Organising your stay
Once you have received confirmation of your exchange, you should begin to organise your stay. Your host university will be your main point of contact for the various steps to be taken.
In particular, you should think about:
- getting there: how? when to arrive?
- budget
- accommodation: in most cases, our partner universities have a housing office to assist you in finding housing (check the website of the host university for details). Additional information is provided in the registration confirmation sent by the university.
- visa/residence permit
- insurance: the student must be in possession of a European Health Insurance Card issued by his or her health insurance provider. Students are also recommended to purchase, at their own cost, civil liability insurance and accident insurance.
- luggage for a long-term exchange
- your language abilities: need improvement?
To guide you through these steps:
- read the student reports (especially SEMP) from previous years
- consult the documentation available at the Exchange Info Desk
- consult the websites of your host city and university
- contact your host university for all matters relating to local administrative procedures
- check the eligibility criteria for additional scholarships
- to improve your language skills: take part in a tandem
- if your destination is considered a risk area, consult the EDFA travel advice website.