Handbook for ERASMUS MUNDUS Students

Handbook for ERASMUS MUNDUS Students

Edition 2017

IMAE

Dearstudents,

This guide aims to answer any questions you may have about your first steps in Poitiers (FRANCE). You will find information to help you to get ready for your stay and organize your time in Poitiers.

We are delighted to welcome you to the University of Poitiers.

Bienvenue à Poitiers!

Your Arrival in Poitiers train station

In order to make sure that your arrival in Poitiers is as efficient as possible, the International Relations Office has organized a meeting point atthe Railway Train station for international students on August 28th.

The meeting point is on the main hall, do not go upstair!

In order to make your arrival easier please fill in the following form:

Here is a phone numberin case of emergencyonly:

+ 33 (0)677 36 84 83

Students who arrive outside the recommended arrival time, on Saturday or late at night, may not be guaranteed a collection service from Poitiers railway station.

In that case, you will have to book a temporary accommodation:

Auberge de Jeunesse

1 Allée Roger Tagault
86000 Poitiers

Tél:+33 (0)5 49 30 09 70

Fax:+33 (0)5 49 30 09 79

E-Mail:

Adagio Access Poitiers

23, Boulevard du Grand Cerf

86000 Poitiers

tel: +33 (0)5 4949 16 00

IBIS Budget (next to the train station)

12 Boulevard de Pont Achard

Poitiers

0 892 70 01 45

Taxi Radio (Poitiers): +33 (0)5 49 01 10 01

Your travel to Poitiers

By plane: most international companies arrive in Paris. There are two airports: Roissy Charles de Gaulle (CDG) andOrly

Low-cost companies (Europe): to check the list of all European low cost airlines visit

By train:SNCF: There are direct trains from Paris Montparnasse Station to Poitiersdowntown about every hour or even from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Poitiers. You must buy your ticket before taking the train.

Trains leave on time so make sure to give yourself enough time to find your way around the station. As in most bigcities, the stations are large and crowded. When booking your ticket in advance, please remember that it can take awhile to pick up your luggage and go from one terminal to another, especially in Charles de Gaulle airport.

By Bus: you can get to Poitiers from Paris and most European cities with EUROLINES or

Ouibus

Lost luggage: As luggage delays, damage and losses are still fairly common at airports, we recommend you to pack a change of clothes in your carry-on bag so that you have something to wear if your checked bag is delayed. If your baggages get lost in transit, you should immediately report about it to the airport’s lost baggage desk.

ADVICE

Bring some food you like from your country, it’s always good to have something to feel good when you will be far away from home!

YourAccommodation in the residence Hall

The International RelationsOffice booksfurnished studios for you in the International Residence Michel Foucaultand furnished rooms in Cité Rabelais.

Therefore you don’t have to apply for a dormitory room.

Please note that the residencesare dedicated to single students. If you wish to live with your family or in a private accommodation please contactus as soon as possible.(For your information, students who are leaving in private accommodation are subject to the housing tax, the amount correspond to a month of rent).

For any request for accommodation please contact:

– please indicate in your message that you are IMAE & ERASMUS MUNDUS student.

Résidence MICHEL FOUCAULT

12, rue Pasteur

86000Poitiers

The rent is about355 € per month for a fully equipped studio with a separate bathroom and a kitchenette

The Flat equipment at the Foucault residence is as follows:

• Bed sheets and cooking material are provided for 18€ the first month, in addition to your rent and 6.80 € the following months.
• Microwaves (6.60 €/month) and TVs (6.60 €/month) are also available.
• A larger kitchen is available upon request, if you wish to have meal with several people (please make sure to leave everything clean)
• The launderette is open 24h/day in the residence. You can buy coins (washing+drying about 3 € washing powder 1€ ). From the secretariat of Roche d’Argent residence 1, rue Roche d’Agent 86000 Poitiers-Downtown.

Cité RABELAIS

11 rue de la Devinière

86 000 Poitiers

The rent is about 231€ for a room “3 fonctions” with separate bathroom and a kitchen shared with other students.

• Bed sheets and cooking material are provided for 18€ the first month, in addition to your rent and 6.80 € the following months.
• The laundry is open 24h/day in the residence. You have to use your student card as an electronic purse. For more information, please contact the reception (washing + drying about3 € washing powder 1€).

You are in charge of cleaning your flat, especially upon departure. Cleaning materials are available. It is recommended to report any damage or other problems noticed at the beginning of the contract period. The tenant is responsible for any damage to the room or furniture beyond normal wear and tear.

Money matters

• At your arrival you will have to pay a deposit of about216 € plus the first month. The deposit will be paid off to you at the end of your stay, if your flathas been left clean and without any damages.
• You can pay your rent with cash, cheques, or with your credit card atresidence’s office.
• Housing insurance: french law stipulates thatevery person who rents accommodation must have civil liability and third party insurance at their address in Poitiers. The bank will provide you this insurance for about60 € a year.

At your arrival, you will meet the assistantof the residence hall in order to: give your administrative form, pay for your first month of rent and security deposit, as well asget your internet connection.

Internet in the residence: you will be provided information on how to connect by the assistant. (Don’t forget to get a RJ45 “droit”cable)

Youwill have towait for a few days before getting internet access.

Your budget

A budget is personal and depends on your way of life. We can only give anestimation which will differ from a student to another. Remember to bring enough money for your first days in Francebecause your appointment with the bank will be organized during the integration week, around 10 days after your arrival.

Housingin an university residence or private residence:between €250 €500

OFII stamp(immigration residence permit): €58

Bus: about €33 /month

Bike rental : €9 per month. Campus, Building B32

Tél : 00.33 (0)5 16 01 23 20

Open on Monday Thursday from 12 to 4 PM

Accommodation Insurance: about €60 /year

Mealat a University Restaurant : about €3,5/meal

Your Bank account

Following the strict recommendation from the Executive Agency, your bank account will be opened in an international Bank. More information will be given during the integration week.

Your Insurance– MARSH

All Erasmus Mundus students receive a free medical insurance cover and civil liability in private life. This insurance is valid worldwide for the whole period of your enrolment in Erasmus Mundus program. This medical insurance covers costs of treatment following an accident or a sickness after the beginning of the programme.

More information:

If you are under 28 years old, you are eligible for the French systems of health insurance, called CPAM which reimburses a percentage of the officially accepted fees. Subscription (about 211 €) takes place when you register at the University. It can cover a large part of your medical expenses.

The cost of a visit to a General Practitioner approved by the Social Services is about €23.

The cost of a consultation with a Specialist is about €40. Waiting listis sometimes very long.

The university medical center “Médecine preventive” provides a number of medical, nursing and other specific services for all university students:

Campus – 2 allée Jean Monnet Building C4 Poitiers.

Tel: 00.33.(0)5.49.45.33.54

Your Integration week

From August 28th to September 15th 2017

The International Relations Office will send you the official programme of the integration week before your arrival. The integration week will include: French intensive courses, official registration, presentations…

Self-paying students

Self-payingstudentsautomatically receive the free medical coverage (in case of accident, or medical emergencies… with MARSH at no extra cost. The insurance is valid for the entire period of the student enrolment in the Erasmus Mundus Programme

Opening a bank account is not compulsory for self-paying student but if you wish to benefit special ERASMUS MUNDUS offers, you just have to inform us.

Contacts:

The international Relations office will assist you during your course of studies. If you have any questions related to your stay in Poitiers, you are welcome to contact the international relations office staff:

(Please note that the University will be closed for summer holidays from July21st to August 20th.During this period, you will not get any answers to emails or phone calls).

Emilie Valier-BrasierOtis Pioche-Dutheil

Tél. : +33 (0)5 4945 49 43Tél. : +33 (0)5 4936 22 95

+33 (0)5 4936 64 77

Direction des Relations Internationales

Hôtel Pinet - 15 rue de l'Hôtel Dieu

TSA 71117

86073 POITIERS Cedex 9

Useful links to read before departure:

Choose France by Campus France:

Poitiers:

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Touristic information:

Facebook:

University of Poitiers – international relations office web page:

University of Poitiers:

Student Life:

Erasmus Mundus Students and Alumni Association