Study in Paris

The world's most iconic student city — unmatched universities, culture, and career opportunities.

Students

600,000+

Monthly Budget

€1,064

Studio Rent

€1,230/mo

Safety Rating

4/10

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Overview

Total Students

600,000+ (Île-de-France region)

International %

~15–20% depending on institution

Safety Rating

4/10 (Numbeo safety index: 42)

City vibeVibrant, elegant, cultural capital, fast-paced

English programs✅ Available — see universities section

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Housing & Cost of Living

Studio rent

€1230/mo

Avg. unfurnished

Shared room

€600–900/mo

Colocation

Monthly budget

€1064

All-in estimate

CAF aid

€100–300

Housing benefit

Best neighborhoods

Latin Quarter (5e)Bastille (11e)Belleville (20e)Montparnasse (14e)

💡 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

🏛 Sorbonne (53,400 students)
🏛 Paris Cité
🏛 PSL University
🏛 Paris Panthéon-Sorbonne

Grandes Écoles

HECSciences Po ParisÉcole PolytechniqueENSESSEC

Best fields

LawMedicineArtsEngineeringBusiness

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Transport & Getting Around

Student pass

€32.8/mo

With student discount

Regular pass

€90.8/mo

Without discount

Bike-friendly

Yes ✅

Vélib' (1,400+ stations)

Airport connectionCDG via RER B (30 min), Orly via RER B + tram

Bike-shareVélib' (1,400+ stations)

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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 marketStrong — finance, tech, fashion, luxury, consulting

Internship sceneExceptional — all major sectors headquartered here

📋 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

600,000+ (Île-de-France region)

International %

~15–20%

Safety

4/10 (Numbeo safety index: 42)

English programsYes — wide range at Sciences Po, HEC, Sorbonne

City vibeVibrant, elegant, cultural capital, fast-paced