Claude Monet, the most celebrated of impressionist painters, made of the Rouen cathedral, his favourite muse. It’s easy to see why, its majestic beauty soars into the sky with France’s tallest church spire. And there’s much more to do in Rouen, a charming French city, which offers a perfect blend of the old and the new: industries thrive in the region, given its ideal geographical location that connects it to the rest of the world. Tech parks house world-class institutions of higher education, research and innovation centres, business incubators and several international businesses. Rouen is very student-friendly and we hope you will fall in love with the city.

 

Accommodation

 

Student accommodation in France

In France, international students live off-campus, in student residences. Students have access to a wide variety of student-housing options in Rouen (CROUS, Private residences, etc.), which are more affordable than in the bigger cities. 

Accommodation assistance at ESIGELEC

New, incoming international students may request for accommodation assistance. Each year, approximately 200 students from abroad benefit from this service and are able to find accommodation in and around the city of Rouen, via ESIGELEC ’s network of student accommodation providers.

Approximately one month before the intake, ESIGELEC will announce the housing options available to international students, via ESIGELEC ONESTOP via email. Detailed information is sent to admitted students on each of the rooms available to help them make their choice. Once their wish list (3 options), the housing is allotted immediately thereafter.

Private accommodation

Students may also opt to find accommodation on their own, in which case ESIGELEC will provide a list of contacts of various service providers. Students will have to follow up on their own and send the accommodation details to ESIGELEC, once confirmed. If you need airport pickup, you will have to email the address of your accommodation to ESIGELEC, we we can arrange the service.

Guess what? ESIGELEC and MondoPal have partnered!

Settling into a new life in a new city, won’t be a challenge anymore!

What is MondoPal?

MondoPal is a start-up recently launched in Rouen. It’s a service designed for students and provides all the basics they need to feel at home quickly. MondoPal helps them transition into their new life seamlessly.

Home packs for students

MondoPal offers all basic student needs for their new home. From bedroom to kitchen, the essentials are delivered right at their doorstep. Starter to Comfort, the range is wide and whatever the budget, there is something for everyone.

How it works

It’s a breeze! Create an account on www.mondopal.com, (it’s free and takes just 2 minutes!). MondoPal verifies the student status. And you’re set! MondoPal will take care of the rest.

Useful information

Tips, life hacks and information on Rouen, it’s all on the MondoPal blog!
On MondoPal Forum, you can share your tips with the MondoPal Community!
 

Other links below for private housing options:

- Rive Droite : http://sites.esigelec.fr/Logement/annonces_de_particuliers_centre.htm

- Rive Gauche : http://sites.esigelec.fr/Logement/annonces_de_particuliers_gauche.htm

Real estate agencies also provide rental services.

Many hotels are located near the school, at Technopole or on Avenue des Canadiens

Useful links if you choose to look for accommodation on your own

http://www.crous-rouen.fr/
http://www.nexity-studea.com/residences-etudiantes/saint-Etienne-du-rouvray/76.html
http://residences.clubetudiant.com/properties/residence-gambetta/
http://www.neoresid.com/residence/residence-etudiante-rouen/
http://www.estudines.com/
http://www.foyer-stephanais.fr
http://www.rouen-immobilier.com/
http://fr.foncia.com/

Visale

Visale Is a no-cost solution to the problem of student security deposits. Having a security deposit is compulsory in France for public and private residences. With VISALE, students find housing more quickly and property owners are assured that rent will be paid. This service is provided for students between the ages of 18 and 30. You don’t have to know your address in France before applying for VISALE. The entire process online, on www.visale.fr/. Once you submit your file you will receive a response in two days. This request must be made before signing any rental agreements or contracts. In addition, while creating your Visale file, make sure to check your eligibility for other assistance or benefits, offered by the Action Logement. Loca-Pass and Mobili-Jeune are the two main services provided by this organisation, that are cumulative and free. For more information, visit https://www.actionlogement.fr/. 

Housing insurance

Students must pay the housing insurance before arriving in France, in order for the housing to be handed over on the day they arrive.

Health insurance

France has one of the best health care systems in the world, provided by the State! Subscribing to French health insurance is mandatory and free for all students in France, irrespective of their nationality. Once you arrive, you will receive information on the process, however, students must subscribe to a private health insurance policy for a minimum period of 3 months, while waiting for the former to be finalised.
If you are a student from the European Union, obtain the European Medical Insurance Card, which is valid in France.

Airport pick up service

International students arriving in Paris may request an airport pick-up service. For this, students are given two or three date options. The e-ticket has to be uploaded in the travel document section of ESIGELEC ONESTOP. The shuttle service details are emailed approximately a week before the date of travel. Students arriving before or after the prescribed dates, will have to reach Rouen on their own.

Students who request the airport pickup service must arrive in Paris before 2 PM (Local time in France). If suitable flights are not available, students must make arrangements to stay the night at one of the hotels within the airport complex and the pickup will be arranged the next morning.

 

Orientation days

The first few days in a new country can be quite overwhelming. To help you tide over this phase, ESIGELEC organises a fun-filled orientation week that will give you a sneak peek into what to expect during your stay in France.

During this week, you will:

Get detailed information about your course, teachers and classrooms
Find out how and where to access student services and support on campus
Make new friends
Don't miss the events, workshops and activities that will help you adjust to the new setting.

 

The ESIGELEC Buddy programme

What better way for an international student to transition into a new country that with a Buddy who has been there and who has done that? New international students are paired with current students in order for them to settle into their new world easily. 

The ESIGELEC Buddy helps typically with:

• Receiving students when they arrive in Rouen
• Administrative formalities
• Orientation
• Showing them around the city
• And much more...

 

Residence permit advice and assistance

To ease the burden on International students who have several administrative procedures to finish when they arrive and during their stay in France, ESIGELEC has a dedicated department to advise student on the processes that involve their stay permit, making sure they do not miss deadlines and providing explanations related to the stay permit and the visa status.

 

 

 

 

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Passport

Ensure that your passport is valid. Note that citizens of some countries are required to have at least six months validity remaining on their passport before their entry into France. Hand-carry your passport with you at all times during your travel.

Visa

A visa is an official document that allows the bearer to enter a foreign country legally. The types of visas vary, based on the nature of travel. Depending on your nationality, you may need a visa to enter French territory. You will have to confirm this at the Embassy of France in your country.

If you need a visa:

Students who have been granted admission to a degree awarding programme at ESIGELEC, must apply for a long-stay visa (more than 90 days). Students who have been granted admission to an Exchange programme, of a duration of less than 90 days, you will have to apply for a short-stay visa.

While applying for a visa, it is advisable to make sure your application is complete and provides all the information that the authorities need. Explaining your reasons for choosing France, the institution of higher education and your plans after completion of your studies are standard questions. It is important for you to be as honest and as clear as possible. Rehearsed and contrived answers will not work in your favour.

If you are below 18

If you are not of French nationality and below the age of 18 and if you wish to come to ESIGELEC for your studies, you must keep the points below in mind:

Check if you need a visa to enter French territory.

If you do need a visa:

Determine the visa category you need to apply for, depending on the duration of the period of study in France. Apart from all the other visa documents, you will need to provide an authorisation letter from your parents or guardians. You will also need a local guardian in France.
 

For more information, visit:

https://france-visas.gouv.fr/

https://www.campusfrance.org/en/the-different-types-of-visas

Note: Visas are granted at the sole discretion of the visa issuing authorities.

Bienvenue en France! Welcome to France!

 

 

Choose ESIGELEC and you choose the world!

With 35% of its student strength comprising foreign nationals, you will discover different cultures within the campus. Rouen is not just a « city with a hundred bells chiming in the air »! With 45,000 students in the Seine Maritime department, festivals, cultural and sports events and student clubs criss cross, to offer you the world on a platter! 

It's common knowledge that the people of Rouen are fun-loving! Innumerable activities dot the calendar. Getting around is easy, thanks to the connectivity provided by the local transport facilities. Rouen is not an overwhelming city in its size and you will get to know it well in a short time. Cycling or walking are a delight in this charming city! It's history and everything else that it has to offer, will leave the tourist in you satiated: museums, monuments, parks, there’s something for everyone!

Stay tuned on - https://www.normandie-tourisme.fr/les-incontournables/rouen/a-visiter-a-faire-a-rouen/

Rouen: a well-ranked student-city

With almost 44000 students in a multitude of disciplines, it is impossible to not rub shoulders with them at the festive, cultural, sporting or association events! The students are from 12 major higher educational establishments, namely: the University of Rouen Normandy, INSA of Rouen, the CESI, ESITECH, UniLaSalle, Néoma Business School, ESADHAR School of Art and Design, ENSAN School of Architecture, IRTS-IDS, CNAM, ERFPS and ESIGELEC!
Each year, the town hall invites the students to events, concerts, and plays: The Zazimuts. The Rouen Normandy Metropolis organizes a sports challenge called the Rouen Normandy Sup Cup.
CESAR, the Conference by the Higher Educational Establishments of the Agglomeration of Rouen organizes an international week and publishes the Student Welcome Guide of Rouen.

 

Meet our Mayor

 

Technopole du Madrillet, just an hour away from Paris!

Nestled in a wooded area, with foot & cycle paths, 7 kms away from the center of Rouen, Technopole du Madrillet is accessible in just a few minutes from Rouen, by metro and bus lines (one train every 8 minutes).  Among other facilities in this area - a university restaurant, student housing, a commercial complex and large cultural spaces (Zenith, Parc des Expositions, etc).
 

The Rouen Normandy Science and Engineering Campus

Rouen Normandy Science and Engineering Campus brings together all players of the Technopole du Madrillet with the aim of increasing the attractiveness of this area. With the support of the Region of Normandy and the Rouen-Normandy Metropolis, new infrastructure will soon be available (sports hall, co-working spaces, cafeterias, etc)

 

Food and essentials

Anyone associated to ESIGELEC, has access to the CROUS Cafeteria within the school. Card Payments are accepted and you can even pay using the credit on your student card LéoCarte.

With a few exceptions, the cafeteria’s opening hours are as follows:
From Monday to Friday: 7:30am to 4:30pm
You can have breakfast for 2.20€ and lunch for around 3.50 €.
You can also have your meals at the university restaurants for around 3.30€.

CROUS University Restaurants
Restaurant du Madrillet, avenue de l’université, Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray

Medical facilities

Maison de l’Université

1st Floor, Rue Lavoisier

76821 MONT-SAINT-AIGNAN

Phone Number: 02.32.76.92.92, Fax : 02.32.76.92.91

Opening Hours:

8:45 – 5:30 from Monday to Friday.

A Medico-psycho-social team comprises doctors, nurses, psychologists, social service assistants and administrative staff.

Services offered:

Without appointment:

Consultation, information, advice, guidance, nursing – Emergency Care, Vaccinations, Psycho-Social Aid Services: Social Assistant – Psychological Support, Health Education – STDs – AIDS - Smoking – Alcohol – Drugs – Contraception - Dermatology – Stress – Sleep, etc) Receiving students with disability.

With appointment:

Preventive medical visits, with prior appointment (first-time students and newcomers to ESIGELEC and students with specific health issues)

Specialized consultations, on the students’ request: phone number: 02.32 76.92.92, Contraception – Acupuncture (Anti-stress and anti-smoking consultation) – Dermatology, Doctor-Psychiatric-Psychologist – Follow-up of students with disabilities, Nutritional Advice, Sexology (sexual difficulties – care and follow-up) – Sophrology.

MADRILLET University Site

Infirmary of the UFR des SCIENCES

Phone Number: 02 32 95 51 18 – First Aid Care – Preventative Medical Visits- vaccinations

Timings : 8:30 to 4:00

Getting around

Four wheeler

ESIGELEC is located at the southern entrance of Rouen (close to Zenith), in the Technopôle du Madrillet, in the commune of Saint Etienne du Rouvray. Access is quick through the A13 (5 minutes).

Train

Rouen can be reached in 1 hour and 15 minutes from Paris. Stop at Rouen Rive Droite. Take the Metro or Bus to reach ESIGELEC.

Metro

The metro has two lines:

Georges Braque – Grand-Quevilly -> Boulingrin – Rouen

Boulingrin-Rouen -> Technopôle du Madrillet – Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray

For ESIGELEC, stop at Technopôle du Madrillet (35 minutes from the Rive Droite Station, and then 5 minutes on foot)

Bus

The bus has a network of lines that serve Rouen and its region. For ESIGELEC, take line 7 and then 27, Stop: ESIGELEC (right in front of the school).

Website : http://www.reseau-astuce.fr/

Timings: http://www.reseau-astuce.fr/horaires/?rub_code=23

Access map

https://www.esigelec.fr/fr/les-associations

 

Student clubs