About France
France offers world-renowned universities and grandes écoles, with programs across science, business, arts and engineering.
Universities in France
Some of the well-known universities our students apply to. Message us and we will tell you which programs fit your profile.
Sorbonne University
Université Paris-Saclay
PSL University
Université Grenoble Alpes
Sciences Po
École Polytechnique
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Accommodation in France
Options include CROUS university residences, which fill early, and private studios and shared flats. Paris is the most expensive city.
CROUS runs around 175,000 rooms and studios. Paris averages about €400, and the rest of France about €200.
Flatshares (colocation) split the cost per person, and Paris is at the top of the range.
Private residences are easier to book from abroad. A Paris studio is €800 or more.
Where to look
CROUS (trouverunlogement.lescrous.fr), Lokaviz, Studapart, the Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris and Foyer International des Étudiantes.
Good to know
- CROUS has few rooms for international students before arrival, so many students book a private residence first.
- Landlords need a rental guarantee, such as Visale or a guarantor.
- You may qualify for CAF housing aid, which lowers your rent.
Monthly budget
€900–1,800 a monthMost international students in Paris spend this much, depending mostly on accommodation. Your first month costs more.
Where students live
Paris is the most expensive city. Student-friendly suburbs in Île-de-France have lower rents.
Before you pay or move
- Get the contract in writing and read the rent, deposit, notice period and which utilities are included.
- See the room in person or on a live video call before you send any money.
- Ask how much the deposit is and when it is returned.
- Keep your admission letter and a passport copy ready, because housing offices and landlords ask for them.
- Book a short stay for your first nights in case your room is not ready.
Sources: Campus France, Sorbonne Université, UNICAEN, Selectra. Prices are indicative and change by city and year, so we confirm current numbers with you. Photos are loaded from Wikimedia Commons and belong to their respective authors.
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