Study in Toulouse
France's #1 student city in 2025 — sunny, energetic, and home to the world's aerospace capital.
Students
120,000+
Monthly Budget
€900
Studio Rent
€750/mo
Safety Rating
5/10
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Overview
Total Students
120,000+
International %
~15%
Safety Rating
5/10 (Numbeo safety index: 50.1)
City vibeEnergetic, warm, sunny southwest — France's #1 student city 2025
English programs✅ Available — see universities section
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Housing & Cost of Living
Studio rent
€750/mo
Avg. unfurnished
Shared room
€380–530/mo
Colocation
Monthly budget
€900
All-in estimate
CAF aid
€100–300
Housing benefit
Best neighborhoods
Les CarmesSaint-AubinMinimesEmpalot
💡 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
- 🏛 Toulouse III Paul Sabatier (35,000)
- 🏛 Toulouse Capitole (25,000)
- 🏛 Jean Jaurès (22,000)
Grandes Écoles
TBS EducationINSA ToulouseISAE-SUPAEROSciences Po Toulouse
Best fields
Aerospace EngineeringBusinessMedicineSciencesLaw
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Transport & Getting Around
Student pass
€30/mo
With student discount
Regular pass
€63/mo
Without discount
Bike-friendly
Yes ✅
VélÔToulouse bike-share
Airport connectionToulouse-Blagnac international airport; TGV to Paris 4 hrs
Bike-shareVélÔToulouse 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 marketStrong — Airbus, Thales, Safran, Capgemini HQs
Internship sceneExceptional for engineering — Airbus global HQ in Toulouse
📋 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
120,000+
International %
~15%
Safety
5/10 (Numbeo safety index: 50.1)
English programsYes — TBS, ISAE-SUPAERO, INSA Toulouse
City vibeEnergetic, warm, sunny southwest — France's #1 student city 2025