France: love, gastronomy, haute-couture and… paperwork !
It is easy to get lost in the many administrative steps to take before and after your arrival at UNICAEN.
To enjoy your stay as serenely as possible, follow this guide :
Before your arrival
There are three options to come and study at University of Caen Normandie :
Degree-seeking students (independent students)
Études en France, Espaces Campus France, Parcoursup, E-candidat, prodécure DAP… There are many ways to apply to UNICAEN, depending on your country of origin and your prior level of studies.
To find out which procedure applies to your personal situation, you can have a look at the dedicated page (in French).
Exchange students (Erasmus+, OFNEC, ISEP, …)
Contact your university’s International relations department to find out if you are eligible for an international mobility program with UNICAEN.
Study French
Find out how to register for the University Diploma of French Studies (DUEF) on the course page.
UNICAEN does not offer scholarships to international students. However, you may be eligible for other types of funding.
- Bourse d’excellence Eiffel
Masters students only. - Ministère de l’Europe et des affaires étrangères (MEAE) – Scholarships
Contact your local espace Campus France for more information. - Other fundings
Check CampusBourses, the directory of scholarship programs listed by Campus France.
Once you have received your nominative letter of admission (which can be downloaded on your online profile for students following the Études en France procedure), you must apply for a student visa, using your online Études en France profile.
If your country of residence is not connected to the Campus France network, you must then contact the French consular authorities of your country of residence to submit your visa application.
Long Stay Student Visa valid as residence permit (VLS-TS étudiant)
This visa allows you to study in France for a period of four months to a year. When it expires, you must apply for a residence permit to stay in France.
It gives you the right to :
- travel freely in all countries of the Schengen area
- work 964 hours a year
- receive housing benefits (VISALE, CAF etc.) and social security
- extend your stay beyond the validity of your visa by applying for a residence permit at the local Préfecture
Final registration to the University of Caen Normandie
Face-to-face registration only* from July 02 to July 19 and August 19 to September 30. You must make an appointment beforehand : https://gest.unicaen.fr/rdv/accueil_deve.php
On the day of the appointment, do not forget to bring along the necessary documents, including the CVEC certificate !
The University Board of Directors has voted to partially exempt international students from the differentiated fees. However, these students are still required to pay registration fees at the rates applied to EU students (licence or bachelor’s degree): 175€, for a master’s degree: 250€ for a doctorate: 391€, and for an engineering degree: 618€ – 2024/2025 rates). Students are also required to pay the CVEC of €103.
*The terms of your registration at the University of Caen Normandy may vary according to your status and the application process you follow. In you have any doubts, contact the registration office : deve.inscriptions@unicaen.fr
Contact
International Support Service / Pôle support aux publics internationaux
Caen, Campus 1, Building i
Espace AAPI, 2nd floor, room li242
Tél. +33 (0)2 31 56 61 75 / +33 (0)2 61 56 59 54
intl.spi@unicaen.fr
Open from Monday to Thursday from 9am to 5:30pm and Friday from 9am to 5pm.
Outside these times, please contact us by email.