Student housing in France

Students comprise about a tenth of the population and are well integrated in France, living alongside working people as well as other (international) students. There are many great places to stay in Montpellier from various students apartments and shared flats to individual rooms.

The universities in France work together to ensure that rents remain within reasonable limits for their (international) students. Many (international) students realize that living in the heart of a city in France close to the shops, bars and clubs has its own advantages as does choosing the people you live with!

Before coming to study in France, Consider the cost of accommodation, living expenses (including food and travel) and other costs (such as books and stationery). This will all vary depending on where you live, your lifestyle and your course of study. In general, it is more expensive to live in Paris than elsewhere in France, but the cost of accommodation and travel varies from region to region. The estimated amount of money a student needs for a living in Paris is anywhere between € 800,-and €1000,- per month and between € 600,-to € 800,- per month to live elsewhere in France. Of course it is up to yourself to decide how much money you want to spend. There are lots of cheap supermarkets in France, where it is easy to find cheap food.

The nightlife can be very expensive in France, it’s important to find a balance in your way of living in France. Living like this will be a valuable experience for the rest of your life. Renting a room in a shared flat is the most popular form of accommodation for students who want to study, work or live in France.

In a shared apartment a student will be living with other students, sharing a kitchen, bathroom and living room normally in a 3-5 bedroom apartment. The students who are living together will be responsible for working out the daily routines like cooking and cleaning and there is in general no supervision.

This type of accommodation is a good way to get to know other students from other countries and to make new friends but it also requires the students to be responsible and understanding of other people's needs and customs.

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