The University of Orléans: a great place to live and study!
Welcome guide for international students
Everything you need to know before coming to the University of Orléans
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- Welcome Center
- Orientation week (Program coming soon)
- A buddy system to be paired with university students
- Cultural visits and outings (châteaux …): see cultural agenda 2026/27
- Access to more than 25 sports activities (Leaftlet here)
- 170 student associations (Erasmus Student Network …)
- A cultural center on the campus
- University Health Service on campus
- 15 university restaurants
Welcome, information and support
Objective of the Welcome Center : allow international students to carry out all administrative procedures in one place.
Organized by the International Relations Department and the International Departments of the Colleges, the Welcome Center Team answers all questions related to international mobility (accommodation, transport, administrative procedures such as Student and Campus Life Contribution (CVEC) payment, insurance, employment regulation, health insurance, residence permits...)
The team supports and advises students in the first procedures and then refers them to the diffrent partners.
Dates: From August 24 to September 11 2026
Schedule: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Building "Amphithéâtres des Sciences"
Rue de Saint-Amand
45100 ORLEANS
Tramway station "Parc Floral"
Welcome Center location