, to Saint-Malo…, international students in contact
- Social events each month with local families, to allow for
If you wish for a local student to
with the Buddy System. intercultural exchange, for a
meet you at the train station when
So don’t forget to stay in contact meal, a cultural outing, a walk…,
you arrive, you should sign up well
with your Buddy! once or twice a month.
in advance and mention it as a
It is free.
comment. This way, the local student
>M ore information at the
has time to get organised.
Contact for exchange students: International Welcome Office,
l@univ-angers.fr Contact for the Buddy System: see p. 7
echange.internationa
iv-angers.fr
buddysystem@un
Contact for non-exchange students:
univ-angers.fr
bienvenue@contact.
Contact for international researchers:
Please note
chercheursetrangers@
contact. evolve according
The calendar may
gu ide lines (Covid-19).
univ-angers.fr to the sanitary
for real-time
Visit the UA website
information:
www.univ-angers.fr
13Registering
Do you have questions but don’t know who to ask?
UA’s services are here to help!
The Student card and the The French Language Centre
Student administration Office for Foreigners (CeLFE)
You want to learn French?
> Exchange students The French language center (CeLFE)
offers free French courses
1 R
egister your arrival with throughout your studies at UA. Pass’Sup student card
International Welcome Office Some courses may be subject to ECTS The Pass’Sup card is your student
and learn about all services points depending on your status and card.
offered to international students, study program. You can also sign up
see p. 7 for certification sessions to validate It allows you to:
your French proficiency skills with a - Prove your student status
diploma. For more information, attend (ex. for exams),
2 G
o to the Student
Administration Office to enroll the information meetings during the - Borrow books from a university
Welcome Program at the beginning library (BU),
of each semester or contact the - Register for sports and benefit
3 Get your student card
CeLFE. from students rates for events
organized by the Office for
Contact: Cultural Affairs,
> Non-exchange students - Have 2 electronic wallets
fr
celfe@univ-angers.
for the university restaurants
1 Register your arrival with and for printing documents
International Welcome Office at the university libraries.
and learn about all services Infocampus
offered to international students,
You have questions regarding
see p. 7
accommodation, grants, transport,
healthcare, sports, cultural activities?
2 Create your account on:
Visit the Infocampus helpdesk to
tudiant.gouv.
www.messervices.e get all the information you need
ist rem ent on student life and administration
fr/envole/enreg
procedures. And in addition,
the Infocampus ambassadors speak
3 P ay the CVEC (Student and several languages!
Campus Life Contribution) on:
r
cvec.etudiant.gouv.f Meet the ambassadors at “La
In the section “obtenir votre Passerelle” and at the St-Serge
attestation” (receive your receipt). University library
from August 27 to October 2,
4 Receive your receipt by e-mail Monday to Friday from 10am to 5pm
5 G
o to the Student Administration More information on:
Office (scolarité) at your faculty infocampus
www.univ-angers.fr/
and show your CVEC
6 Get your student card
Please note
The CVEC (Student and Campus Life
Contribution) is an annual compulsory
contribution, which is used for the
integration and guidance of students
on the UA campuses. The contribution
is € 92 (2020-2021) and is to be paid
upon enrollment.
14onli ne services
Connecting to UA
UA online services are all available on a single page
with a single sign-on.
Web portal (ENT) Videos on demand
It enables you to access all your The Panopto platform allows you
digital services from an internet to watch podcasts of courses,
connection: conferences, tutorials… but also to
- Emails, easily record and broadcast videos
- Timetables, from your computer.
- Administrative services (marks,
academic file, course choices…),
- Library resources, Social networks
- Blog and podcast platforms, UA is on most social networks UA application
- IT support, (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Available from September and
- Mailing lists, Youtube, Linkedin). free of charge, on Google play
- News feeds (Twitter…). and the Appstore, the
Follow us so you don’t miss any UA application allows you to
of UA’s news! access your course schedules
as well as practical and
contextualized information
(maps, menus of the university
restaurants, places in the BU,
news...) from a smartphone.
Activate notifications to find
out everything in real time,
including cancellations of
classes or last-minute room
4 700 Courses available changes!
Online on Moodle
5
5 Free licenses OFFICE 36 For more information, visit:
ent
700 Wifi terminals www.univ-angers.fr/
Your UA email address
Student can access their emails using
Zimbra messaging system. It offers
efficient modules including a shared
calendar.
Please check your email address
regularly.
name.surname@etud.univ-angers.fr
15Staying healthy
Here is some key information on mandatory and optional Handi 3A: support
health procedures in France and at university. for disabled students
If you have a disability or
learning difficulties, our advisor
can help you set up the
UA’s medical center (Sumpps) Assurance maladie appropriate arrangements
UA’s medical center is free and open Registering for healthcare during your studies.
to all UA students and staff. in France is compulsory and free:
- If you do not hold a European
A cross-disciplinary team of doctors, Health Insurance Card,
nurses, psychologists, social workers - If you enroll in a French higher
welcomes you on the Belle-Beille education institution for the first
campus for: time.
- Health checks, > For more information, see p. 7
- General medical consultations,
- Consultations with a psychologist, As soon as you are enrolled at the UA:
psychiatrist, dietician, gynecologist. - Make an appointment with the To make an appointment at
Sumpps ou the International the Faculty of languages,
The Cholet campus also offers Welcome Office to get your helth humanities and social sciences:
appointments with a GP or check done, see p. 7 and p. 13 gers.fr
handi3a@univ-an
psychologist as well as two yearly - Start filling carrying out the
social advice sessions in September formalities to register with the public
and October. Health Insurance, Caisse primaire
d’assurance maladie (CPAM)
> Reception and get most medical expenses
Faculty of Sciences, reimbursed.
A Building, 3rd floor > For more information on registration, Useful links
from Monday to Friday see the next page. Your medical expense coverage:
8.45am > 5.45pm
.fr/paris/
+33 (0)2 41 22 69 10 To register, go to: (available in English) https://www.ameli
rches/
assure/droits-dema
anger.ameli.fr/#/
> Social service https://etudiant-etr etudes-emploi-retr
aite/
diant
+33 (0)2 41 22 69 10 etudes-stages/etu
ou +33 (0)2 41 39 65 70 How can I get reimbursed
> Cholet centre for treatments or medical Administrative procedures and
+33 (0)2 41 22 69 00 appointments? services for students (French
After registering with the public health language):
insurance CPAM or Caisse primaire
nt.gouv.
d’assurance, you should send them http://www.etudia
11 Students curite-
recruited as peer
the following documents: fr/cid104942/la-se
tml
medical advisors - The “feuille de soins” (treatment sociale-etudiante.h
form) handed out by your doctor at
.fr/assure/
the end of your consultation, https://www.ameli
es /e urope-
- A RIB (“relevé d’identité bancaire” = droits-demarch
79 Preventive actions
2020
bank account details), international/ pr ote cti on-
Undertaken in 2019- - A copy of your student card, sociale-franc e/ vo us -v enez-
nor
and several blood do - A copy of your European health card nc e
org an izd on campus etudier-en-fra
clin ics (European students only).
the
in collaboration witth
od Ag en cy (EFS)
French Blo
Additional health insurance
We strongly advise you to sign up
for additional health insurance for
better reimbursement. This additional
insurance is not compulsory but
highly recommended: It will cover
the remaining 30% of the medical
expenses that are generally not
covered by the compulsory health
insurance.
> For more information, see p. 7
16Staying healthy
To register for health insurance in France, enter your
information and upload the required documents
using the dedicated Ameli website!
*Declaring a referring doctor
This means that you choose
Register on the Ameli dedicated website:
1 one doctor who will follow you
anger.ameli.fr/#/ throughout your stay in France.
https://etudiant-etr
Download the appropriate form
online (déclaration de médecin
Enter the required information: traitant) on: www.ameli.fr
> Last name
and have it signed by the doctor
> First and middle name(s)
> Date of birth of your choice at your first
> Country of birth consultation. Then send the signed
> Email address form to the CPAM de Maine-et-
> Mailing address in France Loire. Your referring doctor will be
> Phone number able to refer you to specialists
if needed. Declaring a referring
doctor also allows for better
Upload the required documentary evidence:
> Passeport/national ID card
reimbursement.
> Residency permit (“Titre de séjour”)
> Long copy of your birth certificate/ Please note
standard birth certificate showing your parent’s information/ You do not need a referral
any document issued by your consulate
to make an appointment
> Certificate of enrollment in education for the current year
> Certificate of parental authorization (if under age 16) with the gynaecologist,
> IBAN (if available) ophthalmologist or dentist.
> Additional documents as determined by your country of origin
2 Create your personal area.
Download your temporary certificate of membership
in the French social security system.
Upload any missing or rejected documents
to your personal area.
Upload your final certificate of membership
in the French social security system.
Once your membership is finalised you can take
3 additional steps to have your medical expenses
reimbursed as quickly and easily as possible.
Open your personal ameli account
on ameli.fr or using the application.
Apply for a “carte Vitale”
health insurance card by submitting the required
documents (a recent passport photo and an ID card).
Declare a referring doctor (“médecin traitant”)
during an appointment with a doctor in France.
17modation
Insuring my accom
ccount
Opening a bank a
Insuring your accommodation and opening a bank account
are 2 essential steps. Having a French bank account will
allow you to receive housing aid, reimbursement of medical
care…
Housing insurance Opening a bank account
and civil liability insurance Opening a bank account in France
Having a home insurance is can take approximately 2 weeks:
compulsory in France in order to
protect you against risks such as fire, > Make an appointment
water damages, theft… with a bank advisor in a bank of
The amount varies according your choice.
to the insurer and the guarantees
subscribed. Housing insurance > Prepare all required documents
also includes civil liability insurance prior to your appointment (passport
to cover any damage you may cause or ID card, enrollment certificate, proof
to others. of accommodation: lease agreement
or certificate issued by the hall of
residence).
Sometimes a minimum amount is
required when opening your account
(around € 15).
You will be given a “Relevé d’identité
bancaire” or “RIB” (document with your
bank details), which is essential for
various procedures such as applying
for housing aid (CAF), for health
insurance registration (CPAM),
renting a bike or getting a bus pass.
18Once I arrive
I have retrieved my arrival certificate at the International
Welcome Office.
I have taken part in the orientation meetings during
the Welcome program.
I have enrolled at the Student Administration Office
at my faculty.
> I am a non-exchange student: I have paid the CVEC before enrolling.
> I am a european non-exchange student: I have brought a copy
of my European Health Insurance card, my ID card or my passport.
> I am a non-european non-exchange student: I have brought a copy
of my passport and an original copy of my diploma.
I have my student card and my proof of enrollment.
I have opened a UA online account to access my ENT
(Web portal).
If I have a long-stay visa equivalent to a residence permit
(VLS-TS), I have confirmed my residence permit online.
I have completed my CAF file online.
I have made an appointment with the Sumpps for a health
check.
If I don’t have a European health insurance card, I have
registered with the French public health insurance, CPAM.
I have opened a bank account.
I have collected my everyday essentials at the sharing box
(boîte à partage).
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Campus life
20Transport
To go from one campus to another or to get around easily,
several solutions are provided.
Public transport in Angers Train
To get to the Belle-Beille campus, You can get reduced rates for all
you can take the following bus lines: your TER trips within the Pays de la
1, 14 (express). Loire region (Mezzo-26 card,
student rail pass).
To get to the Saint-Serge campus,
you can choose one of the following More details on:
options: Tram line A, bus line 7 or 9. com/pays- Aléop
https://www.ter.sncf.
s/t ari fs-et- Aléop is an online platform
To get to the Health campus, take: de-la-loire/offre
which allows you to create your
Tram line A, bus line 8. abonnements
own travel itinerary in the Pays
de la Loire region by combining
Public transport will be affected For train trips throughout France, several transport means. Bus,
until 2022 due to construction work.
the 12-25 y.o. rail pass will get you up train, cycling, walking… you will
Get the IRIGO app to check changes.
to 50% off your fares. always find the best way to get
from one place to another!
Routes and fares:
elaloire.fr/
http://bustram.irigo.f
r https://aleop.paysd
Car-sharing
Choose car sharing for a green,
economical and friendly solution
Cycling to travel.
Bicycle racks are available on the
different campuses, with a secured Find out more on:
roofed shed on the Saint-Serge
ar.fr
campus. https://www.blablac
m.com/
https://www.idvroo
No bikes?
> Vélocité
The city of Angers has set up a loan
service called Vélocité.
More details on:
.php?id=58760 Irigo App
www.angers.fr/index
Remember to download this
app to manage your public
> Pony bikes transportation use in Angers,
Pony Bikes is a self-service bike in real time.
and e-scooter system.
irigo-
For more information on how to rent https://www.irigo.fr/
obile
or buy a Pony bike, visit: vous/application-m
/
https://getapony.com
21Transport
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UA student distribution ANGERS SAINT-SERGE CAMPUS ANGERS BELLE-BEILLE CAMPUS
in the Maine-et-Loire department 1 UA head office 9 Polytech Angers (Preparatory programme, Industrial
2 Le Qu4tre (cultural centre) Systems department, Buildings & Safety department)
3 School of Law, Economics and Business Studies 10 Suaps (sports centre)
CHOLET CAMPUS IAE, School of management 11 Faculty of Science
BAMAKO & Sumpps (medical centre)
School of Law, Economics & Business Studies, 4 University libraries & Infocampus helpdesk 12 Institute of Technology
Faculty of Languages, Humanities and 5 Faculty of Tourism and Culture 13 Faculty of Languages, Humanities and Social Sciences
Social Sciences, Faculty of Tourism and 14 Maison de la recherche Germaine Tillion
Culture, Institute of Technology & ANGERS HEALTH CAMPUS (research centre)
JEAN XXIII
university libraries 6 Polytech Angers (Biology preparatory programme 15 La Passerelle (International Welcome Office,
& Biology and Health Systems department) Careers Service, Infocampus helpdesk)
SAUMUR CAMPUS ROSERAIE
7 Faculty of Health (Pharmacy department) 16 University libraries
Faculty of Tourism and Culture 8 Faculty of Health (Medicine department) JEAN-VILAR
C Student hall of residence
ANGERS — ROSERAIE
R University restaurants & cafeterias
P Parking
Virtual visit
ers.fr
http://360.univ-ang
22Food & drinks
The custom in France
It is not always easy to eat well when you are a student.
is to have:
Here are some cheap ways to eat a balanced diet.
- Breakfast
between 7am and 9am,
- Lunch
University restaurants gers.fr/fr/ between 12pm and 2pm,
http://www.univ-an
University restaurants are open to
am pu s/v ie- pratique/ - Dinner
all students at the preferential price vie-des-c
-ru.html
of € 3.30 per meal. restauration/menus from 7pm.
University cafeterias
> Resto’U Belle-Beille > Cafet’ Lettres
Monday to Friday Monday to Thursday
from 11am to 1.30pm from 9am to 6pm
Friday from 9am to 2pm
> Resto’U La Gabare
Monday to Friday > Cafet’ L’Escale
from 11am to 1.30pm Monday to Friday
from 10.30am to 2.15pm Supermarkets
and from 6.45pm to 8pm
Download the list of Angers’
Saturday from 11.30am to 1pm
> Cafet’ La Gabare markets and supermarkets on:
Monday to Thursday gers.
> Resto’U Ambroise Croizat http://www.univ-an
from 8.30am to 7pm s/D oc um ents/
Monday to Friday fr/_resource
from 11am to 1.30pm Friday from 8.30am to 2pm t_ co mm erces.
RI/marches_e
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> Cafet’ Ambroise Croizat pdf?download
More details on: Monday to Thursday
from 8.30am to 3pm
nantes.fr/
https://www.crous- Friday from 8.30am to 2pm
restauration/
Check the menus on your student
web portal:
Biopanier
Take advantage of UA’s organic
baskets and place your order on:
gers.fr/fr/
http://www.univ-an
ctualites/
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23Sport on campus
UA’s Sports Centre (SUAPS) offers its students many sports
and arts activities, as well as free events open to everyone.
Student sport package Elective courses (E2O)
Register with our Sports Centre to get Your involvement in extracurricular
your special sport package which activities (sports, charity, music, First-aid training
includes: foreign languages...) can be taken - “Prévention et secours
- One sport activity of your choice into account as part of your degree. civiques de niveau 1” (PSC1)
per semester for free, (equivalent to First Aid
- Unlimited access to the cardio area, Please note that E2O electives may and CPR Certification):
- Free access to activities and events be open to exchange students subject learn the required behaviour
during the discovery weeks to their coordinator’s approval. and knowledge to prevent a
(May/June), situation of danger, protect
- Special rate for our sports training For practical details, visit: yourself and rescue others.
courses. e2o
www.univ-angers.fr/ - “Brevet national de sécurité
Any additional activity will cost € 15 et de sauvetage aquatique”
per academic year. (BNSSA)(national patent for
water safety and rescue):
Register with the Suaps via your this lifeguard qualification allows
student web portal. you to watch beaches and
public or private swimming pools
in France.
Please note
evolve according
The calendar may
lines (Covid-19).
to the sanitary guide
for real-time
Visit the UA website
information:
www.univ-angers.fr
55 activities in Angers
9 activities in Cholet
1 activity in Saumur
150+
Time slots/week
1 special
sporting event
every month
More information on:
iv-angers.fr/
http://marentree.un
ort .html
en/campus-life/sp
24Culture
The Qu4tre is a place of exchange, creativity and cultural
project support. Come and discover the activities and events
offered by UA and its local partners/organisations.
The Qu4tre “Spectacurieux” Festival
Open from Monday to Friday For the past 8 years, UA has been
9am to 5pm celebrating arts and creativity as part
of its Spectacurieux festival. From
music to drama, dance, cinema,
improvisation, exhibitions, street art...
137 there is something for everyone!
events/year
The festival is a key event in the Culture pass
academic year, with meetings and All students enrolled at UA
exchanges, surprises and emotional can get a Culture Pass.
More details on: moments. Art projects are created It offers discounts with 20
or performed by UA students but
iv-angers.fr/ cultural partners (theatre,
http://marentree.un also by students coming from our
-li fe/ cu ltu re.html dance, music, cinema,
en/campus international partner universities. opera…) and access to visits,
arts workshops, VIP events.
Next edition: To claim your pass, fill in the
April 13 to 22, 2021 online registration form on
the UA website:
The festival is free and open
to everyone. www.univ-angers.fr/
carte-culture
Find out more on:
ngers.fr Available from September.
http://festival.univ-a #UAculture
Please note
evolve according
The calendar may
lines (Covid-19).
to the sanitary guide
ite for real-time
Visit the UA webs
information :
www.univ-angers.fr
25(BU)
University libraries
The University of Angers has two university libraries
in Angers and one in Cholet.
Opening hours: Library occupancy
> BU Belle-Beille How busy are the libraries?
Until August 31: The “Affluences” app gives you
Monday to Thursday real-time occupancy rates
from 8.30am to 8pm at the university libraries.
Friday and Saturday until 6pm It also alerts you in the event
of an unplanned closure.
Until August 31:
Monday to Saturday
from 8.30am to 8pm Art galleries
UA libraries host contemporary
> BU Saint-Serge art exhibitions in (Galerie 5) and Equipment loan
Monday to Saturday photography exhibitions (Galerie Borrow equipment on site or
from 8.30am to 10.30pm Dityvon) all year round. for a few days: camera, video
Sunday from 1pm to 8pm camera, video projector, headset,
(from September to June) charger…
More details on:
iv-angers.fr/ Please note
http://marentree.un evolve according
lio theques. The calendar may
en/camp us -li fe/ bib
ar y gu ide lines (Covid-19).
to the sanit
html for real-time
Visit the UA website
information:
www.univ-angers.fr
26rvice
Career guidance se
UA’s Careers Service (SUIO-IP) can provide you with
guidance and support on career choices or professional
integration.
Career objectives Professional integration
A psychologist specialising in Do you wish to review your career
academic and career guidance will plan, have a mock interview or get
help you with your career planning. advice on your CV or cover letter?
Make an appointment with a
counselor via the web portal (“insertion Come and meet a career advisor:
pro”/“rdv avec un conseiller” sections) - During one of the workshops taking
or attend information sessions and place on the Belle-Beille or St-Serge
workshops on career development. campuses,
Keep in touch with
- During an individual appointment
Drop-in sessions scheduled in advance. the Alumni network!
(no appointment needed): The staff members will help you to Register and find former UA
Thursdays: from 9am to 12.30pm build your project and will assist you international students on France
in using our tools and enhancing your Alumni.
More details on: skills.
France Alumni covers 116
iv-angers.fr/
http://marentree.un countries and has over 120,000
r-a cademic- Find all the information and advice
en/services/help-fo you need on searching for internships students and alumni from French
success.html and submitting job applications on higher education institutions
your student portal (“insertion pro” registered on its online platform.
section). lumni.fr/fr
Academic guidance https://www.francea
You are having academic related
difficulties? You need assistance? Ip’Oline Register and find former UA
You aren’t sure about your choice of With the Ip’Oline employability students on UA Alumni networks
faculty or field of study? platform, you can: #UAlumi
- Have access to internships and via Ip’Oline:
ngers.fr
Quality guidance and support can and jobs offers, http://ipoline.univ-a
help you succeed, which is why UA - Submit a job application online,
offers a personalized guidance plan. - Create your online CV,
- Make yourself visible to recruiters
More details on: using the CV library and directory,
- Get in touch with professionals
fr/formations/
www.univ-angers.fr/ and graduates,
pagnement.
dispositifs-d-accom - Get online advice, information
html on the appropriate tools for job
seekers and regular updates
on the job market.
angers.fr
http://ipoline.univ-
27Campus life
I have picked up my bus/tram pass.
I have picked up my free bicycle.
I have confirmed my Izly account to be able to eat
at the university restaurants (RU).
I have enquired about sports at the Suaps.
I have been to the university library (BU)
to borrow books.
I have got my free UA Culture Card.
I have enquired about the academic and carrer
support plans offered at UA.
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29Before I go home
I have given notice to my landlord.
> I live in a Crous university residence: I live in a Crous student
residence: No later than 1 month before my departure, I hand
in my departure notice and schedule a check-out inventory
appointment.
Be aware that departure is not possible on the weekends.
I make sure that I have filled in the correct form in order to
get my deposit back.
> I live in a furnished room or apartment: the notice period is
one month. I send a registered letter with aknowledgement
receipt (lettre recommandée avec accusé de réception)
to my landlord or the rental agency managing the
accommodation.
> I live in a non-furnished room or apartment: the notice
period is 3 months. I send a registered letter with
aknowledgement receipt (lettre recommandée avec accusé
de réception) to my landlord or the rental agency managing
the accommodation.
I have cancelled my telephone and/or internet plan.
I enquire about cancellation period and fees. I send a
cancellation request by registered letter with aknowledgement
receipt (lettre recommandée avec accusé de réception) to the
operator.
I have cancelled my insurance plans (home and
liability insurance) unless the plan is without
automatic renewal.
I send a cancellation request by registered letter with
aknowledgement receipt (lettre recommandée avec accusé
de réception) to the insurance company (cancellation periods
vary according to the company).
I have informed the CAF of my change of address.
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selon composantes et servicesSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR OWN AND OTHERS’ SAFETY.
IN CASE OF ACCIDENTS, FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW.
PROTECT — Follow any audible signal or evacuation
Who? order.
Yourself, others, the victim — Close doors and windows and check
How to proceed? that no-one stays in the buildings.
1 | Identify persistent risks. — Go to the meeting point or the secure
2 | Keep people away from the victim and waiting area.
do not touch her/him if you’re not trained to
A health and safety register for students
rescue injured people (except emergency).
is available in each reception desk in order to
be able to record all observations and
ALERT
suggestions related to risk prevention.
Who? A rescuer or the emergency services
(phone number in the EU: 15, in EU: 112)
How to proceed? If no one is a first-aid
attendant, call the emergency services
indicating the exact location of the accident,
the number of victims and whether there is a
persistent risk. Hang up only when the person
you are speaking to asks you to do so.
Send someone to direct the rescuers and “Vigipirate”
notify the reception desk of your site. security alert system.
Heightened security.
RESCUE Risk of attack.
By whom? A rescuer
How to proceed? Practice appropriate Maintain the level of vigilance!
gestures and monitor vital functions until the — Do not leave your bags and
emergency services arrive. belongings unattended.
— Report any abandoned or unidentified
Defibrillators are available in packages to the reception desk
each college’s entrance. (any unattended bags or packages
may be destroyed by the police).
— Report any suspicious behavior
IN CASE OF FIRE to the reception desk.
— Present your student or professional
card when requested by security staff
members or security officers from the
University of Angers.
— Hit the red box and call the fire brigade — Comply with the visual inspection
(phone number: 18 or 118 by cell phone). of your bags when requested by
— Attack the fire with fire extinguishers. security staff members or security
— Find fresh air (close to the ground). officers from the University of Angers.
You can also receive a text on your mobile
EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURES phone from the University of Angers in
case of an absolute emergency (terrorist
or serious weather risks). #AlertUAContact
The International Welcome Office
Contact for non-exchange students:
ct.u niv-angers.fr
bienvenue@conta
Contact for exchange students:
a l@univ-angers.fr
echange.internation
Contact international researchers:
s@conta ct.univ-angers.fr
chercheursetranger
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