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WELCOME TO PSL
STUDENT HANDBOOK
PAR I S S CI E N C E S & L E T T R E S
2 0 1 7- 1 8 É D I T I O N
>
YOUR
CONTACTS
AT PSL
Paris Sciences & Lettres
60, rue Mazarine
75006 Paris
Tel: +33 (0)1 85 76 08 70
contact@univ-psl.fr
univ-psl.fr
SUMMARY
4 WELCOME TO PSL
6 ABOUT PSL
Follow PSL
7 A CAMPUS LOCATED
PSL.Research.University IN THE HEART OF
@psl_univ PARIS
8 CAMPUS LIFE
16 INTERNATIONAL
PSL International Student desk
STUDENTS
welcomedesk@univ-psl.fr
Tel: +33 (0)1 75 00 02 91 22 ACCOMMODATION
28 HEALTHCARE
Community Student Life 32 TRANSPORT
(Union PSL) 34 BON APPETIT!
union.psl@univ-psl.fr
36 USEFUL INFORMATION
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and in the rest of the world. Steve Murez p. 2, 3, 11, 34, 36 /
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to enter your ID and password Neela Cathelain p.12 /
to get connected. Alexandra Herbaut p. 13 /
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OSC p. 10 /
Manon Delarue p. 17, 23 /
WELCOME TO PSL
unprecedented scientific opportunities: transdisciplinary course offerings through
nearly 200 research projects have been other institutions, by using our PSL-Xtend
launched since 2012. We have established platform. Your curiosity has no bounds!
global partnerships with leading
universities: University of Cambridge, UCL, PSL’s student associations, sports activities
UC Berkeley, NYU, Columbia, Technion, and cultural meetings will allow you to
and University of Pekin. The latest develop and discover your talents, meet
university ranking of Times Higher students from many different nationalities,
Education ranks us first in France discover common passions and engage in
and 38th in the world. exciting collective projects.
Like all PSL students, you were chosen You will have the opportunity to participate
for your talent. Your cultural, geographical in an unparalleled collective experience
and social diversity is an asset to us. that will be unforgettable and shape the
From the Bachelor’s degree to the PhD, rest of your future journey. You will leave
Dear PSL-ians, within our many institutions, you have with the honored “PSL imprint” that will
Dear students,
the opportunity to simultaneously follow distinguish you throughout your career.
On behalf of the entire community of Paris courses across several interdisciplinary
We are pleased that you have confidently
Science & Lettres (PSL), it is my pleasure fields. You will benefit from the best I wish you an excellent academic year at
chosen our university and will be joining
to welcome you into our university. Arts, academic student to teacher ratio in PSL!
PSL this year!
sciences, engineering, and social sciences France. Whether you become artists,
are all united, in order to offer students researchers, professors, entrepreneurs ISABELLE CATTO
PSL is located in the heart of Paris and
an ideal environment to train, create and or senior executives, our teachers and Dean of Academic Affairs
is composed of a very diverse student
innovate. researchers will share with you their most
body. We offer world-renowned research
valuable resource: a great intellectual rigor,
training, exceptional choice from a
Composed of 181 laboratories and 4,500 and an awareness of your individual
wide array of field disciplines, and deep
researchers, PSL is a top-rated university, and collective social responsibility within
engagement in artistic creation in all forms.
with the strength and research potential a rapidly globalizing world.
We are elevated by the strength of the
comparable to the best universities most prominent French institutions.
worldwide. 26 Nobel Prize winners, Whatever your path is, you will be an
10 Field Medals, 3 Abel prizes, 44 Cesar integral part of writing the history of the
Each one of you will be able to personally
and 75 Moliere have been awarded to top university in France. I am positive
build and customize your training, with
students and alumni from our institutions. that your experience at PSL will be fruitful
the help of teachers and researchers who
We produce 1st-rate scientific knowledge and memorable and I wish you a year of
are dedicated to your success. As of mid-
of the highest level and ensure its widest success in your university endeavors.
September, you will be able to discover
dissemination possible. We ensure
knowledge transfer leading to innovations MARC MÉZARD
that contribute to economic and social President of PSL
dynamism: up tp 40 start-ups are born
from our laboratories each year. The wide
range of disciplines covered by PSL opens
4 5
ABOUT PSL A CAMPUS LOCATED
IN THE HEART OF PARIS
Paris Sciences & Lettres (PSL) research university, located in the heart of Paris, provides
the ideal academic environment for breeding excellence, creation and innovation, with
4,500 faculty researchers, 181 laboratories, 20,000 students, and some dozen business
incubators, fablabs and co-working spaces for student entrepreneurs.
Arts and sciences, engineering, humanities and social science form the core of
the university’s ambitious intellectual and scientific vision. As a selective, global, LA FÉMIS CONSERVATOIRE NATIONAL
SUPÉRIEUR DE MUSIQUE
interdisciplinary university, committed to promoting talent and equal opportunity, PSL ET DE DANSE DE PARIS
is creating the world of tomorrow.
PSL at a glance – key figures
CONSERVATOIRE NATIONAL
SUPERIEUR D’ART
DRAMATIQUE
UNIVERSITÉ
20,000 students 26 Nobel Prizes PARIS-DAUPHINE
ÉCOLE NATIONALE INSTITUT LOUIS BACHELIER
4,500 researchers 10 Fields Medals DES CHARTES
ÉCOLE FRANÇAISE
181 research centres and laboratories 3 Abel Prizes D’EXTRÊME-ORIENT
384 registered patents annually 46 CNRS gold medals
137 spin-offs created 44 César Awards
BEAUX-ARTS
75 Molière Awards DE PARIS
PARIS SCIENCES
+ 5 millions research documents & LETTRES
95 libraries and museums ÉCOLE DES HAUTES COLLÈGE DE FRANCE
ÉTUDES EN SCIENCES
SOCIALES
LYCÉE HENRI-IV
MINES
PARISTECH • INSTITUT DE BIOLOGIE PHYSICO-CHIMIQUE
• ÉCOLE NATIONALE SUPÉRIEURE DES ARTS
DÉCORATIFS
PSL Research University • CHIMIE PARISTECH
• ÉCOLE NORMALE SUPÉRIEURE
OBSERVATOIRE • INSTITUT CURIE
Members DE PARIS • ESPCI PARIS
PA RIS
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ÉCOLE PRATIQUE
DES HAUTES ÉTUDES
Associate members
CAMPUS JOURDAN
Research centers Partners
* New University Campus Jourdan ENS-PSE,
hosts students of certain PSL courses
(CPES, ITI etc.) and also includes student
services and the welcome desk etc.
6 7
COMMUNITY
STUDENT LIFE
CAMPUS LIFE Being part of an organization is a great way to meet
others and become acquainted with other students
from different backgrounds. More than 100 student > Good to know!
associations are active throughout the year, bringing
life to the PSL campus. Whether it be cultural, artistic, You want to create
sportive, or humanitarian, these activities bring a your association?
vibrancy to campus life and the opportunity to get
involved in exciting collective projects. Check Animafac
> Info: univ-psl.fr > campus life > community life (animafac.net) ‘how to’
guides and the MIE ‘Maison
des initiatives étudiantes’
PSL Union (Student council) website (mie.paris.fr)
This association is dedicated to the development of
student life between schools of PSL. The PSL Union
organizes many events, bringing together students
from all schools in order to meet, socialize and
Community life, culture, sports, collaborate. Some groups include: Le Jour de la Pensée,
Les agoras PSL, Le campus d’hiver (association forums),
museums, libraries, and resources… evening gatherings and school visits. Don’t hesitate to
PSL offers you a rich and stimulating contact the Union if you wish to join a team or initiate a
environment, in the heart of one of new project.
the most beautiful student cities in > Contact: union.psl@univ-psl.fr
unionpsl.univ-psl.fr | facebook.com/unionPSL
the world. As a student of PSL, you
have access to activities throughout The bureau des élèves (BDE)
more than 20 different schools and The BDE organizes university events throughout the
institutes. To know in detail the year, including festivals, associations and cultural
topics. BDE is a great source of information on student
services proposed by each campus, life for your school.
visit their website. The following > Info: univ-psl.fr > campus life > community life
are some examples of campus-wide
services offered by PSL. Looking for Project Funding?
PSL funds your projects through the Call for PSL student
initiatives, published twice per year (September
and January) on the PSL website. There is only one
condition for applicants: any project proposal must
be in partnership together with students from other
institutions of PSL.
> Information:
initiatives.etudiantes@univ-psl.fr
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ARTS AND CULTURE
PSL Orchestra and Chorus A World of Science
Do you sing or play an instrument? Join Started in 1994 by Nobel Prize in Physics
the PSL Orchestra and Chorus (OSC-PSL) Pierre-Gilles de Gennes, the ESPGG
and get on board for a great musical (Espace des Sciences Pierre-Gilles de
adventure! Led by extremely talented Gennes) organises a series of events
musicians, you will have the opportunity throughout the year devised to promote
to take part to the annual prestigious Scientific Research and its historical
season of concerts accompanied by heritage.
internationally renowned soloists. Join us every month for a varied
Concerts: a discounted ticket booking for programme of fascinating events including
PSL students (€5). meetings, debates, conferences, and
Some PSL member institutions include the experimental workshops and celebrate
orchestral and choir practice in the ECTS science!
curriculum. ESPGG welcomes you to promote your
work, meet the public and test your ideas!
> Information:
Do you enjoy talking about science, like
orchestreetchoeurpsl.fr /
organising events and have strong people
01 42 62 71 71
skills? We would like to invite you to join
us and meet researchers and visitors.
> Contact: contact-espgg@espci.fr
Libraries and Museums OTHER
Take a look at PSL-Explore to find out all
the information (address, opening hours
and days etc.) about the 95 libraries and
PARISIAN
museums of PSL campuses:
Explore.univ-psl.fr
LIBRARIES
What is PSL-Explore?
PSL-Explore is the PSL digital resource — The National Library of
and knowledge sharing portal. It is a France (BNF) – François-
website that offers users a broad range of Mitterrand Library (Paris, 13 th).
content, a gateway to PSL’s shared digital Originally aimed at Research
resources, a platform for disseminating students, the library charges
knowledge produced by PSL and its an entrance fee to Bachelor
member institutions, and a powerful and and Master Students. bnf.fr
effective research tool thanks to the PSL-
Explore search engine. — The Public Information
The website also offers a wide range of Library (BPI), Centre Pompidou
PSL Arts weeks additional content: conferences, focus, (Paris, 4th). bpi.fr
2 major events organized on PSL members virtual exhibitions, films, or MOOC.
institutions campuses for several days: — The network of the
Music Spring Festival (March/April) and libraries of the city of Paris:
‘Parcours des arts’ (June/July). bibliotheques.paris.fr
10 11
SPORT
S P O RT S AT P S L
Whether you want to play as part of a
team or simply keep fit, PSL Sport offers
students and staff opportunities to > Téléchargez
practice over thirty different activities.
Available 6 days week (midday and from
6pm), and all supervised by certified > PSL Sport + 30 SPORTING ACTIVITIES FOR ALL
professionals or enthusiastic students, Download the app to consult sports
you will have access to: parachuting, planning, register and remain
badminton, body tonic, climbing, fencing, connected to all PSL Sports news.
golf, Krav Maga, karate, swimming, weight
training, Leg-Bum-Tum training, rugby, > MyPSL
squash, stretching, volleyball, Zumba, Student life and services, sports,
cycling, yoga etc. libraries… With the brand new app
MyPSL, the entire PSL campus is in
> More details, information, your pocket!
registration, fees, schedule of the
classes: Real time school information (course
univ-psl.fr > > Campus > Sports schedule, test results, transcripts
> Contact: as-psl@univ-psl.fr etc.), digital resources and custo-
mize notifications (change of work
schedule, view test results etc.)
alerts for PSL events and associated
student life.
DISPONIBLE SUR téléchargé dans
© Alexandra Herbaut
univ-psl.fr : sport
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#PSLSport
STUDENT MOBILITY XTEND
Sciences, Arts, Engineering, Humanities. PSL weeks: 5 days
All of the knowledge are found at PSL! PSL of immersion
offers the opportunity to discover new Twice per year, PSL offers an immersion
disciplines by linking students to a variety called “PSL weeks”. During these
of in-person interdisciplinary courses on immersion weeks, various schools of PSL
a myriad of topics. Whether it be for the gather to propose an interdisciplinary
purpose of enriching your curriculum, course. This provides the opportunity for
developing new perspectives, stimulating all students to discover a new discipline
your entrepreneurial spirit, or refining your together in order to lead new innovative
POUSSEZ
path, it is of great benefit to engage in projects.
interdisciplinary classes proposed by PSL.
— PSL week for Engineers
PSL Xtend: open your mind Are you a 2nd or 3rd year student at
LA PORTE
l’ESPCI Paris, Chimie ParisTech, MINES
to new fields of education ParisTech, or a 3rd year student at CPES?
Hundreds of in-person courses, all
This PSL week offers you access to new
disciplines combined, face-to-face and
knowledge in the scientific domain and
accessible on various campuses of PSL. Is
DES AUTRES
allows you to discover new disciplines
this a dream? With PSL Xtend, our online
linked with humanities, the movie industry
platform of shared courses, you can
economics (with La Fémis),
access the rich academic offerings at PSL.
or entrepreneurship with PSL-Hack.
Register online to pick from 250 in-person
AMPHIS
classes. > Info: pslweek.fr
Do you want to follow a master class at
— PSL week for the Arts
the Conservatoire National Supérieur
PSL week also exists in the arts domain
de Musique et Danse de Paris or learn
with the same principal: a dedicated
C ++ programming language at MINES
week enabling students from La Fémis,
ParisTech? It is up to you to consider the
CNSAD and CPES (specialization HTA) to
most unique disciplinary crossings. Take
broaden knowledge, exchange talents
advantage of this academic experience to
and awaken a new perspective. The goal?
develop your talents and build an exciting
To collectively bring life to innovative
and original journey.
projects encompassing all aspects of
> Info: pslxtend.univ-psl.fr artistic creation.
> Info: racontr.com/projects/
Double degrees semaine-inter-ecoles
Within the curriculum of PSL, double
study majors are also offered. Students
can follow an additional degree program
in parallel with their major field of study.
> To find out more: inquire with the
administrative office or admissions of your
PARIS
school.
SCIENCES &
PARIS
LETTRES
SCIENCES &
LETTRES
14 pslxtend.univ-psl.fr 15
The PSL office of International Relations
counsels and guides thousands of foreign
students. This team of professionals are
a valuable initial point of contact and an
indispensable resource to help navigate
INTERNATIONAL
your year at PSL. Take advantage of the
many campus PSL services and events.
STUDENTS THE PSL
WELCOME DESK
FIRST
EXPENSES
On your arrival, you will be
expected to pay for a few
All year long, the PSL Welcome Desk, composed of costs including:
bilingual students, organizes numerous activities to
help facilitate your integration: language tandems, — Tuition fees: ask about
cooking classes, Paris visits, student evening events, the amount and terms of
etc. Each week the Welcome Desk newsletter features payment directly where you
the many free activities. will study.
> Join them on Facebook: — For International students
International Students – PSL Research University (non-EU nationals), you must
> Contact: welcomedesk@univ-psl.fr subscribe the student social
01 75 00 02 91 security (€217 in 2017/18).
— Deposit for your
accommodation: 1 month
rent unless you are staying
in CROUS residence. The
deposit will be returned
upon departure if the
accommodation is in good
condition.
— House insurance
(mandatory).
— For International students
(non-EU nationals), you will
be charged €58 in fiscal
stamp to get your student
residence permit approved.
16 17
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES WORKING DURING YOUR STUDIES
Scholarships Residence permit Labour legislation in France Finding a job: student
A number of scholarships are available to — EU Citizens and those from countries You are allowed to work while studying employment at universities
EU and international students who study within the Schengen area do not need a in France as long as you are enrolled at a PSL member institutions regularly have
in France: resident permit. However, if you are from School which can provide students rights jobs for students, check with the student
— grants from your home country Croatia and you want to find a job while to the Social Security and you have a services at each university to find out
government; studying, you must have a residence long-stay student visa valid or a student more about these opportunities. The
— French government / European Union permit. residence permit (VLS-TS) if you are not a contracted roles include a variety of
/ international organizations grants; citizen of the European Union. activities usually supporting the delivery
— If you are from outside the EU and
— grants from your host PSL member of activities (reception of students,
Schengen area, please contact your Please note, you must apply for a work
institution. cultural activities, scientific workshops,
closest Consulate General of France for permit if you are Algerian; you have to
information on the residence permit. work more than the authorized duration; sports and social events etc.).
Full details are available directly from
or you have a temporary visa for 6 months. Student beneficiaries of these contracts
your host PSL member institution, from >Note: The application to get your
You can work up to 964 hours at most continue their studies and carry out the
your home country government and from student visa is primarily dependent
in a year, which corresponds to 60% of activities under the contract. The work
French embassies before your arrival in on the course length, timing and
normal working hours in France. However, is set out in agreement to help students
France. subject matter. You may be required
the permitted working hours is set in balance their work/study schedules.
to go through the Campus France
> You may also find further information proportion to the duration of your studies
administration process. More information: > You may also find job opportunities
on campusfrance.org and (eg 482 hours maximum for a 6-month
campusfrance.org. on these sites
bourses.campusfrance.org education).
The labour legislation changes regularly — jobaviz.fr
Useful contacts in France and there are several exceptions that — letudiant.fr
If you live in Paris, or you have just arrived apply to it. — studyrama.com
Do I need a visa? in France and you have to make an — jobteaser.com
— EU Citizens and those from countries > Find all the updated fact
adjustment to your situation, or if you wish
within the Schengen area do not need sheets on: service-public.fr
to renew your student residence permit
a visa.
you can contact:
— If you are from outside this zone, you
— International Student Services at CIUP:
will need a long stay student visa when
17, boulevard Jourdan – 75014 Paris.
staying in France for over 3 months. In this
M° Cité Universitaire ciup.fr.
> Good to know!
case, please contact the French Embassy
Services only available from mid- INTERNSHIP Please note that in France a payment is
or the Consulate General of France
September to November. If you do a work placement, that period mandatory when the placement period
nearest to you in your home country for
further information on how to apply and — The Préfecture (French local will not be counted as working hours exceeds two months.
obtain your visa. administrative centre) or the Office (max allowed is 964 hours per year (or
Français de l’Immigration et de 822.5 hours for Algerian students), so SMIC (minimum wage): is the legal
>Note: to be able to study in France, you you do not have to apply for a work minimum wage in France. Its hourly rate
l’Integration (OFII) (Immigration and
must have a student visa and this must be permit. varies annually (around € 9.67 gross /
Integration French Services) nearest to
obtained before arriving in France. hour). More information on:
where you are living. For Paris only, you
> campusfrance.org/fr/page/ The placement agreement (or service-public.fr
may contact the Centre de réception des
apartirdun-pays-a-procedure-cef convention de stage) is the equivalent
étudiants étrangers de la Préfecture de
Police (Reception desk for international of the employment contract for IMPORTANT: Any job you may have
students at the Police headquarters) : internships. This is a document signed while studying is there to provide you
92, bd Ney, 75018 Paris M° Porte de by yourself, the institution where you with extra income, if you work while
Clignancourt / OFII – 48 rue de la do your research and the company studying it is not expected that this job
Roquette – 75011 PAR IS – M° Bastille. that will welcome you. The placement will allow you to cover all your living
Service available all year round. agreement defines the conditions of expenses. A student job can only be an
the internship: duration, remuneration extra income.
and social coverage of the trainee.
18 19OPENING A BANK CHECK LIST
USEFUL ACCOUNT
BANKING TERMS Essential documents take enough money with you to pay for
Every International student – European transport costs to arrive at your residence.
Autorisation de If you are going to live for more than three months in or not and within an exchange program You may find foreign exchange counters
prélèvement (direct France, we recommend that you open a bank account. or not – will have to go through in airports terminals, railway stations and
Some organizations such as CAF or health insurance administrative procedures at their arrival generally near the bus stations.
debit authorization) reimburse exclusively by bank transfer to a French
This is a financial transaction in France. Please make sure that you have
account. A bank account will also be useful for installing these documents with you: Reception arrangements
in which you, as a customer,
monthly payment for rent, transport etc. Find out about the reception
authorise the payee, usually a — Passport or national identity card for
company, to make collection. arrangements at your host school
members of the Schengen area;
Monthly direct debit payments What you will be required to open an
— Check with your host institution what
are commonly used in France bank account will depend on which bank and — Birth certificate and a certified
arrangements have been made for your
to pay for transport, insurance, which bank account you choose. Generally you will translation (for European students, there
arrival: welcome days, fresher’s week,
utility bills, etc. need to provide: are acts of multilingual birth that avoid
etc., and let them now when you are
— Proof of your identity: Passport or EU national having to pay for a translation).
planning to arrive.
Intérêts débiteurs / identity card — Health record, recent x-rays.
— Find out about the administrative
Agios (Fees) — A resident permit for non-EU students — Official forms specifying the social registration opening hours or try to set up
Your bank will charge you daily
— Proof of your status as a student: your student coverage subscribed in your country: an appointment.
fees when a withdrawal from
ID card or a ‘certificat de scolarité’ – letter from the students from the European Union:
your bank account exceeds the
School the E111 or E128 or your insurance When you arrive
available balance. Overdraft
European card, Quebec students: form Let your landlord or the house of
fees vary by financial institution. — Proof of address: some banks will require proof of SE401Q102bis or SE401Q106; – Certificate residence know when you arrive.
your UK address and/or your home/overseas residential of registration in the host institution.
Virement (Bank address. — If you will be living in a university
transfer) — Latest diploma and their corresponding residence: reception desk will give
The bank (at the request — Minimum deposits and fees: usually €15 (in traveller mark transcript with certified translations. you the key to your accommodation.
of the account holder) is cheques or cash) are required as a minimum deposit
— Certificate of achievement for French Be aware! The reception closes at
authorized to credit the to open a basic bank account, and banks charge a
or English tests as the language of 4pm (Monday-Friday) and is closed on
account of a beneficiary. The monthly fee. (Some bank accounts also require you to
instruction in your program. weekends.
transfer can be one-time or maintain a minimum balance in your account).
monthly instalments as part — Driving license (optional). — If you are renting privately: contact
of the automated direct debit Prior to your arrival, if you already have a bank account your landlord and set up an appointment
in your home country, check with your bank to find out with them to carry out the incoming
payment of rent.
if they have some agreement with a French banking
Communication and means inventory of fixtures and get the keys.
partner organization – as this would simplify the whole of payment
Relevé d’identité Make sure that you have a means of
process.
bancaire / RIB (Bank communications and a means of payment
account details) with you during the first few days. > important
It is common to find a RIB at — Get a phone that works in France.
the end of a cheque book.
Alternatively, you can usually > Good to know! — Make a note of your important contact Do not take ID photos in advance in
numbers: home, business and emergency your country, they will not be accep-
request it online or at the local
numbers. ted for official documents. Near your
branch of your bank. To get a credit or a debit card, an average of host school, mostly in Metro stations
15 days is usually required. You will need to — Check that your debit / credit card or at RER train stations, photo boo-
provide your bank account details to set up allows you to withdraw money at the cash ths which will deliver pictures to
a direct debit payment or to be able to collect points in France (easy to locate in airports the ‘photo d’identité’ format can be
you benefit (from CAF, Social Security…) and train stations) or make sure you found and used.
20 21FINDING
ACCOMMODATION
ACCOMMODATION PSL Housing Platform
PSL Housing online platform is a new free PSL HOUSING
LE SERVICE LOGEMENT DE L’UNIVERSITÉ
Accommodation service offered to all PSL students. PARIS SCIENCES & LETTRES
It aims to facilitate accommodation access and offer a
THE HOUSING FINDER BY PARIS SCIENCES & LETTRES
list of affordable and suitable housing options.
Each member institution will gradually update the
online platform with the accommodation offers from EN RECHERCHE D’UN
LOGEMENT, D’UNE CHAMBRE
their own networks so that you‘ll only be a click away
CHEZ L’HABITANT
OU D’UNE COLOCATION ?
from your perfect Parisian home. LOOKING FOR A FLAT,
In addition, PSL will provide Housing Services to guide A ROOM OR
A ROOM-MATE ?
and assist you in finding the right place to live.
> Infos: pslhousing.univ-psl.fr
Illustration © Manon Delarue
> Contact: logement.pslhousing@univ-psl.fr
Paris is a city where
housing is in high demand so finding La Cité Internationale Universitaire
a place to live can be quite challenging! de Paris (CIUP) pslhousing.univ-psl.fr
The International University Campus in Paris (CIUP)
Contact : logement.pslhousing@univ-psl.fr — 01 78 09 12 23
We strongly recommend you to make is a private foundation that offers 40 residences to
arrangements before leaving your home students from all over the world. Since its founding
in 1925, it has provided students with so much more
country. Contact the Accommodation Office
of your School to find out about housing
than a place to stay in central Paris with pastoral > Good to know!
support, opportunities to get involved in drama and
information and services provided to new music productions, sporting activities and a great Beware:
social calendar.
students. Some agencies offer access
Eligibility: to their housing offers during
In France, all students from all nationalities Students must be enrolled in a higher education a given period of time
institution (priority is given to the Ile-de-France (usually 4 months) against
systematically benefit from APL (Allocations region) and must be studying towards a diploma at very high administrative fees
personnalisée au logement) – a personal the minimum level of Master’s degree or equivalent. (usually between 150 and
housing benefit distributed by the CAF – Researchers must at least hold a doctorate or a PhD. 450 euros). These offers are
Artists and culture professionals must be undertaking neither numerous enough or
la Caisse d’Allocations Familiales). their period of residence as part of their work. good enough and are often
France is the only country outdated. You will therefore
Application process: pay the application fee for
in Europe to offer nothing!
Each year the International campus receives a high
such support. number of applications. Please check the application
procedure online and find out further information,
including the full application package on ciup.fr.
22 54
23The CROUS university — mapiaule.com
residences — logement-etudiant.html
CROUS is a regional organisation that — location-etudiant.fr
provides student grants, university halls of
Project Kaps (Kolocation à Projets
residence, overseas student receptions,
student’s cultural activities and student Solidaires) is based on a simple USEFUL TERMS
restaurants. The accommodation in halls principle: a student flatshare in a popular
of residence are offered in priority to the neighborhood, linked to a social project
French government students scholarship conducted with and for its inhabitants. m 2 (square meter)
recipients and students from national For students who are interested in project
kaps, visit the website: kolocsolidaire.org. In France, instead of using the number of bedrooms to describe the size
exchange programmes. If you have been of a property, people use m2 – a unit used to measure the surface of the
allocated a room in a hall of residence, CoopColoc: An innovative system for
student roommates in Paris whose property.
make plans to arrive on a weekday The term ‘Loi Carrez’ refers to the name of the law about surface
(Monday – Friday, before 4pm) to register proposed housing comes from social
offering: coopcoloc.fr. measurements in France.
and pick up your keys as the Reception is
closed on weekends. crous-paris.fr
Also check out lokaviz.fr – a service that Homestay Les charges (additional rental costs)
offers private sector housing options Experience real Paris life by living The rents are exclusive of any additional rental costs. ‘Charges
certified by the CROUS. with Parisians for the year. Find out comprises’, or ‘CC’ means that utilities and other charges (water,
more information on homestay.com, electricity) are included. ‘Hors Charges’ or ‘HC’ means that the rent
or parisacademicrentals.com (for US doesn’t include those charges. In Paris, it is common to have the cold
Private student residences
students only). water included in the charges. The ‘chauffage collectif’ or ‘Community
Private student residences offer fully
heating’ can sometimes also be included in the charges. Check with
furnished flats, usually studios, with
For short stays, whilst waiting your landlord or the estate agent before signing your contract.
additional services: laundry, gym,
additional security, Wi-Fi. to find an accommodation
Expect to pay application fees. If you Book a room in a hostel Etat des lieux entrant / sortant (incoming/outgoing
chose to stay in one of these residences, — bvjhostelparis.com inventory of fixtures)
you may be eligible to apply for APL — mije.com When moving in and leaving your flat, you will have to fill in an
(personal housing benefit distributed by — fuaj.org inventory of fixtures. This document must be filled in with you and
CAF – la Caisse d’Allocations Familiales) or hotels the landlord in the property when you get and return the keys of the
>For more information: adele.org — bedandcrous.com property.
— booking.com This report is attached or form part of the tenancy agreement, and
Solidarity-based housing — hotels.com records the general condition of the property (cleaning, wall paintings,
Several associations/charities are — kayak.com floors, toilets, electric meter, heating system, etc.).
connecting students and people offering Please note that as a tenant, you will be expected to leave the property
a room in their house in exchange for Specialised rental websites in the same condition as you found it in. Any major changes, abnormal or
some of their time (house cleaning, for international students neglected use of the property will be chargeable.
babysitting, etc.). — uniplaces.com Good to know! The landlord has two months to return the deposit, less
> Registration and information online: — ads.fusac.fr any sum due for repairs that were your responsibility.
— ensemble2generations.fr — iwalkthecity.com/fr
— leparisolidaire.fr/wp — safehouse.fr Le préavis (the notice period)
— logements-etudiants.org — studyenjoy.com Planning to move out? You must give a formal notice (‘lettre avec
— swapandstudy.com accusé de réception’ at the Post Office– registered letter with
Flatsharing -> Other sites: acknowledgement of receipt) to your landlord. In Paris and its suburban
Various specialized sites post — leboncoin.fr areas, the minimum legal notice period has been set to one month.
announcements for flat sharing — seloger.com Good to know! Even if you are leaving before the end of the month, your
throughout the city. — mapiaule landlord will be entitled to claim the whole month’s rent.
— appartager.com — pap.fr
— weroom.com/fr — mapiaule.com
— macoloc.fr
24 25RENTING A FLAT:
WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW?
Rental costs are an important part of your — Have personal income without family,
budget. We strongly recommend that you friends or bank assistance;
do not forget to apply for the housing
— Are seeking to stay in France for your
assistance.
studies;
Monthly benefit: APL and ALS — Are under 28 years of age on
To help you pay your rent and expenses, September 1st of the year in which the
you can benefit from personal housing lease was signed;
benefit (APL) or public housing allowance — Or over 28 years of age on September
(ALS). Both are paid by the CAF. 1st of the year of signing the lease, subject
— ALS is the public housing allocation. to being PhD students or post-doctoral
It can be granted to you if you are renting students of foreign nationality (PhD
a room in a Hall of residence but not if you obtained less than 6 years, occupying a
are renting a studio, a flat or a house on position as a non-researcher in a research
the private market. The ALS is the benefit unit or laboratory under a fixed-term
most frequently granted to students. contract).
— The APL is the individual housing > Infos : messervices.etudiant.gouv.fr
benefit. It is granted directly by the CAF
provided that you live in a subsidized Insurance Deposit The amount varies (between 40€ and Council Tax (Taxe d’habitation)
home. Most units are under contract, The money from the insurance deposit 80€ per year) depending on the size Council Tax helps to pay for local services.
including those managed by the housing is limited to one month of rent excluding of the apartment, the number of rooms The person who lives in a property
agencies and CROUS hall of residences. charges if it is an empty rental (2 months and the risks insured (fire, theft, water normally pays Council Tax, whether they
Balance your budget: We advise you to in furnished apartment). It is a deposit damage, civil liability, damage to adjacent own or rent it. It is payable annually. Find
check the CAF website (caf.fr ) to find out of money that is returned to you within buildings…). out more information on: www.service-
if you are eligible for housing benefit. a maximum of 2 months after checking To find out more about it, ask your bank public.fr
the condition of the accommodation and or your private student health insurance
To start the process, you may follow the
guide to student housing benefit available
the handing over of the keys. The owner provider. Legal Aid
is authorized to withdraw from this sum The Paris Department of Housing
on the CAF website before completing The insurance will also cover you if you
the amounts necessary for the restoration Information is an association whose
your application on-line. accidentally cause damage to a third
in the state in case of damages and on mission is to provide legal advice on
Do not delay in sending your file, CAF aid party.
justifications. all matters relating to housing. Free
is not retroactive!
appointments (by appointment) are
Accommodation Insurance Gas and Electricity bills: available in all borough councils.
The rental security deposit: When moving into your new home, you
Personal insurance is obligatory and isn’t
the CLE will have to open a subscription account >For schedules and appointments:
dependent on your accommodation,
The Caution Locative Etudiante (CLE) for heating and electricity. adil75.org//nos-permanences.
whether you are staying with a friend
is a state-guaranteed security deposit EDF-GDF: bleuciel.edf.com >Information on housing assistance:
or renting in the private sector. It
which allows students with no personal univ-psl.fr > Campus life
is commonly included within your
guarantors to facilitate their access to accommodation insurance (make sure you
housing. You will be eligible for it if you: don’t pay twice).
26 27STUDENT HEALTHCARE
HEALTHCARE -
HEALTHCARE You must pay up front for your healthcare; your visits
to the doctor and your medication. Your expenses
are then partially reimbursed by the Social Security
(the Caisse Primaire d’Assurance Maladie – CPAM). The
USEFUL TERMS
remainder of the expenses is your responsibility. You Healthcare system and
may pay for a service directly yourself or sign up to a
complementary health insurance (optional) that will
Complementary Health
cover these extra expenses. We recommend you to Insurance
register with a doctor (‘médecin traitant’ or ‘médecin In France the Securite Sociale
référent’) in order to get the maximum amount of reimburses 35–80% of doctor
money back. consultation and prescription
costs. If you want the other
35–100% to be reimbursed,
How do I register for Social Security? you will need to join
It is mandatory for all students to register with the
a mutuelle (Complementary
Social Security. It allows you to get your health
health insurance).
expenses partially reimbursed. You will have to register
to the Social Security when you enrol at the school
and choose between the two student Social Security Healthcare system
organizations : la Mutuelle des Étudiants (LMDE) In France the Healthcare system
lmde.fr ; la Société Mutualiste des Étudiants de la covers the cost of medical care
Région Parisienne (SMEREP) : smerep.fr. An annual fee and is called: la Sécurité Sociale,
Healthcare, of €217 must be paid when registering at the University la Sécu or l’Assurance Maladie.
Social Security, Health or a School. The main website for it is ameli.fr.
Insurance: In France, the In order to benefit from this system, you must be:
— Enrolled in a University or a Higher Education Pharmacies &
healthcare system (or Social institution which can provide students rights to the Prescriptions
Security as it is more commonly Social Security Pharmacies in France all have a
known) is mandatory for all — Under 28 years old on the 1st October of the big green cross above the door
academic year (age limit can be postponed in some and are usually open from 9am
students. You may also sign specific cases) to 7pm, Monday to Saturday.
up to a complementary health — Able to show official documents that permit you to There are pharmacies open 24
insurance (optional) to cover stay legally in the country (visa, residence permit) hours a day for emergencies,
but these change every day,
the expenses not reimbursed Exceptions so you might need to call the
by the Social Security. — You are under 28 years old on the 1st October police to find out which one is
and are from the EU, Schengen zone (which includes open. You will need a doctor
Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) or Switzerland: signed prescription to buy your
You do not need to register for the student Social medicines and afterwards to
Security system. Before you leave your home country, get a reimbursement from the
please ask for your European Health Insurance card. It Sécurité Sociale. Beware that
should be issued by your home country and it will have you cannot hand in prescriptions
to be valid for the entire university year. You will have to at parapharmacies. These sell
show this document when enrolling to the University. over-the-counter medecine and
NB: alternatively, you can get a private insurance in other toiletries though.
your home country or show the EU official documents
E106, E109 or E121.
28 29— You are from Quebec, Canada:
Before you leave your country, get the COMPLEMENTARY WHERE TO OBTAIN MEDICAL CARE?
Health Form provided by the Franco-
Quebec protocol (SE 401-Q-102 bis or HEALTH
SE 401-Q-106 if you are taking part in a
student exchange programme between INSURANCE
Student Health Centres
(MUTUELLE)
universities). It will have to be valid for the — City of Paris Health centres
entire university year. — Le Centre de Santé des Saints-Pères under agreement, the City of Paris centres
Provided that you can show this Both a prevention centre and a health are open to all and offer consultations
document when enrolling at the centre, it is open to all students who with doctors and specialists without
University, you will not need to register may register there with their ‘médecin regulated fees: centres-sante.paris.fr/
with the French student Social Security traitant’ (please see above). The centre — Psychological support
The Securité Sociale does not reimburse
system. provides GP consultations (consultations The BAPU : the city of Paris has 6 BAPU
the totality of your health expenses
and common care, certificates of fitness (University Psychological Aid Office) list:
(except for surgery). You are advised to
— You are a French government for sports or internships abroad, update univ-psl.fr > Campus > Healthcare
get a “Mutuelle étudiante” or a Student
students scholarship recipient, you are vaccinations, etc.) and physicians and well being
Complementary Health Insurance. It is not
an employee in France or you have a consultations (gynaecologists,
mandatory but is strongly recommended
residence permit to stay and study in psychologists / psychiatrists, dentists,
France for less than 3 months:
as it may cover the outstanding expenses
heath support to quit smoking, Finding a doctor
(approx. 30%) like hospitalisation and it Choose a doctor near where you live
You will not need to register with the nutritionists and experts in hearing
usually offers third party payer facilities. or near your host school.
French student Social Security system. impediment). All students (including non
You will be asked if you want to join On the Assurance Maladie website,
EU students) have access to all services
a ‘mutuelle’ when you register at your you will have access to lists of health
— You are over 28 years old during the provided at the centre. (Languages
host school. LMDE and SMEREP, the two professionals, according to various criteria
academic year: spoken include English, German, Italian,
student Social Security providers, also (occupation, tariff act, address)
The student social Security will still cover Arabic, Chinese, etc.).
offer complementary health insurance. > ameli.fr: Private Space, Find a health
you and reimburse partially your health > To make an appointment or to get
For the year, prices vary from €78 to professional
expenses for the ongoing academic year. more information:
€645. You will be able to subscribe when
At the end of the academic year, contact siumpps.parisdescartes.fr
enrolling at the School or the University
the CPAM of you residence location. It will >Address: 45, rue des Saints-Peres,
or by directly contacting LMDE or SMEREP.
be responsible for your Health Care cover 75006 PARIS / Tel: 01 42 86 21 29 If you are on medication,
and will be able to send you information remember to take enough with
— Le Centre Colliard
about how you may still benefit from the you for your entire stay.
This Health Student centre works as a
student Social Security. > info GP surgery: you pay upfront and then
claim the expenses from the CPAM.
— You are not covered by the student
CPAM The Centre Colliard offers time slots for
Social Security system:
Visit the site for Social Security appointments adapted to student life Need to talk?
You must therefore obtain a Universal — Students’ health and well-being
(CPAM): ameli.fr (late opening hours and Saturdays). 4 GP
Health Insurance («Protection universelle 0 800 235 236 (toll-free from a landline)
Phone: 36 46 (Monday to Friday surgeries and physician consultations are
maladie”, PUMA) provided that you stay or 01 44 93 30 74
from 8:30am to 5:30pm) available. You will be able to have access
over 3 months in France and are not
From abroad: +33 (or 00 33) to a gynaecologist (and a family planning — Psychological support and
employed. More details on the website
811 70 36 46 (variable fare centre), a dermatologist, a psychiatrist, counselling (APASO): 01 40 47 55 47 /
ameli.fr.
according to operator). There is addiction counselling / nutrition... etudiants@apaso.fr
To obtain a registered Social Security
also a phone service provided in In addition, the centre hosts a BAPU
number, you must provide a birth — Harassment and violence against
English on 0811 36 36 46 Monday (Bureau d’aide psychologique universitaire
certificate translated into French by an women information: 39 19 /
to Friday from 9am to 6pm.
officially approved translator and contact — Psychological University Help Desk) stop-violences-femmes.gouv.fr
(€ 0,6 cents / min).
the CPAM of your residence location. and the Relay Services for high school –
university students (psycho-educational
support).
>Address: 4 rue des Quatrefages, 75005
Paris
30 31METRO-BUS-RER-
REGIONAL TRAIN
TRANSPORT There are 14 Metro lines and 5 RER lines that enable you
to move quickly in Paris or Ile-de-France.
The first Metro services start at around 5:30 am and the
> good to know
last ones finish around 12:30 am on weekdays and 1:45
am on Fridays, Saturdays and evenings of public holidays. Free and fully translated
Full details available on ratp.fr/en/ into English, German, Dutch,
Travel passes and fares: Italian, Spanish, Japanese, the
> Imagine’R package (student pass 26 years-old and mobile App ‘Next Stop Paris’
under) imagine-r.com has been designed to help
> Forfait Navigo available weekly (€ 22,15) or monthly people who want to visit Paris
(€ 73). navigo.fr by Metro. You can download
> More information including maps and routes on it directly from : ratp.fr/en/
ratp.fr/en/
VELIB
> info
Velib is a simple and free rental bike system. With over
Travelling from Paris
23,600 bikes covering the city, available 24/7 all year
— You can catch a train
long in 1,800 stations every 300m, Velib is a great
to travel in France and
alternative way to move around in Paris.
to many European cities
> Full details including subscription rates, (London, Brussels, Geneva,
map of stations, cycling tours are available on Amsterdam ...) from one of
en.velib.paris.fr/ Paris 6 major train stations.
Full details available on
voyages-sncf.fr
AUTOLIB — Paris has two international
airports Orly and Roissy
Charles de Gaulle.
Find out more information on
Autolib ‘is the world first short rental 100% electric parisaeroport.fr/en
car self-service service. Borrow a car and drop it off
at the nearest station when you’re done!
> More information available at autolib.eu/en/
Driving in France:
— EU citizens: If your driving license was obtained in a
European country you have the right to drive in France.
— Non-EU citizens: If you have a non-European driving
license and you are settling in France, you have the right
to use your license for up to one year after the date
of arrival in your main residence in France. This period
cannot be extended and once it is finished your driving
32 license must be exchanged for a French driving license. 33UNIVERSITY
RESTAURANTS AND
CAFETERIAS
BON APPETIT!
The CROUS
It is not always easy to eat healthily in Paris when you
are on a student budget, but fast–food and sandwiches
> info
aren’t the only choice! There are a lot of less expensive
and healthy solutions in the university restaurants and CROUS
cafeterias. Located near or even on the
Opening hours in Paris campuses, the 17 restaurants
University of Paris restaurants are open Monday to and 34 university cafeterias
Friday for lunch, usually from 11:30am to 2:00pm offer a wide range of diverse
(restaurants located on the universities campuses and quality meals.
have slightly different opening hours). Visit the CROUS CROUS of Paris is committed
website (crous-paris.fr) for more information. to offering its catering
services continuously
There are 2 university restaurants which are open in the 365 days a year.
evenings from 6:15pm to 8:00pm (Mabillon and Bullier,
both located in the heart of Paris). Have a look at the > A full list of restaurants
highly popular, Sunday brunch option offered on the can be found at:
Paris Crous Barge! crous-paris.fr
A full meal including a starter, a main dish and a desert
is only €3.25 and a sandwich would cost you between
€2 and €3.
The Izly card
Every student from the universities of Paris and Ile-de-
France will have a student card called ‘Etudiant de Paris
Ile-de-France‘, Each card has an Izly chip that allows
you to pay – contactless – for your meals at the CROUS
restaurants and cafeterias (and also pay for additional
services including photocopying, laundry and place
orders from the CROUS website).
The Izly Mobile App is also available. It generates a QR
code at the checkout, which will allow you to pay for
your meal at the CROUS restaurants facilities.
> Full details available on: izly.fr
34 35USEFUL INFORMATION EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Emergency numbers are free of charge and allow you to contact the emergency services
USEFUL CONTACTS at any time 24/7.
In any case, to ease and accelerate the process, remember to specify these three points:
— Who you are? Are you the victim or the witness? Consider giving a phone number
where you can always be reached.
— Where are you? Give the exact address of where the emergency services can find you.
— messervices.etudiant.gouv.fr : student digital portal for student services and
— Why are you calling? Tell them exactly what has happened.
student life
— crous-paris.fr : Find out about scholarships, student housing, university restaurants,
and cultural offers.
SAMU – Paramedics : 15
15 is the phone number for urgent medical aid service (SAMU), it can be called for the
— ciup.fr : Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris – The international University intervention of a medical team in a situation requiring immediate care.
Campus in Paris (accommodation, reception services, support for foreign students and
researchers).
POLICE SECOURS – EMERGENCY POLICE : 17
This number can be called for an emergency intervention from the police.
— campusfrance.org : the public institution responsible for student mobility. You
will find all the information about your mobility project: study in France (course catalog,
POMPIERS – FIREFIGHTERS : 18
Firefighters may be called to report a situation of danger or an accident involving
student grants), get everything ready for your stay in France (paperwork), living in France
property or persons requiring rapid intervention (fire, gas leak, road accident ...).
(housing, healthcare, work, daily life).
— etudiantdeparis.fr : the Association of Paris offers students practical information
Simply dial 112 on a mobile phone to be redirected to the emergency services.
This number works in every European country.
sheets dedicated to international students (visa, work, budget, finding accommodation,
etc.).
— enseignementsuprecherche.gouv.fr : website of the French Ministry of Higher
Education and Research. You’ll find all the information about the Higher Education system
in France here. FRENCH NATIONAL HOLIDAYS
— diplomatie.gouv.fr : the French Foreign Affairs Ministry website that will give you (2018)
all the useful information about the different procedures prior to your arrival in France
(addresses of consulates, embassies, French Alliances, French government scholarships,
etc.). > good to know
— service-public.fr : the e-portal for the French Administration system that will New Year’s Day / Jour de l’an: 1 January
st
provide you with information about your rights and administrative procedures. Easter Monday / Lundi de Pâques: 2nd April PSL / Dauphine Legal clinic
Worker’s Holiday / Fête du travail: 1st May
— lokaviz.fr : The central housing system LoKaviZ lists students housing solutions both PSL students with a legal pro-
1945 Victory /Fête de la Victoire 1945: 8th May blem (contract, responsibility,
private and the halls of residence. It highlights the housing solutions that are awarded
Feast of the Ascension / Ascension: 10th May family, succession, labor law
the label “LoKaviZ” by the CNOUS which means that those housing options include
Whit Monday / Lundi de Pentecôte: 21st June etc.) can contact the PSL /
guarantees such as payment of rent for affordable decent housing.
National Holiday – Bastille Day / Fête nationale: 14th July Dauphine Legal Clinic for free
— letudiant.fr et studyrama.com : are two specialized websites about student Assumption / Assomption: 15th August consultations with a lawyer
life, student jobs, housing and orientation. Halloween / Toussaint: 1st November Information:
1918 Remembrance Day / Armistice: 11th November clinique-dauphine.org/
Christmas / Noël: 25th December consultation
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