It is your responsibility to get the necessary immigration documents, to sign up for the appropriate health and public liability insurance, and to find your accommodation. Information and support are provided by the International Relations Office.
Immigration
You are an EEA* country national
You do not need a visa or a residence permit.
UK nationals should check the UK immigration website for updated information about the consequences of Brexit.
You are not an EEA* country national
You need to obtain a student visa called ‘VLS-TS’ before your arrival. Once we have received all your application documents, we will send you individualized information about how to apply.
Health insurance
The health system and the public health insurance vary widely from country to country. In France a visit to the GP costs only around €25, but blood analyses, drugs and hospitalization can quickly become very expensive. Additionally, reimbursement by our public health insurance depends on the status of the health provider (public or private), the drug prescribed, the specifics of the patient etc.
You are an EEA* country national
It is important that you travel with your European Insurance Health Card (EIHC). To obtain it, contact your public health insurance well before leaving your home country. It is free of charge and is valid for several months provided that you remain enrolled at your home institution for your study period in France. It allows anyone who is insured by a statutory social security scheme of an EEA country to obtain medical treatment in another member state for free or at a reduced cost.
UK nationals should check the UK immigration website for updated information about the consequences of Brexit.
You are not an EEA* country national
You must register to AMELI, France’s public health insurance body, upon arrival.
However this is a basic cover for health expenses. Therefore you may want to complement it with a private health insurance before departure. Check if your own insurance, or your parents’, includes health expenses while studying overseas. Otherwise look for other comprehensive health insurances.
Accommodation
Finding the right accomodation is an important component of a successful experience as a student abroad.
Size, amenities, overall cost, proximity to Sciences Po Saint-Germain, in a residence with other students, or sharing the life of a local family … these are elements you should consider when looking at your options.
