What are the dates and times for the start of the school year 2024?
In order to know all the information about the start of the school year (all programs), we advise you to regularly consult this page: Back to school 2024.
PAYMENT
WHAT IS THE CVEC? IS IT MANDATORY TO PAY IT?
Click here to find out what the CVEC is: Student Life and Campus Contribution (CVEC) - UCLy
Every student in initial training in a higher education institution must obtain, prior to registration, a certificate of payment or exemption of payment of the Student Life and Campus Contribution (CVEC). Click here to obtain your CVEC: https://cvec.etudiant.gouv.fr/
WHAT IS CIVIL LIABILITY? IS IT MANDATORY TO PAY IT?
Civil liability is mandatory and is specific to UCLy, even if you already have one, you are obliged to pay it.
WHAT IS THE HEALTH CONTRIBUTION? WHAT IS THE SOLIDARITY FUND?
IS IT MANDATORY TO PAY THE HEALTH CONTRIBUTION?
Yes, it is mandatory.
HOW TO PAY ONLINE ?
HOW CAN I GET A SCHOLARSHIP TO STUDY AT UCLY OR ESDES? DOES UCLY HAVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH BANKS?
To discover more about scholarships, you can visit these pages: financial aid./ Financing your stay in France
THE PROGRAMS: BACHELOR IN BUSINESS AND MASTER IN MANAGEMENT
WHAT IS THE COST OF A BACHELOR PROGRAM AND A MASTER IN MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AT ESDES?
To find out more about Esdes tuition fees, click here: ESDES fees.
DO I HAVE TO GO TO A PARTNER UNIVERSITY IN THE SECOND YEAR OF MY BACHELOR DEGREE? DO I HAVE TO PAY THE PARTNER UNIVERSITY AS WELL OR ONLY MY TUITION AT ESDES?
The departure to a partner university for students in the Bachelor program is in the second semester of the second year. Concerning fees, transportation and accommodation, please contact the international department for more information: esdes.rel.int@univ-catholyon.fr
However, please note that going abroad is not mandatory for international students.
WORK-STUDY (French program)
UNTIL WHAT DATE CAN I FIND A COMPANY FOR MY WORK-STUDY PROGRAM?
You have until September 30th to find a company for your work-study program.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I DON'T FIND A COMPANY FOR MY APPRENTICESHIP?
There are two solutions:
- SWITCH to a traditional program
- APPLY to the admissions department for a deferral if I am a new student. If I am an ESDES student, I make a request to the pedagogical department.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
WHAT TO DO AFTER RECEIVING MY CERTIFICATE OF ENROLLMENT, IF I AM A FOREIGN NATIONAL STUDENT LIVING OUTSIDE OF FRANCE?
If a visa is required, fill in the "I am accepted" section. Make sure to mention that Esdes is a recognized school in the Etudes En France (EEF) platform under the name Institut Catholique de Lyon Esdes, receive the Prior Agreement, and then prepare the visa application dossier (fill in "I am accepted" CF procedure + Visa + Pastel link).
WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED FOR MY VISA APPLICATION?
Proof of studies (educational aspect), proof of financial resources, proof of accommodation. Make the application on the France visa website https://france-visas.gouv.fr/web/france-visas/etudiant.
WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF VISA REFUSAL?
In case of refusal, there are two options. Either reapply by correcting the reason for visa denial or make a gracious appeal to the Nantes court.
IS THE PAID DEPOSIT REFUNDABLE?
The deposit is refundable in two cases:
- the student does not obtain a visa,
- the student does not obtain the diploma for the current year.
WHAT VISA TO APPLY FOR TO STUDY IN FRANCE?
A VLTS visa long stay valuing residence permit "student".
WHAT IS THE DEADLINE FOR ARRIVAL IF I ENCOUNTER VISA ISSUES?
HOW TO CONTACT THE INTERNATIONAL PROMOTION SERVICE?
You can reach out to the international promotion service through:
- email: join@esdes.fr
- WhatsApp: +33 06 69 30 59 00
- phone: 04 26 84 49 31
STUDENT LIFE
HOW CAN I FIND ACCOMMODATION IN LYON? CAN ESDES HELP ME FIND HOUSING?
You can contact the UCLy housing service. To find out more about housing possibilities near Esdes, click here : Housing.
DO YOU HAVE A STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE?
To know more about the student health insurance, click here : student social security cover.
MY COMPUTER CODES DO NOT WORK, WHAT SHOULD I DO ?
I have to wait 24 hours after receiving my registration confirmation email, access to MOODLE and ECAMPUS will be possible in August.
WHAT IS THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AND CAPESDES?
To learn more about the ALUMNI association (alumni network) and CAPESDES, click here : Associations in ESDES