Study in Nice

The glamorous Riviera student experience — world-class business schools, Mediterranean sunshine, and tech giants at Sophia Antipolis.

Students

30,000+

Monthly Budget

€1,100

Studio Rent

€980/mo

Safety Rating

5/10est.

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Overview

Total Students

30,000+

International %

~20%

Safety Rating

5/10 (Numbeo safety index: ~50)est.

City vibeGlamorous, sunny, international — proximity to Monaco and Italy

English programs✅ Available — see universities section

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Housing & Cost of Living

Studio rent

€980/mo

Avg. unfurnished

Shared room

€500–720/mo

Colocation

Monthly budget

€1100

All-in estimate

CAF aid

€100–300

Housing benefit

Best neighborhoods

LibérationMusiciensMadeleineRiquier

💡 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 Côte d'Azur (30,000 students)

Grandes Écoles

SKEMA Business School (Sophia Antipolis)EDHEC Nice campus

Best fields

BusinessTourismMedicineSciencesDigital

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Transport & Getting Around

Student pass

€35/mo

With student discount

Regular pass

€75/mo

Without discount

Bike-friendly

Yes ✅

Vélobleu bike-share

Airport connectionNice Côte d'Azur (3rd busiest in France); TGV to Paris 5.5 hrs

Bike-shareVélobleu bike-share

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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 — tourism, luxury, tech (Sophia Antipolis tech park nearby)

Internship sceneGood — Sophia Antipolis: IBM, SAP, TotalEnergies, INRIA

📋 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

30,000+

International %

~20%

Safety

5/10 (Numbeo safety index: ~50)est.

English programsYes — SKEMA, EDHEC, Université Côte d'Azur

City vibeGlamorous, sunny, international — proximity to Monaco and Italy