Discover the best housing options, read reviews from those who've already done this exchange, and connect with peers from universities worldwide!
Discover the best housing options, read reviews from those who've already done this exchange, and connect with peers from universities worldwide!
Mariana
From: Universidade Europeia
To: European Business School
2025 • Fall
It’s a private university small but new and modern campus has very nice teachers, as an Erasmus student you don’t have to study a lot throughout the semester…..
What kind of place was it?
Classic Apartment
How much was the rent per month?
600€
Where was it located?
15 eme
How can someone find this place?
Personal/ Family friend
Would you recommend it?
Yes
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Duplex, pachamama, bonnie
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Do not reccomend: Finance and ethics
Do you have some tips?
It’s a private university small but new and modern campus has very nice teachers, as an Erasmus student you don’t have to study a lot throughout the semester but you have some classes with final semester exams that you have to study for (for me the exams were finance and ethics and also marketing and new business models) if you are an Erasmus student and can choose your classes don’t choose these ones because then you won’t have any exams I guess!
Best trips to do?
Amsterdam, Brussels, Rouen, Sweden, Prague, Vienna. Check prices you’ll find cheap options either by train, bus or plane
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Paris?
Public Transport is 90€ per month you can travel anywhere inside Paris and maybe a little further, if you’re staying for 3/4/5 months you’ll have to buy that one. You also have a yearly one that has students discounts but it’s only worth it if you are staying for a year or more! Or you can bike if your brave there are a lot of sidewalk paths for bikes.
Have fun, meet people, there are loads of things you can do in Paris there is always something happening, almost all museums and exhibitions are free if you are a European citizen below the age of 26! That is amazing and if you are a student there are a lot of discounts for everything!!
Francesca
From: Potsdam University
To: Nanterre University
2025 • Fall
don't miss the museums as they are free for >26 years Rooftop of Galleries Lafayette (free) go shopping to lidl to spend less on food try the wine and the…..
What kind of place was it?
Other
How much was the rent per month?
500
Where was it located?
16em arrondissement
How can someone find this place?
i sent a message to the landlord through leboncoin
Would you recommend it?
leboncoin worked well but I was also very lucky that the room existed. I live in a very nice area, very safe, very close to the tour eiffel, well connected with the citycentre. It's a chambre de bonne at the 5th floor with no lift and the room is 9 sq. m. but It's independent. Overall im satisfied
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Mutinerie for LGBT+ community sorbonne welcome parties
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
language courses are very good, i recommand taking them, as well as french courses from FETE, all my courses require presentations and dissertations in order to finish the Semester so it's quite complicated to prepare everything during the Semester, but managabke,
Do you have some tips?
Most of the exams are before and not after christmas! And Nanterre outside of university campus is not a great area Don't miss the fairs ať the campus, as you can receive there loads of gadgets
Best trips to do?
Bruxelles (flixbus alle-retour Under 30 euros) Mont St. Michel Giverny (for Monet's fans, but is closed from november to march) Lille Strasbourg
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Paris?
don't miss the museums as they are free for >26 years Rooftop of Galleries Lafayette (free) go shopping to lidl to spend less on food try the wine and the cheeses - a good french restaurant is paris follie's in AV. Kleber go to the quartier Mairie for small paris shops and cafes and good asian food buy a month navigo or the navigo imagine étudiant for the whole year, you'll need the public transport
Sofia
From: IE University
To: IESEG School of Management
2025 • Fall
Very easy but campus is very ugly and there are 3 buildings so sometimes its confusing..
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
1340
Where was it located?
Puteaux, La Defense
How can someone find this place?
https://www.canvas-world.com/en/locations/france/paris/la-defense-students
Would you recommend it?
Yes
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Duplex
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Wealth Analaysis
Do you have some tips?
Very easy but campus is very ugly and there are 3 buildings so sometimes its confusing
Best trips to do?
London
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Paris?
Profit from every day eventhough its exhausting to go to the center every day
Ella Rose
From: University College Cork
To: Neoma Business School
2025 • Fall
Navigo travel card very expensive but well worth it - covers you for everything for the month. Don't travel on metros/trams late at night. Bring umbrella…..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
€800
Where was it located?
40 minute tram/metro from college
How can someone find this place?
Studapart, other student housing websites
Would you recommend it?
Price is good, but sharing with strangers can be difficult. House was cold a lot of the time, however had a large room to myself. Journey to college fair considering it is Central Paris.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Join ESN, different group chats. Lots of events to attend throughout week. Top events would be Paris Fashion Week, Halloween.
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Great experience to study in new city, culture and with completely new people. Attendance taken way too seriously. Classes somewhat challenging and long (three hours) but not a huge amount of your week taken up either. International Finance quite difficult if you have little Excel experience. Lots of groupwork!
Do you have some tips?
Campus location great, beside shopping centre. Registration process long and drawn-out, lots of forms so you need patience. Professors and admin staff all relatively friendly and helpful, and plenty opportunities to interact with and get to know your classmates!
Best trips to do?
All airports easily accessible and relatively nearby, flights often very cheap to other EU countries. Amsterdam accessible by few hour bus drive!
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Paris?
Navigo travel card very expensive but well worth it - covers you for everything for the month. Don't travel on metros/trams late at night. Bring umbrella everywhere! Powerbank for your phone also essential if money or metro card is on it. Share your location with those you know in the city or those at home in case of emergencies. Have Uber set up.
First few weeks will be hard, but it will get better!
