Student Life

Student Life

Foreign students

All non-European nationals wishing to study in France must obtain a long stay visa bearing the word «student». Visa applications should be made to the French Consulate or Embassy in the student’s country of residence.

• Within two months following their arrival in France, non-European students must apply for a temporary residence permit bearing the word «student».

Where to apply for a residence permit:

• For students living in the area covered by the Sous-Préfecture in Antony:

Faculté Jean-Monnet

Building A

Office 412

Tel.: +33 (0)1.40.91.18.76

• For students living in the area covered by the Sous-Préfecture in Palaiseau:

Permanence de la Maison des Etudes

Université Paris-Sud 11

Building 311 - Le Moulin

91405 Orsay Cedex

Tel.: +33 (0)1.69.15.76.33

• For students living in an area covered by another Préfecture or Sous-Préfecture:

contact the Préfecture or Sous-Préfecture of your place of residence.