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AMU PREP'DAYS

In June, AMU PREP'DAYS organized a series of themed conferences to help prepare students for their departure. Now over, these conferences are available for replay on the university's YouTube page and cover the following topics: Housing; Visa and working in France; Insurance and health; Banking and social aid; Registration and AMU services.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL COUNTERS

Once they've arrived in France, students can come and meet us and all our partners at the "guichets de rentrée".

  • This year's "guichets partenaires" will take place from 09:00 to 16:00 in person:
    • August 29 to September 13 on the Saint Charles campus, Espace Pouillon, Marseille
    • September 16 to 27 on the Schuman campus, Le Cube building, Aix-en-Provence.

Here, students can benefit from the support of our teams and part-time students, and consult government operators (CPAM, CAF, Action Logement), private partners (banks, insurance, transport) and internal university services.

  • Reception desks for individual appointments
    • Face-to-face counters are extended by two weeks of appointments with the Welcome and Attractiveness Center.
    • Appointments can be made in person or by zoom, depending on the student's choice.
    • Appointments can be made online; more information is available on the dedicated page of the university website.
      • Students from Marseilles and outlying campuses : September 16 to 27, 2024
      • Students from Aix-en-Provence and other sites : September 09 to 13 THEN September 30 to October 04, 2024

  • Welcome pack

At these counters, welcome packs will be handed out to students, including a tote bag, the brand-new handbook and a pen, so they can start the new school year well-equipped for everyday life.

While waiting for the printed version, you can find the web version in French HERE.

The handbook is a real support tool for students in their administrative and settlement procedures in France.

FACEBOOK

A Facebook group dedicated to the international newcomers of the 24/25 class has been created.

It's a place where students can get to know each other, grouping together by interest or nationality. They exchange tips and best practices. We strongly advise them to log on, as there are already over 800 contributors.

  • Residence permit

    Why apply for a residence permit?

    To settle in France, foreign nationals must obtain authorization by applying for a residence permit. This document will allow you to stay in France for a set period of time.

    • For holders of the C "Etudiants Concours" visa (valid for 3 months only)

    If you pass the competitive entrance exam or interview, this visa will enable you to apply directly to the prefecture for a student residence permit. You won't have to return to your home country to apply for a long-stay visa. First-time applications for a student residence permit following a competitive examination (short-stay visa required) must be submitted at the first-application counter.

    More information is available on this page: first application for a residence permit.

    PREPARE YOUR APPLICATION AS SOON AS YOU ARE ADMITTED:

    The student must have sufficient means of subsistence (monthly financial resources must be at least equal to the basic monthly maintenance allowance allocated to French government scholarship holders, i.e. €615/month in application of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' decision of July 9, 2003).

    Step 1: Put together your application

    https://administration-etrangers-en-france.interieur.gouv.fr/particulie… .

  • Social security

    • How do I register for social security?
      For international students outside the European Union, you are eligible for free, compulsory Student Social Security, as long as you spend more than 3 months in France.

      To register, you need to create your file on https://etudiant-etranger.ameli.fr/#/, including: school certificate, birth certificate translated into French, VISA, residence permit and bank details.

      Once all the documents have been validated, you need to create your ameli account on the website: https: //www.ameli.fr.

      You will then receive a provisional Social Security number while you wait for your carte vitale.

    • For European Union students: the EHIC

      The EHIC guarantees that you will be covered for healthcare in the country where you are staying, under the same conditions as if you were insured in that country. This may involve, for example, an appointment with a doctor, dentist or hospital. In this way, your medical care is covered by the same rules and formalities that apply in your country of residence:

      • You don't have to pay any medical expenses in advance
      • Or you have to pay medical expenses in advance, and are reimbursed locally by the social security organization of your place of stay.


      This individual card is free of charge and valid in the countries of the European Economic Area and Switzerland for 2 years.


  • Bank

    We strongly recommend that non-European nationals open a bank account to make your day-to-day life easier and to help you with all your formalities:

    • Pay bills and subscriptions
    • Receive a salary
    • Pay your day-to-day expenses by credit card at no extra cost
    • Receive social assistance from the CAF (housing) or healthcare reimbursements (CPAM)

    LCL (Crédit Lyonnais) is a partner of the Bureau des Elèves de Polytech.

    When you open your bank account, you will be offered a payment card (known as a carte bancaire, carte bleue or credit card). In France, most payments are made by credit card, so it's absolutely essential that you have one.

    Some banks will charge you for your card. Be careful on this point, and choose banks where the use of a bank card is free of charge.
    Please note that once your account has been opened, it may take several days to obtain your bank card.

International Student Guide