The Catholic University of Paris has been awarded this label "Bienvenue en France"

A guarantee of quality for the reception of international students

The "Bienvenue en France" label emphasizes the actions undertaken by the Catholic University of Paris to develop welcome services for its international students. It also represents an important tool for promoting the institution's international strategy within the framework of the Universitas 2025 development plan.
 

Specific indicators 

The label is a guarantee of the quality of the welcome program and testifies to the actions taken by ICP to meet the needs of international students. Obtaining the label is based on the compliance with the following criteria:

• Quality and accessibility of information
• Quality and accessibility of reception facilities 
• Quality and accessibility of the courses 
• Housing and quality of life on campus 
• Post-graduation follow-up for international students 

Dedicated services 

Each year, ICP welcomes more than 1,500 international students, from undergraduate to the doctoral level. To facilitate their integration, a number of welcome and support services are available:

• A personalized orientation session at the International Relations Department at the beginning of each semester;
• Academic and practical information easily accessible on the ICP website, allowing exchange students or degree-seeking students to find all useful information;
• A relaxation and work area dedicated to international students;
• A multiservice platform to help them with administrative and practical procedures: visa, housing, health insurance, social security, opening a bank account, etc.