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NANCY — A STUDENT CITY PAR EXCELLENCE.
Ranked 6th Best Student City in France !

Welcome to one of France’s largest university cities! With 47,000 students, 6,000 faculty members, highly regarded schools, and a growing connection with the business world, Nancy offers a unique environment to build your future — combining academic excellence, quality of life, and intellectual openness!
With one student for every six inhabitants, Nancy lives at a university pace. Encounters, innovation, and cultural events shape the daily life of a city designed for students, offering excellent cultural programs, housing, sports, and a vibrant social life.
Diversity is a defining characteristic — both demographically, with 7,540 international students from 137 nationalities arriving each year, and academically, with the University of Lorraine offering more than 650 programs.

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Apply for a Degree Program

If your university has a double-degree agreement with ENSEM,
you will need to follow the following application procedure:

Partner Institutions:

Université de Cranfield
Université fédérale de Viçosa (UFV)
Université fédérale de Saõ Carlos (UFSCAR)
École de Technologie Supérieure (ÉTS)
Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC)
Université Laval
Université Heriot-Watt
Université de technologie de Kyūshū (Kyutech)
École Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Rabat (ENSMR)
Université Internationale de Rabat (UIR)
École Nationale Supérieure d’Électricité et de Mécanique (ENSEM Casablanca)
ENSAM-Casablanca
Institut National des Sciences Appliquées et de Technologie (INSAT)
Institut de Technologie de Géorgie (Georgia Tech)
Université de Cincinnati (CEAS)
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PROCEDURE AND TIMELINE

> Your university must nominate you before April 30 by sending an email to ensem-international@univ-lorraine.fr

The email must include:
> Your full name, email address, academic level and field of study, and your class ranking.
> Your application file in a single PDF, containing:
• A copy of your passport
• A motivation letter specifying the program you wish to join at ENSEM
• Transcripts for all your years of higher education
• Certificates attesting to your proficiency in both French and English.

If your university does not have a double-degree agreement with ENSEM,
you must follow this admission procedure:

To obtain a degree from ENSEM, you must be admitted into either the first or second year of the program. Admission is primarily through a competitive entrance exam; however, a few places are available via direct admission for outstanding Bachelor’s or Master’s students.
Foreign students who have not previously studied at a French university must apply through the Campus France portal in their home country.

Who Can Apply ?

> For 1st year admission: Applicants holding at least a BAC+2 (120 ECTS credits) or a Bachelor’s degree (BAC+3) at the beginning of the academic year.
> For 2nd year admission: Applicants holding at least a BAC+4/BAC+5 (240 ECTS credits) (Master 1 or Master 2 level) at the beginning of the academic year.

> Important: Direct admissions take place at the beginning of March. Therefore, you must register on Campus France before March.

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Apply for an Exchange Program

Check whether your home institution has signed an agreement with ENSEM by consulting the list of partners :

Partner Institutions :

Université Technique de Karlsruhe
Université de Saarland
Université de Braunschweig
Université de Bremen
Université de Fachhochschule Rosenheim
Université Nationale du Sud (UNS)
Université technique de Vienne
Université de Liège
Université d’Hasselt
Université de Caxias do Sul (UCS)
Université Pontificale Catholique de Rio de Janeiro (PUC Rio)
Université nationale de Colombie (UNAL)
Université de Osijek (UNIOS)
Université de Strathclyde (Glasgow)
Université Polytechnique de Catalogne UPC (Barcelone)
Université Castilla La Mancha (Castille-La Manche)
Université du Pays Basque (Bilbao)
Université de Jaén (Andalousie)
Université Polytechnique Nationale d’Athènes
Université d’études pétrolières et énergétiques (UPES)
Université de Salerne
Université de Parme
École polytechnique de Milan
Université des sciences appliquées de Ventspils
Université norvégienne de sciences et de technologie
Université de Tromsø – Université arctique de Norvège
Université de technologie de Varsovie
Université de Wrocław (Université des sciences et technologies)
Université polytechnique de Lodz
Université de Poznan
Université Technique de Prague
Université polytechnique de Bucharest
Université Technique de Cluj-Napoca
Université de Pitesti
Université de Zilina
Université de Technologie de Lulea
Université de Technologie Ming Chi (MCUT)
Université technique d’Istanbul
Université de Galatasaray
Université Yıldırım Beyazıt d’Ankara
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Procedure and Timeline

For Fall Semester mobility, your university must nominate you before April 30 by email at: ensem-international@univ-lorraine.fr
For Spring Semester mobility, your university must nominate you before September 30 by email at: ensem-international@univ-lorraine.fr

Application Process
> After being nominated, you must register online at: https://mobilite.univ-lorraine.fr/incoming/

> You must also send your full application file (as a single PDF) to ensem-international@univ-lorraine.fr, including:
• A copy of your passport or ID card
• Your CV
• A motivation letter
• Transcripts of all your higher education studies
• Your Learning Agreement
• A language certificate proving your proficiency in French or English, depending on the language of the courses you plan to attend.

> In parallel, you must also register your mobility on:
• Erasmus Applications: Mobility Online
• Non-Erasmus Applications: Moveon Incoming

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Prepare Your Mobility

To answer your questions and assist you throughout the process, you will be supported by ENSEM’s International Relations Office and the Student Union (BDE).
Once officially admitted to ENSEM for an exchange or double-degree program, we will assist you in reserving accommodation.
At the beginning of each semester, ENSEM organizes an orientation week to help you complete administrative procedures (ENSEM enrollment, opening a bank account, registering for student health insurance, housing allowance applications, etc.).

Frequently Asked Questions:

Tuition Fees for the 2025/2026 Academic Year:
• Exemption for students participating in an exchange program or double-degree program under an agreement with one of ENSEM’s partner universities.
• €628 for students admitted through the CPGE entrance exams.
• €3,941 for non-EU students who do not fall under the categories mentioned above.

Classes traditionally begin at the beginning of September (Fall semester) or at the end of January (Spring semester). You should plan to arrive a few days earlier to give yourself time to settle in Nancy and rest after your journey.
An orientation program is organized prior to the start of classes, during the first week of September or end of January.

> Important: Participation in the orientation sessions is mandatory.

Fall Semester

• Orientation days & course registration for exchange or double degree students:
August 28–29, 2025 (mandatory attendance)

• Start of classes for 1st and 2nd year (1A & 2A):
Monday, September 1, 2025

• 1A & 2A Exams:
First week of January 2026

• Start of classes for 3rd year (3A):
Monday, September 8, 2025

• 3A Exams:
Continuous assessment; semester ends mid-February 2026

Spring Semester

• Start of spring semester classes for 1A & 2A:
January 12, 2026

• 1A & 2A Exams:
First week of June 2026

 

Most international students arrive at Paris – Charles de Gaulle (Roissy) Airport.

From Charles de Gaulle Airport:
• Upon arrival at the Lorraine TGV train station, take the shuttle bus to Nancy (approx. €10).
• Alternatively, you can travel to Nancy by train from Paris Gare de l’Est.
To reach Gare de l’Est from the airport, several options are available (RER B, taxi, or shuttle).
Once at Gare de l’Est, take the TGV Est high-speed train to Nancy.

From Nancy Train Station to ENSEM:
• Take Trolley Line T1 (direction: Vandoeuvre Brabois Hôpitaux) from Nancy Train Station and get off at Technopôle stop

The International Relations Office will assist you in booking your accommodation.
The most affordable option for students is a university residence managed by CROUS.

Website: www.crous-lorraine.fr/logements

Below is a list of the CROUS residences located closest to the campus:
• MONPLAISIR: Rue Jacques Callot – 54500 Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy / Tel: +33 3 83 53 53 30
• PLACIEUX: 39 Boulevard Maréchal Lyautey – 54600 Villers-lès-Nancy / Tel: +33 3 83 28 86 01
• SAURUPT: 26 Rue de Saurupt – 54000 Nancy / Tel: +33 3 83 53 53 70
• CHARMOIS: Avenue du Charmois – 54500 Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy / Tel: +33 3 83 53 53 80

Other accommodation options:
The Lorraine INP student residence, reserved for first-year engineering students, offers 260 furnished rooms (25m² and 38m²) located 5 minutes on foot from ENSEM.

There are many other possibilities (student residences, private apartments, etc.), but these options are generally more expensive and often require a French guarantor.
In all cases, paying a deposit and purchasing housing insurance is mandatory.

Any student residing in France can apply for housing assistance from the CAF (Caisse d’Allocations Familiales). However, eligibility depends on several criteria, such as rent and personal financial resources. Applications are submitted online via the CAF website. You will need to complete the form online, print your file, and submit it to the CAF office along with the required documents.

Important: The rental contract must be in the applicant’s name.

For more information, please contact the CAF:
• Address: 21 Rue St Lambert – 54000 Nancy
• Phone: +33 810 25 54 10 10
• Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Website : www.caf.fr

Foreign students must prove they have sufficient financial resources (at least €650/month) for the entire duration of their stay in France (this is a condition for obtaining a visa).

It is essential to plan your budget before arrival. Below is an estimated monthly cost of living for a student in Nancy:
• Accommodation: €150 – €400 (depending on the type of housing)
• Food: approximately €200/month — a full meal at a CROUS university restaurant costs €3.20
• Transportation: monthly bus pass approximately €25 (single ticket €1.30)
• Movie ticket (student rate): €6.20 – €7.90
• Housing insurance (annual): around €50
• Complementary health insurance (optional but highly recommended): €10 – €30/month

Please note that actual expenses will depend on your personal lifestyle.
If you stay in France for more than 3 months, you will need to open a French bank account.
Before departure, check whether your bank in your home country has agreements with French banks, which may simplify the process.

Usually, you will be required to provide the following documents:
• A valid ID card or passport (with a visa if applicable for non-EU citizens)
• Proof of residence in France (rental agreement, utility bill, CROUS accommodation certificate, etc., dated within the last 3 months)
• A copy of your ENSEM admission letter or enrollment certificate

Before arriving in Nancy:
• European students:
You must request a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Contact your local health authorities for the application form and procedure.

• Non-European students:
We recommend purchasing private health insurance in your home country to cover medical expenses from your arrival date until September 30th.

Once in Nancy:
All students must register for French national health insurance during registration at ENSEM via the following website: ameli.fr
Registration for French student social security is free of charge.
All ENSEM students also have access to the University Health Center offering various healthcare services.
For more information, please contact the University Health Service (SUMPPS, also called “Santé U”):

Address : Rond Point du Vélodrome 6, rue Jacques-Callot 54500 VANDOEUVRE
Tel : + 33 3 83 68 68 52 00
Website : www.sumpps.u-nancy.fr

Please note: In France, it is mandatory to select a primary care physician (“médecin traitant”) to receive full reimbursement for medical expenses.

Erasmus Students:
• Erasmus arrival certificate (issued by your home university)
• Learning agreement (signed by your home university)
• Erasmus scholarship certificate
• European Health Insurance Card (mandatory)
• 1 ID photo
• Liability insurance certificate (included with housing insurance)
• Copy of passport or ID card
 
Non-European Exchange Students:
• Scholarship certificate (if applicable)
• Learning agreement (signed by your home university)
• 1 ID photo
• Liability insurance certificate (included with housing insurance)
• Copy of passport + visa
 
OFII (French Immigration and Integration Office) Procedure
If you hold a visa, you must send the following documents to OFII after your arrival:
• The official form provided by the consulate
• A copy of the passport pages showing your identity, passport number, expiration date, and the entry stamp showing your arrival date in France (or the Schengen area)
• A tax stamp (approximately €60) which can be purchased at tax offices, some tobacconists, or online at www.timbreofii.fr
• A copy of your birth certificate
 
Upon receipt, your local OFII office will send you a confirmation letter and invite you for a medical examination.
 
For more information, please visit: www.ofii.fr

Mrs. Zoua will assist you with the visa procedure once you are accepted at ENSEM.

Any questions?

For information regarding your arrival, accommodation, visa, or any other aspect of your stay at ENSEM, please don’t hesitate to contact us

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