To assist you in preparing for your time at ESITC Paris, here are some key points to consider :

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➫ Getting to the School

The school is easily accessible by public transportation:

▪︎ RER B Stations: Laplace or Arcueil - Cachan

▪︎ Bus Stops La Croix d'Arcueil, La Vache Noire, or Grand Ory

▪︎ Metro Line 4 Stations Bagneux - Lucie Aubrac or Barbara

▪︎ Future Stations : Arcueil-Cachan (scheduled to open in 2027) or Lucie Aubrac (connection with Line 4 - work in progress)

For detailed directions, please refer to the access map 

➫ Accommodation

It is advisable to begin your housing search as early as possible.

While ESITC Paris does not have on-campus housing, there are numerous student residences near the school. The International Office can assist you in your search.

For a list of nearby accommodations, download the housing brochure 

➫ Health Insurance

Health insurance is mandatory for all students.

European Union Students : You must obtain a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).

Non-European Students Studying Under an EU Agreement : You may be eligible for the EHIC system.

Non-European Students : You are required to register with the French Social Security system. This is a free process, and registration can be completed online at https://www.etudiant-etranger.ameli.fr

➫ Visa and Student Residence Permit

This procedure applies to students who are not citizens of the European Union. Once your application is accepted by ESITC Paris, you should contact the French consular services to begin the necessary administrative procedures for your arrival in France.

➫ Transportation

International students under the age of 26 can apply online for the Île-de-France public transportation pass - Carte Imagine'R

➫ Dining Options

International students have access to university dining facilities operated by CROUS. For a complete list of university restaurants in Paris and Val de Marne, visit the CROUS website.

Additionally, students can choose to dine within the school or in the surrounding areas :

- The Vache Noire shopping center is located 10 minutes from the school

- The Forum 20, with its small shops and supermarket, is situated just below the school's premises

- Various small restaurants, bakeries, snack bars, and food trucks are also accessible around the school

Good to Know

Planning for European or international mobility requires careful consideration of financing and budgeting. For more information, you can consult the Study in France website

International Office Contact

For further assistance, please contact

Sophie HUBERT-TIPHANGNE

(+33) 1 81.80.15.10

tiphangne@esitc-paris.fr