Activities at the Maison Internationale
OCTOBER 2025
To round off Welcome Days in style, we invite you to an intercultural evening of discovery, exchange and conviviality!
- Tuesday, September 30th
- At 5pm
- The Maison Internationale
On the program:
- Bring a culinary specialty from your country (if you wish) and share it with others
- Take part in entertainment based on world cultures: quizzes, games, music, workshops and lots of surprises!
Whether you come with your hands full or just with the desire to taste and exchange, this evening is the perfect opportunity to meet other international students and celebrate the richness of our cultures!
So, ready to take your taste buds and your spirit on a journey?
Register now : https://shorturl.at/CDVBQ
New to the University of Lille? Do you feel lost between the university's various services, platforms and applications? Don't panic!
The Relai Orientation and the Maison Internationale are here to help! We'll join you in a workshop to help you get to know the tools and supports the university has to offer, so you can better adapt to your new university life in France. You'll also get to know and share time with other internationals and make new acquaintances!
Enjoy discovering all the best practices to succeed in your studies at ease!
- Wednesday, October 1st, 2025, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
- At the Maison Internationale
Register here: https://shorturl.at/CQRIN
Have you always dreamed of visiting Ireland, or are you simply curious about its culture? Then come and celebrate the Celtic spirit with us on Wednesday, October1st at 5pm!
You'll be able to discover the fascinating Irish legends, take part in a quiz to test your knowledge of this thousand-faceted country, try your luck at Irish dancing in a festive atmosphere, and savor typical specialties that will awaken your taste buds.
And that's not all: a few surprises will be waiting for you throughout the evening to spice up the experience even more. Whether you're coming on your own or with friends, get ready for a friendly, exotic and energetic time.
So, are you ready for an Irish adventure? Don’t forget to register, we look forward to seeing you at the Maison Internationale!
If you couldn’t attend the September workshop, no worries! We’re offering it again as a webinar on Monday, October 6th, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Health is an essential part of your stay. This webinar will provide you with all the information you need about Social Security registration and the basics of healthcare access in France.
- Date: Monday, October 6th, 2025
- Time: 12 p.m to 1 p.m
- Online (webinar)
- Register here: https://shorturl.at/6kF3x
Join our workshop, organised in partnership with Crous, on Monday, October 6th from 5 to 6 pm at the Maison Internationale. We will share tips on how to manage your student budget, which will be a useful help in your daily life!
Want to take some time for yourself, relax, and let your imagination run wild? We invite you to join us for a creative and friendly session making postcards.
Whether you like drawing, gluing, painting... or simply trying something new, this workshop is the perfect opportunity to explore, play with colors, and leave with a unique postcard that you made yourself. You can give it as a gift, send it, or keep it as a nice souvenir.
- When? Tuesday, October 7th
- Time: 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
- Where? Maison Internationale (Building A4), Cité Scientifique
- Register here: https://shorturl.at/How6b
⚠️ Please note that places are limited!
Your registration will only be confirmed if you receive a confirmation email.
If you do not receive an email from us, you will automatically be placed on the waiting list.
So, are you ready to treat yourself to a burst of creativity and leave with a postcard that reflects your personality?
Ready to test your musical knowledge?
Come and enjoy a fun evening where only your ear and your reflexes will make the difference!
- Date: Thursday, October 9th
- Location: Maison Internationale, Building A4 (Cité Scientifique)
- Time: 5:00 PM
On the program:
- Essential classics and surprise hits
- A festive and friendly atmosphere
- Surprises for the best music detectives
Form your team (or come solo and make allies on the spot), open your ears wide, and get ready to sing, laugh, and (re)discover your favorite songs.
Reservations required: https://shorturl.at/DVYXE
⚡ So, who will be crowned king or queen of the Music Quiz? Come and find out!
If you couldn’t attend the workshop in September, no worries! We’re offering it again as a webinar on Monday, October 13th, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
It is very important to understand your rights and responsibilities once you hold a student visa. This webinar will help you better understand your right to work, travel, etc., if you are a student visa holder.
Date: Monday, October 13th, 2025
Time: 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Format: Online
Register here: https://shorturl.at/C3fhQ
Between classes and exams, it’s not always easy to take care of yourself. This workshop, organised in partnership with the University Student Health Service (SSE), will give you simple tips to stay physically healthy.
Join us on Monday, October 13th from 5 to 6 pm at the Maison Internationale to discover the good habits you can adopt to keep your energy up all year long!
How about taking two hours just for yourself?
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week (SISM), Maison Internationale invites you to relax and get creative, putting into pictures what makes you happy, your desires, your dreams... or simply your mental health.
No need to know how to draw, here we cut, glue, craft... and above all, we have fun (glitter is highly encouraged ✨).
A real moment of sharing and lightheartedness to leave with a smile on your face and a lighter heart
All materials are provided, just come as you are!
- Tuesday, October 14th
- 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
- The Maison Internationale
⚠️ Places are limited, you will receive an email if you are among the first to register.
Come celebrate international mobility and Europe at a festive and collaborative event during Erasmus Days!
On the program:
- Discover a game about sustainable mobility
- Participate in the creation of a giant postcard
- Test your knowledge with a quiz about Europe
- Meet and talk with mobility ambassadors from the University of Lille
A friendly event, open to all, to inspire, share, and imagine new horizons.
When? Wednesday, October 15th
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Where? Maison Internationale (Building A4), Cité Scientifique
Register here: https://shorturl.at/CLSc4
Want to follow in the footsteps of a great figure in French history? On Saturday, October 18h, from 11 am to 12 pm, come and discover the house where Charles de Gaulle was born!
Follow an enthusiastic guide who will take you through the different rooms of the house and tell you all about his childhood and family through lots of anecdotes and stories. Places are limited, so don’t wait to sign up!
When? Saturday, October 18th
Time: 11 am – 12 pm
Where? Charles de Gaulle’s Birthplace (Vieux-Lille)
Register here: https://shorturl.at/o6RuO
Studying can sometimes be stressful. Discover simple tips to release pressure, manage stress, and find more serenity in your student life!
Join us on Monday, October 20th, from 5 to 6 pm at the Maison Internationale for this workshop organized in partnership with the Student Mental Health Council (CSME).
The Book Club polyglot is back for a very special edition, getting us in the mood for autumn.
- Why take part?
Because all readings count: novels, comics, manga, short stories... Whatever the format, what counts is what you feel like sharing!
And best of all: you don't have to be an expert or perfectly bilingual. This club is a space for listening, discovery, and dialogue between languages and cultures.
- On the program:
A discussion about works chosen by participants on the theme of autumn/horror. This could be anything from an autumnal romance to a good horror book. The choice is wide!
Discussions in several languages (mainly French and English, with the possibility of expressing oneself in other languages as desired).
A friendly, no-pressure atmosphere, where everyone can talk, listen or simply discover.
Date: October 21st, 2025
Location: The Globe Theatre – B1. 245 (Building B) – Pont-de-Bois Campus
Time: 5pm
- For whom?
Anyone who's curious, loves reading, languages or intercultural encounters. No level required, just the desire to exchange!
Have you always dreamed of traveling to Greece, or are you simply curious to discover its flavors and vibes? Then come and join us for a warm and festive evening on Wednesday, October 22nd from 5 to 8 pm at the Maison Internationale!
On the menu: great music to set the Mediterranean mood, delicious Greek specialties️ to make your taste buds travel, and of course a few surprises to make the night even more special.
Whether you come alone or with friends, get ready for a friendly, festive, and unforgettable experience.
So, are you ready for a Greek night?
Must-see events...
Welcome days
The welcome days take place twice a year, in September and January on the various campuses of the university.
During this period, the university offers a program rich in discoveries and conviviality.
Students who come individually and on an exchange program will be able to take advantage of these days to discover the university, the city of Lille, and French culture.
More info about the Welcome Days here! https://international.univ-lille.fr/en/maison-internationale/welcome-days/
International Student Week !
With 9,500 students coming from all over the world at the gates of Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany and the United Kingdom, the international openness of the University of Lille is much more than a specificity. This asset and this state of mind is what International Student Week celebrates and celebrates every year in November.
Information meetings, testimonials, conferences, café-languages, photo exhibitions, gastronomy ... For a week, let's take advantage of the many meetings, discuss and exchange together in a friendly atmosphere, get to know each other and discover the partner universities of the University of Lille. Students, staff, teachers, researchers, all mobilized for the occasion and to enthusiastically propagate the dynamism and intellectual influence of the University of Lille!
Student associations
The University of Lille is home to more than 125 nuggets: associations that cover multiple themes and that are anchored in many components and on all campuses.
Many associations with an international vocation exist and welcome members and volunteers each year.
Download the directory of student associations of the University of Lille