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Housing at Sciences Po
During the first two years in France, Dual BA Program students live in student residences near campus. Sciences Po students reside in many different housing situations—some students live in apartments owned and administered by public entities, while others secure other private housing alternatives.
Sciences Po has a number of rooms reserved in student residences. Regardless of nationality or parental income, Dual BA Program students are entitled to a housing allowance (“aide au logement”) from the Caisse d’Allocations Familiales (CAF), which amounts to a monthly subsidy to be used toward payment of rent. Please note that Sciences Po does not administer student housing directly, but rather works with governmental and other partner organizations to facilitate access to these residences for students.
Housing is available to all Program students, and deciding where to live is an important part of your transition to Sciences Po. In France, the Centre Régional de Oeuvres Universitaires et Scolaires (CROUS) is the organization responsible for student services throughout the country. Sciences Po students reside in many different housing situations—some students live in apartments owned and administered by CROUS, while others secure private apartments during their time in Le Havre. Student housing is abundant in Le Havre, and Sciences Po has a number of rooms reserved in student residences specifically for foreign students. Please note that Sciences Po does not administer student housing directly, but rather works with partner organizations to facilitate access to these residences for students.
You can also find private housing in Le Havre. You can choose an apartment on the following web page: www.ahloet.fr. This is an association that offers private housing for students.
Accommodations
Students in Le Havre have access to apartments in seven different residences around the city (details below). These buildings offer studio apartments, which are fully furnished with a bed, desk, chairs, and closet. Each apartment has a separate bathroom and kitchen and offers WiFi and television access. Please note that it is not possible to move into a student apartment after 5 p.m. or on weekends; it is best to contact your residence directly prior to your arrival to schedule your move-in date and time.
For more information about the residences available in Le Havre and how to apply for housing, visit the Sciences Po Housing website.
Contact Information
Résidences Universitaires du Havre Ville Basse
117 rue Casimir Delavigne
76600 Le Havre, France
Email: [email protected]
Alexandra Gravier
Pedagogical assistant in the Europe-Asia Sciences Po campus in Le Havre
Email: [email protected]
Sciences Po students reside in many different housing situations, and many in Menton have roommates during their first two years. Student housing is more limited in Menton than in other cities, but Sciences Po has a number of rooms reserved in student residences. Please note that Sciences Po does not administer student housing directly, but works with partner organizations to facilitate access to these residences for our students.
As such, students are advised to apply for housing in Menton starting May 1, as soon as they confirm their admission to the Dual BA Program.
Accommodations
Students in Menton have access to rooms in two different residences around the city (details below). These buildings offer rooms, which are fully furnished with a bed, desk, chairs, and closet. Please note that it is not possible to move into a student apartment after 5 p.m. or on weekends; it is best to contact your residence directly prior to your arrival to schedule your move-in date and time.
Additionally, students in Menton can also get in touch with Menton private owners through our website logements.sciencespo.fr/en/menton, which lists rental offers and includes a chat system. Students have access to this system through their Sciences Po email address login and password.
Also, every year, the BDE (student association) creates a Facebook group for students on campus and new-incoming students to facilitate the search for potential roommates and the first contact with 2nd year students
For more information about the residences available in Menton and how to apply for housing, visit the Sciences Po Housing website.
Upon your arrival in Menton, you will be asked to provide a follow-up file to finalize your lease.
Contact Information
Sciences Po Collège Universitaire de Menton
11 Place St Julien
06500 Menton, France
Email: [email protected]
Director: Youssef Halaoua
Email: [email protected]
Academic Advisor: Camille Longepe
Email: [email protected]
Tel. (33) 04 97 14 83 53
Student Life Advisor: Anne-Hélène Lecomte
Email: [email protected]
Housing is available to all Dual BA Program students, and deciding where to live is an important part of your transition to Sciences Po. In France, there is a robust network of student residences owned either by the state or private companies, and these organizations are responsible for student services throughout the country. These services include student housing, grants, cultural and social opportunities, and study abroad resources. Sciences Po students reside in many different housing situations, and most students in Poitiers live within 500 meters of the campus, which is located in the center of the city. Student housing is abundant in Poitiers and students typically wait to secure their accommodations until they arrive on campus in advance of the welcome week - it is common to find your accommodation for the year within 24-48 hours. Please note that Sciences Po does not administer student housing directly, but works with partner organizations to facilitate access to these residences for our students.
Accommodations
Students in Poitiers have access to apartments in many different residences around the city (details below). These buildings offer studio apartments, which are fully furnished with a bed, desk, chairs, and closet. Each apartment has a separate bathroom and kitchen and offers Wi-Fi and television access. Please note that it is not possible to move into a student apartment after 5 p.m. or on weekends; it is best to contact your preferred residence upon arrival in Poitiers for additional information. In addition, second year students in Poitiers will be on campus to help newly arrived students find residences, which are often apartments that have been recently vacated by other Sciences Po students who have gone to study abroad in their third year.
For more information about the residences available in Poitiers and how to apply for housing, visit the Sciences Po Housing website.
Contact Information
Sciences Po College Universitaire de Poitiers
23, rue Jean Jaurès
86000 Poitiers
Director: Pascale Leclercq
Email: [email protected]
Housing Liaison: Fanny Boutaiba
Email: [email protected]
Tel. (33) 04 97 14 83 53
In Reims, there are a number of organizations responsible for student services throughout the city. Sciences Po students reside in many different housing situations—some students live in apartments owned and administered by public entities such as the Centre Régional de Oeuvres Universitaires et Scolaires (CROUS) while others secure other private apartments during their time in Reims. Student housing is abundant in Reims, and Sciences Po has a number of rooms reserved in student residences specifically for foreign students. Please note that Sciences Po does not administer student housing directly, but rather works with partner organizations to facilitate access to these residences for our students.
Accommodations
Students in Reims have access to apartments in seven different residences around the city (details below). These buildings offer studio apartments, which are fully furnished with a bed, desk, chairs, and closet. Each apartment has a separate bathroom and kitchen and offers WiFi and television access. Each room has a bathroom and common kitchen located on each floor. Please note that it is not possible to move into a student apartment after 5 p.m. or on weekends; it is best to contact your residence directly prior to your arrival to schedule your move-in date and time.
For more information about the residences available in Reims and how to apply for housing, visit the Sciences Po Housing website.
Contact Information
Sciences Po Collège Universitaire de Reims
1 Place Museux
51100 Reims, France
Tel. (33) 03 26 05 94 60
Director: Pierre Catalan
[email protected]
Tel. (33) 03 26 05 94 60
Housing Liaison: Anne Vézinaud
[email protected]
Perrine Ébodé
[email protected]
Sciences Po does not facilitate homestays, but works with agencies to match students with families for an immersive experience. A homestay can be a great complement to the Sciences Po experience.
Housing at Columbia University
Dual BA Program students will be guaranteed access to Columbia Residential housing when making the transition from France to New York in their third year. Students who choose not to take advantage of University housing leading up to this transition will not be guaranteed a placement at a later date.
In comparison to the housing options offered to students during their time at Sciences Po, there are far fewer studio apartments available and GS students are usually accommodated in apartments or dormitory-style suites shared by other Columbia students. Typically each student has his or her own bedroom while sharing kitchen and bath facilities. An overview of types of accommodations is available on the Columbia Residential website.
To be eligible for University housing, students must be registered full-time (meaning they must register for and complete at least 12 points each semester). Full-time student status is also a requirement for maintaining a student visa. It is easier to be assigned to Columbia Residential as a student who is new to the University than as a continuing student. If you plan to apply for University housing, it is best to do so early in the spring semester before you begin your studies at Columbia, as the timeliness of your application will impact your housing allocation. You may decline an offer if you decide you do not want University housing, though it is important to note that Dual BA students who choose not to take advantage of university housing leading up to this transition will not be guaranteed a placement at a later date.
Students must submit the housing application in the spring semester before enrollment at Columbia. The housing application deadline is April 15.
Fall Semester
- Mid-March: Application Deadline
- May - Late June: Review Process
- Mid-May - Late June: Housing Assignments*
- Mid-July: Open-Selection Opens
*Housing assignments are made on a rolling basis as spaces become available.
Dual BA Program students who plan to apply for Columbia University housing will receive instructions in their third-year transition packets, which they will receive in the spring term of their second year at Sciences Po. Students are responsible for all associated housing costs during their enrollment at Columbia University.
It is important to note that housing is only guaranteed to students who remain on their original Columbia Residential Housing Agreement. Students who choose to break their Housing Agreement or leave university housing are not guaranteed access at a later date, though every effort will be made to accommodate requests outside of this process.
Questions concerning University housing may be directed to [email protected].