Activities at the Maison Internationale
In the mood for an Italian-themed evening?
Join us for a friendly moment inspired by Italian culture!
Expect good vibes, fun exchanges, and a little touch of dolce vita to brighten your day
A warm and relaxed atmosphere awaits you
- Thursday, January 29th
- At 5 p.m.
- Register now
Need a gift idea for Valentine's Day, a new decorative item, or just want to have a good time?
You've come to the right place!
The Maison Internationale invites you to a candle painting workshop on Tuesday, February 3rd, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Let your creativity run wild, bring your best ideas, and leave with a unique creation ✨
- Tuesday, February 3rd
- From 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Maison Internationale (Building A4)
- Registration required https://shorturl.at/08lNb
Limited number of spots available, registration required for this workshop!
New month, new February tradition in France: Candlemas ????
Come and join us for a friendly get-together to taste some crêpes! Chocolate, sugar, or jam... there's something for everyone ????
This tradition, which dates back to the Middle Ages, held that the prosperity of the year depended on how the crêpes were cooked. Their round, golden shape, reminiscent of the sun, symbolizes light and the return of spring ☀️
Who knows, maybe it will bring the sun out here!
The Maison Internationale, in partnership with the Lille Perhimpunan Pelajar Indonesia association and Salsa, our Indonesian student ambassador, invites you to spend an evening discovering Indonesia, a country of a thousand islands, rich cultures, and fascinating traditions.
This is a great opportunity to learn more about this Southeast Asian country, discuss its exciting culture and enjoy a convivial moment without leaving Lille. On the programme: lots of traditional games, dancing, discovering culinary specialities... and tasting them live!
Tuesday, February 10th, starting at 5 p.m.
Maison Internationale, Building A4 (Cité Scientifique)
Have you heard of CLIL?
The Language Center at the University of Lille regularly organizes Language Cafés to promote exchanges and discovery of world cultures.
This time, it is coming to the Maison Internationale to offer fun gatherings around small games, where you can exchange, share, and learn more about interculturality ????✨
A great opportunity to meet people, practice languages, and travel without leaving campus!
Wednesday, February 11th, starting at 5 p.m.
Maison Internationale, building A4 (Cité Scientifique)
Let's celebrate the Lunar New Year and 2026, the Year of the Horse, together!
On Thursday, February 12th at 5pm, at the Maison Internationale, come and discover or rediscover this great holiday celebrated in China, South Korea, Vietnam, Mongolia...
On the program: several activity stands, games or quizzes based on the traditions of different countries, a fresco allowing you to find out your Chinese astrological sign and the opportunity to meet other international students while feasting on snacks from Asia...
Don't miss this highlight of our international year!
To mark the visit of Shinshu University, the Maison Internationale, in collaboration with the DEFI (CLIL), the Master’s MCI students and the Onigi'Lille association, invites you to an evening of meeting, exchange, and discovery around Franco-Japanese culture.
This evening will be an opportunity to learn more about Japanese traditions, learn some basics of the language, test your knowledge in a quiz, and above all, chat with the Japanese students in attendance. It will be a wonderful opportunity to travel in a different way, through flavors, language, and encounters.
Monday, February 16th at 5 p.m.
Maison Internationale, building A4 (Cité Scientifique)
In February, the Book Club invites you to explore the theme of queer love.
Tender, passionate, committed or forbidden love stories — queer literature offers many ways to talk about love and self-discovery.
Whether you bring a book, a passage, or simply your curiosity, you are welcome. Join us for a friendly and open discussion around books and shared experiences.
Tuesday, February 17th at 5 PM
Maison Internationale, building A4 (Cité Scientifique)
Have you heard of CAF but don't know where to start?
Join us for a workshop that's 100% clear and practical:
• What is APL and how can you get it?
• What assistance is available for international students?
• How can you fill out your application online without stress?
• Pitfalls to avoid and deadlines to meet!
Date: Monday, February 23rd
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: La Maison Internationale, Building A4 (Cité Scientifique)
Are you a student at the University of Lille and want to keep a unique souvenir of your adventure in France?
Take part in our travel journal workshop, specially designed for international students!
Objective : Personalise a creative notebook to collect your memories: photos, tickets, drawings, anecdotes, highlights, and everything else that made your stay an unforgettable experience.
Program:
· Materials provided (travel journal, paper, pens, decorations, etc.)
· Creative advice and step-by-step guidance
· Friendly atmosphere and cultural exchanges
Date: Tuesday, February 24th
Time: 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Location: La Maison Internationale, Building A4 (Cité Scientifique)
Limited number of places, registration required for this workshop!
Newbie on the Cité Scientifique campus? Welcome!
To help you settle in and find your way around, the teams at the Maison Internationale and DEFI are organising a guided tour of the campus in English, highlighting useful landmarks and introducing you to the main buildings. It's a great opportunity to familiarise yourself with your new university environment!
Wednesday February 25th at 11 a.m
Departure: Maison Internationale (Building A4)
Registration required: https://shorturl.at/CBNoT
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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