This page provides basic information about our services, which are available to all incoming international students, whether you are on exchange or degree-seeking. You will also receive information and guidance throughout the application and enrollment process. Please contact us if you still have questions.
Dedicated assistance
Coming to live and study in a foreign country can be a confusing and complicated process, so JUNIA’s International Relations Office provides many helpful services for our incoming international students. We are available to assist you with administrative procedures before you arrive, during your stay and even after your graduation.
An international team is ready to answer all your questions and help you before and during your stay. You can come to our office during the opening hours or contact us at our personal email addresses or at incoming@junia.com.
Direction
Director of International Relations
Florence MALAISE
Mobility
Int. Mobility Coordinator, Southern America, Northern Africa
Mégane MARTINS
megane.martins@junia.com
International mobility coordinator Zone Asia – Middle East –Africa (French speaking countries)
Sophie SARR
sophie.sarr@junia.com
Cooperation
International Cooperation Specialist, Zone Asia and America
Thanh Ly LE MINH
thanhly.leminh@junia.com
International Cooperation Specialist Zone Africa, Middle East and China
Brandon DECRAENE
brandon.decraene@junia.com
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International Student Guide
We have gathered information in this Welcome Guide which will hep you prepare your arrival and facilitate your first steps with JUNIA.
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Visa
Procedures
Non-European students are required to have a student visa. Once admitted, JUNIA will assist you as much as possible in obtaining your student visa, however we have no control over the visa application process. This process will be managed by the French diplomatic office nearest you and varies for each country. Find and contact your Campus France office to learn more about the process.
Once you have arrived in France, there are administrative procedures for validating your visa, allowing you to stay in France and travel in the Schengen Area. We provide assistance for these procedures, which are done with the regional administrative office, the Prefecture. Learn more about this process on the Prefecture website.
Housing options
Living in Lille
Living in Lille requires a certain budget. It takes time to find housing at a reasonable price, so JUNIA advises students to start your search as soon as possible. It is very difficult to find housing upon arrival in Lille. We strongly advise you to find a room before arriving.
In almost all cases, you will need to provide a guarantor, an individual or an organisation that will guarantee rent payment. You can use the rental guarantees VISALE or Garantme. The guarantee VISALE is free but you need to match some criteria to be eligible (to be between 18 and 30 years old). You can check if you are eligible here. Most landlords don’t accept foreign guarantors, except for ALL residences.
Different options
ESTUDINES: Private Student Residences
These residences offer studios and one-bedroom apartments from 19 to 41m². The rents are from 497-550€ to 798€/month+ monthly fees. Les Estudines provides JUNIA students with a guarantor waiver. Contact the international office to learn more. Two residences are located close to the school: Les Estudines Flandres Gambetta and Artois.
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Nexity Studea: Private Student Residences
Nexity Studea is a network of student residences in the main cities of France (Lille, Paris, Bordeaux, Lyon…). They offer fully furnished and equipped rooms and studios from 9m² to 32m² (depending on the residences) in residences with other students and common areas where events, group activities and workshops are organised (cooking classes, sport, DIY…). Other services like insurance, internet, electricity, cleaning service are also available. There is an on-site residence manager who is bilingual and can help you if you have any problems. There are 3 residences in Lille: Studea Lille Centre (10 minutes walking from the school), Studea Novalille and Studea Moulin (both 10 minutes with a bike).
JUNIA students receive a 15% discount on the administrative costs and you will be able to go to another residence in another city without paying these costs again (for example if you have an internship elsewhere).
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TWENTY CAMPUS
Twenty Campus and its residences around Lille offer furnished apartments in a secured residence with an onsite concierge to provide assistance. Twenty Campus residences include access to many services such as housekeeping, breakfasts, gyms, unlimited internet, 24/7 reception, and common areas depending on the selected residence.
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CROUS UNIVERSITY RESIDENCES
Rooms in CROUS residences are the cheapest solution for accomodation in Lille but they are reserved in priority to scholarship students with a DSE (Dossier social étudiant). Most international students don’t meet the requirements to submit a DSE so they cannot request a room on the first phase of room assignments. However, you can request a room in the additional phase (mid-July) and throughout the academic year (depending on availability).
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Private Accommodation
Students may also rent housing from a private owner, but JUNIA advises students to use caution when renting from individuals. Never send money to an unknown individual before visiting the lodging or signing an official rental agreement. Some websites to use when searching for housing in Lille: paruvendu.fr, lokaviz.fr, http://leboncoin.fr, pap.fr, adele.org
FLAT-SHARING
«Co-loc», which consists of sharing an apartment or a house with other students and thus splitting the rent and charges. It will also help you integrate into the French way of living more easily and make new French friends. Some sites for finding roommates : colocatere.com – chez-nestor.com –macoloc.fr – appartager.com
Beware of scams !
Never pay any rents in advance before leaving your country.
Here are a couple of items you should watch out for :
• A landlord that wants to speed up to the process because of a lack of time.
• A landlord that is away from the city and is located abroad.
• A Mandat Cash payment requested
ALL Student Residences
We recommend that students book a room in a Lille Catholic University Residence Hall. These residences are managed by an organisation named ALL and are the most convenient way for our students to find housing in Lille. ALL residences accept foreign guarantors.
Students are responsible for reserving a room, but once your online booking is done, please send us an email so that we can liaise with ALL directly on your behalf.The process to apply for housing with ALL can be long, so be sure to apply as soon as possible.
Housing services
STUDAPART
Studapart is an all-inclusive online housing platform. Access hundreds of exclusive offers near campus but also throughout France during your search for internship: studios, flatshares, rooms in private homes. Studapart offers personalised support throughout your rental and exclusive offers for JUNIA students: verified ads and secure payment, simplified rental file & 100% online procedures, Home Insurance by Studapart, and Benefits Assistance by Studapart to get your state housing allowances (CAF). You can login with your personal address but you will need to provide a proof of acceptance to JUNIA. Studapart can also serve as your guarantor for the whole duration of your rental.
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LIVINFRANCE
LivinFrance offers rental accommodations and assistance for every administrative procedure for all international students, whether you come with Campus France, Erasmus, or individual mobility.
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SHORT-TERM ACCOMMODATION
Do you wish to find an accommodation for just a few days and give yourself some time to search for long-term housing? There are many hotels and youth hostels in Lille: hifrance.org – thepeoplehostel.com/en/lille
Health care
The CPSU
The University Multipurpose Health Center (CPSU in French) is the place where you will find different medical services and it is located a few steps away form the JUNIA schools.
Location: 47 rue du Port, 59000 Lille
Opening hours: From September to June
Monday to Thursday: 8H – 19H
Friday: 9H-18H
Find a specialist in Lille
If you need to find a specialist for a particular situation, you can also:
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Go to the “Planning Familial“, an organization for any kind of health issue
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Find an appointment with a specialist thanks to Doctolib
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Call a doctor on duty if you have an emergency after working hours or during the weekend : Maison médicale de garde Lille Métropole – Rue Desaix Entrée par les urgences de l’hôpital St Vincent de Paul, Bd de Belfort, 59000 Lille
Self-caring
A gym at your disposal
Close to our buildings, a gym offering cardio equipment, weight training and also group classes is open to all students of the Catholic University of Lille, including JUNIA. You will find the gym at 125 rue Meurein, next to the university restaurants.
Dining options
Students may use the student lounge, equipped with microwaves, as a dining area during their lunch breaks. Most of the All residences have a shared kitchen, so you are free to prepare your own meals.
In addition, the Lille Catholic University cafeteria is located at the heart of JUNIA’s main campus and is open for lunch and dinner on weekdays. Other smaller dining services are available for lunch. You can eat at the university dining halls using your ALL student services card, Crous tickets, or cash. €3.30/meal
There are also many sandwich shops and restaurants in the neighbourhood accommodating diverse tastes and dietary restrictions.
Insurance
It is optional but recommended to get a complementary insurance to obtain better reimbursements. This insurance is called a mutuelle and is different from the affiliation to the Sécurité Sociale. Most students from Lille Catholic University get this coverage with SMENO, the regional student health insurance provider. The costs vary depending on the insurance option chosen (from 12 € /month).
European Union Students
You are required to bring your European health insurance card or the health insurance certificate provided by the authorities in your home country.
Non-European Union Students
All students in France are required by law to register with the national health insurance (Sécurité Sociale), even if you have private insurance. French social security enrollment is free of charge. The French national health insurance refunds about 70% of most medical expenses. On your arrival, the JUNIA International Relations Office will help you complete the necessary steps to get enrolled.
If you are over 28 years old: You will have to follow a different procedure, which we will help you complete upon your arrival. In the meantime, we suggest you buy private health insurance to cover potential medical expenses during the first few months of your arrival.
Personal Liability Insurance
According to French law, students will be required to purchase personal liability insurance, usually included in the also mandatory housing insurance. JUNIA also highly encourages our students to purchase additional comprehensive insurance covering loss of personal documents and repatriation. Such an insurance policy can be purchased in your home country or once you arrive in France.
Workplace and School Insurance
Students are automatically enrolled in insurance covering them during all activities in the framework of their studies at JUNIA: classes, labwork, field trips, study tours, internships, etc. Students do not have to pay for this insurance, but must provide a copy of their birth certificate to be enrolled. You will receive more information upon arrival in Lille.
Career Center
An impressive 95% of JUNIA alumni find a job within 6 months of graduation, and many before they even finish their studies. Junia’s updated career center empowers all our students to take charge of their career goals by helping them develop a professional project, connecting them with industry leaders, and equipping them with the tools and knowledge to be competitive in the global workforce.
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