Student city guide
Study in Bordeaux
This guide explains student life in Bordeaux, France, including an estimated monthly student budget of $670, Mild maritime climate with warm, sunny summers and cool, damp winters., VLS-TS (Visa Long Séjour valant Titre de Séjour) guidance, 2 universities. Explore verified details for France below.
Student living overview
- Estimated monthly total
- $670
- Climate
- Mild maritime climate with warm, sunny summers and cool, damp winters.
- Safety score
- 75/100
- English friendliness
- 40%
- Student visa
- VLS-TS (Visa Long Séjour valant Titre de Séjour)
- Work while studying
- Up to 964 hours per year (approximately 20 hours per week).
Estimated monthly costs in USD
- Rent$360
- Food$160
- Transport$40
- Leisure$110
Rent is for aroom in a shared student apartment (colocation) provided by the regional student services agency, CROUS Bordeaux-Aquitaine.
Costs are estimates and should be verified before making financial decisions.
Potential advantages
- Beautiful UNESCO World Heritage city center with rich history
- Excellent public transport network including trams and buses
- Proximity to the Atlantic coast and surrounding nature
- Access to highly subsidized CROUS student services and meals
Considerations
- High demand for student housing makes finding private accommodation difficult
- Living costs in the private market are relatively high compared to smaller French cities
- French language skills are essential for daily life and administrative tasks
Student housing in Bordeaux
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