Student accommodation near the University of Toulouse - Jean Jaurès

In this article you‘ll find useful information about the institution, so that you can find student accommodation near the University Toulouse-Jean Jaurès.

Student flats and spare rooms near UT2J University

In this section we tell you everything you need to know about the organisation of the University and its main campuses.

Where’s the University of Toulouse - Jean Jaurès located?

The UT2J consists of five main faculties called UFR (Unité de Formation et de Recherche), located in one university area, in the Mirail neighbourhood. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the centre of Toulouse.

The university campus has different facilities such as the Central University Library; the Centre for Artistic Initiatives of Mirail, La Fabrique; and the Higher Institute of Tourism, Hotel Management and Food (Institut Supérieur du Tourisme, de l'Hôtellerie et de l'Alimentation).

Below we tell you more about the different UFRs of this institution:

UFR of History, Art and Archaeology

This UFR is in the Olympe De Gouges building, in which are held the classes of the departments of:

• History
• History of Art
• Documentation, Archives, Multimedia Libraries and Publishing
• Anthropology

UFR of Languages, Literature and Foreign Civilizations

The building is called Érasme and here are the departments of:

• Anglophone World Studies
• Hispanic and Latin American Studies
• Foreign Languages
• Applied Foreign Languages
• Language Sciences
• Teaching French as a foreign language
• Centre for Translation, Interpreting and Linguistic Mediation

UFR of Humanities, Philosophy, Music, Art, Entertainment and Communication.

This UFR is in a building called Le Gai Savoir and offers classes from the departments of:

• Plastic Arts and Design
• Communication, Audiovisual and Performing Arts
• Modern Literature and Film
• Literature, Languages and Ancient Civilisations
• Philosophy
• Music

UFR of Psychology

It’s in the Philippe Malrieu building and has the following departments:

• Clinical Psychology of the Subject
• Cognitive Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Social, Work and Organisational Psychology
• Psychopathology, Health Psychology and Neuroscience

UFR of Sciences, Spaces and Societies

Here you can attend the classes of:

• Geography, Development and Environment
• Mathematics and Computer Science
• Economics and Management
• Education and Training Sciences
• Sociology

Best neighbourhoods to live in near UT2J University

You can look for accommodation near the University of Toulouse-Jean Jaurès, in the Mirail area, or in neighbourhoods closer to the city centre.

Faourette and Papus

These are the neighbourhoods closest to UT2J. These residential areas are very quiet. If you choose one of them you’ll save time getting to class. Moreover, they are very well connected with the rest of the city, it takes 20 minutes by train to get to the centre.

Bellefontaine and Lafourguette

These neighbourhoods are very close to the University, 10 minutes by bike or 20 minutes by train. These residential areas have a lot of student accommodation. They are further away from the centre, but they have bars, restaurants and supermarkets that make this area very practical for living. They also have green areas to spend time outdoors such as the Gironis Park or cultural premises like the Centre Culturel Alban-Minville.

St Cyprien

This neighbourhood is very popular among students for its bars and cafés on Olivier square. St Cyprien is a little further away from the University, but students choose it as a half-way point between the centre and the university area. It's on the banks of the Garonne River, and if you like outdoor activities, you'll enjoy the Prairie de Filtres park and the Raymond VI garden. It takes 20 minutes to Jean Jaurès University and a 15-minute walk to the historic centre.

Student residences near UT2J University

In the university area you’ll find public student residences. The UT2J is associated with the Crous de Toulouse, the state's network of public residences. They tend to be more affordable than the private ones.

As for the private residences, there’s also a wide variety in Toulouse. Their price tends to be higher, but you’ll find options both in the city centre and in the university area. In addition, they tend to have a wider range of shared spaces and services.

Erasmus at the University of Toulouse - Jean Jaurès

• The Erasmus International Mirail Association (EIMA) helps and integrates Erasmus students at UT2J. They regularly organise activities like games, tastings and meals, as well as cultural visits to Toulouse and its surroundings.
• The International Office offers free French classes to exchange students. As well as an opportunity to learn and improve your language skills, you’ll be able to meet other students in your same situation.

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