Student accommodation near the University of Toulouse

There are more than 110,000 students enrolled, which makes it the second largest university in France.

In this article we tell you everything you need to know about the institution, so that you can find student accommodation near the University of Toulouse easily.

Student flats and spare rooms near the University of Toulouse

The organisation is different from the rest of the usual universities. For this reason, depending on your field of study you have to go to one or another university.

Where’s the University of Toulouse located?

It’s important to know that it’s divided into three different universities under the same direction. Each of them teaches specific branches of study.

University of Toulouse I Capitole

This institution is based in the very centre of the city of Toulouse. It’s made up of different faculties and schools:

• Toulouse School of Management (TSM)
• Faculty of Information Technology
• Faculty of Law and Political Sciences
• Faculty of Administration and Communication
• Rodez University Institute of Technology (IUT)

University of Toulouse-Jean Jaurès

This university is located about 15 minutes by metro from the city centre. It has more than 30,000 enrolled students, of which 4,000 are international students of 150 different nationalities. It offers degrees in a wide variety of disciplines: Art, Literature, Languages, Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences, Technology, and Management.

Paul Sabatier University - Toulouse III

The university is located half an hour away by public transport from the centre of Toulouse and 20 minutes by bicycle. It has around 32,000 students. It’s the campus that’s the furthest away from the city.

Its courses are divided into four distinct entities, which are:

• Faculty of Science and Engineering (Faculté sciences et ingénierie - FSI)
• Faculty of Sport Sciences and Human Movement (Faculté des sciences du sport et du mouvement humain - F2SMH)
• Healthcare Faculties (Faculté de santé)
• University Institutes of Technology (IUT)

Best neighbourhoods to live in near the University of Toulouse

Depending on which university you’re attending, you should choose one place or another. There are options both in the city centre and further away, and here are some of the most popular ones:

Capitole de Toulouse

This neighbourhood is downtown. It’s just a 10-minute walk from the University of Toulouse I Capitole. It’s also very well connected to the rest of the universities through public transport. The area is full of bars and shops, so the atmosphere’s always very lively.

Les Chalets and Matabiau

These two districts are not in the centre, but it takes only a few minutes to walk there. There’s a large availability of rooms for students, although being in the centre, the prices may be a little higher. It takes 15 minutes on foot to the Capitole I campus, and around 40 minutes by public transport to Paul Sabatier and Jean Jaurès.

Rangueil

It’s located to the south of the city, very close to the Paul Sabatier campus. It’s a residential neighbourhood bordering the Garonne River and the Belvérè Pech-David park. The area is full of shops, bars, and restaurants that are very popular with students. It takes approximately 25 minutes by public transport to the city centre.

Faourette

It’s located next to the Jean Jaurès University. It’s a residential and quiet area. It has two small parks and is very well connected to the rest of the city. For example, it takes around 25 minutes by bus to get to the centre of Toulouse.

Student residences near the University of Toulouse

The University of Toulouse makes public university residences available to students. The institution partners with the Crous de Toulouse, a network of public residences. They have a more affordable price compared to the private sector. A single room costs around €250 per month and a small studio between €310 and €375.

There are also many private residences on offer, for a higher price, but with more amenities and services. They’re spread throughout the city. There are a variety of options both in the historic centre, near the Capitole campus, or further south, near the Jean Jaurès University.

Erasmus at the University of Toulouse

• Most of the classes are taught in French, so it’s necessary to have a sufficient level to follow the classes. Furthermore, the university offers Erasmus students 36 hours of French courses within the university itself. They’ll obtain 3 ECTS recognised by their home university.
• The ESN (Erasmus Student Network)organises activities and events for students. This way it’ll be much easier to meet new friends and have fun exploring the city.

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