Study in Bordeaux

France's most beautiful city — world-class wine, architecture, and a thriving student scene at affordable prices.

Students

100,000+

Monthly Budget

€980

Studio Rent

€850/mo

Safety Rating

5/10

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Overview

Total Students

100,000+

International %

~12%

Safety Rating

5/10 (Numbeo safety index: 50.2)

City vibeElegant, vibrant, most attractive city in France (2023 ranking)

English programs✅ Available — see universities section

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Housing & Cost of Living

Studio rent

€850/mo

Avg. unfurnished

Shared room

€420–600/mo

Colocation

Monthly budget

€980

All-in estimate

CAF aid

€100–300

Housing benefit

Best neighborhoods

Saint-MichelChartronsBacalanNansouty

💡 CAF tip: Apply for CAF housing benefit as soon as you have a signed lease. Students from most countries are eligible for €100–300/month.

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Universities & Tuition

EU tuition

€178/yr

Public universities

Non-EU tuition

€2895/yr

Différenciation tarifaire

Main Universities

🏛 Université de Bordeaux (55,000 students)

Grandes Écoles

KEDGE Business SchoolSciences Po BordeauxBordeaux INPENSEIRB-MATMECA

Best fields

BusinessLawSciencesMedicineOenology

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Transport & Getting Around

Student pass

€20.8/mo

With student discount

Regular pass

€62/mo

Without discount

Bike-friendly

Yes ✅

V3 bike-share (extensive cycling lanes)

Airport connectionBordeaux-Mérignac international; TGV to Paris 2 hrs

Bike-shareV3 bike-share (extensive cycling lanes)

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Work & Visa

Part-time work allowance

964 hrs/year (~18.5 hrs/wk)

Applies to all student visa holders in France

Visa typeLong-stay student visa + residence permit

Job marketMedium-strong — aerospace, wine, digital sector

Internship sceneGood — Dassault Aviation, Airbus nearby, growing startups

📋 Visa tip: Apply for your long-stay student visa (VLS-TS) through Campus France in your home country. After arrival, validate it online via the ANEF portal — no prefecture appointment needed.

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International Experience

Students

100,000+

International %

~12%

Safety

5/10 (Numbeo safety index: 50.2)

English programsYes — KEDGE, Sciences Po Bordeaux

City vibeElegant, vibrant, most attractive city in France (2023 ranking)