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 Office (SRI), so that you can indicate the additional costs associated with your disability. 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 personal care assistant.

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

Contact SRI : International Relations Office (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).

Students undertaking a study stay outside the European Community must first inquire about the entry requirements for their host country. Please contact the relevant embassy in France for information.

Special requirements for Quebec

In addition to a passport valid for the duration of the study period, all students must hold a Québec Acceptance Certificate (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 theVisa application centre (CRDV) in Paris.

Upon arrival in Canada, students must present the following documents

• Valid passport
• Repatriation insurance certificate
• Study permit application approved (the study permit will be issued by the border officer)
• Letter of acceptance from the host institution

Special requirements for 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 undertaking a study abroad must contact their Primary Health Insurance Fund (Caisse Primaire d'Assurance Maladie) in advance to maintain their social security coverage outside the national territory.

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 the case of being covered under the parents' scheme or not being affiliated (this specifically applies to students in apprenticeship contracts or those with a student permanent contract (CDI) of 120 hours per trimester), it is essential to obtain a certificate of coverage abroad from the social security office.

For a stay in Quebec

Thanks to the Franco-Quebec Agreement, special provisions have been established for French nationals pursuing their studies or undertaking an internship at an institution in Quebec.

• For a study stay: form SE 401-Q-106 to be completed by the student and the CPAM of their department
• For an internship: form SE-401-Q-104 to be filled out by the student, the head of their component and the CPAM of their department

These forms certify affiliation with a health insurance plan in France. They exempt the beneficiary from enrolling in the Quebec student health plan upon presenting the form during registration with the Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ). However, the benefits provided by Quebec’s legislation are still 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 where the student is pursuing their studies
• 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
• Join 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 with the Register of French Nationals Abroad and request 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 being implemented 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.

Additionally, only this registration allows the Consulate to be aware of its citizens' presence outside the national 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 lead to national degrees corresponding to the Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate levels, based on academic units that are credited through the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). The courses are organized in semesters and each semester is validated by 30 European credits.

For students participating in a mobility program through one of Gustave Eiffel University’s exchange agreements, the courses taken abroad will be fully recognized, provided the student attends classes and passes the exams at the host institution. Students only need to pay tuition fees to Gustave Eiffel University.

The academic agreement is defined, depending on the type of mobility, either by a learning agreement (for mobility within Europe – Erasmus+) or by a comparative course list (for mobility outside Europe).

Grade conversion is carried out using an equivalency chart established by the International Relations Office (SRI) and academic coordinators.