Prepare your stay : This page will guide you through all the steps to prepare your arrival and make the most of your experience at Télécom SudParis starting with the experience of one of our students at Télécom SudParis.
- Accueil
- Welcome Desk
First step: Before arrival
Visa
🇪🇺 EU students
If you are an EU student, consult the dedicated information to prepare your arrival and complete your administrative procedures.
🌍Non-EU students
If you are a non-EU student, specific requirements apply. Find all the steps to prepare your arrival in France.
When applying for a visa, Campus France will request a confirmation of admission from the university. If you can’t find yours anymore, please contact the Admissions Department : admissions@telecom-sudparis.eu
Your trip to France
🕒 Prepare your arrival
Get ready for your arrival on campus with essential practical information, including welcome desk opening hours and useful tips to organize your arrival smoothly.
➝ Discover our welcome opening hours
💡If you are unable to arrive during the recommended time slots, here is a list of accommodation within walking distance of Telecom SudParis
Accommodation
🏠 Plan your accommodation before arriving in France
Understand visa requirements, explore housing options on Evry and Palaiseau campuses, and access practical resources to prepare your stay.
Find useful information about La Maisel residence, accommodation options, required documents, and solutions like Visale if you need a guarantor.
➝ Explore accommodation options
📄 Visa requirement reminder
When applying for a visa, you will be asked to provide proof of accommodation.
If you have not yet received it, you can request it from the Admissions department:
admissions@telecom-sudparis.eu
Administrative registration at TSP
📝How to register at Télécom SudParis
Around mid-June you will get instructions, by email, from the registration office on how to complete your online administrative registration via the student portal, including deadlines. It is important to update your personal. You will also receive an email containing your login and password for online access to TSP’s platforms.
If you need assistance, please contact the Helpdesk.
➝ See more details about registration
🎓Student badge
Learn more about how to obtain your student card and what it allows you to access on campus.
Second step: Upon arrival
Insurances
👍CVEC
Learn about the student contribution (CVEC) and how to complete this mandatory step before your registration.
🛡️Liability insurance
Understand why liability insurance is required and how to obtain it before your arrival.
🏠Home insurance
Find out how to insure your accommodation in France and what coverage is required.
✈️ Travel insurance
Get information about travel insurance to cover your journey and first days in France.
Health
🏥 Healthcare in France
Find all the essential information about healthcare in France: how the French social security system (Ameli) works, how to choose complementary health insurance, access healthcare services on campus, and get practical advice on finding and consulting a doctor.
Welcome day
📅Welcome Day program
Get ready for your arrival at Télécom SudParis: explore the Welcome Day program and integration events (SEI & WEI) designed to help you meet others and settle into campus life.
💡The academic year will begin on Monday, August 31, 2026, for all new students. A detailed schedule will be emailed to you and posted on this page in late June. We strongly encourage you to attend on that day.
FLE (Intensive French Class)
🇫🇷 Intensive French Program (FLE)
Learn more about the Intensive French Program (FLE), designed to help you improve your French and integrate into life in France. Discover the free course offered on our campus, as well as other intensive French learning options.
Third step: Over the year
Help for your administrative procedures
🤝 Administrative support services
Get support to settle in France with dedicated services on our campuses. Receive help with administrative procedures such as healthcare registration (Ameli), housing aid (CAF), and residence permits.
Discover the support available through Science Accueil in Evry (free assistance for TSP students with online appointments) and GATE in Palaiseau, both designed to guide you through your arrival and administrative steps.
Student Associations on Evry campus
Campus life at Télécom SudParis
Dive into a vibrant campus life 🎯: discover associations, sports, and student initiatives that will shape your experience beyond the classroom.
Get involved, meet new people, and access key resources and contacts to make the most of your time on campus.
Life in France & on campus
🗼Living in France
Get a clear overview of daily life in France next to Paris: living costs, phone plans, transportation options, and practical tips to help you settle in and manage your expenses.
Academic calendars
📅 Academic calendars
Explore the academic calendars for each program and stay informed about important dates and milestones.
