THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF LODGING FOR STUDENTS IN FRANCE
It isn't always easy to find student lodging in the large French cities. And yet there are many different solutions to problems of accommodation. A tip: start your search as soon as possible.
THE CROUS UNIVERSITY RESIDENCE ROOMS
The rooms in the university residences, also called cités U (U-residences), are managed by the CROUS (Regional Centres of University and Academic Services). This is the cheapest type of student lodging. Contact the international relations department of your institute to find out if they have a specific agreement with the CROUS. At the same time, check the “accommodation" and "international" sections of your CROUS site to learn about the conditions for assigning a university residence room. To receive one, you must prepare an "international lodging" application and submit it between January 15th and May 31st before the start of the academic year. There is one CROUS per educational region and each has its own way of doing things and its own Internet site. Make sure you deal with the CROUS affiliated with the region that the institute of higher education where you are registered is attached to.
THE CIUP - PARIS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
Located in Paris's 14th arrondissement, the Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris (CIUP) is a vast grouping of university residences. It is home to nearly 6,000 students, researchers, artists and high-level athletes from around the world. Room rates vary according to comfort, the age of the occupants and the length of the stay.
