Presentation of the Rouen campus
CESI’s campus of Rouen is located on the Madrillet campus in Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray, near the city centre of Rouen. Located less than two hours away from Paris and the sea, in a dynamic university town with a major research centre, the campus offers an ideal study setting.
Programs offered at CESI Rouen campus
Contact
Anaïs MUCKE
International Candidate Relations Officer
amucke@cesi.fr
+33 686 208 724
Would you like to come and study in France as part of a degree program or exchange? Every year, CESI welcomes students from all over the world to its various high-quality programs.
Joining CESI guarantees fully accredited and certified training programs (CTI, Ministry of Higher Education and Research, HCERES, Bienvenue en France) and recognized teaching quality.
Prepare for your future in France with CESI by choosing the training program that suits you best.
Rouen’s programs:
- Foundation Years
- Engineering Program
- Bachelor AI
- Master’s Degree
- Executive Post-Graduate Program®
Other admission programs are available to international students: Bridge to Engineering (Pre-engineering degree) and Bridge to Master (Pre-Master’s) in partnership with n+i.
Do you need help building your academic project and would like to talk to our team to find out more about our programs? Contact our team dedicated to international students.
Support services for international students
The quality of the welcome given to international students is one of CESI’s key commitments. It has earned the school two out of three stars in the “Bienvenue en France” label. This certification speaks to the quality of the welcome given to foreign students at CESI.
The “Bienvenue en France” qualification evaluates the actions taken to meet the needs of international students, based on several criteria: quality and accessibility of information, quality and accessibility of reception facilities, accessibility and support for teaching, accommodation and quality of campus life, quality of post-graduation follow-up.
Learn more about the services we offer in Rouen campus:
Sponsorship
Welcoming international students is one of CESI’s commitments.
Contact
Jessica BLOTTIERE
Campus Life Coordinator
jblottiere@cesi.fr
+33 788 644 772
That’s why we offer a “Buddy” program—or peer sponsorship—to welcome new students. This system facilitates successful integration and academic achievement. Visit our campus to find out how to sign up!
Student Life
To make the most of your stay in Rouen, get to know the other students at the school and take part in the activities offered by the associations throughout the year.
Club life is about sharing and discovering yourself and others. Through dozens of clubs and associations, everyone can develop their sporting, artistic, and technical talents or their humanitarian and social commitments.
The faculty and students are the driving force behind daily life on CESI Rouen campus. Events are organized throughout the year to promote and develop cohesion and harmonious coexistence.
- Student projects are promoted throughout the year on campus through posters and highlights such as the club forum.
- Participation in events such as hackathons, the NAE challenge, entrepreneurial competitions, the French robotics cup, etc.
- Orientation week: new students carry out a fun project, using scientific approaches such as designing and building a hydraulic crane out of cardboard.
- Participation in sporting events such as the Rouen Normandie Sup’Cup, BDE activities, etc.
- Social gatherings and celebrations around Halloween, Christmas, Chinese New Year, etc. Every event throughout the year is a good opportunity to get together!
- Awareness events are organized throughout the year to discuss major themes (Pink October/Movember, Food/Environment Week, Intercultural Exchange, Erasmus Day, etc.).
- Buddy evening: our international students are invited to find a mentor (among the students on campus) who will accompany them throughout the year in their student life in France.
- Student Life Plenary Session: a day dedicated to all campus associations so that they can introduce themselves to all new students. Forums organized by clubs are planned throughout the year to maintain ties with students.
CESI Rouen campus has a particularly active Student Union (BDE), whose main mission is to promote student life and bring together student-led projects. A real driving force behind the friendly atmosphere on campus, the BDE supports the various clubs in their initiatives, while representing all students, regardless of their program of study.
Its activities are varied:
- welcoming new students,
- organizing parties and sporting events, ski trips,
- participating in charitable initiatives such as Sidaction,
- and getting involved in major campus events such as the orientation weekend and the end-of-year gala.
The BDE also helps to strengthen cohesion between different years and schools in the Rouen area, while coordinating student representatives and campus life advisors.
Thanks to its numerous partnerships, it also offers a selection of advantageous deals for students.
Every Thursday is dedicated to clubs, offering everyone the opportunity to get involved in campus life, whether by joining the BDE or creating their own club to share a passion and forge links between students.
Every Thursday is dedicated to associations and clubs. In addition to the BDE, there are many student associations and clubs on the Lille campus that help to build ties between the school’s different classes.
CESI’s Caen campus offers various clubs:
- Wildbox Studio: video game creation association
- Keyboard Society: LAN association
- Cresi Racing
Housing assistance
Support is a priority at CESI, and our teams are here to help you with the process. You can also find information about certain types of assistance and tips that you may be eligible for.
general informations
Please note
Real estate agencies or landlords often require a one-month deposit in addition to one month’s rent in advance.
For any rental in France, you will need:
- home insurance – approximately €60/year – to be taken out with insurance companies, or banks
- a European guarantor to act as a surety
IMPORTANT: The French government has set up a guarantee system, open to foreign students under the age of 30, for rents of up to €1,300.
Discover the housing assitance available:
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- Centralization: all offers close to your campus.
- Security: verified listings.
- Coverage: protection against fraud, last-minute cancellations, non-compliant accommodation, etc.
- Flexibility: cancellation insurance in case of unforeseen circumstances.
- Support: advisors available 6 days a week to answer your questions.
- Guarantee: Studapart can act as guarantor upon request.
Access numerous offers for periods of 1 to 24 months near your campus, but also throughout France when searching for an internship.
Whether you are looking for a studio, a shared apartment, or a room in a private home, you will find a wide range of exclusive offers tailored to your needs.
Benefit from personalized support and additional services such as the Guaranteed Profile and home insurance. Reservations are secure and landlords commit to responding within 72 hours to ensure your peace of mind.
To enable international students to access university housing, the Crous is organizing a session at the end of June for applications to CROUS residences for international students.
To do so, go directly to your CROUS or visit the website crous-lille for all the information you need about Lille’s CROUS.
To help them with their arrival in France and their move, selectra.info provides guides and assistance for all the procedures involved in setting up energy meters, internet connections, insurance, etc.
Websites for finding a room or apartment:
For temporary or emergency accommodation, you can book a hotel room near the campus.
Auberge de Jeunesse Rouen – Le Robec
3, rue du tour Route de Darnétal
76000 Rouen
+33 2 35 08 18 50
Hôtel IBIS Budget Rouen Sud-Zénith
29 Avenue Maryse Bastié, Av. des Canadiens
76800 Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray
+33 8 92 68 05 62
Hôtel Restaurant Campanile Rouen Zénith
Avenue de la Mare Sansoure
76800 Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray
+33 2 35 64 04 16
ACE Hôtel Rouen Parc des Expositions
75 Avenue de la Mare Sansoure
76650 Petit-Couronne
+33 2 79 49 00 49
Hôtel IBIS Rouen Parc des Expos Zénith
29 Avenue Maryse Bastié
76800 Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray
+33 2 35 66 03 63
Novotel Rouen Sud
Angle Avenue de l’Université, Rue de la Mare Sansoure
76800 Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray
+33 2 32 91 76 76
Hôtel F1 Rouen Sud Parc Expos
25 Avenue des Canadiens
76800 Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray
+33 8 91 70 53 74
Première Classe Rouen Zénith
11 Avenue des Canadiens
76800 Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray
+33 2 35 64 11 48
Discover financial assistance for housing:
Whether you are a French or international student, the Student Social File (DSE) must be created for each academic year, whether you are already a student or not yet.
- To obtain your INE (National Student ID) number, register on this page.
- To apply for CROUS housing, follow the instructions on this page.
- To find accommodation, go to the following page.
- Find all the information you need about student life here.
Please note that you do not need to know your future course and assignment (with Parcoursup® in particular) to complete your Student Social File. This grant is valid regardless of the preferences indicated in the DSE, as long as your course is eligible. Your administrative registration for a course will confirm your grant allocation via the final notification. So don’t wait until the last minute!
If you need to use Parcoursup® and don’t yet have a MesServices.etudiant.gouv account, we recommend that you create an account on Parcoursup® before completing your DSE. Your information will then be automatically transferred.
- MOBILI-JEUNE® assistance
MOBILI-JEUNE® assistance is a subsidy that covers part of your rent (between €10 and €100 maximum) each month for one year. It is intended for young people under the age of 30 who are in work-study programs (under an apprenticeship or professional training contract).
The calculation is based on the rent after deduction of housing assistance (APL). The assistance is granted for the entire period of training, for a maximum duration of 12 months. At the end of your year of training, you can receive further assistance, provided you are still eligible.
- VISALE guarantee
Students and work-study students under the age of 30 can benefit from the VISALE guarantee (Visa for housing and employment). This assistance ensures reliable monthly rent payments and prevents any unforeseen events during the academic year after you move to Rouen. It is free of charge and aims to facilitate your search for accommodation by reassuring your landlord.
- LOCA-PASS® advance
Action Logement offers to finance, in the form of a 0% interest loan, the payment of your security deposit, which is generally required when signing a lease. This advance is offered to young people under the age of 30 who are in work-study programs (under an apprenticeship or professional training contract).
- Action Logement support
Work-study students can benefit from free support in their search for housing (permanent or temporary) on the Action Logement work-study platform
Students can receive Social Housing Allowance (ALS) or Personalized Housing Assistance (APL) from the CAF (Family Allowance Fund). Run a simulation to find out if you are eligible and apply directly online.
Discover the assistance available for administrative procedures :
If you are a citizen of a European Union country, the European Economic Area, or Switzerland, you do not need a visa to study in France.
For more practical information on how to organize your arrival step by step, visit the Campus France website:
If you are a non-European student, you will need to apply for a visa to study in France on the Campus France website. Check out this section to prepare for your arrival:
REMINDER: Three months before your student visa expires, don’t forget to apply for a residence permit at the Préfecture (prefecture) of your place of residence so that you can continue your studies on our campus.
If you are enrolling for the first time in a higher education institution in France and do not have a social security number, you must register on Ameli in order to have your healthcare costs covered for the duration of your studies. This registration is free and mandatory, and will allow you to be reimbursed for your healthcare expenses.
To ensure you receive the best possible reimbursement for your healthcare costs, you can also take out supplementary health insurance or insurance.
Our teams also provide support with opening a bank account and all the other steps necessary to settle in France. The international team can advise you and help you quickly get an appointment.
If available in your country of origin, a prepaid card such as Revolut is invaluable for paying for expenses online or mainly by card, such as train tickets, transport tickets, and CROUS.
Checklist to prepare for your arrival in France
Essential links
- Ameli (Health insurance)
- My student services (CROUS, CVEC, etc.)
- French Interior Ministry (Visa)
- Heyme (Insurance)
- Smerra (Insurance)
Have you received confirmation of your admission to CESI? Congratulations!
You can now begin the necessary steps to settle in and prepare for your year of study in France.
Before arriving at CESI, check the Welcome Guide and attend online sessions to discover your campus.
Once in France, join the Welcome Day and meet your International Relations Officer, who will help you with key steps:
- register for health insurance,
- validate your visa if you are not a European student
- provide proof of health and civil liability insurance
- apply for housing aid through CAF if eligible.
CESI also helps you open a bank account and settle in smoothly. During your stay, take part in student associations and international events hosted by your campus.