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WELCOME TO ESTACAESTACA PresentationAcademic calendar

PREPARING YOUR ARRIVALFrench VISACost of livingImportant documentsHow to get to ESTACA Campuses ?

ARRIVING AT ESTACAFrench VISAMedical health insuranceAccommodation

LIVING IN FRANCEInformation on housing subsidy, Government AidOpen a french bank accountPublic transportationsBe safe in France

ESTACA SERVICES ON CAMPUSCareer DepartmentIT informationStudent’s associations and cateringCafeteria and food truckPractical informationContacts

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Founded in 1925, ESTACA is one of the member of the “Conférence des Grandes Ecoles”, a group of the most prestigious engineering schools in France. ESTACA is highly specialized in the fields of aeronautics, automotive, space and guided transport industries. The training courses constantly evolve in order to fit with our partner companies’ requirements (Airbus Group, Alstom, Deutsche Bahn, Bosch, Safran, Eurocopter, SNCF, CNES…) and adapt to the emergence of new technologies or disciplines.

ESTACA graduates undertake the design, development and production of transport systems and components. The school’s expertise is recognized in the industry, which has ranked it among the best engineering schools thanks to the skills of its graduates.The school has maintained a network of 7 500 alumnis since its foundation.

Today, ESTACA has become one of the leading engineering schools in France. This achievement is the result of, not only the excellence of its aeronautical, automotive, railway, and aerospace engineering academic programs, but also to the international students who have considerably contributed to the enrichment of ESTACA, by bringing their cultural backgrounds, knowledge, and perspectives. Therefore, we intend to reinforce cultural and technical interchanges by welcoming a growing number of students from all over the world.

The school faculty and staff, especially the International Department, will do everything necessary to make your studies at ESTACA as interesting and motivating as it can be, whereas your stay in France will undoubtedly be full of delightful memories and experiences.

The International Team

WELCOME!

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WELCOME TO ESTACA

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ESTACA PRESENTATIONESTACA IN FIGURES

campus: Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (78) and Laval (53)

international partner universities

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students

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graduates students every year

* Numbers from CGE survey of January 2016.

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alumni months of mandatory internship within the curriculum

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is the average salary after graduation

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of teachers come from the industrial field

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OUR VALUES

- Passion- Commitment- Pragmatism- Solidarity- Innovation

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ACADEMICCALENDAR

3RD AND 4TH YEAR 5TH YEAR AND POST-MASTERS

Orientation Week

Around the last week of August/ first week of September

Mandatory for new international students

Start of classesEnd of August / Beginning

of SeptemberBeginning of October

End of Classes Mid-December Mid-February

Christmas break The 2 last weeks of December The 2 last weeks of December

SEMESTER 1 (FALL)

3RD AND 4TH YEAR AAD PROGRAM

Orientation Week N/A End of January

Start of classes Beginning of January End of January

BreaksOne week in February (winter

break) and One week in March or April (Easter break)

One week in February (winter break) and One week in April

(Easter break)

End of classes Around the first week of May End of May

SEMESTER 2 (SPRING)

Orientation Week Beginning of July

Start of classes Beginning of July

End of classes End of July

SEMESTER 3 (SUMMER)

ESTACA closes for the winter holidays (end of December).ESTACA closes for the summer holidays (the 2 first weeks of August).

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PREPARING YOUR ARRIVAL

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FRENCH VISA The necessary documents required to apply for the visa may differ from one country to another. However, your passport and the official invitation letter from the school are always among the required documents.

POST MASTERS AND VISITING STUDENTS ONLY

Your acceptance letter required for the visa will be sent as soon as you have paid your registration deposit or the full tuition fee for the program. This letter provides proof that you are indeed registered in the program and it specifies the dates you will be in France.

If you need further information about the visa procedure in your country, please have a look to the French legislation online:

https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/coming-to-france/

CITIZEN OF A NON-EUROPEAN UNION COUNTRY

If you are in France for your studies for more than 3 months, you will be required a French long-term visa to study in France. All students should follow procedures to apply for a study visa:

https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en_US/web/france-visas/welcome-page

Please note that the process might take a while, therefore your early action is encouraged. You will need to apply for the visa to a French Embassy or French Consulate nearby located in your area.

VISA is required in France for Non-European Union citizens studying in Europe with a Schengen visa or a residence permit.

CITIZEN OF A EUROPEAN UNION COUNTRY

You normally do not need a visa to study in France for 6 months unless you hold a special status of citizenship or residency in your home country.

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DIFFERENT TYPES OF VISA

Short-Term visa (for only 6 months program):If your visa says “dispense temporaire de carte de séjour” you don’t need to do anything (with the Préfecture or the OFII office) when you are in France. You won’t be able to work or apply for the housing subsidy, and when your visa expires you need to go home; with this indication you can’t get a residence permit. If you want to extend your stay you need to go back to your home country and ask for a new visa.

Long-Term visa (for a minimum of 6 months program):This type of visa reckons that a temporary residence permit is needed upon your arrival in France or specify “carte de séjour à solliciter dès l’arrivée”. (i.e.: Canadian Nationals)

VLS-TS (for a minimum of 6 months program):The French Consulate provides the visa VLS-TS (long stay) which indicates “CESEDA R311-3 6e autorise travail limite 60% durée légale”. This is a substitution of the “Carte de séjour” (residence permit). They will provide the OFII (French Office of Immigration and Integration) Form. With this visa you are able to apply for the housing subsidy and work for a maximum of 20 hours a week (960 hours per year). In case you want to stay longer in France, it will be possible but only if you apply for the “carte de séjour” at least two months before your first visa expire.

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COST OF LIVING*

*PLEASE, NOTE THAT THESE PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.

SQY LAVAL

HousingMinimum 750€ + utilities (varies on

location & size of housing)Minimum 300€ + utilities (varies on

location & size of housing)

Entertainment (movies, clubbing, restaurants, etc…)

150€ 100€

Food (groceries) 200€ 200€

Transportation 78€ 16€

Miscellaneous 100€ 100€

Housing Insurance 45€ to 50€ 45€ to 50€ / per year

TOTAL average per month

1 325€ 760€

TOTAL average per semester (5

months)6 625€ 3 798€

ESTIMATED COSTS FOR AN AVERAGE < STUDENT PER MONTH

Varies on your personal spending habits.

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IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS

HOW TO GET TO ESTACA CAMPUSES ?

Here is the list of documents you MUST AND NEVER FORGET to bring along with you!

- Passport- ESTACA invitation letter- ID photo (same as the passport)- An original of your birth certificate in French provided by the French consulate or

embassy in your home country (with the apostil) or a European birth certificate (multi languages birth certificate) issued within the last 3 months with several copies

- A copy of their civil liability insurance policy- A copy of your immunization record (health record)- Documents required by your residence or landlord (contact your residence or

landlord before arrival)- For European Students ONLY: European Health Insurance Card

You have several possibilities to get to ESTACA. However, for your comfort (especially in case of heavy luggage), we would advise you to take a taxi or to combine airport shuttle and taxi.

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ADRESS12 avenue Paul Delouvrier - RD 10 78180 Montigny-le-BretonneuxTél. : +33 (0)1 75 64 50 41

PARKING 1 rue des Cigognes 78180 Montigny-le-Bretonneux

BY CARHighway A 12, N 12 or N 10 : Direction Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines then Montigny-le-BretonneuxThe ESTACA underground car park is at your disposal. The entrance is behind the School (‘rue des Cigognes’ and then ‘Mail des Cols Verts’)

BY TRAIN SNCF (RER C, line N or U): Gare Saint-Quentin-en-YvelinesExit: ‘Velodrome’ then take the red bridge and take the exit ‘Place Wicklow/Monti-gny-Pas du Lac’.At ‘Wiclow Place’, turn left onto ‘Avenue Paul Delouvrier’

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ADRESSParc Universitaire Laval Changé Rue Georges Charpak, BP 76121 - 53061 Laval Cedex 9Tél. : +33 (0)2 43 59 47 00

BY CARHighway A81 (300 km from Paris)

BY TRAIN SNCF: TGV, 1½ hrs from Paris Montparnasse (from Laval train station 10 min walk from the Campus)

BY BUS Lines 13 and Lano

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ARRIVING AT ESTACA

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FRENCH VISA

All international students will need to provide to the international office a copy of their passport and visa.

TO DO UPON ARRIVAL IN FRANCE FOR LONG TERM OR VLS-TS VISA

A VLS-TS holder must, once arrived in France, send to the OFII by registered mail (return receipt requested):

- The official form received from the consulate that issued the visa.

- A copy of the passport pages showing the visa holders’ identity and the stamp indicating entry into France (or into the Schengen area).

Upon receipt of these documents, the local office of the OFII will send to the visa holder, (by regular mail to the address provided by the visa holder), a letter acknowledging receipt of the form.

In all cases, a tax must be paid by purchasing a tax stamp marked «OMI» or «ANAEM».

The stamp can be purchased online at www.timbresofii.fr

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MEDICAL HEALTH INSURANCE

FOR EUROPEAN STUDENTS

Students from the European Union have to provide their European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) to the International Departement. Some students with an EHIC do not need to fill any extra forms because they benefit from the extended cover from their home country (depends on the type of EHIC).

FOR NON-EUROPEAN STUDENTS

IT IS YOUR RESPONSABILITY TO REGISTER FOR THE FRENCH HEALTH INSURANCE.

Social Security provides foreign students with social coverage while studying in France. To increase the amount of their healthcare expenses that is reimbursed, they may take out complementary health insurance, or mutuelle.

You can benefit from the French general healthcare system if you came to France with a VLS-TS visa («visa long séjour valant titre de séjour», Long Term Visa used as Residence Permit).First, you must validate your visa and be register to a higher education institution.Then you must register to the French general healthcare system.

Registration is mandatory and free of charge and will entitle you to

reimbursement of your health care expenses. You need completed your registration online by logging in to the website of the health insurance dedicated to foreign students.http://www.smerep.fr/secu-etudiante/etudiants-etrangers

Contact for English speaking doctors: http://photos.state.gov/libraries/france/5/acs/paris-doctors.pdf

CITIZENS FROM QUÉBEC

Students from Quebec do not have to subscribe to the French Social Security but need to have the SE 401 Q 106 form. Students will have to provide to our International Department a copy upon arrival.

LIABILITY INSURANCE

All foreign students will have to provide to our International Department a copy of their civil liability insurance policy upon arrival.

THIS IS MANDATORY FOR ALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS.

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ACCOMMODATION

ESTACA does not provide on-campus housing. The International Department can help students find the best housing deals.

The majority of French and international students choose to live in student residences. Since the residences are only for students, it is beneficial for foreign students to meet each other.

ESSENTIAL STEPS

ACCOMMODATION INSURANCE (OR “RENTER’S INSURANCE”)As soon as you have found an accommodation, you must obtain an accommodation insurance (combining personal and property insurance). It covers you against burglary, fire, leaking damages, etc ; as well as personal liabilities. You will be able to sign your rental contract and get the keys only after you have obtained accommodation insurance.

GUARANTORIt can be helpful to have a guarantor in case you have a problem settling your rent in time. The guarantor must be a resident of the European Union and should be able to give proof of a monthly income that is at least equal to three times the monthly rent.

Certain owners ask for the immediate payment of several months of rent in the absence of a guarantor. Shared flats (“co-location”) can help solve the problem in some cases.

INVENTORY (“ÉTAT DES LIEUX”)An inventory is a document signed by the owner and by the lodger, which describes the condition of each room of the apartment at the time the resident moves in. It is also called the entrance log.

It is very important to note everything in details (the state of the floor, of the ceiling, the humidity, the post-box, the heaters, the taps, all of the equipment, etc.) If you notice any damage after you have completed the inventory, announce it to the owner using a registered letter with confirmation of reception within a period of 21 days after having moved into the apartment.

Before leaving your apartment you will need to do a second inventory (or exit log) to check the existence damage or the absence of any damage in the apartment.

RESIDENCE TAX (« TAXE D’HABITATION ») FOR PRIVATE APARTMENTSAs a resident of France, you must pay a residence tax. This tax is to be settled in the year following the year you rented the apartment that you occupied on January 1st. After you leave France you will receive a notice asking you to pay this tax. The amount of the tax usually corresponds to about one month’s rent.

ELECTRICITY ACCOUNT (EDF)You have to open your electricity account (EDF) yourself. Upon your

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arrival, you have to check the electricity meter number in your apartment and call the electricity company (EDF) at 01 42 23 30 10 (in French only) or 09 69 36 63 83 (in English only). Here is the English website for more information: http://bleuciel.edf.com/particuliers-54272.html

CONTRACT DATESPlease note your “rental agreement” contract dates are fixed and can’t be changed. Once the contract is signed, the full duration of the contract must be respected and paid.

VISALE

The VISALE security housing deposit is the perfect solution for students seeking to rent a room or apartment, furnished or unfurnished, from a private or public property owner. Owners have the option of accepting or rejecting prospective tenants who wish to use VISALE to guarantee their payment of rent and other charges.

Good to know: CROUS, the French student housing agency, has signed an agreement with VISALE. Under the agreement, international students may use VISALE as their security deposit when renting a room in a student residence managed by CROUS.

For more information visit: https://www.campusfrance.org/en/VISALE-free-security-deposit-for-students

SQY CAMPUS

HOUSING ANYWHERE (PARTNERSHIP)It is a certified platform only dedicated to students going abroad. It suggests any kind of accommodation (shared-flat, studio, etc.) anywhere and at any price. https://housinganywhere.com/

IMMOJEUNE (PARTNERSHIP)It is a platform especially dedicated to the ESTACA’s student. It gives you many opportunities to find an accommodation around the school, in France and in the world. It offers a wide-ranging type of accommodation, on long or short duration.

Use the code: ESTACA-v3.2/17a to complete your subscription. https://estaca.immojeune.com/

ESTUDINES In Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (Montigny-le-Bretonneux)ESTACA’s partner (special rental price: around 755€/month)1, rue des Tritons - 78180 MONTIGNY-LE-BRETONNEUX Tel: +33 (0)9 69 39 22 00http://www.estudines.com

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LIVING IN FRANCE

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INFORMATION ON HOUSING SUBSIDY, GOVERNMENT AID (CAF)

Government housing subsidy is called “aide au logement”, and it is under the category of “Caisse d’Allocations Familiales” or simply CAF.

The French government allows International students or other EU students who are studying in France holding a Temporary Stay permit to get housing subsidy.

Please note that you need to do an application online: http://www.caf.fr/

PLEASE NOTE: Subsidy is not guaranteed

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OPEN A FRENCH BANK ACCOUNT

NEAR SQY CAMPUS

Société Générale Centre Commercial SQY Ouest1 avenue de la Source de la Bièvre78180 Montigny-le-Bretonneux http://www.societegenerale.fr/

Banque Populaire Centre Commercial Espace St Quentin5 Place Colbert78885 Saint Quentin en Yvelines Cedex http://www.banquepopulaire.fr Caisse d’épargne 4 Passage Georges Méliès78885 Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelineshttps://www.caisse-epargne.fr/particuliers/accueil.aspx

NEAR LAVAL CAMPUS

Société Générale 8 Bis Rue de Strasbourg53000 Laval http://www.societegenerale.fr/

Banque Populaire 70, avenue Robert Buron53000 Laval http://www.banquepopulaire.fr Caisse d’épargne 44 Allée de Cambrai53006 Lavalhttps://www.caisse-epargne.fr/particuliers/accueil.aspx

Opening your Bank Account in France is one of the first steps you should do upon your arrival in Paris.

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PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION IN PARIS

METRO IN PARIS All Metro and RER lines are color-coded and to download a Metro Map, please visit the following website: http://www.ratp.fr (English version available)

TICKETS ORIGIN-DESTINATIONThe origin-destination ticket allows you to travel between two stations in the region “Île-de-France” on the RER lines.It is used in one way or another, for example: Paris – SQY and SQY – Paris. For more information visit: http://www.ratp.fr/en/ratp/c_21187/billet-origine-destination/

NAVIGO PASSThe other option is to get a Navigo Pass. It is available immediately at the counter in metro stations and in authorized shops without having to complete an application, it costs 5€. It is open to all (no obligation to reside or work in Ile de France). It goes along with a name card with photo (25x30mm format). To get more information about the transportation passes, please visit the following website: http://www.ratp.fr/en/ratp/c_21137/forfaits-navigo-mois-et-semaine/

IMAGIN’R CARDThis is a transportation card valid for a year for students under 26 and for all zones and all transportation (Metro, bus, RER and TER and Transilien).This card offers discounts up to 50% compared to the Carte Navigo. For more information: http://www.imagine-r.com/forfait/les-tarifs.aspx

Please be advised that most Metro stations do not have elevators or escalators. If you have heavy luggage to carry, you have to carry them up the stairs.And all costs are subject to change in July and in January.

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BUSIn Laval you have a bus network that connects the different places in the city but also connects the towns nearby. You can subscribe to a special fare for students which is 16€/month.

More information on http://www.tul-laval.com/affichage.php?id=82

VÉLITUL IN LAVALVélitul is a bicycle sharing program. In order to use the system, users need to take out a subscription, which allows the subscriber to an unlimited number of rentals.

Subscriptions can be purchased on www.tullaval.com

VELIB IN PARISVelib is a large-scale bicycle sharing program. All types of sign-up can also be attached to a Navigo pass. The RFID card and Navigo pass allow direct use of the card readers at Vélib stations.

For more information: http://en.velib.paris.fr/

TRANSPORTATION IN LAVAL

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BE SAFE IN FRANCE

WELCOMING VISITORS: A PRIORITY

For several years, the Préfecture de Police has been developing a comprehensive system for tourists. The Paris police has public contact points all over the capital. These include the 20 central district police stations which are open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, for receiving victims and providing help and assistance.

Foreign visitors can also have access to bilingual police officers. Bilingual officers are either placed on reception at the stations or on patrol.

During the summer they wear badges with flags corresponding to which language(s) they speak. They can answer both simple requests for information (directions, location of tourist sites etc.) or more sensitive questions concerning thefts or attacks. They therefore offer valuable help for non-French speaker tourists.When a complaint is filled, police officers can use the S.A.V.E. software (Foreign Victims Assistance System), available in 16 languages, to report complaints from foreign tourists and give them a receipt in their native language, which simplifies future procedures they may need to take with their embassy or in their own country.

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A GUIDE FOR TOURISTS

The «Enjoy Paris safely» guide has been specially designed for foreign tourists visiting the capital. It contains some basic advice to avoid any crime but also how to fill a complaint.Available in French, English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Spanish and Russian, it can be accessed and downloaded online.

Site in English: http://www.prefecturedepolice.interieur.gouv.fr/EnglishSite in Chinese: http://www.prefecturedepolice.interieur.gouv.fr/Chinois

SPECIFIC ASSISTANCE FOR TOURISTS:

South Paris office, by appointment onlyTel. +33 (0)1 45 88 18 00Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm12-14 rue Charles Fourier - 75013 ParisMetro line 7: Tolbiac or Place d’Italie

North Paris office, by appointment onlyTel: +33 (0)1 53 06 83 50Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 5:30pm22 rue Jacques Kellner - 75017 ParisMetro line 13: Porte de Saint-Ouen

EMERGENCY NUMBERS:

Police: 17European emergency number: 112Fire service: 18Ambulance: 15

Bank: - lost or stolen credit cards: 0 892 705 705 - 7 days a week (€0.34/min)- American Express: 01 47 77 72 00- lost or stolen checkbook: 0 892 68 32 08 - 7 days a week (€0.337/min)

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ESTACA SERVICES ON CAMPUS

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CAREER DEPARTMENT

At ESTACA, business is associated with all important decisions in the school life and the students’. They are directly in touch with those working in the transportation sector throughout their courses. Representatives from the industry are present in the school’s governing staff (Board of Directors, Strategic Committee and Development Committee). The majority of teachers are working as engineers at EADS, Dassault, Alstom, CNES, ONERA, PSA Peugeot Citroën, RATP, Renault, SNCF, SNECMA, etc. They develop their courses according to the developments they experience in their activities and enable students to create professional networks.

Numerous events are organized jointly with businesses. The ESTACA Forum gives opportunities for students to find work-experience courses or first jobs. Conferences, visits to manufacturing sites, etc., are regularly organized.

Over the last few years, ESTACA has been actively working with

manufacturers on competitiveness clusters, which aim to bring together companies, research laboratories and higher-education institutions to develop R&D projects to improve the competitiveness of companies and regions.

INTERNSHIP Internships may either take place in France or abroad and are covered by an agreement between the student, the school and the company. ESTACA students are expected to carry out various types of duties:

Preliminary cycle First 2 years 8 weeksEngineering degree cycle 3rd or 4th years 16 weeksEngineering degree cycle 5th year 24 weeks

ESTACA can’t give credits for internships and internships contract for international students coming on an exchange program.

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IT INFORMATION

All students have access to all the computer labs at ESTACA. You can also use the Internet in “Salle Internet”.

In order to use computers at ESTACA, the students need to have a username and ESTACA email address. They will be given during the orientation week.

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STUDENT’S ASSOCIATIONS AND CATERING

BDEI – INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ASSOCIATIONS

The French students will be pleased to the welcome international students. They will also help you with the administrative procedures, and to discover the great French places.

There are so many activities and events at ESTACA for students who are enthusiastic, dynamic, and energetic or who want to become one of those students.

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CLUBS AND STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATIONS

ESTACA has many clubs and students’ associations.One of the most active and popular organizations is Bureau des Elèves (BDE). BDE organizes various events and parties throughout the academic year.

In the meantime, the BDE joined with other clubs and organizations also organizes different events. For example, in January the BDE and Ski Club offer students a ski trip for a week. This event has been very successful since it was created.

Discover all the students’ associations in the leaflet « Carnet des Associations ».

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CAFETERIA AND FOOD TRUCK – LUNCH ONLY

PARIS – SACLAY CAMPUS

A cafeteria within the UVSQ (University of Versailles-Saint Quentin) offers meals for students every day with a student special fare. Students can also find different restaurants nearby ESTACA (10 minutes walk).

To access it you need to:- Be a student- Have a student ID card

A meal (to stay or to takeaway) costs between 3.50€ and 10€.

You have 9 “Restaurants Universitaires” in the Yvelines: http://www.crous-versailles.fr/restauration/nos-restaurants/

LAVAL CAMPUS

The University Restaurant located at 2 minutes from ESTACA offers lunch every day from Monday to Friday (3.25€ / meal).

To access it you need to:- Be a student- Have a student ID card

A meal (to stay or takeaway) costs 3.50€.

You have 3 “Restaurants Universitaires” next to the campus Laval: http://www.crous-nantes.fr/restauration/carte-des-restaurants/

We have a cafeteria and a food truck for you to enjoy your lunch on campus. You can use the cafeterias from Mondays to Fridays on campus.

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Most of them can be adapted with relative ease, but ask for advice and make sure you purchase an adapter and converter before leaving your home country especially for expensive equipment. The Residence or the school does not have any adapters or voltage converters.

CELL PHONE CONNECTIONIf you would like to have a cell phone connection while you are in Paris, you have several options. You can get an international connection from your home country or buy a “pay as you go” card in France. Make sure your phone accepts international Sim cards. You can also take a contract for few months, but you need to have a French bank account for this.

The country code for France is +33 and you take off the first 0 when you are calling from abroad.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT IDENTITY CARD – ISIC

ISIC has been giving access to more than 28,000 discounts and benefits worldwide, providing multi-lingual medical emergency help line, and offering safe travel services for students at low costs. How to apply: www.isic.org

USEFUL INFORMATION

THE FRENCH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM – VOLTAGE DIFFERENCEThe French electrical system, like most European countries is 220 volts at 50 cycles. Plugs take a standardized two or three round-pin format. Hair dryers, battery chargers, electric shavers and all other electrical devices will require an adapter and a voltage converter.

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CONTACT: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS OFFICE

The International Relations Office at ESTACA is the primary contact for International Students. We are here to help you whatever doubts and questions you have regarding our campus or your program at ESTACA.

International Office (SQY Campus)international@estaca.frTel: +33 (0)1 76 52 11 00Office S217

Farah HEFIED - International Partnerships Coordinator (SQY Campus) farah.hefied@estaca.frTel: +33 (0)1 76 52 11 93Office S213

Béatrice BAGOURD - Outgoing Study Abroad Coordinator (Laval Campus)beatrice.bagourd@estaca.frTel: +33 (0)2 43 59 47 18Internship and International Office (1st floor)

Seyni M’BAYE - Head of Innovation and Partnerships Office (SQY Campus) seyni.mbaye@estaca.frTel: +33 (0)1 76 52 11 40Office S215

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YOU CAN ALSO JOIN

US ON FACEBOOK

FRANCE ALUMNIFrance Alumni, a network of former foreign

students in France. Every year, 100 000 foreign students graduate in the French education

system. After their higher education studies, France Alumni informs them and allows them to stay networked and to value their stay in France

in a professional context. You can register at:

https://www.francealumni.fr/en/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/235560723234574/

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ESTACA - Paris Saclay12 avenue Paul Delouvrier - RD 1078180 Montigny-le-BretonneuxTél. : 01 75 64 50 41

ESTACA - Campus OuestParc Universitaire Laval-ChangéRue Georges Charpak - BP 7612153061 Laval Cedex 9Tél. : 02 43 59 47 00

www.estaca.fr