What is the "Bienvenue en France" award?
Awarded by Campus France, the “Bienvenue en France” (Welcome to France) award recognises higher education institutions such as universities, grandes écoles, specialised schools, professional institutes and teacher training colleges that are committed to improving the experience of international students. It's a mark of excellence that ensures international students receive the best possible welcome and support throughout their time at the university.
How is the University of Strasbourg putting the "Bienvenue en France" award into practice?
The University of Strasbourg has held the "Bienvenue en France" award since 2019, receiving the maximum rating of 3 stars. The university offers a range of welcome services for international students, including:
- A bilingual international welcome e-desk (in French and English)
- International buddy programmes, including Instabuddy (before arrival) and traditional buddy schemes for a semester or a full year
- Practical workshops and activities to help students settle in, including library tours, social security registration workshops and end-of-year events such as the International Christmas Eve party
- A welcome on arrival at Strasbourg train station
- Intensive and extensive French language and culture courses
- Assistance with finding accommodation, including a partnership with the Regional Centre for University and Student Services (Centre régional des œuvres universitaires et scolaires – CROUS), which supports all students, French and international, throughout their studies