About campus life

The International Relations Office organizes webinars for international students to help them prepare for their arrival in the best possible conditions. They take place in:

• July

• December

You will receive a registration link by e-mail.

The Welcome Program is a 2 or 3 week integration program for students on study abroad programs (bilateral exchange, Erasmus+, double-degree) or on an individual mobility. It takes place in mid-August before the start of the academic year in September.

The aim: to ensure a successful integration on campus!

For more information on how to register, click here.

The link to confirm your registration will be sent to you by e-mail.

At the start of the academic year or new semester, you will be informed about registration matters (administrative and academic information) and assisted in administrative procedures (visa, insurance, etc.).

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1. Administrative and course registration**

Administrative registration takes place before your arrival. You will receive two mails from the Registrar's Office:

•  The 1st to activate your computer account

•  The 2nd will inform you of the administrative formalities to be completed on arrival in France.

If you have any difficulties, we can arrange an appointment with you upon arrival to help you.

You must confirm your course registration with your assigned department. This second part of the registration process directly concerns instruction and course validation. You must go to the secretary's office of the department to which you have been assigned in your letter of acceptance and finalize a learning agreement.

2. Department orientation

Each department organizes an orientation in a lecture hall in September. Attendance is mandatory.

3. Administrative procedures

The various teams at the International Relations Office, the Student Information Center and the Registrar Office help you with the many administrative formalities you'll need to complete during your first month in France: visa validation*, social security registration, civil liability insurance, etc.

*European students do not need a visa or residence permit.

Important:

All the new procedures for visa applications can be found on the new official website https://france-visas.gouv.fr

• Buddy System

This is an online platform that brings together international students and local students in a mentoring programme within INSA Rouen Normandie.
Your mentor will help you discover the city (Rouen or Le Havre) and guide you through your first steps at INSA. Register here:https://buddysystem.eu/en/

• Kitchenware loan

The International Relations Office offers free kitchenware loans while stocks last in order to facilitate your integration.If you wish to benefit from this service, please send an e-mail to the incoming exchange coordinator (incomingstudents@insa-rouen.fr).

• Welcom’INSA

Welcom'INSA is a team of local and international students whose aim is to promote the integration of international students through several ways: Whatsapp conversation group, integration events etc. Find them on Facebook and Instagram and don't hesitate to contact them.

Eating on campus

A wide choice of meal options: INSA cafeteria, university restaurants and many other locations on both campuses.

Campus accommodations

Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray campus

Students registered on the Saint-Etienne du Rouvray campus can stay at one of our residence halls located near the Saint-Etienne du Rouvray campus (Madrillet Technopôle), and near public transportation (subway-bus) and shops.

Residence hall maps

Accessing your student accommodation is not possible on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. You can access your student accommodation between 9am and 12pm or 1:30pm and 4pm from Monday to Friday.

Le Havre campus

INSA Rouen Normandie does not provide housing in Le Havre but can help you find accommodations

Only students having received an admissions letter from INSA can apply for housing.

Students can request financial aid for monthly rent (APL – Aide personnalisée au logement). International students must provide proof of a valid residency permit and have a bank or postal account in France.

To reside in France and obtain a residency permit in Normandy, international students must provide proof of sufficient financial resources during their stay. Students are recommended to anticipate a monthly budget of at least €700 to live adequately. This amount covers everyday expenses (housing, meals, recreational activities and transportation, etc.). For more information go to the France Campus website..

Although the cost of living in Rouen is lower than in many other French cities, international students should foresee expenses for settling in, clothing and educational material. Student status allows to benefit from preferential rates such as lower rent, and discounts on transportation and recreational activities. You can also work during your stay in France on a long-stay student visa, under specific conditions. For more information, click here. . You can also apply for scholarships from your home country or from specific organizations. More information on the Campus France.

Health insurance is mandatory for all students.

Students must pay upfront for medical fees in France. French Social Security services reimburse up to 70% of health expenses; it is highly recommended to subscribe to a personal health insurance policy to cover additional fees. Reimbursement rates range from €80 to €300 per year, according to coverage packages.
Two health insurance centers offer such services LMDE (La Mutuelle des Étudiants) and SMENO (Société Mutualiste des Etudiants de la Région Nord Ouest).

For EU citizens under 28, an E-128 form is mandatory to obtain partial reimbursement of paid sums (reimbursement rates vary according to surgical intervention or drug prescriptions). European Health Insurance Cards are also valid. For non-EU citizens, registration at the French National Health Insurance (Securité Sociale) is automatic upon registration.