Finding an accommodation

Find all the options for finding accommodation close to ESSCA's campuses, from university halls of residences and shared flats to flats or rooms in private homes.

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Live on your own or share accommodation

Some suggestions to help you in your research:

Intergenerational shared housing

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Students accommodation

Student accommodation is also available through local housing associations, in young workers’ hostels or ‘Résidences Habitat Jeunes’ (special housing for workers, students, apprentices or the unemployed aged 16-30).

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Crous University Halls of Residence

Crous university halls of residence are located throughout France.

Priority is given to French students receiving household income-based scholarship.

International students can apply for Crous accommodation in the second round of applications.

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To help you put together your rental application with a landlord and give yourself the best chance of securing accommodation, you can use Dossier Facile.

Practical information

French government free housing services

  • To rent accommodation in France, you will need a rental deposit. This is provided by a person who can guarantee to pay the rent to your landlord if you’re unable to do so yourself.
  • In addition to your family, you can now use the Visale rental guarantee, which is 100% free of charge for all students over the age of 18 and is accessible without means testing and for all types of accommodation

Apply for the Visale rental guarantee

Housing support

To provide financial support for students in need, Action Logement’ offers a range of schemes that can be combined with Crous bursaries and CAF housing benefits. It also provides a range of suitable accommodation options.

You can check your eligibility for ‘Mobili-jeune’ and ‘Loca-Pass’ assistance on their website.

Details on the “Action Logement” website (in French)

CAF (Department of Health & Social Security)

The CAF (Department of Health & Social Security) is a branch of the French government that provides housing assistance.
As a student, you may be eligible for this type of aid.

To find out if you’re eligible, go to the caf.fr (in French)