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2019-2020 international student Welcome GUIDe
University of Bordeaux
HOUSING SERVICE Summary
on a single platform → Choose the University of Bordeaux! ............... 2
→ Reliable apartment announcements → Education & admission ....................................... 4
The higher education system in France ................................... 4
(published 1 month or more) Registration ....................................................................................... 5
→On-line reservation Immigration ...................................................................................... 8
Tuition fees ........................................................................................8
(simple and safe)
→Unique guarantee system → Student life ........................................................ 9
(in the case of cancellation, Studapart guarantees Campus sites ................................................................................... 10
another rent proposal) Learning resources: ...................................................................... 12
› Digital work environment ................................................... 12
→ http://housing.u-bordeaux.fr/en/
› Aquipass card ........................................................................... 13
› University libraries ................................................................ 14
› Improve your French ............................................................. 16
→ Campus life ....................................................... 17
Events calendar: save the dates! ............................................... 18
How to log in? Culture ............................................................................................... 18
Student associations .................................................................... 19
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Sport ...................................................................................................20
Bon appétit ! .....................................................................................22
Access to Sign up Validate your → Daily life ........................................................... 24
the platform Create your account account Bordeaux – the place to live and learn! ...................................25
by clicking on "Sign Accommodation .............................................................................26
Connect to the platform Validate your account
me up with IDNUM" Healthcare ........................................................................................28
(link≈above) and with the following
or "Sign me Where to obtain medical care? ..................................................30
click on "Tenant enrollment key:
up with my Practical information ................................................................... 31
space" then on HOUSINGUBDX
email" then Transport ..........................................................................................32
"sign up" (if you are a new
fill in your Finance .............................................................................................34
student) Your "welcome" contacts .............................................................36
information
› Undergraduate and graduate students ............................36
› PhD students ............................................................................ 37
Checklist ........................................................................................... 37
Juin 2019
A multilingual support team is available to accompany you with your housing search.
Do not hesitate to contact the team at +33 1 80 92 64 01 or booking@studapart.com
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Cutting-edge International
research recognition
With the “Initiative of Excellence” The University of Bordeaux is
award, the University of Bordeaux ranked n°24 in Reuters Europe’s
has significant funding to support Top 100 Innovative Universities
the development of research, (2019), n°56 in the Times Higher
training and knowledge transfer Education Young University
Education & admission
programs. Ranking and 201-300 within Dynamic
the Shanghai General Ranking campus
Multidisciplinary (2018). The University of Bordeaux has
study programs one of the largest campus sites
The University of Bordeaux Open (over 187 hectares) in Europe.
offers 250 Master programs, to the world It is composed of several sites
150 Bachelor (incl. vocational) The University of Bordeaux has located near the city and that
programs, organized according nearly 700 partner universities offer a wide range of services
to four major scientific fields: based in over 80 countries and amenities. In addition, the
Science & technology; Law, worldwide. Dedicated programs future looks bright! Operation
political science, economics, have been implemented with Campus is an ongoing
Choose management; Life and health
sciences; Social and human
sciences.
Australia, Brazil, California,
Canada, China, India, Japan, the
Spanish Basque Country and
renovation project of 538M€
destined to modernize and
better equip the main campus
THE University of Bordeaux! International
Taiwan. sites.
study programs
Nearly 60 international study
programs exist at Bachelor,
Master and Doctorate level.
The University of Bordeaux is
a leading university in France
for participation in the Erasmus
Mundus Program. +56,000 One of 4,000
Highly qualified students the largest research and
teaching staff campus sites teaching staff
including 800
The university employs around in Europe international researchers
5,900 staff members, of which 6,800
4,000 are academic and research international
staff. students 1 88
All hold doctorates or PhD degrees foundation research
and the medical lecturers are laboratories
active hospital practitioners at
Bordeaux University Hospital.
8
doctoral schools 2,000
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1 Graduate PhD students 135
Research School student
associations
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The Higher Education System
Grading system
© Y. Deris, Bordeaux Neurocampus
In France, the grades range from 0 to
20. 0 is the lowest grade and 20 is the
in France highest. The average grade is 10/20 and
as of 14/20 the result may be considered
good.
France boasts an internationally renowned and highly accessible system of higher
Assessment tests
Education & admission
education. Universities confer national degrees (Bachelor, Master, Doctorate) that
Education & admission
deliver ECTS credits, recognized by many countries in the European Union and Two different types of assessment exist:
around the world. Continuous assessment which validates
knowledge with oral and written exams
60 120 180 240 300 ECTS continuously throughout the year;
credits
Exams (oral and written) that are taken
3rd
year in one go at the end of each semester.
BACHELOR MASTER DOCTORATE
L1 L2 L3 M1 M2 1st
year
2nd
year
Registration
→ You are an International You do not need the TCF or DALF
Vocational Student outside an Exchange certificate if:
Bachelor Program ? ›› You are from a state where French
is the official language or where
Level of education secondary studies are completed
HEALTH STUDIES To start the first year of a Bachelor mainly in French.
The European Credit Transfer Classes degree, you must have validated second ›› You are a foreign student from a
system (ECTS) University classes generally start level studies. To continue your studies bilingual French section listed by the
Each level is attained by acquiring during the month of September and (as of 2nd year Bachelor or Master) Ministries of National Education and
finish in May/June just before the end you must prepare your student file Foreign Affairs.
ECTS. The academic year is divided into
of year exams. which will then be examined by the ›› You have received the advanced
two semesters, and the validation of
educational commission of the faculty diploma in French (DALF C1 and
one semester is equivalent to 30 ECTS Semester: Each university year is
you have chosen to pursue your C2), the diploma of studies in French
credits. The accumulation of credits at divided into 2 semesters (September
studies. (DELF B2) or another language test
the higher education level depends on to January and January to June).
academic workload, number of course The subjects taught are regrouped Level of French that is officially of the same level.
hours and course objectives. according to teaching units (UE “unité The B2 level in French is recommended Registration
d’enseignement”) that include lectures, (please refer to the Common European In order to obtain your student card,
tutorials (TD “travaux dirigés”) and Framework of Reference for you must pay a national fee. The
practical work (TP “travaux pratiques”). Languages), and this must be proven amount of this fee is determined
Lectures with a certificate (TCF or DALF). The every year by the Ministry of Higher
Find ouT MOre These take place in lecture halls (often
cost of the test for such a certificate is
between 80 and 170€ and may be taken
Education and Research and varies
according to the degree and the
called “amphi”) and can welcome up to
For more information about at an Alliance Française or approved existence of specific complementary
over 1,000 students.
the French Higher Education language center. contributions.
System and coming to study Tutorials & practical work
Please refer to the section on "Tuition fees"
in France, consult the Campus These are classes composed of small (page 8) for more information and make sure to
France website. groups and take place in classrooms or consult the website www.u-bordeaux.com for
→→ www.campusfrance.org/en laboratories. the latest updates.
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You must also provide an expenditure France) procedure: application to be → You are an International
statement for the CVEC (Student completed directly on the Campus Student within an Exchange
Life and Campus Contribution). This France website (deadline: end of Program
Education & admission
Education & admission
corresponds to 90€ (free of charge for March).
scholarship students). Level of French On-site registration
›› From a country in the EU or from a
It is advised to have the B2 level (Some of the papers you may need)
The administrative registration process country that is not covered by the
(minimum B1 level required) in French ›› Passport or ID card (valid for the
provides you with an official student "Etudes en France" procedure, with a
in order to follow classes in French at duration of your stay)
status. It must be completed before foreign qualification: application to be
the beginning of the 1st semester of completed on the Apoflux website (see the University of Bordeaux within an ›› Non-EU students: student visa
the university year (September) and our website). Exchange Program. ›› Valid student card from your
enables you to obtain your student card, university of origin
On-site registration Registration
Aquipass, and sit your exams. ›› ID photos
(Some of the papers you may need) Many different exchange and grant
On-line application programs exist at the University of ›› Students from the EU: copy of your
›› Prior admission or pre-registration European health insurance card
You are starting your third-level certificate provided by the university Bordeaux. Please identify your program
studies (1st year Bachelor degree). from this list and refer to our website ›› Students from outside the EU: an
›› Campus France authorization international insurance certificate
You must complete a “DAP”. This process for more details:
›› Passport or ID card (valid for the (valid for the duration of the Exchange
is explained and may be completed ›› General Exchange Programs
duration of your stay) Program, translated into French or
on the website of the Ministry of (Erasmus+, BCI, bilateral exchanges)
›› ID photos English, with no reimbursement limit)
National Education, Higher Education ›› Specialized medical studies – DFMS/
›› The originals of your degrees and their DFMSA ›› Medical students: professional
and Research. It varies depending on
French translation completed by a insurance certificate
whether you are a foreign student: ›› China Scholarship Council doctorate
sworn translator ›› Civil liability certificate, valid for the
›› Residing in France with a foreign ›› Eiffel grant program
›› A blank postal / bank check or money duration of your Exchange Program (it
second level qualification: “Green file”
›› Residing abroad with a foreign second
order / cash / credit card for the On-line application is possible to obtain this once you are
payment of the registration fees The procedure depends on the in Bordeaux)
level qualification: “White file”
›› A civil liability certificate Exchange Program. Please consult our ›› Authorization to use personal data
›› The deadline for your application is
›› Students from the EU: a copy of your website to find out what forms you will and photos.
mid-January.
European health insurance card need to complete. Should you have any
ALSO: it is strongly recommended to take out
questions, please refer to our “Welcome
You are continuing your third-level NEW: international students, coming from repatriation insurance.
outside the EU and registering for the 1st time Contacts”.
studies (as of 2nd year Bachelor until NOTE: the papers required depend on your
Master year 2). in a French university, are now subject to
status and your program, please check our
complementary tuition fees. The University
This process is different depending on website and with our welcome contacts should
of Bordeaux has implemented an exemption
whether you are a foreign student: you have any questions.
system for certain cases. Find out more on
›› Residing in a country that has signed page 8.
the "Etudes en France" (Studying in
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Immigration
Passport/ID document
All internationals who wish to pass
→ Tuition fees 2019/2020 the French customs must have a
valid passport. For EU citizens, an
What will you pay as a student of the
ID card is sufficient. Passports and
University of Bordeaux if you wish to
Education & admission
ID documents must be valid for the
register for an undergraduate degree or
duration of your stay.
Master program?
→You come from the European Visa
Union (EU) or the European EU citizens and those from countries
Education Area (EEA): within the Schengen area do not
You pay the same fees* as French need a visa. If you are from outside
students. this zone, you will need a long stay
student visa when staying for
→You come from a country outside over 3 months in France. In this
of the EU or the EEA: case, please contact the Consulate
Please note: students from the Québec
region of Canada pay the same fees* as
French students.
General of France nearest to you for
further information on how to apply
and obtain your visa.
student
You can obtain a partial exoneration of NOTE: to be able to study in France, you
life
the fees for the duration of your cursus must have a student visa and this must be
- you will therefore pay the same fees* obtained before arriving in France.
as a French student.
Residence permit
EU citizens and those from countries
Please note: the quality of the student’s
within the Schengen area do not need
academic record and/or the economic
a resident permit.If you are from
context of the country of origin will be
outside the EU and Schengen area,
taken into account with priority given
please contact your closest Consulate
to those from low income and lower
General of France for information on
middle income countries**.
the residence permit.
* For 2018-19, standard national fees are 170€
for an undergraduate program, 243€ for a Specific scenario for students
Master program. from outside the European
** Subject to the deliberation of the Board of community, who are already
directors. living within the European Union
Students who have a resident permit
from another EU country may, if part
of a European program or exchange,
arrive and stay in France without
requesting a visa or French resident
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permit.
More details available
on the immigration webpage
www.u-bordeaux.com
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Learning
Resources
STUDENT LIFE
STUDENT LIFE
Digital work Your email
environment address
Whether you are at home or out and
about, you have access to a modern,
As soon as you register, the university
will provide you with an email address
Aquipass Card
high-performing educational that is valid for the duration of your A student card and much more…
environment: Wi-Fi access on the studies. The format is as follows:
→ When you arrive at the
campuses, digital work spaces, first name.second name@etu.u-
information services, educational bordeaux.fr university, you are provided with
platforms... a large variety of This is your reference email and should
your personal Aquipass card.
technological tools are available that be used for exchanges with your This is your student passport that
help you with your studies. professors and the administrative & will be your source of ID and will
educational services of the university. let you use the many services
Your campus
on offer: taking out books at the
pass account Your on-line library, eating at the university
Your Campus Pass account should be educational resources
restaurants… You may also carry
activated as quickly as possible with You have access to a variety of
the login and password received during out certain purchases thanks to
educational resources that are helpful
the registration process. With this for your on-site classes. These
the electronic card system.
account, you have access to a number resources are available 24 hours a day IZLY, HOW DOES IT WORK?
of digital services and multimedia at home or elsewhere and include: class
resources: administrative files, report The Aquipass card has an integrated Izly
material, self-assessments, on-line
cards, educational platforms, messaging card system. You must create an online
exercises, etc.
service, electronic information, account that can be credited in a totally
collaborative work tools, self-service secure way (the Student Life Center may
computers, a certified Wi-Fi network, help with setting it up if necessary). It’s
etc. up to you then to decide whether to pay
with your contactless student ID or your
mobile phone. This may be used in the
university cafeterias and restaurants
Get yourself connected with our ENT system thus avoiding the need to pay in cash.
and validate your campus pass account:
HOW TO CREDIT THE IZLY CARD?
→→ https://activation.u-bordeaux.fr
You can credit your account starting
If you have any problems, don't hesitate to from 5€ with just a few clicks, whether
© Crous Bordeaux-Aquitaine
ask your Student Life Center for help! from your mobile app or the web. You can
transfer money from your Izly account to
your bank account at anytime.
→→ www.izly.fr
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University → Main university libraries
Did you know?
Libraries Multidisciplinary
From your home,
you may directly
125, cours Alsace Lorraine – Bordeaux consult the catalogue
STUDENT LIFE
of information
STUDENT LIFE
05 56 52 33 02
resources, reserve a
The place to carry out ›› Monday to Friday: 8.30am - 7pm book or a document,
your study and research! ›› Saturday: 9am - 6pm prolong your book
Publications and reviews loan with the research
may be consulted in the Life and Health Sciences interface offered by the
University, Babord+.
library or borrowed. There 146 rue Léo Saignat - Bordeaux
is also a wealth of on- 05 57 57 14 52
line resources (e-books, ›› Monday to Friday: 8.30am - 10pm
reviews, databases, etc.) ›› Saturday: 9am - 6pm
available. ›› Sunday*: 1pm - 6pm Law, Political Science, Economics**
4 avenue Denis Diderot - Pessac
The university libraries cover Human Sciences 05 56 84 86 56
all the disciplines proposed by 3 place de la Victoire - Bordeaux ›› Monday to Friday: 8.30am - 7pm
the university and are located 05 57 57 19 30 ›› Saturday: 9am - 12.30pm
throughout all the campuses. ›› Monday to Friday: 8.30am - 7pm ** Closed as of January 2020.
Books may be borrowed with the ›› Saturday: 9am - 12pm
Aquipass card and Internet access
is available in all the libraries. Management Science
STAPS (Science and Techniques of 35 avenue Abadie - Bordeaux
Physical and Sport Activities) 05 56 00 96 75
12 avenue Camille Jullian - Pessac ›› Monday to Friday: 8.30am - 7pm
05 56 84 52 07
›› Monday to Friday: 8.30am - 6.30pm
Institute of Vine and Wine Sciences
210 chemin de Leysotte CS 50008
Science & Technology 33882 Villenave d’Ornon Cedex
Bât. B20 - Allée Baudrimont - Talence 05 57 57 58 20
05 40 00 89 89 ›› Monday to Friday: 9am - 6pm
›› Monday to Friday: 8.30am - 10pm
To find out how many seats are available at the ›› Saturday: 9am - 6pm
library and to reserve a study room, download ›› Sunday*: 1pm - 6pm
the mobile app "Affluences" or consult it via the
University of Bordeaux mobile app, "U & me". * More information on libraries
and opening times
bibliotheques.u-bordeaux.fr/
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Infos-pratiques/Horaires-et-calendriers
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Improve
your French!
STUDENT LIFE
The International Office offers French classes free of charge to students within
exchange programs. These will help you follow and understand your specialty classes
and also help your integration process within the campus and the city of Bordeaux.
For students outside an You may also contact University
Exchange Program, classes may be Bordeaux Montaigne,
taken with the Alliance Française: DEFLE (Study Department:
126 Rue Abbé de l’Épée, French as a Foreign Language),
33000 Bordeaux, Ph.: +33 (0)5 57 12 44 43
Ph.: +33 (0)5 56 79 32 80 defle@u-bordeaux-montaigne.fr
af@alliance-bordeaux.org
→→ Please refer to page 36 of this guide for contacts
that may provide you with more information.
CAMPUS
LIFE
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16 17Agenda Culture
© Alexander Yakovlev
Dance classes, theatre, singing classes,
photography… make the most of the cultural
workshops that are on offer for our students.
CAMPUS LIFE
26-30/08 End september January These cultural activities are not only a way of
developing new artistic talents but also making
Welcome week Excursion: discovery of Welcome event for new friends. During your stay in Bordeaux, you
for international the Bordeaux vineyards the newly arrived may also take part in the cultural events that
students: discovery of and grape harvesting international students are organized, free of charge, on the campuses:
the campus, support festivals, science cafés, concerts, exhibitions…
with administrative
procedures, French
10-12/10 April a wealth of choices to improve your knowledge
and grasp of the French culture!
language classes, etc. Erasmus days Moissons d'avril:
festival celebrating
19/09 OCTOBER student creations on the
campus
Job dating: an afternoon
> DECember
to meet with potential
employers Workshop "Discovering
French culture
May
Burdicolor: a colorful
Student
20/09 via intercultural
and multilingual
walking tour through
the campus
associations
Welcome evening improvisation" May Day: student music
reception for festival With 135 student associations, you can be fully
committed and active in your student role!
international students
19-24/11 International “Bye bye”
party: celebration of There are associations according to the field of
study, cultural/sport/humanitarian associations,
16-20/09 FACTS
Arts & Sciences festival
the end of the academic
year for international etc. The activities proposed are varied and will
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Fête la Rentrée: discover students help your integration process as well as allowing
the campus, student
associations and student
25-29/11 Find out about all the
you to discover new passions and talents!
life services International week: activities proposed
information stands, throughout the year by
Presentation of artistic workshops, conferences,
and cultural workshops etc. on all campus
contacting your Student
Life Center and Facebook: Good to know
Bureaux de la vie étudiante If you’re under 26 years old and you live in Bordeaux, find
on the campus sites concerning the - université de Bordeaux.
international For cultural events, out about the “Youth Card” that will give you access to many
reductions for sporting, musical, cultural activities, etc.
26/09 -05/10 opportunities proposed
by the University of
please contact: culture-
bordeaux@u-bordeaux.fr →→ More information: www.bordeaux.fr “Carte jeunes”
Campulsations: festival Bordeaux
with concerts, dance,
Find out more on
theater, exhibitions,
visits, etc.
DECember univbordeaux
For more information
Christmas party at the
ice-rink of Bordeaux u-bordeaux.com/Welcome/Student-life
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Want to get fit? Get healthy? Here are just some of
Or maybe even more... want the sports possibilities
CAMPUS LIFE
›› Athletics
CAMPUS LIFE
to represent the University
›› Team sports: basketball, football,
of Bordeaux in national rugby, handball, volley, futsal…
competitions? ›› Racket sports: tennis, table tennis,
It is possible to do pretty much any squash, Basque pelota, badminton…
sport at the University of Bordeaux. ›› Gymnastics: floor and bar exercises…
In terms of sports equipment, the offer ›› Water sports: kite surf, kayak, surf…
is extensive: 3 synthetic and 1 football ›› Dance: contemporary dance, modern
turf pitches, 5 rugby turf pitches, a Jazz, rock and roll, salsa…
sports hall of 2,000m² for basketball, ›› Combat sports: judo, jiu jitsu, lutte,
tennis, table tennis, badminton etc., taekwondo, French boxing…
3 squash courts, an athletics track, a ›› Weight/fitness training
weights room, etc. The list goes on!
›› Outside activities: skiing,
snowboarding, kite buggy, rifle
shooting...
Best
university
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in France and Europe
for sports!
Since 2010, the University of
Bordeaux ranks n°1 in terms of
sports associations within France
and is also now n°1 in Europe. In
2018, our university was awarded
the title of best university for
sports by the European University
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Sports Association (EUSA).
For more information
contact the sports offices
located on the campus sites
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→ Campus Talence Le Sirtaki
23 Esplanade des Antilles – Pessac
La Soucoupe ›› Resto U': Monday to Friday:
→ Campus Carreire Bât A22 - 351 cours de la Libération 11.30am - 1.45pm
University restaurants are located ›› Crous Cafet': Monday to Friday: ›› Crous Cafet': Monday to Thursday:
throughout the campuses as well as 7.45am - 6pm (Friday: 5pm)
CAMPUS LIFE
Le Mascaret 7.30am - 6pm (Friday: 5.30pm)
CAMPUS LIFE
in the city center. They offer healthy, 146 rue Léo Saignat
Resto U n°1 et son Crous Market' Cafétéria de Sciences Po Bordeaux
balanced meals for just 3.25€*. ›› Resto U': Monday to Friday:
Avenue Prévost
11.30am - 1.45pm and 6pm - 11, allée Ausone - Pessac
With your Aquipass card you can ›› Resto U': Monday to Saturday: 11.30am Monday to Friday: 7.45am - 6pm
8pm (except for Fridays)
- 1.30pm and 6.30pm - 7.45pm (except
pay for your meals, snacks, drinks ›› Bar: Monday to Thursday:
in all the university restaurants 7.30am - 6pm (Friday: 5pm)
for Saturdays)
›› Crous Market': Monday to Friday:
Good to know
and cafeterias**. Your card also ›› Convenience store: Monday
7.30am - 6.30pm ›› With your Aquipass card you can
to Thursday: 7.30am – 10pm
enables you to collect loyalty points (Friday: 5pm). Saturday: pay for your meals, snacks, drinks
(for more information on the loyalty 11.30am – 2pm
in all the university restaurants
program please consult: crous- → Campus Pessac – Gradignan and cafeterias. You may also
pay with the Izly app on your
bordeaux.fr) telephone if you've forgotten your
→ Campus Bordeaux - Resto U n°2 et son Crous Market'
→ Bordeaux Avenue des Facultés - Pessac student card.
Bastide
›› Resto U': Monday to Friday: ›› Tight budget? Contact the social
Le 98 11.30am - 1.30pm
La Bastide grocery based on the Talence
98 Quai des Chartrons ›› Crous Market': 11.30am - 5pm
15 avenue Abadie campus where very affordable
›› Resto U': Monday to Friday:
›› Resto U': Monday to Friday: food and hygiene products may
11.30am - 2pm Resto U n°3
11.30am - 1.45pm be purchased:
Avenue Camille Jullian - Gradignan
›› Crous Cafet': Monday to → comptoir.dalienor@gmail.com
›› Resto U': Monday to Friday: 11.30am -
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Friday: 7.30am - 5.30pm
1.30pm ›› Try out the Foodtrucks on
Le Musée ›› Crous Cafet': Monday to Friday: 11am the different campus sites - a
3 ter, Place de la Victoire - 3pm variety of snacks available at an
›› Crous Cafet': Monday to affordable price!
Le Forum
Wednesday: 7.45am -7.30pm
2 Avenue Léon Duguit - Pessac ›› Heat up your meals and have
(Thursday: 5.30pm, Friday: lunch in the student centers
›› Resto U': Monday to Friday:
4.45pm) located on the different campus
11.30am - 1.45pm
Le Capu ›› Crous Cafet': Monday to Friday: sites:
15 rue Jules Guesde - Bordeaux 7.30am - 6pm - Talence campus:
The Campus food hampers:
Every week you may buy a fruit and vegetable ›› Resto U': Monday to Friday: ground-floor A21 and B6
Le Véracruz
hamper (for between 5€ and 7€!) that comes 11.30am- 1.45pm and 6.30pm - Pessac campus:
Avenue Maine de Biran - Pessac
directly from the market gardeners in the - 8pm (except Friday evening) Bât A, entrance A
›› Resto U': Monday to Friday:
region. - Victoire campus:
11.30am - 1.45pm
* According to the decision of the Broca Class A28
For more information Ministry of Higher Education,
›› Crous Cafet': Monday to Friday:
Research and Innovation. 7.30am - 6pm - Carreire campus:
facebook.com/lespetitspaniers Maison des Étudiants
** Times may be subject to change
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Bordeaux
the place to live and learn!
DAILY Bordeaux, a city renowned for
many good things: listed UNESCO
industries such as aeronautics, lasers,
advanced materials, public health,
LIFE world heritage site, described as “an
outstanding urban and architectural
agronomy, etc. In a nutshell, Bordeaux
is a great place to live, study, play sport
ensemble”, classified as “City of Art and and socialize!
History” and last but not least, the wine Capital of south west France, Bordeaux
capital of the world! is home to leading football and rugby
Bordeaux is one of the ten biggest cities teams. Less than an hour away, there
Bordeaux is best!
in France. The capital of the Gironde are the sunny beaches of the Atlantic
department, it is also the center of the coast and the rolling landscapes of the
Nouvelle Aquitaine Region (France’s region’s famous vineyards. Further
largest region with a population of south lie the historic and cultural
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u-bordeaux.fr/Campus/Boutique 5.9 million inhabitants). treasures of the Basque Country and
Bordeaux boasts an ambitious urban the Pyrénées.
development scheme, fast and modern
public transport and is a key player in
24 25Accommodation
Useful terms Temporary Accommodation
›› Studio: Auberge de jeunesse Barbey
1 room apartment with integrated 22 cours Barbey
kitchen and bathroom/toilet 33800 Bordeaux
Finding accommodation in Bordeaux can be a challenge! ›› F1 or T1 bis: T 05 56 33 00 70
If you do not have a university residence and have not found main room, separate kitchen and
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→→ auberge-jeunesse-bordeaux.com
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a solution before leaving your home country, you will need bathroom
to search for accommodation in the private sector. ›› F2 or T2:
Don't hesitate to contact the Student Life Centers for help! sitting room and separate bedroom,
bathroom Good to know
you are not able to). You may be able ›› CC:
›› The Student Life Center on
Try to avoid arriving in Bordeaux at to benefit from some aid for these “Charges comprises” - utilities and
your campus may help with
weekends as the university and the security/guarantee requirements, so other charges (water, electricity)
your accommodation search,
Welcome Offices are closed. Students don't hesitate to contact the appropriate included
explaining contracts, requesting
who will be staying in university authority. ›› Equipé: support from the CAF, etc.
residences must contact these No rental payment guarantee? Contact apartment with a fitted kitchen: oven,
residences before arriving to find out Visale! hot plates, fridge, sink ›› Etu'récup: the campus recycling
about opening dates and times. If the →→ www.visale.fr ›› Meublé: service which offers very
student residence is closed, you will furnished apartment with at least a affordable furniture, electronic
need to book a night or two in a hotel bed, tables, chairs, sofa etc. appliances and dishes to help
or Youth Hostel. with your installation.
→ eturecup.org
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Financial aid for accommodation
As with French students, you may
qualify for student accommodation
aid from the CAF (Caisse d’allocations Accommodation insurance
Crous
familiales – Family Benefits Agency). → International students within
Personal insurance is obligatory no an exchange program
For this aid, you must be a student,
matter your accommodation, whether
have a rental contract in your name
and not be responsible for any children.
For non-EU students, you will need a
you are staying with a friend or renting
in the private sector. The insurance accommodation Erasmus students and international
students within an Exchange Program
may apply for a room in the university
amount varies (between 40€ and 80€
residence permit that is valid for over
per year) depending on the size of the → International students outside residence. For this, you must contact
3 months. You may complete your an exchange program (for graduate the International Office for more
apartment, the number of rooms and
application on-line via the following - Master/PhD students only) information on the procedure to be
the risks insured (fire, theft, water
website: followed.
damage, civil liability, damage to If you wish to apply for a room in
→→ www.caf.fr adjacent buildings, etc.). →→ www.crous-bordeaux.fr/
the university residence, you must
complete an application on the Internet international
Security deposit/
Rental payment guarantee Useful websites site of the CROUS (Regional Center of
Student Social Services) before the end
When renting an apartment, in most →→ housing.u-bordeaux.fr of May. Beyond this date you may apply
cases the payment of a security deposit →→ info-jeune.net/accueil/ via a waiting list system, however there
is necessary (1 months’ rent) as well →→ lokaviz.fr is no guarantee of a positive response.
as a rental payment guarantee (this →→ www.appartager.com
means providing the contact details →→ www.lacartedescolocs.fr For undergraduate (Bachelor) students, CROUS
of someone who will pay the rent if accommodation is not available.
26 27Healthcare
→ You are a national of a non- Complementary health
EU country or an overseas insurance
collectivity (New Caledonia or In order to complete the reimbursement
Social security Wallis and Futuna) of your health expenses, which are not
entirely covered by social security,
affiliation You must register for French health
you can subscribe to a complementary
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insurance to benefit from health
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health insurance policy via the
→ You are a citizen of the EU coverage. In order to apply, please
organization of your choice.
/ EEA / Switzerland register online on:
→→ etudiant-etranger.ameli.fr.
1/ You have a valid European Repatriation and
Health Insurance Card (EHIC): You will be asked to provide copies of
the following documents: civil liability insurance
you do not need to register for You must subscribe for repatriation
French health insurance. The ›› National identity card or passport,
and civil liability insurance to cover
health insurance of your country ›› University enrollment attestation,
any costs and/or damages that could
of origin will take care of your ›› Bank Identification Statement (RIB) be caused during your stay in France.
health related expenses and for the refunding of health expenses, Contact the “Mutual Health Insurances”
refund you consequently. ›› Civil-status document, necessary for students which propose this type of
to create your registration number: insurance and may inform you on how
2/ You do not have a European integral copy or extract of your birth to subscribe.
Health Insurance Card: you certificate (or any document issued by
must register for French health a consulate),
insurance to benefit from health
›› Residence permit.
coverage. In order to be eligible,
you need to provide proof of → You are a citizen of Quebec,
sufficient financial resources Andorra or Monaco
with copies of the following
documents: You must request the forms provided
›› Tax certificates for the last by the health insurance organization
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12 months in your name of your country. This will enable you
or your parents’ name, or a to be covered for health expenses in
sworn statement of sufficient France, without having to provide your
resources, residence permit to Social Security.
›› University enrollment → You are coming to France to
certificate.
study for less than 3 months
You cannot register for the student
Social Security system in France for
short-term stays. However, health
insurance for the period of your stay is
advised.
Useful website
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→→ etudiant-etranger.ameli.fr
28 29Where to obtain Practical information
Medical care? Infos pratiques
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At the Student Health Center Emergency numbers ›› Emergency Welcome French national
It’s the place to come to ensure that In order to purchase most Center for victims of holidays
›› SAMU
you remain in good health for the medication, you must present violence
15 ›› Halloween
duration of your studies. Professional a medical prescription to the 05 56 79 87 77
›› Firefighters 1st November
teams are present to welcome, provide pharmacist. For emergencies at ›› Bordeaux Police Station
night, weekends and holidays, 18 or 112 ›› 1918 Remembrance Day
advice and inform you regarding 05 57 85 77 77
medical appointments, nursing services there are doctors and pharmacists ›› Police 11th November
›› Talence Police Station
(free nursing care possible without on duty. The list of these contacts 17 ›› Christmas
05 57 35 77 22
prior appointment, health reviews), may be found in pharmacies, the ›› SOS Doctors 25th December
local press and police stations. ›› Pessac Police Station
immunization updates, medical 05 56 44 74 74 or 3624 ›› New Year’s Day
05 57 26 38 70
certificates allowing the practice of ›› Anti-Poison Center 1st January
sports… And because health and wellness ›› University of Bordeaux
05 56 96 40 80 ›› Easter Monday
go together, the Student Health Center Emergency
›› Social Emergencies 13th April 2020
also offers relaxation and sophrology Student Health Center Talence:
115 +33 (0)5 40 00 89 79 ›› Worker’s Holiday
workshops, support for stopping smoking, Pessac
cooking classes, etc. Everything you need ›› SOS Friendship (24h/24) 1st May
22 avenue Pey-Berland - Pessac
to feel good. Tram B - Doyen Brus 05 56 44 22 22 Pessac: ›› Feast of the Ascension
05 33 51 42 00 ›› SOS Suffering +33 (0)5 56 84 29 88 21st May 2020
Please note the Student Health Center
›› From Monday to Thursday 05 56 67 00 71 Victoire: ›› 1945 Victory
is in charge of the general health care
9am to 7pm. Friday 9am to 5pm ›› SOS Post Abortion +33 (0)5 57 57 30 50 8th May
for international students (OFII medical
›› Closing dates Christmas school 0 825 33 18 19 Carreire: ›› Whit Monday
appointment as well as the obligatory
medical appointment). holidays and from the 14th July +33 (0)5 57 57 14 50 1st June 2020
›› SOS Sexual Violence
until the 31st August 05 56 44 62 09 (24h/24)
›› National Holiday
›› Suicide Listening 14th July
Good to know Please note: Service
01 45 39 40 00 Pharmacy open
›› Assumption
15th August
online appointments
On the campus: nurses welcome
are available on Doctolib.fr ›› Victim Support Service
24h/24h
you without prior appointment
for general healthcare or with 05 56 01 28 69 ›› Pharmacie des Capucins
medical prescription. They Student Health Center 30 place des Capucins
are also available for health 33000 Bordeaux
Bordeaux Victoire
interviews and to answer any 3 Place de la Victoire – Bordeaux
questions you may have about Tram B - Victoire
your health. 05 57 57 19 07
›› Campus Talence: ›› Monday – Tuesday: 9am to 6pm
05 40 00 36 81 ›› Wednesday to Friday: 9am to 5pm
›› Campus Pessac and Bastide: ›› Closing dates school holidays
05 56 84 54 75
30 31Transport
You may reach all the campuses of the University of Bordeaux
with the tram or bus. The campuses are also equipped
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with “V3” stations (bike share system).
The “Pass Jeune” (Youth Pass) card Please bring the following → Driving
which gives you access to the entire documents to obtain the card
transport network (tram, bus, Bat3 and you need EU citizens:
parc-relais) if you are under 28 yrs old: ›› “Pass Jeune” form completed and If your driving license was
›› Annual “Pass Jeune”: 19.70€ per month signed (may be downloaded on the obtained in a European country
›› Monthly “Pass Jeune”: 33.10€ TBM Internet site) you have the right to drive in
›› Weekly “Pass Jeune”: 9.60€ ›› Photocopy of an ID document France whilst respecting the
French road code of course!
›› Recent ID photo (4,5 x 3,5cm)
The “Pass Jeune + V3” card ›› Means of payment: check, cash, Non-EU citizens:
For an extra 33€, in addition to the credit card or payment via monthly If you have a non-European
tram and bus, you have access to the automatic withdrawal (bank account driving license and you are
V3 service, the bike share system in details and direct debit mandate are settling in France, you have the
Bordeaux. necessary) right to use your license for one
year maximum after the date of
Information is available
The “Tickarte” (for occasional travel): arrival in your main residence
at the TBM Welcome Centers in France. This period cannot be
10 tickets at a reduced price (7.60€).
You must present the TBM card (free of ›› Center Gambetta extended and once it is finished
charge) with this ticket as it validates 9 place Gambetta, Bordeaux your driving license must be
the price reduction. The ticket is Monday to Friday: 7am to 7pm exchanged for a French driving
available for students under 28 yrs old Saturday: 9am to 7pm license.
(35 yrs old for international students) ›› Center Quinconces
and gives you unlimited access to the 38-40 allée de Munich, Bordeaux
Tram, Bus and Bat3 (the river shuttle) for Monday to Friday: 7am to 7pm
an hour after initial validation of the Saturday: 9am to 7pm
ticket. ›› Center Saint-Jean
*Rates Spring 2019 Gare Saint-Jean, accès parvis sud,
Bordeaux
Reduced transport Monday to Friday: 7am to 7pm
fees for students Saturday: 9am to 7pm
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infotbm.com/en/ ›› Center Butinière
titles-and-prices Parc-relais de la Butinière, Lormont
Monday to Friday: 7am to 7pm
Check the timetable and ›› Center Arts et Métiers
buy your tickets on-line Parc-relais, Talence
infotbm.com Monday to Friday: 7am to 7pm
32 33Finance Example of
Cost of living
A monthly budget of approximately
You will need a bank account in your
name for many reasons: monthly expenses
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750€ is necessary for living in ›› Financial aid for accommodation and
Bordeaux. With your student status, Security Social reimbursements are
you have access to certain services paid automatically to a bank account;
Accommodation
such as: university cafeterias and ›› A checkbook is required to pay rent or
restaurants, libraries, reduced transport electricity. You may also choose to pay ›› University residence room..............................................149 - 420€
fees, sports facilities, etc. by direct debit or with a credit card. ›› Private studio......................................................................500 - 650€
The first month the budget is triple
the usual amount as there are extra
costs linked to settling in your Food
accommodation, registering for the
university, signing contracts for ›› Meals at the university restaurants (2 meals per day).......186€
electricity, the telephone… ›› Breakfast..............................................................................................40€
Opening a bank account
in France
Transport
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If you are staying in France for longer
than 3 months, you may open a bank ›› Tram/bus.........................................................................................19,70€
account. The process is quite simple:
you must simply provide your passport
(or equivalent ID document), your Misc. expenses
residence permit (if a non-EU citizen)
›› Stationery, books, handouts........................................................100€
and proof of residence.
Finding ›› Housekeeping, clothes..................................................................100€
a student job
Good to know In order to earn some pocket money,
›› Complementary insurance............................215 - 300€ per year
(optional Health insurance)
you may find yourself a part-time job
If your credit card/checkbook is (“petit boulot” in French). These jobs ›› Leisure activities..................................................................50 - 100€
lost or stolen, contact your bank include childcare, tutoring (including
as quickly as possible to block languages classes), carrying out
your credit card/checkbook. surveys, seasonal agricultural work Extra expenses for the first month
If the bank is closed, call the (picking strawberries, apples, grapes,
indicated on your bank contract ›› Moving-in costs, security deposit and agency fees....... 1 500€
etc.). Work regulations vary according (2 months’ rent approximately)
to inform the bank of the loss/ to the type of visa. In most cases, it is
theft. The following day, contact possible to work up to 60% of a full- ›› University registration fees.......................................... 200 - 400€
your bank once again to confirm time job, or no more than 964 hours in (scholarship students exempted)
the blocking and to send back a year (around 20h per week). ›› Civil liability insurance......................................................... 17 - 20€
a document you will have
received with your signature. ›› OFII tax.................................................................................................60€
Please note: if you have any financial
›› Stolen credit cards: problems, please contact the campus social
0892 705 705 workers (www.crous-bordeaux.fr/social/
prendre-rendez-vous/). Ph n°: 05 33 51 42 00
34 35Your “welcome” contacts Checklist
Undergraduate and graduate students PhD students All you need to know to feel at
home!
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→ Campus Talence
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Research and Doctoral Studies 1/ BEFORE ARRIVING
Your studies: Student Life Centers:
for all international students, administration Read the guide! Especially the
›› Science and Technology Registration, changes that may "Education and Admission
with welcome services to guide
›› IUT de Bordeaux: Science and occur during the PhD program, section". It covers what you need
your discovery of our university
Technology examination procedures, to know and do for the application/
as well as your integration within
›› Institute of Vine and Wine Sciences awarding of the PhD degree, registration procedures, immigration,
the region via numerous cultural
(ISVV) recruitment processes within the accommodation, budget, etc.
and sports activities.
doctoral schools, etc. Connect to the Student Mentor website
Student Life Center
International office: →→ inscriptiondoctorat@u- and find yourself a mentor to help with
bve.talence@u-bordeaux.fr bordeaux.fr
+33 (0)5 40 00 60 38 for international students within your integration process:
an exchange program. +33 (0)5 40 00 21 08 →→ parrainage.u-bordeaux.fr
International office
Anna Gerykova Welcome Center for 2/ FIRST FEW WEEKS
Clement Mulcahey Banks International Researchers Introduce yourself to the “Welcome
incoming-talence@u-bordeaux.fr → Campus Pessac This center provides support and Contacts”!
+33 (0)5 40 00 83 33 Your studies: advice for those at PhD level and Find and get settled in your
+33 (0)5 40 00 28 53 ›› Law, Political Science, Economics, over (PhD students, post doctorate accommodation
Management students, visiting professors etc.). Get yourself connected with our ENT
›› IUT de Bordeaux: Management →→ accueil.chercheurs@u- system and validate your campus pass
bordeaux.fr account
→ Campus Victoire and Carreire ›› ESPE: School of Education
Open a bank account
Your studies: +33 (0)5 56 33 80 88
Student Life Center Sign up for sports and cultural activities
›› Health Sciences & ISPED Take out a subscription with the TBM,
bve.pessac@u-bordeaux.fr
›› Human Sciences +33 (0)5 56 84 62 60 the Public Transport Network of
›› STAPS +33 (0)5 56 84 62 90 Take note! Bordeaux
Find out about French classes
Student Life Center International office Meetings, seminars, Don't forget to validate your long-stay
secbve.bordeaux@u-bordeaux.fr workshops, etc. are visa (VLS-TS) with the OFII within 3
Vanessa Chalumeau
+33 (0)5 57 57 17 79 organized for international months of arriving in France
Bénédicte Paule
PhD students who may also (https://administration-etrangers-en-france.
incoming-pessac@u-bordeaux.fr
International office +33 (0)5 56 84 29 67
be mentored during their interieur.gouv.fr/particuliers/#/)
Camille Cholet stay in order to facilitate 3/ FIRST FEW MONTHS
+33 (0)5 56 84 86 39
Inchirah Mousset their adaptation to the
Contact the student associations of
incoming-carreire@u-bordeaux.fr economic and cultural
interest and get involved!
+33 (0)5 57 57 46 77 aspects of the region.
Find out about Bordeaux and its
→→ formationdoctorat@ surrounding region and make the most
u-bordeaux.fr of your stay in one of the most beautiful
+33 (0)5 40 00 27 78 places in France if not the world!
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Frais d'inscription..........................................................................46
Immigration ....................................................................................47
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Carte Aquipass............................................................................... 50
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