Preparing for Your Arrival

Follow the Guide! Your Arrival at EM Strasbourg in Two Steps

Before You Leave: To Do List 

There are a certain number of things that should be dealt with prior to your departure.

Visas

• If you have a passport from a country in the European Economic Area, you do not need a visa to enter and/or study in France.
• If you are an international student from a country outside the European Economic Area, a visa is required to enter and/or study in France. Applications for French visas must be made via the Campus France website as soon as possible before your arrival in France. We will provide you with admission letters to support your visa application.

We encourage you to consult the French Embassy website for the latest information on the subject: 
https://www.campusfrance.org/en/the-different-types-of-visas

Budget

In order to plan a budget adapted to your needs, you should be aware of the cost of living in the country of destination. 

The general monthly cost of living in Strasbourg:

• Housing: starting at €500/month 
• Food and daily expenses: between €300 and €500 
• Transportation: €26 for a bus/streetcar pass

All students registered at EM Strasbourg benefit from the University of Strasbourg student card, which gives you access to university dining halls and discounted rates for movie theater tickets, concerts, exhibitions, and other cultural events.     

Housing

To find housing prior to or after your arrival in Strasbourg, check out our web page dedicated to our housing partners.

When You Arrive 

Orientation Sessions

At the beginning of each semester, EM Strasbourg's International Relations Office organizes an orientation session for foreign students. This session aims to help students acclimatize to life in Strasbourg.
 
For students arriving in Strasbourg in September, the orientation session will take place at the end of August or beginning of September; for those arriving in January, the orientation session is organized for the first week of January.

Practical information sheets:

• Administrative Information
• Financial Information
• Housing
• Insurance
• Living in Strasbourg
• Health
• Embassies & Consulates 
• Grading Scale
• Mobility Guideline

A Team Dedicated to International Students

In order to support you with your university exchange plans, we have created the International Relations Office. Our team will advise you on the administrative and academic procedures you need to complete before, during, and after your stay in Strasbourg. We also help you find your place in your new academic, social, and cultural environment. 

Come and meet us in person:

Building B, office B109

• Open from Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Contact us: 

• sri-incoming@em-strasbourg.eu