Student accommodation near the University of Toulouse III Paul Sabatier

In this article you’ll find everything you need to know about the institution, so you can find student accommodation near the University of Toulouse III Paul Sabatier.

Student flats and spare rooms near UT3

The main campus is located in the southeast of Toulouse. Accommodation options are available both in the university area and in the city centre. In this section you’ll find all the important information about the organisation of UT3.

Where’s the University of Toulouse III Paul Sabatier located?

It has several campuses in nine French cities, but in this article we’ll focus on the Toulouse campus.

This is the main campus in the Rangueil district of Toulouse. It is very well connected to the rest of the city: it takes about half an hour to get to the centre.

In the university area you’ll find many facilities for students, such as the Henri Gaussen Botanical Garden, agro-ecological gardens and libraries.

On this campus you’ll find the faculties of:

• Health Sciences: including the departments of Medicine, Obstetrics and Paramedicine, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Dentistry.
• Sport Sciences and Human Movement: including the departments of Sport Education, Adapted Psychic Activities, Education and Motricity and Sports Management.
• Science and Engineering with the following departments: Biology and Geosciences, Chemistry, Management, Mathematics, Mechanics, Physics, Computer Science and Electronics, Electrical and Automatic Energy and Automation.
• IUT Paul Sabatier: this University Institute of Technology offers technical and vocational higher education programmes. On the campus of Rangueil you can specialize in Civil and Sustainable Construction Engineering (GCCD), Chemical and Process Engineering (GCGP), Business and Administrative Management (GEA) and Computer Science.
• Observatoire Midi Pyrénées (OMP): it’s an Observatory of Sciences of the Universe (OSU) and an internal school of UT3. It gathers laboratories working in the sciences of the universe, the planet and the environment in the Midi-Pyrénées region. Its mission is to research, observe, educate and diffuse scientific culture and international cooperation which are common to all the OSUs.

Best neighbourhoods to live in near UT3

In this section you’ll find the most popular student neighbourhoods near UT3.

Rangueil

It’s where UT3 campus is located. It’s a residential neighbourhood in the south of the city and popular among students for its vitality and friendly atmosphere. It's full of bars and restaurants where you can try the local food and enjoy the ambience. It’s also well connected to the rest of the city by tram and underground, a 20-minute ride from the centre.

St - Agne

This quarter is very close to the Rangueil quarter, next to the University. It’s south of the centre and close to the Canal du Midi. It’s a very well connected neighbourhood to the rest of Toulouse thanks to its proximity to the Gare Saint-Agne train station, very useful to move around the city.

Château de l'Hers

It’s in the east of Toulouse, half an hour by public transport from the University. It’s named after the castle of this hilltop neighbourhood. Although it’s a little far away from the University, it’s a very popular area among young people for its peace, outdoor sports areas and proximity to the centre of Toulouse. It’s a half-way point between the city and the University.

Student residences near UT3

UT3 offers different public residences for students, managed by the CROUS of Toulouse. These student housings offer affordable accommodation for students and there are several options in the area of the university campus itself, in Rangueil.

There are also multiple alternatives of private residences near UT3. In the campus area you can find residences with a variety of services and amenities compared to the public ones. In the neighbourhood of Saint Agne you can also find private residence options.

Erasmus at the University of Toulouse III Paul Sabatier

• Most classes at UT3 are taught in French, so a minimum level of B2 is required to enter the Erasmus programme at this University. Also, note that Erasmus students have the opportunity to attend 24 hours of French classes per semester at UT3 and get three credits recognised by their home University.
• The ESN (Erasmus Student Network) is also based in Toulouse! This organisation intends to integrate international students into the culture of the city. They organise many activities during the academic year where you’ll be able to meet other students in your same situation and explore French culture together.

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