Medical Care for PhD and International Students
Specific conditions apply to the provision of medical care for PhD students, as well as international exchange students studying in France.
PhD Students
If you are a PhD student working in one of the University's research units or laboratories, you may be eligible for healthcare services provided by your designated Occupational Health Service (also known as the "Preventive Medical Service"). You can receive support from a multidisciplinary healthcare team, including an occupational health physician, nurse, psychologist, dietitian and addiction specialist.
To obtain the contact details of your designated Occupational Health Service, you should first contact the health and safety officer (assistant de prévention) of your research unit or laboratory. Alternatively, you can contact the Preventive Medical Service, located at: Building 452 - 305 Rue du château 91400 Orsay (service.medical452@universite-paris-saclay.fr)
For more information, please visit the dedicated PhD student health page below:
International Students
The University Student Health Service encourages newly arrived international students to schedule a medical check-up as soon as possible.
For more information, please visit the International Student Welcome page and the Preventive Medicine page.
To help you prepare for your stay in France, the Student Health Service (SSE) at Université Paris-Saclay provides “My Health Guide in France”, available in english.
This guide will help you understand the French healthcare system and navigate the various administrative procedures you need to complete before or upon your arrival in France to ensure appropriate coverage of your healthcare expenses (French social security and complementary health insurance).
You will also find contact details for the support services offered by Université Paris-Saclay, as well as useful national healthcare services and resources.