Your Health at University

Students and researchers can take advantage of dedicated services at Sorbonne University : the Student Health Department is available for preventive medical consultations, sexual health services, and psychological support sessions, while the Health and Support Service is available for staff members. These services provide medical care, prevention and social support, so that you can enjoy your university experience worry-free.

Sorbonne University's Student Health Department (Service Santé Etudiante - SSE)

As a student enrolled at Sorbonne University, you have access to comprehensive health and wellbeing support through the Student Health Department, which is here to assist and support you throughout your studies.

What does the Student Health Department offer? 

The Student Health Department helps you maintain your health by offering: 

• Free one on one consultations by appointment (Initial medical check-up, nutrition, vaccination). 

• Priority health interviews for first-year students or newly arrived in France.

• Sexual health consultations for all students through the Sexual Health for All initiative (gynecology, contraception, sexology, etc.).

• Mental Health Support through consultations with or without an appointment. 

• Assistance with study and examination arrangements, particularly in the event of disability. For more information, visit the university's study and examination arrangements page.

Medical consultation for students with disabilities

This consultation aims to assess any medical condition that may create a situation of disability for the student within the university and to validate the accommodations required for the proper conduct of their academic program, both for course/exam accommodation ("aménagement d'études") process, within the limits of what can be implemented by the faculty in which the student is enrolled.

If you already have approved accommodation at your home institution, remember to inform your faculty at Sorbonne University so that the appropriate measures can be put in place during your stay.

• Faculty of Arts: Disability and Tutoring Office (bureau accueil handicap - BAH)

• Faculty of Science and Engineering and Faculty of Health Sciences: Student Health Disability Service (service handicap santé étudiant - SHSE)

Each teaching unit also has a disability advisor: your faculty will provide you with their contact details at your arrival.

Health and social support for Sorbonne University staff

As an employee at Sorbonne University, you have access to a number of services to ensure your health and well-being at work.

Available services 

• A pre-recruitment medical check-up may be organised when you start work to ensure that you are in good health.

• Consultations with a psychologist, nurse or doctor specialising in occupational health.

Support for people with disabilities

For the past several years, the university has been committed to a policy of recruiting, supporting and retaining disabled staff. Declaring your disability allows you to benefit from the support necessary to carry out your activities and to claim compensation measures (subject to a prescription from the occupational doctor).