University Registration

Registration Process

Registration at Université Côte d'Azur will be one of your most important administrative procedures because once completed, you will be able to download your university registration certificate (certificat de scolarité), a supporting document that other administrations or services (Préfecture, CROUS, Caisse d'Allocations Familiales, but also banks and insurance companies) will require to validate their own procedures.

The university registration process involves different steps explained in order below, from the moment you accept a course offer to receiving your student card.
 
In case you need help, contact the MSc International Office.
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1- Accept our offer
  • If your application has been approved, the first thing you will have to do is confirm whether or not you accept our offer
  • You will receive an e-mail that will prompt you to log into our e-candidat application platform to validate your choice
  • Be aware that you must accept or turn down our offer within 7 days of being notified of our decision
  • Once you have officially accepted our offer on e-candidat,  you will receive your admission letter within the next 10 days

FAQs about Accepting our offer

Where can I accept or decline a course offer? 
  • This has to be done on the application platform e-candidat
  • At the bottom of the screen, click either on the green button to confirm your application or the blue button to withdraw your application
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Is it possible to change my mind once I have accepted or declined an offer?

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2- CVEC & Registration form
Did you accept our offer on e-candidat? If so, you will receive an e-mail from the MSc International Office including your registration form. Below is more information on what to do next.
 
1- Pay the CVEC

The CVEC (Contribution Vie Etudiante et Campus) is a tax all students have to pay to be able to register in French universities.

The cost for academic year 2023-24 is €100. The payment has to be done online from May onwards for the coming academic year (exact date to be confirmed).

 
How to proceed
  • First, create an account on mes services étudiants website
  • Scroll down to see the registration form
  • Be extremely careful not to confuse Surname with First name when you register as this will determine how your name appears on the CVEC certificate. If you are not sure, check on the internet for a translation and make sure that the name you provide exactly matches your passport (see FAQs below)
  • Once you are done, connect to the dedicated CVEC website with the credentials created on “mes services étudiants”
  • Enter the city where you will be studying
  • Pay the CVEC either with a debit or credit card
  • Download the CVEC certificate
2- Fill in your registration form

The Registration form will be sent to you by e-mail. You will have to provide your personal details and information about your university background and work experience so that we can proceed with your registration in our database.

Please make sure to complete the registration form correctly, any mistakes/missing information can result in a delay to your registration.
 
How to proceed
  • The registration form is a PDF that can be filled in electronically. We therefore ask you not to print it but instead download it, save it on your computer and fill it in electronically
  • Once you have filled in the form and downloaded your CVEC certificate, both documents will have to be sent to the MSc International office
  • The title of your e-mail should be : Your MSc degree + Your surname and first name

 

FAQs about the CVEC and the Registration form

Why do I need to pay the CVEC?
  • The CVEC is a tax all students who want to register in a French higher education institution have to pay
  • The money raised from this tax is exclusively used to subsidize student services, provide better access to health care, social support, recreational opportunities, and artistic and cultural events for all
What is the CVEC certificate?
  • The CVEC certificate is a supporting document you will be able to download once you have paid the CVEC tax
  • It includes your CVEC number and personal details such as your name, your date of birth and your INE number, a national student identification number
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How does the CVEC impact my university registration?
  • The CVEC certificate includes a CVEC number (n° de l'attestation) that the university administration will have to use to unlock your registration in our own system, which explains why the CVEC procedure and your University registration are inextricably linked
What if I confused my first name and surname when I registered to pay for the CVEC tax?
  • The University will not be able to proceed with your registration for technical reasons
Can I send my application form without the CVEC certificate?
  • No, the registration form has to be sent along with the CVEC certificate
  • Also, question 10 in the application form asks for your CVEC number and this field cannot be left blank
3- Pay for your tuition fees

Once the MSc International Office have received your registration form and CVEC certificate, they will send you an e-mail to confirm the amount of your tuition fees and check how you would like to pay, bearing in mind that you will have the choice between 3 different options

By card, in full
If you select this option, you will be asked to request a link to our online payment platform, Paybox

Do not forget to check with your bank if there is a maximum amount that can be withdrawn from your account before you send any payment
 
By card, in 3 instalments

If you select this option, you will be asked to request a link to our online payment platform, Paybox

Be aware that your account will be debited over 3 successive months.
If your 1st payment was made on 15 May, the next one will be made on 15 June, and the last one on 15 July

Also, do not forget to check with your bank if there is a maximum amount that can be withdrawn from your account before you send any payment

By wire-tranfer, in full

The University's bank details will be included in the e-mail so that you can proceed with payment of your tuition fees without any delay

Be careful to clearly mention your name, MSc degree and the date of payment on your transfer, otherwise the University's Accounting department will not be able to identify your payment as they receive a lot during the registration period

 

FAQ about Paying your tuition fees
 

Can a third party pay for my tuition fees?

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Is there a deadline for the payment of my tuition fees?

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I would like to cancel my registration, will my tuition fees be reimbursed?
  • Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing / by email to the university (MIO - Msc International Office) before October 31st of the current academic year
  • Only cancellations requested before September 30th will be considered for reimbursement.
  • Only cancellations due to VISA refusal, with proof, will be accepted.
  • Applications for reimbursement will be reviewed during the months of November and December
  • Applications approved by the committee will entitle students to a partial refund of tuition fees (57€ non-refundable) to be made at the beginning of the second semester of the academic year.


 

4-Finalise your registration
  • When your tuition fees are paid for, you will receive an e-mail to finalize your registration
  • You will have to upload additional supporting documents to complete your initial registration file
  • Once done - and if all your documents are correct - your registration will be finalized within 48 hours
  • You will then have access to the University’s digital services and be able to download documents such as your enrolment certificate
  • You will also be informed when your student card is available.