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Study in Albi

This guide explains student life in Albi, France, including an estimated monthly student budget of $948, Albi features a warm temperate climate with hot, dry summers and mild, somewhat rainy winters., VLS-TS (Visa Long Séjour Valant Titre de Séjour) étudiant guidance, 1 universities. Explore verified details for France below.

Albi, France
Albi, France — photo via Wikimedia Commons

Student living overview

Estimated monthly total
$948
Climate
Albi features a warm temperate climate with hot, dry summers and mild, somewhat rainy winters.
Safety score
80/100
English friendliness
40%
Student visa
VLS-TS (Visa Long Séjour Valant Titre de Séjour) étudiant
Work while studying
Up to 964 hours per year (approximately 60% of a full-time work year, or about 20 hours per week).

Estimated monthly costs in USD

  • Rent$309
  • Food$324
  • Transport$33
  • Leisure$282

Rent is for astudio in the Résidence Fonlabour student accommodation in Albi, as published by the French government's student housing portal.

Costs are estimates and should be verified before making financial decisions.

Potential advantages

  • Affordable student housing compared to major French cities
  • Rich historical environment with a UNESCO World Heritage city center
  • Close-knit campus community at INU Champollion

Considerations

  • Limited English proficiency among locals
  • Fewer part-time job opportunities for non-French speakers
  • Smaller local public transit network

Student housing in Albi

Explore published residence details, room options and provider information for Albi, France. Confirm prices and availability directly with each provider.

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Universities in Albi

Official sources

Follows the official French government (Campus France) minimum proof-of-funds requirement of €877.50 per month for 2026, converted to USD. Figures apply to 2026.

Figures for Albi are partly taken from the official sources listed below and partly researched estimates, shown in USD for a typical student. Costs vary by housing, lifestyle and exchange rate — always confirm fees, visa and work rules with the university or the official government source before you commit. Cost year: 2026. Last reviewed October 2026.

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