Horizon International (Hi!) is the Université Catholique de Lille’s dedicated international hub, designed to support students, faculty, researchers, and staff in every aspect of their international journey. As a central meeting point on campus, Hi! promotes global engagement by providing guidance, resources, and opportunities for intercultural exchange.
A one-stop international hub
Whether you are preparing to study abroad, arriving from another country, or looking to internationalize your academic experience, Hi! offers personalized support throughout your journey.
The team provides advice on:
- International mobility opportunities (study, internships, volunteering),
- Scholarships and funding,
- Administrative procedures (health insurance, banking, visas, residence permits, etc.),
- Practical information about living and studying in Lille,
- International partnerships and exchange programs
A place to meet the world
Beyond information services, Hi! is a vibrant intercultural space open to the entire university community.
Throughout the year, it hosts:
- Language cafés
- Intercultural workshops
- Cultural events and celebrations
- Information sessions on international opportunities
- Networking activities connecting French and international students
These activities encourage cultural discovery, mutual understanding, and friendships across borders, allowing everyone to experience internationalisation at home.
Supporting international students
Hi! plays a key role in welcoming international students and helping them settle into life at the University. Working alongside the International Relations Offices of the University’s schools and faculties, the team offers practical guidance before arrival and throughout students’ stay, contributing to an inclusive and supportive campus environment.
A team dedicated to supporting you
You will also meet our International Solidarity Volunteer, who helps bring the Hi! space to life by sharing their culture, experience, and global perspective. Through the events they organize and the connections they foster, they contribute to making Hi! a welcoming space for intercultural dialogue, discovery, and exchange.
Whether you have a question, a project, would like to meet other students, or simply want to discover the space, feel free to stop by. The doors of Hi! are always open to you!
Informations pratiques
Hi! – Horizon International