Application procedure La Rochelle Université > International > Studying at La Rochelle Université > Exchange students > Application procedure Mis à jour le 10 October 2025 You can study for one semester or an entire year at La Rochelle University as an exchange student. Apply now ! What are the requirements and facilities offered? Exchange students are exempt from tuition fees at La Rochelle Université. The International Office can help exchange students by offering to find accommodation, facilitate the enrollment process and obtain a visa for non-European students. A tutoring system is set up to welcome all exchange students and help them settle in. The Institute of French as a Foreign Language (IUL) offers all exchange students free French lessons. Successfully completing these courses is worth 6 ECTS credits per semester. How to apply ? To participate in an exchange program between a partner university and La Rochelle Université, students must be officially selected by their home institution. Students will be contacted directly by the International Office and will be asked to follow the registration procedure and provide the following documents: Certification of level in French Identity Card or Passport European Social Security card (Erasmus students only) CV File showing marks of exams taken at your home university When to apply Nomination deadline 15 October for arrival in January 15 March for arrival in September Application deadline 15 November for arrival in January 30 April for arrival in September The university calendar The French university calendar is divided into two semesters 1stsemester : September-December 2ndsemester : January-June There are also vacation periods : All Saints (October) Christmas (December) Winter (February) Spring (April) Meet international students : Find out what international students are saying about life at La Rochelle Université Contact The International Office +33(0)5 46 45 87 47 Send a message Open : Tuesday-Friday : 9am-12am / 13:30pm-16pm Closed : on Monday mornings and Friday afternoons