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Study in Lille

This guide explains student life in Lille, France, including an estimated monthly student budget of $1,134, Temperate oceanic climate with mild summers, cool winters, and frequent rainfall year-round., VLS-TS (Visa Long Séjour valant Titre de Séjour) étudiant guidance, 8 universities. Explore verified details for France below.

Lille, France
Lille, France — photo via Wikimedia Commons

Student living overview

Estimated monthly total
$1,134
Climate
Temperate oceanic climate with mild summers, cool winters, and frequent rainfall year-round.
Safety score
70/100
English friendliness
55%
Student visa
VLS-TS (Visa Long Séjour valant Titre de Séjour) étudiant
Work while studying
Up to 964 hours per year (roughly 20 hours per week) during the academic year.

Estimated monthly costs in USD

  • Rent$432
  • Food$270
  • Transport$32
  • Leisure$400

Rent is for aroom in a university hall of residence (CROUS) as estimated by the Université de Lille.

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

Potential advantages

  • Affordable cost of living compared to Paris
  • Vibrant student population and lively cultural scene
  • Excellent transport links to Paris, London, and Brussels
  • Eligible for CAF (APL) housing subsidies

Considerations

  • Frequent rain and overcast weather
  • French language skills are necessary for daily life and administration
  • High demand for student housing at the start of the academic year

Student housing in Lille

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

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Universities in Lille

Official sources

Follows the Université de Lille's published student budget of €800-€1,300 per month, with itemized costs from their 2023 Exchange Fact Sheet, converted to USD. Figures apply to 2023/2024.

Figures for Lille are taken from the published official student budgets listed below, 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: 2023/2024. Last reviewed September 2026.

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