Going abroad

The Erasmus+ program pays particular attention to the reception, orientation, pedagogical and technical support and, above all, to the additional costs associated with the mobility of people with disabilities. The aim is to ensure that all individuals benefit fully from their European mobility experience.

By signing the Erasmus+ Charter for Higher Education (ECHE), each higher education institution is committed to ensuring equal access and mobility opportunities for participants from all backgrounds. As a result, individuals with disabilities can benefit from the support services that the host institution offers its students and staff.

To meet the specific needs of people with disabilities during their mobility, the granting of additional funding on top of the Erasmus+ mobility grant is designed to facilitate their participation.

To best prepare for your Erasmus+ mobility period, you need to complete the additional funding request form sent to you by the International Relations Department (SRI), so that you can indicate the additional costs associated with your disability.

What are your additional needs?

The costs eligible for additional funding can be varied: specific accommodation, assistance from a companion during the trip, medical follow-up, material support, home help or even a life auxiliary.

Please contact the International Relations Department (SRI) to help you fill in the application form for additional funding.

Contact SRI

International Relations Department (SRI) - international@univ-eiffel.fr - + 33 (0)1 71 40 81 84

You are also welcome to consult the inclusivemobility website, an online tool on the accessibility of higher education establishments developed by the Erasmus Student Network (ESN).

 Further information

See the following Erasmus + testimonials:

-ExchangeAbility project
-ExchangeAbility videos
-Erasmus+ Ambassadors

Students studying outside the European Community must first find out about the conditions of entry into their host country. Please contact the relevant embassy in France for more information.

Specificity of Quebec

In addition to a passport valid for the duration of the study period, all students must hold a Certificat d'acceptation du Québec (CAQ) for studies issued by the Government of Quebec and a study permit issued by the Government of Canada for any study program lasting more than six months.

CAQ Form

Study and work permits in Canada (internship)

The CAQ is issued by the Quebec Immigration Service, while the study permit is obtained at the Centre de réception de demandes de visa (CRDV) in Paris.

Upon arrival in Canada, students must present the following documents

•  Valid passport ;
• Certificate of assistance/repatriation;
• Accepted application for a study permit (the study permit will be issued to you by the customs officer);
• Letter of acceptance from the host institution.

Specific to the United States

In addition to a passport valid for the duration of your stay, all students must apply for an F1 or J1 visa (unless you are a US citizen).

You will receive from your host university :

• Either the "Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor" DS-2019 form (for the J-1 visa);
• or the "Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status" 1-20 (for the F-1 visa).

Once you have received this document, you can begin the process of obtaining your visa.

More information

Students studying abroad should contact their local health insurance office beforehand in order to maintain their social security coverage outside the country.

For a stay within the EU

The Caisse Primaire d'Assurance Maladie of the student's home country will issue a European social security card upon request, guaranteeing social coverage during the mobility period. Without this document, the student will have to subscribe to a social protection in the host country.

In case of affiliation to the parents' regime or of non-affiliation (notably concerns students on an apprenticeship contract or having a CDI student job of 120 hours/term), it is imperative to obtain from the social security center a certificate of coverage abroad.

For a stay in Quebec

Thanks to the Franco-Quebec memorandum of understanding, special provisions for students of French nationality pursuing their studies or doing an internship in an institution in Quebec have been put in place.

• For a study stay: form SE 401-Q-106 to be picked up at the SRI-E and completed by the student and the CPAM of his/her department.
• For an internship: form SE-401-Q-104 to be filled out by the student, the head of his/her component and the CPAM of his/her department.

These forms attest to the affiliation to a health insurance plan in France. It exempts the beneficiary from joining the Quebec student plan upon presentation of the form at the time of registration for the Quebec Health Insurance Board. The benefits provided by the Quebec legislation are nevertheless guaranteed.

For a stay in a country that has not signed an agreement with France

There are several possibilities.

• Join the social security system of the country in which the student is studying
• Join the Fund for French Citizens Abroad

The CFE allows expatriate students to have the same social protection as in France. In addition, membership guarantees full continuity with the social security system in France.

• Joining a private insurance

It is strongly recommended to choose an insurance that offers a minimum reimbursement ceiling of 150,000 € for medical and hospitalization expenses.

It is strongly advised to ensure that the following services are included in the international insurance: civil liability, medical assistance and repatriation and legal assistance

Many host universities require a language certificate. It is the responsibility of the student applicant to take the required exam at :

• A TOEFL iBT test center
• The CAPLA of the Gustave Eiffel University

Certifications issued: CLES 1 and 2 English, BULATS English or Spanish, TOEIC English

• From another certified language center.

One of the missions of the Consulate General of France is to ensure the defense and protection of French citizens abroad. It is strongly recommended that French citizens living abroad register in the register of French citizens established outside the national territory and apply for a consular card. The process is free and voluntary, and can be useful, particularly for obtaining a passport renewal or in the case of a security plan in the country. For any registration, an identity document, a proof of French nationality and a certificate of residence in the consular district are required.

Moreover, only this registration allows the Consulate to have knowledge of the presence of its citizens outside the territory.

It is advisable to register on the Ariane database of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs before your departure and to read the Advice to travelers via the country sheet before and during your stay abroad.

The Gustave Eiffel University organizes its courses according to the European LMD system (Licence - Master - Doctorat).

Within this framework, studies are sanctioned by national diplomas corresponding to the grades of Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate, constructed in teaching units that can be valued in European credits, thanks to the ECTS (European Credit Transfer System). The courses are organized in semesters and each semester is validated by 30 European credits: Licence (L) Master (M) Doctorate (D).

For students on exchange programs offered by the Gustave Eiffel University, the courses taken are fully recognized, provided that the student attends and passes the exams at the host institution. Only the registration fees of the Gustave Eiffel University are to be paid.

Depending on the type of mobility, payment is defined by the study contract (mobility in Europe - Erasmus+) or the comparative course list (mobility outside Europe).

The transposition of grades is carried out using an equivalence table set up by the SRI and the teacher-coordinators.