Each year, JUNIA welcomes international students coming from all around the world.
Arriving in a new country can be stressful. This is why we are doing our best to make your stay as easy as possible and help you with your formalities.
“I would always recommend JUNIA because I think it is very good choice for international students with all the events organized, professors are understanding and other students are always willing to help.”
A dedicated team
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.
International Relations
Mobility
International mobility coordinator Zone Asia – Middle East –Africa (French speaking countries)
Sophie SARR
sophie.sarr@junia.com
Int. Mobility Coordinator, Southern America, Northern Africa
Mégane MARTINS
megane.martins@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
Direction
Director of International Relations
Florence MALAISE
Pre-departure formalities
Visa
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
As soon as you have been admitted, it is important to start your housing reasearch. Arriving without any housing reservation could be challenging and expensive. Thus, we strongly advise you to book an accomodation before arriving. We are here to help you during this process.
Find out some documents that will help you find an option below.
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 will require a garantor. You can use the free rental garantee VISALE if you are eligible or Garantme (paying service).
Students are responsible for reserving a room, so be sure to apply as soon as possible.
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.
Studapart can also serve as your guarantor for the whole duration of your rental.
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
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.
Personal Liability Insurance
Workplace and School Insurance