Settling in Lille with peace of mind
Discover mi+, the personalized support program of the University of Lille, dedicated to international students, PhD and researchers.
The Maison Internationale provides free support to help you get started in Lille. It also has created mi+, to facilitate your first steps.
mi+ takes you a step further by offering three fee-based service packages that provide personalized assistance and a dedicated contact person, helping you prepare your stay with complete peace of mind.
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Our options
Abroad, everyday tasks can quickly become complicated : accessing the internet, transportation, administrative procedures… With this option, you are supported from the moment you arrive, helping you settle in smoothly and focus on what matters most : your studies and research.
With this option, the mi+ team supports you through your first essential steps to help make your arrival in Lille as smooth as possible :
- Arrival transfer : we organize and cover your transfer from Lille-Lesquin Airport or the Lille-Europe, Lille-Flandres, or Tourcoing train stations to an address within the Lille Metropolitan Area ;
- Prepaid SIM card : you will be provided with a prepaid SIM card so you can stay reachable and connected ;
- Bank account setup : we assist you with the necessary steps to open a bank account in France ;
- Health insurance : we inform and support you in subscribing to health insurance, with the first three months of coverage covered by the University of Lille ;
- Ilévia transport card : you will receive a prepaid Ilévia transport card including 10 single journeys to help you get around the metropolitan area ;
- Welcome kit : you will receive a welcome kit with all the practical information you need for daily life in Lille, as well as a personalized C’ART card giving access to cultural venues within the Lille Metropolitan Area.
In a large city like Lille, finding accommodation is not always easy. With this option, we support you every step of the way, from searching for your new home to signing the lease.
With this option, the mi+ team supports you in making your move easier by assisting with all aspects related to finding and securing your accommodation :
- Housing guidance : we connect you with partner residences or landlords ;
- Rental application file : we help you put together a complete application ;
- Rental guarantee : we assist you in obtaining a simple and secure rental guarantee solution ;
- Information on tenant obligations : we provide practical advice on your rights and responsibilities as a tenant ;
- Administrative support : we help you identify and complete the procedures related to your accommodation ;
- Welcome kit : we provide you with a welcome kit containing all the practical information you need for your daily life in Lille.
Coming with your family is a wonderful adventure, but it requires organization. With this option, we help you make your loved ones' move as pleasant as possible, so that everyone quickly feels at home.
With this option, the mi+ team ensures support for your arrival and that of your loved ones (spouse and children) by coordinating all the steps necessary for your settlement :
- Administrative support : we assist you with administrative procedures concerning your loved ones (spouse and children) ;
- Cultural integration : we guide you toward services that facilitate your cultural integration ;
- French courses : you will receive support for enrollment in the French courses at the University of Lille, and your spouse is eligible for an exclusive 10% discount on the course fees ;
- Welcome kit : you will receive a welcome kit containing all the practical information for your daily life in Lille, as well as a C’ART card valid for five people, giving access to partner cultural institutions in the European Metropolis of Lille.