The International Study Abroad Program offers students the chance to expand their horizons by immersing themselves in another culture through a variety of programs. Studying abroad requires advanced planning.
Visa
Students are strongly advised to ask the French Consulate for detailed information concerning the conditions to be satisfied in order to study in a French language centre. If students intend to stay in France for over three months, they should obtain a visa from the French Consulate marked “séjour pour études”, before leaving their country (this does not apply to countries exempted from visas).
Arrival in Dijon
The compulsory placement test at the beginning of each session is always organized on the first Monday of the session. It is therefore advisable for students to plan to arrive in Dijon at the latest the day before, which means on the previous Sunday. A special reception service is organized at the local train station on the following Sundays :
•February 2nd 2014
•June 29th 2014
•July 27th 2014
•September 28th 2014
•February 1st 2015
On those days a shuttle will take you to your place of residence between 9 am and 12.30 am and from 2 pm until 7.30 pm.
Should you arrive any other day, the CIEF or the University hall of residence can be reached by Tram No T1 (stop: Erasme). For the Résidence Internationale take Tram No T1 (stop: Parc des Sports).
Tuition
Students should subsequently check in at the CIEF office to pay their tuition fees (by cheque, credit card or in cash).
They should bring with them their registration certificate.
Residence permit
Students wishing to stay in France for over three months must apply for a residence permit. In order to obtain it, they must go to the Préfecture de la Côte-d’Or with the following items :
An official copy of their birth certificate and, if necessary, their marriage certificate (translated into French in both cases)
Written proof of a monthly income of at least € 430
Written proof of insurance coverage.
Health Insurance
Students from countries belonging to the European Union (EU) must collect the European Health Insurance Card before departure.
All other students must produce a valid health insurance certificate. You are entitled to subscribe for French national health insurance (check with our offices on arrival).
All medical expenses will be charged to students.
Meals
Meals are available at the University restaurants and cafeterias as well as at the Résidence Internationale.
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