Study in Strasbourg

Europe's political heart — study where the EU is shaped, in a bicultural French-German city.

Students

60,000+

Monthly Budget

€950

Studio Rent

€720/mo

Safety Rating

5/10est.

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Overview

Total Students

60,000+

International %

~20%

Safety Rating

5/10 (Numbeo safety index: ~52)est.

City vibeEuropean, bicultural French-German, highly liveable

English programs✅ Available — see universities section

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Housing & Cost of Living

Studio rent

€720/mo

Avg. unfurnished

Shared room

€380–530/mo

Colocation

Monthly budget

€950

All-in estimate

CAF aid

€100–300

Housing benefit

Best neighborhoods

KrutenauNeudorfEsplanadeOrangerie

💡 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 Strasbourg (50,000+ students)

Grandes Écoles

EM StrasbourgSciences Po StrasbourgINSA Strasbourg

Best fields

LawEuropean StudiesMedicineEngineeringBusiness

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Transport & Getting Around

Student pass

€28/mo

With student discount

Regular pass

€68/mo

Without discount

Bike-friendly

Yes ✅

Vélo'Hop (extremely bike-friendly city)

Airport connectionStrasbourg Airport; TGV to Paris 1h45; direct train to Frankfurt

Bike-shareVélo'Hop (extremely bike-friendly city)

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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 — EU institutions, pharma, tech

Internship sceneExcellent — European Parliament, Council of Europe, Alsatian industry

📋 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

60,000+

International %

~20%

Safety

5/10 (Numbeo safety index: ~52)est.

English programsYes — EM Strasbourg, Sciences Po, Université de Strasbourg

City vibeEuropean, bicultural French-German, highly liveable