Student city guide
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.

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
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