Practical information

Finding an accommodation is a key step in the preparation of your time abroad. It can be difficult to find a place to live in Paris but there are many ways to find your future accommodation and enjoy your stay in Paris! Do not hesitate to start your searches early. Here are some useful links that will help you find a place to stay:

The CROUS is a branch of the French public higher education system in charge of various issues related to student life such as housing, food, scholarships and employment. The CROUS of Paris provides around 6,500 accommodations for students and for a large range of prices. You will find single, shared rooms as well as apartments of all sizes. To get more information, go to the CROUS website. To apply for an accomodation go to the "Se loger" section on this website.

The ALJT (Association Logement Jeunes Travailleurs) offers housing especially for young workers and students between 18 and 32 years old. There is a residence in Villejuif that offers studios ranging from 543€ to 623€ where Sorbonne Université’s students are welcomed to stay. Go to the website of the residence here, apply and indicate "SU Partenariat" in comments.

Studapart is also a partner platform that acts in favour of access to housing. It provides students and future students with an online platform that allows them to access various housing offers from individuals and private student residences. For international students, a multilingual team is at your disposal to answer questions! You can consult the platform here (https://sorbonne-universite.studapart.com/ ).

-> More information here: https://guideetudiant.sorbonne-universite.fr/actualites/vous-cherchez-un-logement-pour-la-rentree

Some webinars are also organised to help you: https://app.livestorm.co/studapart/en-pleine-recherche-de-logement-rejoignez-notre-webinaire?s=1aeb39ce-da0d-4236-a176-ba77e22accd4

Immojeune is a platform that offers single rooms or shared rooms, studios or apartments to students. Rents start at 800€, for more information go to: https://www.immojeune.com/

Other alternatives are also possible:

The AFEV (Association de la Fondation Etudiante pour la Ville) saves rooms in its accomodations for Sorbonne Université’s students! This platform offers rooms in shared flats and allows students participation in a solidarity project called KAPS. This project offer a lower rent in exchange of actions in the neighbourhood. You can find more information on the AFEV website (https://afev.org/) and apply online at https://afev.org/engagement/trouver-colocation-solidaire . Do not forget to add "SU/AFEV Partenariat" to your application in the comments!

Intergenerational cohabitation is also a very good alternative to find an accommodation in Paris. Here are some platforms that will allow you find your future roommate!

• Ensemble2générations : https://ensemble2generations.fr/
• Cohabitation intergénérationnelle solidaire - Groupe SOS Seniors : https://www.groupesos-seniors.org/nos-etablissements/cohabitation-intergenerationnelle-solidaire/
• Colette Club: https://www.colette.club/  
• Camarage: https://camarage.fr/

The Foyer International des Etudiantes welcomes international students for long or short stays. It is a place of sharing and inclusion that offers 98 rooms. For more information, visit their website here (https://www.fie.fr/ ). Room rents are between 450€ and 650€ per month.

The Maison des Lycéennes offers rooms for girls only, and it is possible to rent a room during the summer during your internship. Rents are between 700€ and 800€, for more information, go to: https://maisondeslyceennes.fr/

You can also find accommodation through private rental platforms. However, be very careful when searching for accommodation, some ads can be very advantageous but others can be scams. It is therefore recommended to remain vigilant and organise visits with the landlords before signing any paper or sending any money.

Le Bon Coin is the biggest website for private ads in France. You can rent a single room, a shared room or a studio for a wide range of prices. Do not hesitate to visit the place before committing yourself. You can make very good deals! Go to: https://www.leboncoin.fr/

Particulier à Particulier (PAP), like Le Bon Coin, offers rooms and studios for rent through individuals. Go to: https://www.pap.fr/

Se Loger follows the same operation as the last two sites, don't hesitate to visit: https://www.seloger.com/

You can also join Facebook groups, on which ads are also posted. You can also meet people and create a group of friend to rent a house or a flat!

Summary document and other leads here:

You rent a flat/a student room? You are eligible for housing aid paid by CAF. The amount you will receive depends on the surface and on the type of accomodation you are occupying. For more information:http://www.caf.fr/.

Please consult this website.

If you wish to apply for  special examination arrangements, please send a message to: Sciences-DFIPVE-SHSE@sorbonne-universite.fr

Tél : 01 44 27 46 31 / 01 44 27 75 15

Before your arrival in Paris, it is important to plan your budget and to check the cost of living of the place you are going to. The cost of living in Paris, as for all capital cities, is high. You will find below a document which will help you understand better what to expect when you will be in Paris:

To get around the Paris region, the RATP transport network offers various means of transport (bus, metro, RER, and tram). There are several options:

• You can buy single tickets (starting at €2.50), day passes, week passes, etc. These tickets can be purchased at metro/RER station ticket offices. The Île-de-France region is divided into five zones, each with different fares. Some tickets are not valid in all five zones: for instance, you cannot use a standard ticket to travel to or from Roissy/Orly airport.

• For students, especially those who are staying for longer periods of time: you can subscribe to the Imagine R Annual Pass. It costs €392.30 per year, or you can pay around €50 per month for 9 months. This pass gives you unlimited access to public transport (without any zone restrictions). If you travel very frequently with the RATP, this can be more economical than buying a monthly ticket. To subscribe to the Imagine R pass, you will need to present a photo of you, a RIB (French bank account number), and a certificate of enrollment from your university.

• For researchers on mobility programs, you can purchase an annual subscription for €976.80 per year. If you are employed by a French institution, your employer may reimburse you for up to 50% of the cost. To purchase this Pass, you will need a passport photo and proof of address.

You can find more information on the RATP website: https://www.ratp.fr/ and https://www.iledefrance-mobilites.fr/titres-et-tarifs