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!
Adèle
From: Ieseg School of Management
To: Christ University
2025 • Other
safe city, goods clubs, very goods restaurants, a lot of choices, the cost of living is okay if you want to live in a nice place and go to restaurants and…..
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
200
Where was it located?
In Christ University
How can someone find this place?
https://dvk.in/dvkannex
Would you recommend it?
I had a curfew, very strict. But I felt safe and it's on the campus so there is not so much noise
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
I recommend to go to Church Street, to Mirage or Monkeys. Amazing places, nice music and food! Also the Bob's bar is a very famous bar with good price beer and good food !
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
I took the marketing courses but I just needed to pass 12 credits just I only had 3 classes. 1 hour per class, goes quick. But we were 50 in 60 to in the class so a lot of people.
Do you have some tips?
campus is great, there are a lot of accommodations like tennis court, cricket court, basketball court etc. The teachers are very nice and the administration is really helpful
Best trips to do?
I travelled almost all India. In night buses i did everything : Pondicherry, Kochin, Goa, Tamil Nadu. I went to Ladakh for a trek, also Mumbai, Delhi, Jaiphur, Udaipur, Mysore etcc. Buses and trains are cheap. Planes are a little bit more expensive but its okay.
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Bangalore?
safe city, goods clubs, very goods restaurants, a lot of choices, the cost of living is okay if you want to live in a nice place and go to restaurants and clubs, everything is cheaper. Bangalore is a city with a lot of people so the traffic is crazy but I took rickshaw and its amazing because its goes very fast and it super cheap.
Come open-minded, desire to discover a new country that that only a few people know its beauty, travel a lot, say yes, trust people, always have cash on you !!!!!
Guilhem
From: Ieseg Lille
To: Christ University
2025 • Fall
from bangalore, you have to go to sri lanka. it is only one hour flight. the country is amazing. if you can, you can also go to malaysia, thailande and…..
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
200
Where was it located?
inside the campus
How can someone find this place?
can’t, you have to live there when you go to this uni
Would you recommend it?
no, i don’t recommend it, there is a curfew that starts a 10pm to 5:30 am, so can’t hangout and come back when you want. moreover, the manager is not helpful. also you can’t smoke and drink.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
best party street was church street. but entry in nightclubs are expensive and it ended at 1am everywere
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
i recommend management classes.
Do you have some tips?
campus is beautiful, but to much people and the dress code is very strict
Best trips to do?
from bangalore, you have to go to sri lanka. it is only one hour flight. the country is amazing. if you can, you can also go to malaysia, thailande and indonesia, its not very far and flight tickets are not very expensive
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Bangalore?
there is absolutely nothing to do in the city. no cultural centers, no activities.
the experience in india is crazy but the life there is difficult, you don’t any basic comfort. streets are very loud. city rides are very long because of traffic
Tiffany
From: Kedge Business School School
To: JAGSOM University
2024 • Fall
Bar/club : BLR, Sector 44 Restaurants : Jack’s bar (they give a revient with details for opco facturation), 24@43, 46 ounces brewgarden, Once Upon a Flame (for…..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
180€/mois
Where was it located?
Monk Mansion : Electronic city, 10min with tuk tuk from the university
How can someone find this place?
They have a website, otherwise by email/whatsapp
Would you recommend it?
Good quality/price ratio Have a swimming pool and a gym You have your personnalité topp and shower.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Bar/club : BLR, Sector 44 Restaurants : Jack’s bar (they give a revient with details for opco facturation), 24@43, 46 ounces brewgarden, Once Upon a Flame (for meat)
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
All of them were good, fafsa (financial analysis) a little fit difficult, professors are goodd and students were kind.
Do you have some tips?
Campus ok but not wonderful Administration is quite long and difficult to communicate with them but it’s India, not surprising haha
Best trips to do?
Ladakh and Sikkim and Darjeeling for people loving mountains 🏔️
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Bangalore?
Crowded 🤡 and a lot of trafic
Malo
From: Kedge Business School
To: Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
2025 • Spring
Exceptional campus: very green, natural, ideal for running. Extensive sports and leisure facilities: swimming pool, treadmill, badminton, squash, ping-pong,…..
What kind of place was it?
Airbnb
How much was the rent per month?
Around 500€ per month
Where was it located?
A 5min walk form the university
How can someone find this place?
Airbnb
Would you recommend it?
It was very nice and convenient but way too expensive for an Indian accommodation, even on Airbnb.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Tipsy bull Mirage
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Don’t take finance courses unless you are an expert because these are difficult MBA level courses.
Do you have some tips?
Exceptional campus: very green, natural, ideal for running. Extensive sports and leisure facilities: swimming pool, treadmill, badminton, squash, ping-pong, soccer field, pool place, etc. The only drawback of this exchange was the short semester (only 3 months).
Best trips to do?
Go to Goa in plane. It’s quick and cool!
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Bangalore?
Use the tuktuk as much as possible. It's very cheap and ideal for going out without traffic jams in clubs, feeling the vibe of the buzzing city. What’s more, speaking English with Indian people is a good way to improve your language skills.
Be careful with vapes on the street and do not mess with policemen after parties. Nightclubs close quite early in this city, at 1 am.
Manina
From: Kedge Design School
To: Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology
2024 • Fall
the positive sides: not very expensive given that all meals and laundry are also included in the price on the other hand the food is not of very good quality…..
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
300€
Where was it located?
3/4 hour from school by school bus, many university accommodations are there so good atmosphere
How can someone find this place?
personally the school sent me links but it can be found on the internet
Would you recommend it?
the positive sides: not very expensive given that all meals and laundry are also included in the price on the other hand the food is not of very good quality and the accommodation is starting to lose value, many shared accommodations are being created instead. I do not recommend accommodation next to the school, they have a really bad reputation but shared accommodation or other university accommodations are good. for my part I think that university accommodations like Sandhya PG or others are good, there are several safety rules to respect but much less than accommodations on campus and this allows you to have moments of conviviality during meals but also to rest in your room
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
honestly I followed my friends and trusted them, I totally forgot the names of the bars or whatever but everything is quite far from everything, it quickly takes 1 hour to go anywhere in the city (and that's normal) but the evenings are very nice, just the clubs close around 1 a.m.
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
I think it's quite hard to say which course to take, for the same subject there are different teachers so the courses are really different, I really advise you to take the time and talk with the people around you. The students and teachers are really very kind and are very welcoming so don't hesitate to ask the teachers for details on the course and the students for the feeling and learning. But overall you will have a lot of work but since we are exchange students we have less pressure than the others
Do you have some tips?
The school was exceptional, I think however that it is becoming more and more complicated to pay in cash, but you can only pay in cash because French credit cards do not work in the establishment. But I think that I would have chosen this school anyway. It is really a chance to be able to discover India in this way, there are students who come from everywhere and many festivals are celebrated within the school grounds. It is really wonderful to be able to discover another way of thinking and doing things and the people are really very welcoming
Best trips to do?
I really recommend you go to Munnar, it's an exceptional place. Walks in the tea fields. Then I really liked Allepey (overall I recommend you go to Kerala) and if you want to surf or learn to surf go to Udupi! A little less people than in Goa so you have more freedom to do it and the atmosphere is really nice
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Bangalore?
It's quite complicated to live in this city because it takes at least 1h30 minimum to go somewhere in the city and I often find traveling very tiring because there is a lot of noise and traffic but there are really beautiful places to see and great restaurants, bars and clubs!
remember to look at what season you are going in, depending on you can have a lot of rain. and even if it can be a dangerous place apply every precaution given by people and everything will be fine, the people at the school are really very kind and you can really make good friends. enjoy life, have fun and take care of yourself! always listen to the recommendations of your friends and locals, they know the customs and surroundings better and will know how to avoid unnecessary trouble (I ended up in a slum chased by a dog because I hadn't listened to a local at one point...) so be careful and say yes to every outing, suggest and have fun!
Céleste
From: KEDGE
To: Vijaybhoomi University
2025 • Spring
- Always use Uber to avoid scams - Avoid going out alone at night, better to be with friends - Food is extremely spicy, but cheap (1.50–5 euros per meal) -…..
What kind of place was it?
Other
How much was the rent per month?
About 180 euros for a private room with bathroom
Where was it located?
Electronic City, 5 minutes by tuk-tuk from the university
How can someone find this place?
Contact Bideshwori (director) at +91 89717 99754
Would you recommend it?
It's named Monk Mansion residence (like a hotel, with pool, gym, restaurant). Yes, highly recommended. Clean, safe, cheap, and social.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
- Mostly social life came from exchange group and traveling - In Bangalore, nightlife is limited: Mirage was the best club but all close at 1 am - Bars in Electronic City with local students - After-parties often at French students’ Airbnb (from Kedge)
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Chose courses based on schedule and interests. Courses were not easy but Indian classmates were very helpful.
Do you have some tips?
- Campus is very nice and students are very welcoming. - Registration was smooth. - Group work was important, and working with locals made it easier.
Best trips to do?
- Night buses are the most practical and cheap way to travel - Goa was the best trip - Hampi was incredible - Rajasthan (by plane) was amazing - The North of India is very different but also great to explore
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Bangalore?
- Always use Uber to avoid scams - Avoid going out alone at night, better to be with friends - Food is extremely spicy, but cheap (1.50–5 euros per meal) - Jack’s Bar inside Monk Mansion was the usual spot to eat - We never got sick from local restaurants near campus
Bangalore itself doesn’t have much to do, but it’s the perfect base to travel across India.
Farah
From: Kedge
To: IIMB Bangalore
2025 • Spring
Ça allait mais beaucoup cher pour ce que c’était en ayant parlé avec des locaux par la suite on s’est fait arnaquer mais on avait pas trop le choix..
What kind of place was it?
Airbnb
How much was the rent per month?
600 par personne on était 2
Where was it located?
À 5 min de l’école
How can someone find this place?
Airbnb
Would you recommend it?
Ça allait mais beaucoup cher pour ce que c’était en ayant parlé avec des locaux par la suite on s’est fait arnaquer mais on avait pas trop le choix
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Pango, mirage et resto à côté, pour manger le Chavadi à côté de l’école
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Ne pas prendre Générative AI, je conseille DBMS pour le reste c’est en fonction de vous
Do you have some tips?
Le campus est cool pour faire du sport ou se poser mais à vrai dire je n’y passais pas beaucoup de temps
Best trips to do?
Kerala, Goa, Pondichery, Andaman Islands
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Bangalore?
Prendre tout ses tuktuk sur uber sinon ils vont essayer de vous escroquer ne vous laissez pas faire
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