Accommodation

Inalco does not have an accommodation service for students. However, below you'll find information and documents to help you. Searching for accommodation, moving-in procedures, rental assistance... a number of schemes are listed below.

Students can choose from a range of accommodation options in Paris: from studio flats to university residences and shared accommodation.

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University residence accommodation - CROUS

University housing is one of the Crous' main missions, to offer you the peace of mind of studying, even away from home, and enable you to concentrate on your studies. Our accommodation offer varies according to your needs and budget: from studios to traditional rooms; year-round or short-stay.

How do I get accommodation in a hall of residence?

The Crous de Paris has 79 university residences, representing almost 7750 fully-equipped and furnished units, including several (very) close to Inalco. Please note: these residences can only be allocated to students with grants. Rent for a university room varies according to its size, but averages around €400 to €450 per month.

Who is eligible for Paris university residence accommodation?

Accommodation in Parisian halls of residence is reserved for :

grant students on social criteria, from bac+1 to bac+5 level, enrolled in an establishment in the Académie de Paris.
foreign students on French government scholarships managed by Campus France,
mobility students hosted as part of university exchange programs and designated by their university,
motor-impaired or visually-impaired students holding an 80% disability card.

Applying for university residence accommodation

To apply for accommodation in university residence, you must:

Constitute your Dossier Social Etudiant (DSE) before May 15 of each year and tick the box "Demande un logement" at the end of the procedure
Apply from May 2, 2023 to the various accommodation via the following link.

Results will be sent to you by CROUS between June 12 and July 5.
We invite you to consult the CROUS de Paris website as well as the following page detailing the procedure for allocating university residence accommodation.

Attention! As the number of places is limited, please continue to look for accommodation on your own.

Inalco partnerships

Inalco has several low-rent partnerships. Room in a student residence, individual studio, shared apartment? Find the formula that's right for you!

Studapart

A more efficient, stress-free rental experience

Inalco has a partnership with the Studapart platform, which centralizes a large number of accommodation offers in Paris and the inner suburbs, and offers a wide choice of accommodation solutions. What's more, all the offers visible on the platform are verified to avoid any scams or mishaps, and the Studapart team is available to support you throughout your accommodation search process.

To access the housing offer, all you need to do is:

Create an account with your e-mail address from the following link: Studapart - La Plateforme Logement Etudiant de INALCO
Add your search criteria (budget, property location, reservation period, etc.).)
Enter code HOUSINGINALCO to access all Studapart features and book online

To find out more about Studapart, we invite you to consult the documents available on the next page.

Solidarity collocations with Afev

Living in a shared apartment with other young people & building solidarity projects

The Association de la Fondation Etudiante de la Ville (AFEV) offers low-rent shared accommodation (between €150 and €400 CC before APL) in exchange for a commitment of 3 to 5 hours a week in a neighborhood solidarity project (KAPS)

Find the shared accommodation and projects that suit you here

Convinced? Inalco has a partnership with AFEV to reserve shared accommodation for students enrolled at Inalco. Enter "Inalco / AFEV partnership" in the comments of the following application form: application

The Solidarity Bet

Supportive intergenerational cohabitation

You get a furnished room (minimum 9 m²) in exchange for a modest financial contribution, ranging from €0 to €400 maximum. This sum will be paid directly to the senior citizen every month.

Rentals are eligible for the personalized housing allowance from the CAF, unless your host benefits from this aid.

Apply by following this link

Information provided by CROUS

Here's the information provided by CROUS on the current rise in energy costs.

In 2024, multiple subsidies are available to tenants in precarious situations to help them cope with rising energy prices. The main energy-related subsidy is called the “chèque énergie”. This is a grant to help pay housing energy bills. You can find online directories of housing aids, including subsidies to facilitate professional integration, rent assistance and help with moving in. Mapetitebox also provides a comparison of internet subscriptions for your student accommodation. The offers on offer come from a wide range of providers, and are designed to be affordable. There are a number of criteria to take into account when making the right choice, including a careful assessment of connection speed and data volume, taking into account your usual online activities and any needs you may have during your studies (online files, video ...). Generally speaking, there are internet packages specifically designed for your student life. Providers also offer additional discounts when you subscribe to an internet package in combination with other services such as mobile telephony. You can find out more on the following page.